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WEA Newsroom: press releases

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Please find our archive of press releases below.

For media requests for a WEA spokesperson, learners with incredible impact stories, or to find out more about our work contact us: 

Eve Ragout, [email protected], Natalie Coleman, [email protected] or the team via [email protected] 

27 May 2025
Kincardine commemorates Miners’ Strike 40th anniversary with unveiling of stained-glass window

10 June 2025
Cuts to adult learning will have knock-on effect for NHS waiting lists and benefits, says Workers’ Educational Association

17 June 2025
Greater Manchester tutor wins prestigious innovation award

17 June 2025
Lincoln learners celebrate local tutor’s community legacy award

15 July 2025
Fife learners create unique mental health magazine “The Voice Utopian Visions of a Mental Health Future’ for mental health service users across Scotland and UK

15 October 2025
Mayor Claire Ward champions lifelong learning at new Nottingham learning centre

24 February 2026
Lifelong Learning Labs launched to reset national approach to adult education

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Introducing our new public lecture series: Purpose to pen

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June 16th 2026

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Can volunteering be a stepping stone to employment?

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June 5th 2026

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Learning with Purpose: Celebrating the launch of our new Impact Report

June 4th 2026

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The passport we keep forgetting to renew

Author: Stas Lawrence

June 3rd 2026

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How to create a will at home for free with the WEA

Author: Steven Hunter

May 29th 2026

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WEA responds to the Milburn Report

May 28th 2026

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WEA awards 2026: nominations now open!

May 20th 2026

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Your ticket to the WEA Connect and Learn 2026

May 15th 2026

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Instructure (Canvas) cyber security incident: Full access restored 

May 13th 2026

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