Dysgu Gydol Oes / Lifelong Learning
@learncardiff.bsky.social
Part-time courses for adults at Cardiff University
Samah Taylor, from Cardiff Bay, always dreamt of becoming a nurse but did not achieve the grades to gain direct entry to study the degree at Cardiff Uni. Samah graduated in 2025 with a degree in Nursing (Adult) after completing the Pathway to Healthcare. bit.ly/43Uhzbz
A pathway to a new life
Lifelong Learning at Cardiff University provides students with the opportunity to access higher education and transform their lives.
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November 26, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Samah Taylor, from Cardiff Bay, always dreamt of becoming a nurse but did not achieve the grades to gain direct entry to study the degree at Cardiff Uni. Samah graduated in 2025 with a degree in Nursing (Adult) after completing the Pathway to Healthcare. bit.ly/43Uhzbz
Dr Sara Jones and Dr Rhiannon Maniatt participated in a widening access event at Cardiff Met this week. The event was organised by Bridging the Gap and supported asylum seekers and refugees into Higher Education.
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Dr Sara Jones and Dr Rhiannon Maniatt participated in a widening access event at Cardiff Met this week. The event was organised by Bridging the Gap and supported asylum seekers and refugees into Higher Education.
Congratulations to Hari Berrow! Hari has been awarded her HEA Fellowship (FHEA) by Cardiff University. This Programme helps staff develop their learning and teaching and gain recognition for their professional practice.
November 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Congratulations to Hari Berrow! Hari has been awarded her HEA Fellowship (FHEA) by Cardiff University. This Programme helps staff develop their learning and teaching and gain recognition for their professional practice.
Have you always wanted to study for a degree but you just don’t know how to start? Our Pathways to a degree provide you with an opportunity to achieve your learning ambitions. www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co... #lifelonglearning
November 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Have you always wanted to study for a degree but you just don’t know how to start? Our Pathways to a degree provide you with an opportunity to achieve your learning ambitions. www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co... #lifelonglearning
This is a amazing news story.
It is never too late to learn – you could change your life!
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It is never too late to learn – you could change your life!
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Lifelong campaigner who returned to studies at 75 honoured
Cardiff University’s Lifelong Learning department is hosting a special event celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Eileen Younghusband BEM – a former student, campaigner, and lifelong advoc...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
This is a amazing news story.
It is never too late to learn – you could change your life!
nation.cymru/culture/life...
It is never too late to learn – you could change your life!
nation.cymru/culture/life...
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One of the things I'm most proud of! I founded the Pathway in 2010, designed & inspired by my lived experiences as a mature student, it has progressed over 80 non-traditional students onto degrees @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social - largely thanks to inspiring co-ordinator @webstermedieval.bsky.social ✊️
15 Years!
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
One of the things I'm most proud of! I founded the Pathway in 2010, designed & inspired by my lived experiences as a mature student, it has progressed over 80 non-traditional students onto degrees @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social - largely thanks to inspiring co-ordinator @webstermedieval.bsky.social ✊️
Reposted by Dysgu Gydol Oes / Lifelong Learning
Overtaken by steam: George Overton & The Railway
Join Stephen K Jones & Stephen Rowson on 24 Nov 2pm to discover more about George Overton, South Wales civil engineer, and his work on the Stockton & Darlington Railway
Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.co.uk/glamorgan-ar...
Join Stephen K Jones & Stephen Rowson on 24 Nov 2pm to discover more about George Overton, South Wales civil engineer, and his work on the Stockton & Darlington Railway
Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.co.uk/glamorgan-ar...
November 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Overtaken by steam: George Overton & The Railway
Join Stephen K Jones & Stephen Rowson on 24 Nov 2pm to discover more about George Overton, South Wales civil engineer, and his work on the Stockton & Darlington Railway
Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.co.uk/glamorgan-ar...
Join Stephen K Jones & Stephen Rowson on 24 Nov 2pm to discover more about George Overton, South Wales civil engineer, and his work on the Stockton & Darlington Railway
Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.co.uk/glamorgan-ar...
