The latest news and blogs from the WEA

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Free event

Watch 'Reconstructing adult learning for the common good'

March 17th 2025

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House of parliament

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CEO update

“Chancellor pulls down the shutters on adult learners in Autumn Statement” says CEO of WEA

November 22nd 2023

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WEA spotlight

Helping people and our planet: WEA Bristol partners with Nature Connection CIC and St Mungo's to make the city greener

November 21st 2023

Manchester

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WEA governance

New Community Grants Programme in Greater Manchester

November 13th 2023

WEA filming

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Learning for life

Celebrating lifelong learning: honouring our roots, embracing the future

November 9th 2023

Thomas Hardy

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Lifelong Learning Week

Watch our Thomas Hardy lecture for Lifelong Learning Week

November 8th 2023

LLW

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CEO update

WEA Statement on Learning & Work Institute Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2023

November 6th 2023

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WEA Scotland

WEA Scotland wins prestigious COSLA Excellence Award

October 4th 2023

Learner and member voice

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Events

Learners & Members – Have your say!

October 4th 2023

WEA filming

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WEA 120

It's here: watch WEA's brand new learner video

September 18th 2023

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Arts and crafts

Five simple crafts to try this Easter

Author: Sian Worrall

April 15th 2025

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Learning for life

Find your confidence to learn again

Author: April Cheung

July 18th 2024

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Learning for life

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

Author: Kay Field

July 17th 2024

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Learning for work

8 personal qualities that make a healthcare worker

Author: April Cheung

July 10th 2024

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Thought of the week

Why are bees so buzzing important?

Author: Priyanki Patel

July 9th 2024

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Humanities and Science

What is net zero? Everything you need to know

Author: Lee Armon

July 6th 2024

10 Downing Street

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Government

Change or continuity?

Author: Simon Parkinson

July 5th 2024

WEA blog what is the NHS and how do I see a doctor

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Learning for life

What is the NHS and how do I see a doctor?

Author: April Cheung

July 5th 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