The first TUC Activist Academy courses are due to get underway over the next few weeks.

During January and February, courses will be starting in Birmingham (first session January 14 and 15), Ruskin College, Oxford (Jan 15 and 16), Stowe College, Glasgow (January 26 and 27), Leeds (Jan 28, 29 and 30), Plymouth (Feb 9 and 10), Newcastle (Feb 19 and 20), Hull and Manchester (Feb 26 and 27).

For details of how to sign up for an Activist Academy course, contact the relevant TU Ed unit - details available on the Activist Academy website at www.tuc.org.uk/activistacademy.

Additional information on the Activist Academy is also available from the website. Alternatively you can contact any of the participating TU Ed Units or email activistacademy@tuc.org.uk.

http://www.tuc.org.uk/organisation/tuc-15575-f0.cfm

Briefing document (200 words) issued 5 Jan 2009