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WEA governance

Trustee Vacancy: Help us deliver outstanding governance in England and Scotland

November 15th 2024

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CEO update

WEA launches 2023 Learner and Tutor award nominations

July 11th 2023

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WEA spotlight

WEA learner wins prestigious award: A second chance to inspire others

July 6th 2023

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WEA 120

WEA celebrates its 120th birthday

May 16th 2023

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WEA ready for the future
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Learning for life

Looking forward to building on 120 years of experience

May 13th 2023

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WEA spotlight

Welcome to our new website!

April 24th 2023

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WEA Scotland

WEA Scotland Green Award 2023

April 22nd 2023

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Events

Join our 'Tailored for Impact' webinar on 18 April

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Important announcement

Website and Learner Hub down for maintenance Sat 18th May

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CEO update

WEA welcomes Department for Education announcement on funding for courses which support confidence and wellbeing

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Building communities

7 random acts of kindness

Author: Sian Worrall

November 13th 2024

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Cooking and baking

Easy summertime recipes: coolers, sorbets and ice cream

Author: Kay Field

July 3rd 2024

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Languages and culture

What is art history and why is it important?

Author: Priyanki Patel

June 27th 2024

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Learning for work

Start understanding and overcoming your imposter syndrome

Author: April Cheung

June 26th 2024

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Guest blog

Age UK guest blog: Empowering older people through digital inclusion

Author: Kathleen O'Donnell

June 26th 2024

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Thought of the week

Ancient Athens and the creation of democracy

Author: Kay Field

June 26th 2024

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Government

Hey, Don’t Forget Adult Education – to the Election and beyond

Author: Chris Butcher

June 26th 2024

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Building communities

How you can help refugees feel at home in the UK

Author: April Cheung

June 19th 2024

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Thought of the week

The gin craze: a little bit of history repeating?

Author: Kay Field

June 11th 2024

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Learning for life

The benefits of adult education

Author: Kay Field

June 6th 2024

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