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Alison Delivers €1.5 Billion Worth of Free Learning to Society. “Just the Beginning” - VP Ciaran Cannon

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Alison Delivers €1.5 Billion Worth of Free Learning to Soc...

Alison, the world’s largest free online learning platform, has reached a landmark achievement in its mission to de... Read more

Education Secretary's Cuts to Higher Education Funding Justified - Alison CEO

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Education Secretary's Cuts to Higher Education Funding Justi...

In response to Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson’s announcement of major funding cuts to higher education, a ... Read more

Alison Sponsors Mojofest 2025, Championing the Power of Mobile Storytelling and Learning

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Alison Sponsors Mojofest 2025, Championing the Power of Mobi...

 Smartphones have changed the world, but mastering them for storytelling and education is the next big leap. Read more

Workforce Training in Crisis: Alison Offers a Lifeline Amid Funding Cuts

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Workforce Training in Crisis: Alison Offers a Lifeline Amid ...

Alison delivered 4m hours of free learning in the US last year Read more

Ciaran Cannon joins Alison as VP of Global Affairs

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Ciaran Cannon joins Alison as VP of Global Affairs

Alison is pleased to announce the appointment of former Minister for Training and Skills, Ciaran Cannon, as its new Vice... Read more

Alison Attends The 2025 Omniverse Africa Summit

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Alison Attends The 2025 Omniverse Africa Summit

Alison, a pioneer in free online learning, was honoured to attend the recent 2025 Omniverse Africa Summit in Lagos, Nige... Read more

Alison is turning free education into a reality - an article by Ashoka ASPIRe Programme

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Alison is turning free education into a reality - an article...

93% of the world's population does not have a college degree, which is a sobering statistic. However, thanks to innovati... Read more

Mike Feerick Inspired by Recent Trip to East Africa

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Mike Feerick Inspired by Recent Trip to East Africa

Universities in East Africa are moving towards recognising the skills and experience students have acquired outside of t... Read more

Self-Taught to Self-Improving [10 Steps to Self-Empowerment]

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Self-Taught to Self-Improving [10 Steps to Self-Empowerment]

The journey from self-taught to self-improving is a long one. It takes time, dedication, and effort to transform. Howeve... Read more

Alison sponsors a new Regional Development Manager for Co-operation Ireland in the West of Ireland

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Alison sponsors a new Regional Development Manager for Co-op...

Co-operation Ireland is an all-island peace-building organisation that aims to create a shared future for the two religi... Read more

The 6 Workplace Skills You Need for Remote Working

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The 6 Workplace Skills You Need for Remote Working

In most lines of work, using your specific expertise and skillset to carry out your job successfully is only half of wha... Read more

Transferable Skills for Tomorrow's Workplace

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Transferable Skills for Tomorrow's Workplace

Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, remote working was on the up. As technology continues to develop and more companies i... Read more