Dysgu Gydol Oes / Lifelong Learning
@learncardiff.bsky.social
Part-time courses for adults at Cardiff University
Book Talk
Dr Lucy Jeffery and Dr Anna Váradi will be speaking at this special event.
Book Talk: ‘Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production’
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Dr Lucy Jeffery and Dr Anna Váradi will be speaking at this special event.
Book Talk: ‘Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production’
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/book-ta...
January 20, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Book Talk
Dr Lucy Jeffery and Dr Anna Váradi will be speaking at this special event.
Book Talk: ‘Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production’
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/book-ta...
Dr Lucy Jeffery and Dr Anna Váradi will be speaking at this special event.
Book Talk: ‘Replaying Communism: Trauma and Nostalgia in European Cultural Production’
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/book-ta...
Llongyfarchiadau! / Congratulations!
We attended a ‘Let’s Interpret’ award ceremony to present our students with certificates. Congratulations to everyone! It is wonderful to hear how students are using their new interpreting skills in their careers and helping in the community.
We attended a ‘Let’s Interpret’ award ceremony to present our students with certificates. Congratulations to everyone! It is wonderful to hear how students are using their new interpreting skills in their careers and helping in the community.
January 16, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Llongyfarchiadau! / Congratulations!
We attended a ‘Let’s Interpret’ award ceremony to present our students with certificates. Congratulations to everyone! It is wonderful to hear how students are using their new interpreting skills in their careers and helping in the community.
We attended a ‘Let’s Interpret’ award ceremony to present our students with certificates. Congratulations to everyone! It is wonderful to hear how students are using their new interpreting skills in their careers and helping in the community.
Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
Title: The Trickster: From Oral History to Literature to Screen
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Time: 19:00
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Title: The Trickster: From Oral History to Literature to Screen
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Time: 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-tri... @webstermedieval.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
Title: The Trickster: From Oral History to Literature to Screen
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Time: 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-tri... @webstermedieval.bsky.social
Title: The Trickster: From Oral History to Literature to Screen
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Time: 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-tri... @webstermedieval.bsky.social
Start learning this spring.
Lifelong Learning at Cardiff University provides an amazing range of part-time, 10-week courses. You could be eligible to study for free. The eligibility criteria are available on our website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...
Lifelong Learning at Cardiff University provides an amazing range of part-time, 10-week courses. You could be eligible to study for free. The eligibility criteria are available on our website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...
January 6, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Start learning this spring.
Lifelong Learning at Cardiff University provides an amazing range of part-time, 10-week courses. You could be eligible to study for free. The eligibility criteria are available on our website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...
Lifelong Learning at Cardiff University provides an amazing range of part-time, 10-week courses. You could be eligible to study for free. The eligibility criteria are available on our website: www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...
Nadolig Llawen! Merry Christmas!
We would like to wish all our students, colleagues and friends a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Our office will be closed from Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026.
We would like to wish all our students, colleagues and friends a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Our office will be closed from Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026.
December 23, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Nadolig Llawen! Merry Christmas!
We would like to wish all our students, colleagues and friends a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Our office will be closed from Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026.
We would like to wish all our students, colleagues and friends a very merry Christmas and a happy new year!
Our office will be closed from Tuesday 23 December 2025 to Monday 5 January 2026.
University-community partnership celebrates success at THE Awards 2025
Wonderful to hear that our colleagues are involved in exciting projects.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
Wonderful to hear that our colleagues are involved in exciting projects.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
Mae partneriaeth rhwng y Brifysgol a'r gymuned yn dathlu llwyddiant yn Seremoni Wobrwyo THE 2025
Cafodd y Porth Cymunedol, Cymdeithas Gorfforedig Elusennol Pafiliwn y Grange a Fforwm Ieuenctid Pafiliwn y Grange ganmoliaeth uchel yn y categori Cyfraniad Rhagorol i'r Gymuned Leol
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December 17, 2025 at 8:56 AM
University-community partnership celebrates success at THE Awards 2025
Wonderful to hear that our colleagues are involved in exciting projects.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
Wonderful to hear that our colleagues are involved in exciting projects.
www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/29...
Congratulations to Angharad Berrow! Hari’s short story, ‘Her Reprise’ has been published in Mugwort Magazine’s special issue.
mugwortmag.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/s...
mugwortmag.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/s...
December 16, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Congratulations to Angharad Berrow! Hari’s short story, ‘Her Reprise’ has been published in Mugwort Magazine’s special issue.
mugwortmag.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/s...
mugwortmag.wordpress.com/2025/12/06/s...
Nominations open for the 2026 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards!
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www.learningandwork.wales/what-we-do/i... @learnworkcymru.bsky.social
Gwobrau Ysbrydoli! Addysg Oedolion
Caiff y gwobrau blynyddol eu trefnu gan y Sefydliad Dysgu a Gwaith mewn partneriaeth gyda Llywodraeth Cymru a maent yn dathlu llwyddiannau eithriadol unigolion a phrosiectau cymunedol yng Nghymru sy’n...
www.sefydliaddysguagwaith.cymru
December 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Nominations open for the 2026 Inspire! Adult Learning Awards!
www.learningandwork.wales/what-we-do/i... @learnworkcymru.bsky.social
www.learningandwork.wales/what-we-do/i... @learnworkcymru.bsky.social
Dr Rhiannon Maniatt has delivered an online module today called Domestic Abuse for Practitioners. Today is the final day of the 16 days of activism against gender based violence and International Human Rights Day.
Rhiannon will be teaching more on this subject in January: bit.ly/4aDv1EU
Rhiannon will be teaching more on this subject in January: bit.ly/4aDv1EU
December 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Dr Rhiannon Maniatt has delivered an online module today called Domestic Abuse for Practitioners. Today is the final day of the 16 days of activism against gender based violence and International Human Rights Day.
Rhiannon will be teaching more on this subject in January: bit.ly/4aDv1EU
Rhiannon will be teaching more on this subject in January: bit.ly/4aDv1EU
Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online.
10.12.25 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-eas...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
10.12.25 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-eas...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
events.cardiff.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online.
10.12.25 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-eas...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
10.12.25 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-eas...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.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
The Inspire! Tutor Awards are now accepting nominations. More info here: bit.ly/4oEkxZw
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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December 8, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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
The Inspire! Tutor Awards are now accepting nominations. More info here: bit.ly/4oEkxZw
This report highlights the magnificent work carried out by our colleagues in the Widening Participation Team. We are proud that Lifelong Learning plays a part in creating a welcoming, encouraging and nurturing environment for people to return to the classroom.
bit.ly/48eIMbL
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November 27, 2025 at 10:07 AM
This report highlights the magnificent work carried out by our colleagues in the Widening Participation Team. We are proud that Lifelong Learning plays a part in creating a welcoming, encouraging and nurturing environment for people to return to the classroom.
bit.ly/48eIMbL
bit.ly/48eIMbL
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Celebrating the life of Eileen Younghusband and the reprint by CandyJar Books of her autobiography, Not an Ordinary Life, at @learncardiff.bsky.social @dysgucdydd.bsky.social this evening.
November 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Celebrating the life of Eileen Younghusband and the reprint by CandyJar Books of her autobiography, Not an Ordinary Life, at @learncardiff.bsky.social @dysgucdydd.bsky.social this evening.
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...
nation.cymru
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...
Reposted by Dysgu Gydol Oes / Lifelong Learning
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
Reposted by Dysgu Gydol Oes / Lifelong Learning
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
bit.ly/4hubwQH
bit.ly/4hubwQH
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.
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...
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’.
theconversation.com
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