Skip to content
  •  English
  •  Cymraeg
  • A A A
  • Search
Support Us
  • The IWA
    About UsSupport UsAnnual ReportsFellowsHistoryTeamTrusteesContact
  • Our Work
    Our WorkDEMOCRACYPUBLIC SERVICESECONOMYREPORTSProfessional TrainingElections 2024the welsh agenda
  • Latest
  • Events
  • Media
    VideosPodcasts
  • Welsh Agenda
  • About
  • Politics and Policy
  • People and Places
  • Culture
  • Voices

Home » Further Education

Further Education

Rescuing Welsh Universities – ‘Now is the Time to Act’

UCU Cymru’s Gareth Lloyd reflects on the immense value of Welsh universities and calls for immediate action to tackle their precarious financial situation.

18th December (17th December)
  • Politics and Policy
A photograph showing 6 white teenagers engaged in a game of rugby. They are playing on what appears to be a school sportsground with blue concrete, and there is a football goal net is visible in the background. The photograph is focused on two boys who seem to be about to tackle a girl, who is moving at speed and holding the ball. They all seem to be having fun.

Mental Health: What Wales’ Further Education sector can learn from Slovenia

Catherine Lewis, NPTC Group of Colleges Principal, reflects on a recent visit to Slovenia and what Wales could take from the nation’s emphasis on active wellbeing.

16th May (14th May)
  • Politics and Policy
A picture of Coleg Menai. Rachel Cable, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at ColegauCymru, believes the Commission offers a real opportunity to redesign learning pathways for further education.

Shaping the future of vocational education and training

Rachel Cable, Director of Policy and Public Affairs at ColegauCymru, welcomes the appointment of the new CTER Chief Executive and believes the Commission offers a real opportunity to redesign learning pathways for further education.

2nd November (1st November)
  • Politics and Policy
Group of three people in a classroom, learning with laptops.

Increased investment in vocational and technical education vital for a sustainable and more equal Wales

David Hagendyk argues that sustained investment in vocational and technical education in Wales is more important than ever for a sustainable and more equal Wales.

20th July (20th July)
  • Politics and Policy

Student Mental Health : A Hidden Pandemic

Tade Evans depicts the harrowing impact of the disruptions caused by the pandemic on mental health for A-Level students in Wales.

27th August
  • Voices

The College of the Future

Yana Williams and Guy Lacey explain the changes necessary to ensure that Welsh colleges can empower greater lifelong learning and expand access for future generations.

19th February (17th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Education Can Lead Our Recovery – But Only If It Is Truly Accessible

Covid-19 threatens the Welsh Government’s poverty-tackling agenda but widening access to further and higher education provides a road to recovery, writes Becky Ricketts.

2nd July (1st July)
  • Politics and Policy

Where now for degree apprenticeships in Wales?

Kieron Rees looks at the rising demand for degree apprenticeships in the UK, and how people and employers in Wales can benefit from an increase in the number of courses on offer.

7th March (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Common Purposes

Halima Begum introduces the latest report from the IWA which explores the implications of curriculum reform in Wales for further education, higher education, skills and business

7th February (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy
  • 1
  • 2
  • »

Sign up for our newsletter


/ / ( mm / dd / yyyy )

/ / ( mm / dd / yyyy )

Institute of Welsh Affairs
Room 6.01
sbarc|spark
Maindy Road
Cardiff
CF24 4HQ

Our Work

  • Democracy
  • Public Services
  • Economy

The IWA

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Cookie Policy

The IWA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Books Council of Wales for the welsh agenda.

© 2025 Institute of Welsh Affairs. All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions. Privacy Policy.
Charity Number: 1078435 | Registered Company: 02151006