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Governance

Governance update: President and Deputy President

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Blog > Government

Get involved - help change the future of adult learning

Author: Simon Parkinson

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Blog > Humanities and Science

Climate change: debunking key myths surrounding global warming

Author: Lee Armon

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Blog > Arts and crafts

History of the art of macramé

Author: Priyanki Patel

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Blog > Learning for life

Find your confidence to learn again

Author: April Cheung

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Blog > Learning for life

Learn as you listen: Our pick of the 10 best educational podcasts for adults

Author: Kay Field

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Blog > Learning for work

8 personal qualities that make a healthcare worker

Author: April Cheung

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Blog > Thought of the week

Why are bees so buzzing important?

Author: Priyanki Patel

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Humanities and Science

What is net zero? Everything you need to know

Author: Lee Armon

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Events

Southampton learners pick up City Council Awards

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News

WEA learners are "OUTSTANDING" (and you don't need to take our word for it)

WEA Director for Scotland Ray McCowan presents Green Awards
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WEA Scotland

Local community hub wins WEA Green Award 

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News

NECA to reinstate grant funding for WEA community courses

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CEO update

An open letter from WEA to NEMCA Council leaders and Mayoral candidates: Your chance to reverse cuts to life-changing WEA learning

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Events

Join the WEA Trade Unions Branch event in Barnsley

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CEO update

WEA responds to Spring Budget 2024

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CEO update

WEA responds to recent decision by NEMCA to defund our work

WEA Impact Report
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CEO update

New impact report launched today: The ripple effect of adult education