Sarah Cocchiara-Devine, leading the Further Education Programme at Media Academy Cymru in Cardiff, is recognized for her exceptional work supporting over 120 adult learners annually through creative media courses, with remarkable success rates in attendan
Ann Kennedy's remarkable journey from leaving school with poor grades to becoming a senior leader at Edge Hill University, thanks to the Fastrack programme she now helps others access.
Tana Ramsay, wife of Gordon Ramsay, has enrolled in a London midwifery course, seeking a new challenge to give back. Gordon and their six children are proud and supportive of her career change.
Lorna Harvey, a Southport resident, credits Edge Hill University's free Fastrack course for enabling her career shift into child psychotherapy, helping vulnerable children overcome trauma.
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Edge Hill University introduces two free 10-week Mandarin courses for the public, starting March 5, covering conversational skills and Chinese culture.
UK Management College celebrates its tenth anniversary by opening a new campus in Salford and unveiling ambitious plans to become an independent university with its own degree-awarding powers by 2030.
A ladies-only creative writing group in Rhyl meets weekly to write, share, and connect, welcoming women of all ages and experience levels in a supportive environment.
Fylde Council and Blackpool & The Fylde College are helping residents gain confidence and new skills through the free Multiply programme, with 33 completing courses and 10 progressing to further qualifications.
Staffordshire County Council launches over 70 new adult learning courses for 2024, covering digital skills, crafts, wellbeing and vocational training across community venues.
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A mother and daughter from Leicester have both earned a distinction in the same MSc at the University of Leicester, supporting each other through grief. Their inspiring story proves it's never too late to learn.
The DWP recruits Praful Nargund as an unpaid skills adviser to drive economic growth through adult education, following a major policy transfer from the Department for Education.
The DWP has appointed Praful Nargund as a skills policy adviser to drive economic growth through adult education. The six-month role starts in January 2026.
New research reveals that older adults who learned new skills during the pandemic had better mental health and resilience, with benefits lasting over a year. Discover how lifelong learning protects wellbeing.
Nominations are open for Wales' Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2026. Celebrate learners & projects transforming lives. Submit by 17 April 2026.
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Rachael Hennigan, Principal of Hugh Baird College in Bootle, receives an OBE for her exceptional contribution to further education and transforming lives across the Liverpool City Region.
Hull College Principal and CEO Debra Gray has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours. The honour recognises her leadership in turning around the college's fortunes and her services to education. Read her inspiring story.
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Truro and Penwith College names Carl Riding as its new Principal and Chief Executive. He will take up the post in March 2026, bringing a track record of Ofsted 'Outstanding' success. Read more.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
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After beating cancer twice, an inspirational mother of four is chasing her lifelong ambition to become a teacher, proving that resilience and determination can overcome any obstacle.
