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The University of Ulster is offering an opportunity to activists, professionals and participants in the community sector to convert their hard won experience into university credits in order to gain an honours degree. The university has a long history of widening access, removing barriers and being imaginative in enabling people to study at degree level. »more

Women's Tec still have places available on their computer courses which run April - June 2007 . Courses include an introduction to computers, web design, using the internet and email and A+ computer technician. The courses take place at Women's Tec, Duncairn Gardens, Belfast »more

The WEA has a range of courses coming up targeted at older people under the Changing Aging Partnership. The courses are available free and aim to give older people the skills and confidence to have your voice heard. »more

This workshop covers the operational guidance on the POC (NI) Service - previously known as PECS. It looks at the key points of the relevant Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Order legislation, how to access the service and what to do with the information obtained as a result of the check. It takes place in Ballymena on March 6th and in Ballymena and Belfast on March 14th »more

The work of the WINS project will be highlighted at a promotional event on Wednesday 7 March 2007 at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. The Women Into Non-Traditional Sectors (WINS) project was set up to provide greater opportunities for women to take part in ‘non-traditional’ jobs. This includes jobs in which the large majority of workers are typically men - for example: in the construction industry; grounds maintenance; street cleaning and public transport. »more

The Northern Ireland Rural Women's Network and the Rural Community Network are organising an International Women's Day event on 8 March in the Royal Court Hotel, Portrush. The overall theme is on 'giving value, being valued' as women living and working in rural areas. It's about all women having the confidence, opportunities and resources to actively participate in all areas of rural life [giving value] and the wider rural community recognizing and giving equal value the work of women in rural areas [being valued]. »more

This event will be to explore the relevance of a feminist analysis to peace building in Ireland and will take place Friday 23 February 11 am – 3pm at the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, Temple Court, 39 North Street, Belfast. »more

“Ever thought of being apart of the decision making process and make a difference?” “Get On Board” is a short course which has been designed specifically for people interested in serving on the Boards of public bodies in Northern Ireland. The main focus of this programme is to make the public appointments process more accessible to everyone in Northern Ireland. The course is aimed at individuals who are interested in or currently holding public appointments and those wishing to go forward for voluntary or community Boards/Committees. »more

This one-day seminar takes place in Island Arts Centre, Lisburn and aims to raise awareness amongst community groups about how the forth coming smoking ban will be implemented and the impact it will have within community settings. This seminar will be of interest to individuals and organisations who work within community settings who have an interest in health development and/or policy implementation. »more

The UnLtd Millennium Awards Scheme is open to individuals over the age of sixteen who have enterprising ideas which tackle social problems. Ideas for projects can focus on the environment, health, anti-social behaviour, suicide, racism etc. There is no limit to the ideas - all we ask is that it addresses a particular problem / issue in the community and that the individual has a plan of how they will address it. »more