15 Years!
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
15 Years!
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
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Today is Armistice Day
This is Mervyn Crawshay, son of Tudor and Maria Crawshay of Dimlands, Llantwit Major, and husband to Violet. He was a Captain in the 5th Dragoon Guards and one of the first to leave for France on active service in August 1914. He died at Messines, Belgium, on 31 October 1914.
This is Mervyn Crawshay, son of Tudor and Maria Crawshay of Dimlands, Llantwit Major, and husband to Violet. He was a Captain in the 5th Dragoon Guards and one of the first to leave for France on active service in August 1914. He died at Messines, Belgium, on 31 October 1914.
November 11, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Today is Armistice Day
This is Mervyn Crawshay, son of Tudor and Maria Crawshay of Dimlands, Llantwit Major, and husband to Violet. He was a Captain in the 5th Dragoon Guards and one of the first to leave for France on active service in August 1914. He died at Messines, Belgium, on 31 October 1914.
This is Mervyn Crawshay, son of Tudor and Maria Crawshay of Dimlands, Llantwit Major, and husband to Violet. He was a Captain in the 5th Dragoon Guards and one of the first to leave for France on active service in August 1914. He died at Messines, Belgium, on 31 October 1914.
Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. @webstermedieval.bsky.social
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Exploring the Past/Historical Association free lecture, 12 Nov 2025, 7pm
Our next online free lecture takes place on Weds 12 Nov 2025 at 7pm. Please sign up to book a place.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. @webstermedieval.bsky.social
bit.ly/4hubwQH
bit.ly/4hubwQH
Witch Memorials
Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace.
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Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace.
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Witch memorials are quietly spreading across Europe
As long as we live in a world where people are persecuted for perceived differences, memorialising accused witches will reveal the deadly consequences of ‘othering’.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Witch Memorials
Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace.
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace.
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Dr Juliette Wood is a world renowned folklorist. Juliette’s expert knowledge is often called upon to comment on legends, myths, history and language. We are lucky to have her on our team. Juliette’s latest contribution can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i61j... @wired.com
Historian Answers Folklore Questions | Tech Support | WIRED
YouTube video by WIRED
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November 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Dr Juliette Wood is a world renowned folklorist. Juliette’s expert knowledge is often called upon to comment on legends, myths, history and language. We are lucky to have her on our team. Juliette’s latest contribution can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=i61j... @wired.com
Learn for free!
The eligibility criteria are wide. It is worth checking if you qualify.
With the support of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr) we are offering a fee waiver scheme to support students to access to higher education.
bit.ly/4hJ404v
The eligibility criteria are wide. It is worth checking if you qualify.
With the support of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr) we are offering a fee waiver scheme to support students to access to higher education.
bit.ly/4hJ404v
November 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Learn for free!
The eligibility criteria are wide. It is worth checking if you qualify.
With the support of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr) we are offering a fee waiver scheme to support students to access to higher education.
bit.ly/4hJ404v
The eligibility criteria are wide. It is worth checking if you qualify.
With the support of the Commission for Tertiary Education and Research (Medr) we are offering a fee waiver scheme to support students to access to higher education.
bit.ly/4hJ404v
Inspire! Tutor Awards
Would you like to nominate your tutor for an award? Have you been inspired, supported and encouraged throughout your studies?
The Inspire! Tutor Awards are now accepting nominations. More info here: bit.ly/4oEkxZw @learnworkcymru.bsky.social
Would you like to nominate your tutor for an award? Have you been inspired, supported and encouraged throughout your studies?
The Inspire! Tutor Awards are now accepting nominations. More info here: bit.ly/4oEkxZw @learnworkcymru.bsky.social
Ysbrydoli! Gwobrau Tiwtoriaid - Learning and Work Institute
Mae’r Gwobrau Ysbrydoli! Tiwtoriaid blynyddol yn cydnabod gwaith gwerthfawr tiwtoriaid a mentoriaid wrth gefnogi dysgu gydol oes ar draws Cymru.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Inspire! Tutor Awards
Would you like to nominate your tutor for an award? Have you been inspired, supported and encouraged throughout your studies?
