@CardiffUni Lifelong Learning. Part-time & short-term courses for adults in a variety of subjects & pathways to UG degrees. Cymraeg @DysguCdydd
Cardiff, Wales
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Matthew completed the Exploring the Past Pathway before starting his degree studies in History. This is a fantastic glimpse into life as a mature student at Cardiff Uni. We wish Matthew the best of luck!
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Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online.
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/ev…
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Supporting Sanctuary Seekers at Cardiff University
Dr Anna Varadi and Dr Sara Jones spoke at the British Academy Conference at Cardiff Met recently.
Success for All: Improving Access, Progression and Belonging for Sanctuary Seekers.
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Our next public lecture
Everyday Politics: Women’s Activism in Wales and South-West England, c.1920-60s
20.05.26 - 19:00 Online
Speaker: Micaela Panes (Cardiff University)
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/ev… @EtPPathway
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Learn Portuguese this summer!
A brand-new course has just been announced.
Portuguese: Absolute Beginners is an intensive conversation class starting 29 June.
cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-cour… #lifelonglearning #cardiff
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Congratulations to Paloma Galvez Corredor! Paloma received a certificate as an award for excellent teaching and dedication to supporting Lifelong Learners. We thank Paloma for her hard work and dedication. @cardiffmlang
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Congratulations to Romina Ciraci! Romina received a certificate awarded for excellence in assessment and feedback. Thank you for your commitment and passion for lifelong learning. @cardiffmlang
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Congratulations to Dr Laura Shobiya! Laura has been awarded Fellow of Advance HE.
This Programme helps staff develop their learning and teaching and gain recognition for their professional practice. @LTAcademyCU
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Congratulations to Dr Paul Webster who coordinates our Exploring the Past pathway. Paul has been nominated for an Enriching Student Life Award in the category of Most Outstanding Learning Experience. Fantastic news and well deserved.
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Pasg Hapus / Happy Easter!
Happy Easter to all our students, colleagues and friends! We will be closed from 03.04.26 to 06.04.26.
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🤩Seremoni Wobrwyo / Awards Ceremony🤩
Our Awards Ceremony takes place this week. Congratulations to everyone receiving certificates. You inspire us every day.
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Creative writing student achieves success
One of our Sci-fi creative writing students, has had a piece they wrote in class published! Congratulations to Alexis Veenendaal, and the link to her charming and thought-provoking piece Caf-Fe 93 is here:
baublesfrombones.com/caf-fe-…
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Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online.
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/wi…
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This week our Italian language students welcomed Elena Piccioni. Elena is the official tourist guide of Cremona. Our students were thrilled to experience a virtual tour of the music, art and history of Cremona.
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Free Course!
SKILLUP 2 HOUR TASTER SESSION - WELSH HISTORY
3 March 2026- 14:00- 16:00 at Llyfrgell Caerphilly Library
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Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
William Blathwayt: Dyrham Park, its Collections and Early English Empire.
18/03/26
19:00
Please book your place here: events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/wi…
@EtPPathway @NTDyrhamPark
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Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online.
Basque Oak and Portuguese Wine: A Medieval Merchant Ship Reveals Her Secrets
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/ba…
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Our colleagues in the School of Modern Languages have planned lots of interesting events this month. Find out more here: cardiff.ac.uk/modern-languag… @cardiffmlang
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We will be chatting to visitors at the Jobs Fair tomorrow. Come along and find out about our part-time courses!
You could study for free! (terms and conditions on our website)
Cardiff Jobs Fair
Sports Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens
10:00 – 14:00
05/02/26 @IntoWorkCardiff
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Hari Berrow has written an important policy briefing for PolicyWISE. Wise in 5: Dementia Strategies examines governmental strategies for dementia across the UK and Ireland, revealing significant differences in national approaches.
policywise.org.uk/sites/www.…
@_policywise
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Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online.
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/th…
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Our February Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
Title: Basque Oak and Portuguese Wine: A Medieval Merchant Ship Reveals Her Secrets
Date: 11.02.26
Time: 19:00
Please book your place here: events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/ba…
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Cardiff Jobs Fair
We will be attending this event. Please come along to chat about our part-time courses for adults and pathways to a degree.
Event: Cardiff Jobs Fair
Date: 05.02.26
Time:10:00-14:00
Sports Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens @IntoWorkCardiff
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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
Please book your place here: events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/th…
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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: cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-cour…
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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.
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Congratulations to Angharad Berrow! Hari’s short story, ‘Her Reprise’ has been published in Mugwort Magazine’s special issue.
mugwortmag.wordpress.com/202…
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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 environment for people to return to the classroom.
bit.ly/48eIMbL
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We are immensely proud to be a small chapter in Eileen’s remarkable life. Eileen always fought for things that she believed in – including access to Lifelong Learning. This wonderful film was produced by Candy Jar Books as a glimpse into Eileen’s story.
bit.ly/3XotMlc
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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.
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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.
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15 YEARS! We are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the first at Cardiff University & paved the way for many others. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being EtP Champions for many years. @EtPPathway @SHAREWyatt
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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: piped.video/watch?v=i61jkjPt… @WIRED #Folklore
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 @EtPPathway
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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.
More info about this fascinating compendium here: serenbooks.com/book/gwrachod… @SerenBooks
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Croeso! Welcome!
Welcome to all our new and returning students. We hope you enjoy your course with us this autumn.
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Llongyfarchiadau i / Congratulations to Dr Laura Shobiya! Laura has co-edited a book ‘A Welcoming Nation? Intersectional approaches to migration and diversity in Wales’. The book is available in print and as an ebook.
uwp.co.uk/book/a-welcoming-n…
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Dr Hamdi Abdalrhman has been studying courses provided by Lifelong Learning at Cardiff University, leading to him winning an Inspire! Award from the Learning and Work Institute Wales (L&W).
cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2960…
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A Cardiff University Lifelong Learning student has won a national learning award.
Dr Hamdi Abdalrhman was presented with the Inspire! Award from the Learning and Work Institute Cymru. Congratulations Hamdi! #neverstoplearning @jem_robinson
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Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
Title: Assassins and Templars
Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Time: 19:00
Please book your place here bit.ly/47EbD9s @EtPPathway
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Review of Gemma Scammell’s creative writing courses.
"Gemma encourages a constructive and collaborative environment, where fellow writers feel comfortable sharing their work and growing. I have taken several of Gemma’s courses and plan to take more!"
bit.ly/47sNId3
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Cardiff University provides part-time courses for adults. Improve your CV, increase your knowledge, be inspired and make new friends. You could also prepare for degree studies by enrolling on one of our pathways.
Courses start throughout the academic year.
cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-cour…
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Today we would like to salute the mighty Dr Dave Wyatt. Dave founded the Exploring the Past Pathway 15 years ago & has always been passionate about lifelong learning. Dave is leaving Cardiff Uni after 22 years. Diolch @SHAREWyatt @EtPPathway pictured with @WebsterMedieval
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"I am incredibly proud to be graduating from my PhD after four years of hard work! It is a privilege to work in Lifelong Learning, teaching & encouraging students from all backgrounds to engage in education & training.” @CUSocSci
Dr Maniatt’s PhD research: orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint…
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