In part two of our discussion on lifelong learning, Fiona Lennoxsmith speaks with Professor Ang Davies, the University of Manchester’s academic lead for lifelong learning.
In episode 10 of Talking Transformation, our conversation on lifelong learning continues with Fiona Lennoxsmith talking to Prof Ang Davies, the University of Manchester’s academic lead for lifelong learning.
Ang describes how Manchester is rethinking its provision across three strands: civic and social responsibility, personal upskilling and employer-responsive programmes. Initiatives include a Bank of England-backed economics teaching project and industry co-designed micro-credentials in areas such as net zero and digital sustainability. She highlights key barriers – cost, confidence, inflexible funding, and fragmented digital infrastructure, and calls for greater credit transferability between institutions. AI-assisted personalised learning pathways and reform of the lifelong loan entitlement are identified as critical future priorities.
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