The Inspire! Tutor Awards are now accepting nominations. More info here: bit.ly/4oEkxZw @learnworkcymru.bsky.social
Would you like to nominate your tutor for an award? Have you been inspired, supported and encouraged throughout your studies?
The Inspire! Tutor Awards are now accepting nominations. More info here: bit.ly/4oEkxZw @learnworkcymru.bsky.social
Being Human Festival 2025
Wonderful to hear that our colleagues are involved in exciting projects. Find out more here: bit.ly/3WrneSo
Llongyfarchiadau i / Congratulations to Dr. Cate Correia Hopkins @catehop.bsky.social
Wonderful to hear that our colleagues are involved in exciting projects. Find out more here: bit.ly/3WrneSo
Llongyfarchiadau i / Congratulations to Dr. Cate Correia Hopkins @catehop.bsky.social
History, Memory, Resistance: Section 28 in Wales
Diwrnod o goffâd cwiar a gwydnwch | A day of queer remembrance and resilience.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Being Human Festival 2025
Wonderful to hear that our colleagues are involved in exciting projects. Find out more here: bit.ly/3WrneSo
Llongyfarchiadau i / Congratulations to Dr. Cate Correia Hopkins @catehop.bsky.social
Wonderful to hear that our colleagues are involved in exciting projects. Find out more here: bit.ly/3WrneSo
Llongyfarchiadau i / Congratulations to Dr. Cate Correia Hopkins @catehop.bsky.social
Event - Remembering Eileen Younghusband
26.11.25 17:00
From joining the WAAF at 18, to working as an interpreter at the liberated Breendonk concentration camp & returning to adult education at 75, Eileen documented her life in her memoir. bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2 #Cardiff @webstermedieval.bsky.social
26.11.25 17:00
From joining the WAAF at 18, to working as an interpreter at the liberated Breendonk concentration camp & returning to adult education at 75, Eileen documented her life in her memoir. bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2 #Cardiff @webstermedieval.bsky.social
Remembering Eileen Younghusband BEM
Former student, Eileen, had a remarkable and fascinating life which she captured in her memoir, 'Not an Ordinary Life'.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Event - Remembering Eileen Younghusband
26.11.25 17:00
From joining the WAAF at 18, to working as an interpreter at the liberated Breendonk concentration camp & returning to adult education at 75, Eileen documented her life in her memoir. bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2 #Cardiff @webstermedieval.bsky.social
26.11.25 17:00
From joining the WAAF at 18, to working as an interpreter at the liberated Breendonk concentration camp & returning to adult education at 75, Eileen documented her life in her memoir. bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2 #Cardiff @webstermedieval.bsky.social
Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
Title: Caribbean and West African Lives in British Ports
Date: 12.11.25
Time: 19:00
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Title: Caribbean and West African Lives in British Ports
Date: 12.11.25
Time: 19:00
bit.ly/4hubwQH @webstermedieval.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
Exploring the Past/Historical Association free lecture, 12 Nov 2025, 7pm
Our next online free lecture takes place on Weds 12 Nov 2025 at 7pm. Please sign up to book a place.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
Title: Caribbean and West African Lives in British Ports
Date: 12.11.25
Time: 19:00
bit.ly/4hubwQH @webstermedieval.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
Title: Caribbean and West African Lives in British Ports
Date: 12.11.25
Time: 19:00
bit.ly/4hubwQH @webstermedieval.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
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As part of the Festival of Social Science 2025, @chenyu7.bsky.social will be holding an event that explores the transnational impact of censorship on artistic freedom.
📅30 October 2025
⏲️18:30 – 20:00
More information ⤵️
tinyurl.com/5frahvf9
📅30 October 2025
⏲️18:30 – 20:00
More information ⤵️
tinyurl.com/5frahvf9
Silenced Sunrise: Artistic Freedom in a Changing World
Join us in exploring global censorship’s impact on creative freedom.
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October 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
As part of the Festival of Social Science 2025, @chenyu7.bsky.social will be holding an event that explores the transnational impact of censorship on artistic freedom.
