Learning Café

26 February 2026 10:00am–11:30am

Have you seen the benefits of lifelong learning? Do you want to support members to engage with education? The Learning Café gives UNISON activists with an interest in learning and education an opportunity to come together alongside national member learning staff in a friendly, informal virtual setting via MS Teams.

At each Learning Café session we’ll focus on a specific topic, with a presentation or workshop and plenty of space for discussion and the supportive sharing of issues, ideas, and best practice.  There will also be time for general discussions and questions on whatever is on participants’ minds.

The next Learning Café will take place on Thursday 26th February, 10:00 – 11:30am.

Sessions are also scheduled for:

  • Friday 17th April, 12:00 – 13:30am.
  • Tuesday 2nd June, 14:00 – 15:30am.
  • Tuesday 14th July, 10:00 – 11:30am.
  • Wednesday 9th September, 10:00 – 11:30am.
  • Thursday 22nd October, 14:00 – 15:30pm.
  • Tuesday 1st December, 12:00 – 13:30pm.

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