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Schools, colleges, and universities to benefit from over £40 million additional maintenance funding

An additional £40.5 million of funding has been allocated this year to support essential capital repairs and maintenance across schools, colleges and universities in Wales.

This builds on the previous announcement of £20 million for schools and colleges made in January.

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1,500 more 16- to 18-year-olds to receive financial support

More young people in Wales will be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from September.

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Help shape the future of post-16 education in Wales

The Minister for Further and Higher Education has called for universities, colleges, schools, learners, and businesses in Wales to share their views on post-16 education and research.

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Award-winning scheme transforming lives at Cathays High School

A scheme which has been transforming the lives of parents and families for more than a decade was one of the winners at the annual Inspire! Adult Learning Awards.

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Taith, camera, action! US and Wales team up in an international film exchange programme

A group of learners from California have participated in a two-week digital media camp alongside a Welsh youth group in a visit made possible thanks to Taith.

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Budding medics ‘prescribed’ a three-day medical residential

Seventy budding medics and dentists this week got the opportunity to gain hands-on experience by attending a three-day immersive and unique study experience at the Seren Academy’s third medical residential with Cardiff University. 

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Taith international exchange programme extended until 2028

A unique Welsh international exchange programme, which has awarded funding to allow over 15,000 people to learn, study and volunteer all over the world has been extended until 2028.

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More financial support for adult learners in further education

Applications for a grant of up to £1,919 for learners aged 19 and over in further education are now open for the 2025/26 academic year.

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£5m to support students with additional learning needs in Further Education

New funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in FE Colleges across Wales.

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Are you eligible for help with further education costs?

Applications for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) for 2025-26 are now open. 

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College wellbeing support playing important role in learners education experience

Learners across Wales are benefiting from increased wellbeing and mental health support thanks to £4 million in funding for colleges. Funding has previously been used to create wellbeing centres or counselling.

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£19 million to support the Higher Education sector

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.