Derry City & Strabane

Learning City

Creating educational gateways for our citizens

Derry City and Strabane Region Learning City are proud members of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities. The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities is an international policy-oriented network providing inspiration, know-how and best practice.

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What is a learning city?

A learning city promotes lifelong learning for all.
UNESCO defines a learning city as a city that:

→ Effectively mobilises its resources in every sector
to promote inclusive learning from basic to higher education
→ Revitalises learning in families and communities
→ Facilitates learning for and in the workplace
→ Extends the use of modern learning technologies
→ Enhances quality and excellence in learning
→ Fosters a culture of learning throughout life.

In doing so, the city enhances individual empowerment and social inclusion, economic development and cultural prosperity, and sustainable development.

Click here to view UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

“To provide all citizens with information on learning opportunities available across the city and region”

Padraig Canavan Learning City Chairperson