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External policy issues affecting the WEA
17 January 2012
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2013
January
BBC R4 Explores the Value of Culture
WEA News is Out Now!
February
Event explores 'the point of' newspapers
A very special competition
Tandrusti patron runs last race
March
WEA responds to HEFC and OFFA's report
Robert Goodwill visits WEA Scarborough
National Apprenticeships Week 2013
"Concerning" figures of part-time HE entrants
The Pitmen Painters begins national tour
Win £150 in the WEA Real to Reel competition
April
Leicester student learns new computer skills
New branch for Lincoln
'I now have my active life back'
Watch the CLR James conference
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Omega Centre set for creative weekend
'This course has really helped me'
100 Miles for 100 Years of Eastern
Emily Davison Writing Competition
Levellers Day 18 May
May
'I've now found my place'
WEA's Jol Miskin fundraising for AMRC
WEA's Jol Miskin runs half marathon
Jenni Murray delivers WEA Lecture
Lively debate at Levellers Day 2013
Impact of WEA Adult Education
Family Learning Project Award
In memory of Emily Wilding Davison
A Big Thank You
June
Supporting Carers Week 2013
WEA Ambassadors Scheme Launched
CBE for WEA Chair of Trustees
2012
January
The 2012 Adult Learners' Week Award
WEA Learners at the Museum of London
From Batley to Doha
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Calling all creative writers
Staff member completes Apprenticeship in WEA
NIACE award for men’s health project in Stoke
Inspired student recommends WEA
February
How does the internet empower immigrant communities?
Legacy supports learning in Oxford community
WEA tutor co-authors Geology book
Volunteer this leapday!
Want to run an Adult Learners' Week event?
WEA at Who Do You Think You Are? Live!
March
A learner's perspective on the WEA
Public views on adult community learning
A day to mark students' successes in vocational qualifications
Men's Health Project - Learning & Meetup Day
The Making Moves Project
Could you be a Commissioner?
Short history of tractors in West Lothian
Five new BBC dramas this week
DAIN project celebrated in style
What the Dickens?
April
WEA joins 'Give It Back George!'
End to compulsory regulation of tutors
Are you registered to vote?
£1.5 million in grants for community groups
Gateways to the Past
Bien hecho estudiantes!
WEA contributes to Diabetes Debate
Come celebrate Levellers Day
May
Adult Education with a Social Purpose
What next for community project?
Community mosaic for Ruskin College
Voluntary Arts Week set to liven up England's windows!
Adult Learners Week Awards 2012
Cultural Olympiad 2012
Long serving WEA tutor awarded MBE
Two day challenge for memorial
Ruth Spellman appointed member of NCS Council
Volunteers' Week 2012
Joan learns IT skills and connects to family abroad
Another successful Adult Learners' Week
A big thank you to all our volunteers
Occupy Barlaston
June
Interview with Anne Stott
Learners showcase historical finds
First WEA green branch event
Funding for learning now available!
Stories of the Tyne Event
Have your say...
Parliamentary event celebrates adult education
Learners showcase work
First year for WEA awards
Community Learning Volunteers in action
July
Lines of Enquiry
WEA Sustainability Competition Winners
Vacancy for Chair of Trustees
Top Italian rugby coach to support WEA
WEA committee member awarded OBE
£1.5m given to community projects
WEA at International Co-op Day
Turner Prize nominee’s major new film
Review of the Charities Act 2006
WEA Approach to Employability
2012 Cultural Olympiad
August
Continued Lottery support in Dudley
WEA and St. Mungo's
Government proposal for FE Guild
Dressmaking & Soft Furnishings awards
Olive Cordell Awards 2012
September
Counting on a Greener Scotland
Big Lottery funding for WEA project
WEA at London Film Festival
October
Black History Month
WEA on News at Ten
WEA project shortlisted for prestigious award
Book Review: Roses and Ashes by Fred Hughes
Nominations open for Adult Learners' Week
Lord Lingfield Report Published
NIACE launch Family Learning Inquiry
WEA wins Funding for Equality and Diversity Project
Emily Wilding Davison Memorial
November
Trustees’ Week 2012 Celebrates Charities' Unsung Heroes
WEA Making a Difference Event
Open University Partners with WEA
BIS Research on Adult Learning
Open University Partners with WEA
WEA October Visit to Turner-Monet-Twombly Exhibition at Tate Liverpool
WEA Tutor Wins Green Award
WEA supports Climate Change Week 2013
Emily Wilding Davison Campaign Launch
H-SBA Competition calls Budding Writers
Support the WEA this Christmas
December
Adult Learners' Week Nominations
Techno Elders appear on BBC1’s Inside Out
OU powers free, online higher education
2011
June
Two thousand champion volunteers
WEA project is one of Europe's best
More power for local communities?
July
Driving learning
BSkyB online campaign gains momentum
WEA banner blessed at Durham miners' gala
Margaret is up for award in South Shields
Winners celebrate personal achievements
Students filmed by Emmy award winners
WEA members start voting
August
New community learning projects
Getting Active with the WEA
Beamish Museum for free with the WEA
Have your say on local adult education
September
We're looking for a new Chief Executive
Members elect new WEA Treasurer
October
Equality Inclusion and Action in Adult Education
'Digability' is archaeology with a difference
WEA Conference brings sector together for a day
November
Knowledge is power! says Prof. Henry Tam
December
Prize giveaway for history lovers
Ruth Spellman to be WEA's Chief Executive
Training to inspire active communities
Give your bit to charity while you shop online
Health boost for Stoke-on-Trent
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