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Skills

Welsh Government budget an opportunity to tackle economic inactivity

Ian Ross, CEO of Whitehead-Ross Education, argues why Welsh Government should focus its investment on adult education provision delivered by independent training providers.

10th December (9th December)
  • Politics and Policy
Bethan Jeffers and Eleanor Collard put forward a case for developing Wales' transferable essential skills.

Essential Skills for a 21st century Wales

Bethan Jeffers and Eleanor Collard outline the Welsh curriculum reforms, making a case for developing the country’s transferable essential skills.

16th January (19th January)
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The future of work in Wales relies on more people of all ages accessing higher education

Professor Julie Lydon explores the skills Wales will need, and what role universities will need to play, to respond to the challenges and opportunities of the future

9th May (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Fifty years, two million students, one radical idea

As The Open University celebrates its 50th Birthday, Louise Casella argues that it is more relevant and necessary than ever

23rd April (27th February)
  • 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

Essentials for digital infrastructure where people matter

Dan James explains the five essentials needed to create a digital infrastructure that will benefit people and communities

9th November (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Young women have a lot to say, and Wales needs to listen

Dr Hade Turkmen shares new research into into the career experiences and aspirations of young women in Wales

2nd October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Our Smart Region

Keith Watts introduces a new IWA report which explores the potential for smart technology to improve public services, infrastructure, and the economy in the Cardiff Capital Region.

23rd September (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy
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