A View from Wales
As I reflect on my first 6 months in my newly created role as Minister for Further and Higher Education, I am continually struck by…
Welsh Government
£19m To Support the Higher Education Sector in Wales
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…
£225.5m funding boost to support education in Wales
The education sector is set to benefit from £225.5m in funding, with schools, colleges and other settings receiving funding to help meet the needs of…
Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-26: £1.5bn for public services, support SMEs and drive economic growth
An extra £1.5bn to strengthen public services, support small businesses and drive economic growth is at the heart of the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-26.…
New Welsh Government scheme to raise maths standards
Work to improve standards of maths in Welsh schools is progressing with new schemes in place helping to boost confidence, develop skills and encourage more…
Welsh gaming professionals to fly the flag at “instrumental” US conference
Creative Wales and Welsh Government support will see some of Wales’ leading games development and software companies heading to the games industry’s largest annual gathering…
Funding boost for collaborative research at Welsh universities
Over £100,000 has been awarded this month to sixteen research and innovation projects across Welsh universities via the Wales Innovation Network’s small grant fund. The…
A young person’s guide to all things Budget
An innovative animation on public spending, co-produced by young people for young people has been published by the Welsh Government. The animation and accompanying leaflet…
Publication of the Statement of strategic priorities for tertiary education and research and innovation
This is the first statement of strategic priorities for tertiary education and research and innovation published under section 13 of the Tertiary Education and Research…
Extra £2.5m to support more young people into work or further training
A programme that provides young people the skills, qualifications and experience they need to get a job, continue their training or return to education is…