Dysgu Gydol Oes / Lifelong Learning

We will be attending this event. Please come along to chat about our part-time courses for adults and pathways to a degree. Event: Jobs Fair, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 9SW Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 Time: 10am - 2pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-cardif...

We have a wide range of part-time courses for adults starting in the next few weeks. More details here: www.cardiff.ac.uk/institute-fo...

Mae gennym ystod eang o gyrsiau rhan-amser ar gyfer oedolion yn dechrau yn yr ychydig wythnosau nesaf. Cewch ragor o fanylion yma: www.cardiff.ac.uk/institute-fo...

📚New courses out now! 👩‍🎓Cardiff Uni provides hundreds of part-time courses for adults. 💻In-person and online. ⏰Enrol now and find out if you could learn for free. www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...

📚New courses out now! 👩‍🎓Cardiff Uni provides hundreds of part-time courses for adults. 💻In-person and online. ⏰Enrol now and find out if you could learn for free. www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...

📣News Story Alert! 📣 This is an amazing news story. It is never too late to learn – you could change your life! nation.cymru/news/ukraini...

We have loved all the graduation photos we have seen over the past week. If you feel inspired to study a Pathway to a degree in 2026, please visit our website or email pathways@cardiff.ac.uk

Michelin restaurateur graduates as nurse after returning to study www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/30...

“It was a second chance for me” A mother of three from Cwmfelinfach will graduate with a Master of Arts in History this week, calling her time at Cardiff University “transformative.” www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/30...

Congratulations to all former Pathway students graduating from Cardiff University this week! Please send us your photos and memories. You are all amazing!

A must-read for those considering returning to the classroom to learn a language. bit.ly/3RmDp4o

Volunteer archaeologists uncover tantalising connection between Roman era and Bronze Age. www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/30...

Dr Juliette Wood discusses the folklore of the dragon with Deborah Hyde in this interesting podcast on Wyrd Wycombe and the Wycombe Wyrm. @deborahhyde.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHZh...

Our pathways to International Relations and Politics, Law, and Social Studies students, got to experience the Welsh political system first-hand with a tour of the Senedd! A big thank you to our wonderful tour guide Hannah for this very special experience!

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! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aig9...

Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/everyda...

This Thursday 2pm What's in the stacks? Discovering the Treasures of Cardiff University Join Sara Huws and discover more about the fascinating collections at Cardiff University’s Special Collections and Archives Book your FREE place: www.ticketsource.com/glamorgan-ar...

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.

Byddwn yn mynd i’r digwyddiad hwn. Dewch draw i sgwrsio am ein cyrsiau rhan-amser, a’n llwybrau at radd, ar gyfer oedolion. We will be attending this event. Please come along to chat about our part-time courses for adults and pathways to a degree.

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/everyda...

📚New Book!📚 The British Library publishes new book by Juliette Wood. The Little book of Unicorns is a beautifully illustrated introduction to this mythological creature. @blpublishing.bsky.social www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/30...

Learn Portuguese this summer! A brand-new course has just been announced. Portuguese: Absolute Beginners is an intensive conversation class starting 29 June. www.cardiff.ac.uk/part-time-co...

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.

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.

Big congratulations to Dr Gemma Scammell! We are thrilled to share that Gemma has been nominated for an Inspire! Award. What makes this recognition even more special is that the nomination came directly from one of her creative writing students, budding author Alexis Veenendaal.

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations to everyone who completed the ‘First steps to interpreting’ course with us. It was fantastic to see you receive your certificates. Well done everyone!

🤩Seremoni Wobrwyo / Awards Ceremony🤩 Our Awards Ceremony takes place this week. Congratulations to everyone receiving certificates. You inspire us every day.

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, read her charming and thought-provoking piece Caf-Fe 93 here www.baublesfrombones.com/caf-fe-93.html

Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/william... @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social

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.

Bringing higher education to the local community We have delivered 15 community courses to engage with 165 learners who would not usually consider higher education. www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/30...

SKILLUP 2 HOUR TASTER SESSION - WELSH HISTORY 3 March 2026- 14:00- 16:00 at Llyfrgell Caerphilly Library @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social

Are you new to family history? Or have you hit a brick wall in your research? If so, we may be able to help with an Ask the Experts session. These one-to-one sessions with experts from Glamorgan Family History Society are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Contact us to book.

Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. William Blathwayt: Dyrham Park, its Collections and Early English Empire. 18/03/26 19:00 online Please book your place here: events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/william... @webstermedieval.bsky.social @nationaltrust.org.uk

Matt has overcome his imposter syndrome and is now thriving He enrolled on a wide variety of part-time courses at Lifelong Learning, including modules on the Exploring the Past Pathway. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/30...

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/basque-... @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social

Our colleagues in the School of Modern Languages have planned lots of interesting events this month. Find out more here: www.cardiff.ac.uk/modern-langu...

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

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. www.policywise.org.uk/sites/www.po...

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/basque-...

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

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...

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.

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

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...

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.