Recorded during Adult Learners’ Week, the campaign that seeks to promote learning opportunities for everyone post-compulsory education, we take a deep dive into the state of life-long learning in Wales. We discuss the Welsh Government's recent 'Tertiary Education and Research Act' and the impact it will have on the tertiary education sector. We also discuss the role and priorities for skills training across the country and the reality of university funding for both full-time and part-time students.Our guests:Joshua Miles - Director for Wales at the Learning and Work InstituteLearninng and Work Institute Wales: https://twitter.com/LearnWorkCymruMichelle Matheron, Assistant Director for External Affairs at The Open University in WalesThe Open University Cymru: https://twitter.com/OUCymruYou can find us @HiraethPod on most social networks and find the latest on our X-Twitter page: https://twitter.com/HiraethPodIf you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting us from just £3/month: http://www.patreon.com/hiraethpod