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Universities in Wales will be supported by investment of £18.5 million to help them address the challenges facing the higher education sector, and a further £500,000 to support international recruitment and promotion.

Thousands more post 16 learners in colleges and sixth forms will receive the Education Maintenance Allowance following a Welsh Government decision to uplift the household income thresholds resulting in more families being able to apply.

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells, visited Cardiff University to see how a £12.2m investment is accelerating their progress towards carbon reduction.

At Coleg Gwent a group of hearing-impaired learners are developing independent life skills through individually tailored support.

Increased financial support for students and an additional £20 million investment are part of package of support for the further and higher education sectors.

Adult learners and mentors from St Giles Cymru have travelled to Norway to benefit from a learning exchange journey funded through the Taith programme.

 “Our history has shaped the country we are today, it’s vital that young people learn about our rich and diverse heritage at school”. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Vikki Howells today (22^nd October) announced work has started to create the new Welsh History Timeline, which will include resources and information for teachers and practitioners.

The Minister for Further and Higher education, Vikki Howells has today (15^th October) set out her aims and objectives in her newly created ministerial role, with an emphasis on collaboration, cooperation and community.