You can now book your free tickets for the 2026 Adult Learning Festival, hosted by University College Isle of Man (UCM).
The week will start with a keynote presentation entitled ‘Levelling up your potential; the benefits of lifelong learning’ on Monday 20th April at 11am at the Santander Work Café. This presentation will be provided by Chris Kissack, who will share his own personal experience of upskilling.
Throughout the rest of the week there will be demonstrations, taster sessions and presentations in a wide range of subjects such as Excel, Power BI, Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace, Learn Italian, sustainable business practice, and Reflexology massage techniques, as well as much more.
As well as in-person sessions, there will also be online content available throughout the week on UCM’s social media channels.
The full line up is available at www.ucm.ac.im/adultlearningfest, all sessions are free to attend but places are limited so booking is essential.
Kerry Birchall, who manages the Adult Learning programme at UCM, said: “Our first Adult Learning Festival will be a great opportunity for everyone in our community to think about their lifelong learning goals. Whether you’re looking for ways to boost your career or you just want to do something for fun and keep your mind active, this is a great way to get a taste of what is available.