📅30 October 2025
⏲️18:30 – 20:00
More information ⤵️
tinyurl.com/5frahvf9
📅30 October 2025
⏲️18:30 – 20:00
More information ⤵️
tinyurl.com/5frahvf9
Today we welcome the 2025-26 cohort studying a Pathway to a degree with us this year. Students will be taking part in our induction event. We wish all our bright sparks the best of luck with their studies.
October 20, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Today we welcome the 2025-26 cohort studying a Pathway to a degree with us this year. Students will be taking part in our induction event. We wish all our bright sparks the best of luck with their studies.
Thanks @perkinskeighley.bsky.social
It's been a while but I finally got to attend another Exploring the Past lecture with @learncardiff.bsky.social.
Tonight, it was all about Assassins and Templars with Dr Steve Tibble.
#history
Tonight, it was all about Assassins and Templars with Dr Steve Tibble.
#history
October 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Thanks @perkinskeighley.bsky.social
Remembering Eileen Younghusband - Book launch
We will celebrate the new release of Not an Ordinary Life at a special event at Lifelong Learning where friends and fans of Eileen have the opportunity to buy the book and reminisce.
bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2
We will celebrate the new release of Not an Ordinary Life at a special event at Lifelong Learning where friends and fans of Eileen have the opportunity to buy the book and reminisce.
bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2
Remembering Eileen Younghusband BEM
Former student, Eileen, had a remarkable and fascinating life which she captured in her memoir, 'Not an Ordinary Life'.
bit.ly
October 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Remembering Eileen Younghusband - Book launch
We will celebrate the new release of Not an Ordinary Life at a special event at Lifelong Learning where friends and fans of Eileen have the opportunity to buy the book and reminisce.
bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2
We will celebrate the new release of Not an Ordinary Life at a special event at Lifelong Learning where friends and fans of Eileen have the opportunity to buy the book and reminisce.
bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2
Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
bit.ly/47EbD9s
bit.ly/47EbD9s
Exploring the Past online free lecture, Wednesday 15th October, 7pm
Our next Exploring the Past online free lecture takes place on Wednesday 15 October 2025. Please sign up to book a place.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
bit.ly/47EbD9s
bit.ly/47EbD9s
Dr Juliette Wood provides an illuminating introduction to Efa Lois’ book ‘Gwrachod Cymru – Welsh Witches’.
Efa retells the stories, bringing them to life through vibrant illustrations.
www.serenbooks.com/book/gwracho... @serenbooks.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
Efa retells the stories, bringing them to life through vibrant illustrations.
www.serenbooks.com/book/gwracho... @serenbooks.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
Gwrachod Cymru | Welsh Witches - Seren
Tales of witches permeate the Welsh psyche, its folklore, history and culture. With distinctly Welsh fixations such as water, the weather and shapeshifting, these women are radical and transgressive, ...
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October 9, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Dr Juliette Wood provides an illuminating introduction to Efa Lois’ book ‘Gwrachod Cymru – Welsh Witches’.
Efa retells the stories, bringing them to life through vibrant illustrations.
www.serenbooks.com/book/gwracho... @serenbooks.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
Efa retells the stories, bringing them to life through vibrant illustrations.
www.serenbooks.com/book/gwracho... @serenbooks.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social
Find out more about interpreting as a career and a way of helping your community.
October 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Find out more about interpreting as a career and a way of helping your community.
Congratulations to Dr Rachel Carney! Rachel teaches creative writing here and is hosting 'Fragments of Us: A Poetry Film Launch'.
This free celebratory event takes place on 30.10.25 at 19:00. Register here: bit.ly/4748EoW
This free celebratory event takes place on 30.10.25 at 19:00. Register here: bit.ly/4748EoW
Fragments of Us: A Poetry Film Launch
This celebration event will include a ‘private view’ film screening, ekphrastic and meta-ekphrastic poetry readings, and a short Q&A.
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October 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations to Dr Rachel Carney! Rachel teaches creative writing here and is hosting 'Fragments of Us: A Poetry Film Launch'.
This free celebratory event takes place on 30.10.25 at 19:00. Register here: bit.ly/4748EoW
This free celebratory event takes place on 30.10.25 at 19:00. Register here: bit.ly/4748EoW