Learner Calendar
Upcoming student events
Wed 01 Oct
ADHD Awareness Month
Wednesday 01 October 2025 - Friday 31 October 2025
October is ADHD Awareness Month
Brains with ADHD work differently, people with ADHD have a unique perspective that others may find interesting and valuable.
ADHD helps with divergent thinking and creativity that delivers real world achievements. Research shows that ADHD attributes include high energy, creativity, hyperfocus ,agreeableness, empathy, and a willingness to help others.
When people are passionate about a goal, their ADHD energy drives performance and productivity.
Successful people with ADHD often succeed because their positive traits of their ADHD help them flourish.
Famous people with ADHD include:
Emma Watson
Ryan Gosling
Will Smith
Michael Phelps
Will.i.am
Justin Timberlake
John Lennon
Walt Disney
Wed 01 Oct
Black history month
Wednesday 01 October 2025 - Friday 31 October 2025
Black History Month is observed every October in the UK. It is a time to recognise, celebrate and reflect on the achievements, contributions, and history of Black people in Britain and around the world. The month highlights stories that have too often been overlooked, and it provides a platform to celebrate individuals and communities who have shaped history through resilience, leadership, creativity, and courage.
https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk
Mon 06 Oct
Wellbeing Week - active & healthy
Monday 06 October 2025 - Friday 10 October 2025
- https://sites.google.com/gllm.ac.uk/gllmwellbeing/activity-hub
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3E2eJHaGzo&t=1s
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xoa0RmjVTA&t=37s
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKrOL4NxmV8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjfyMwqfvsY
GLLM’S WELLBEING ACTIVITIES - Click here to find out more!
Mon 06 Oct
Dyslexia Awareness Week
Monday 06 October 2025 - Friday 10 October 2025
Dyslexia Awareness week runs from 6-12 of October. 1 in 10 people have dyslexia. This means that dyslexia affects 10% of the population. That's round 6.7 million people in the UK. Over 1 million school children in the UK have dyslexia. Many are undiagnosed. Over 3.3 Million adults in the work place. Many are undiagnosed. For more information please go to : bdadyslexia.org.uk
Thu 09 Oct
World Sight Day
Thursday 09 October 2025
World Sight Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of October. It is a global awareness day dedicated to eye health, the prevention of avoidable blindness, and the promotion of accessible eye care for all. Organised by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), the day calls for collective action to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has the right to clear vision and quality eye care.
Fri 10 Oct
World Mental Health Day
Friday 10 October 2025
World Mental Health Day provides an opportunity to talk about mental health in general, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to talk about things and get help if you are struggling. It can also help raise awareness about mental health conditions and what support is available.
- Click here to find out how college can support your mental health and wellbeing
- Click here for a range of agencies that can support your mental health and wellbeing
- Mind A-Z of Mental Health
- myf.cymru is a new bilingual mental health and wellbeing resource aimed at Welsh Speaking higher education students studying in Wales and beyond.
- Activate your Life: this free course is designed to help you improve your mental health and wellbeing. Feeling worried or anxious can have a big impact on your health and for some people life can be particularly difficult
Mon 13 Oct
Welsh Learning Celebration Week
Monday 13 October 2025 - Friday 17 October 2025
Welsh Learning Celebration Week,
Once again this year, Radio Cymru and BBC Cymru Fyw are hosting Welsh Learning Celebration Week, and this year S4C is joining the initiative with segments on Prynhawn Da and Heno.
Design the Grŵp Mascot - Click here to find out more!
Wed 15 Oct
International Pronouns Day
Wednesday 15 October 2025
International Pronouns Day is marked annually on the third Wednesday of October. It is a day to raise awareness about the importance of respecting and using people's correct pronouns. It promotes understanding of how pronouns relate to gender identity, and it encourages inclusive practices in everyday communication.
Using the correct pronouns for someone is a simple yet powerful way to show respect and support for their identity. Misgendering—using incorrect pronouns—can cause distress and contribute to feelings of exclusion. Recognising and using a person’s chosen pronouns helps create a culture where everyone feels seen, valued and understood.
This day is a reminder that language matters, and small actions can make a big difference in creating respectful, welcoming environments for all.
Fri 17 Oct
Show Racism the Red Card Day
Friday 17 October 2025
Red Card Racism Day is a national day of action in the UK, with the aim of educating people about racism and promoting equality in all aspects of life. It is part of a wider anti-racism campaign which uses the power of education and sport to challenge prejudice and discrimination.
Mon 20 Oct
Future Options Week
Monday 20 October 2025 - Friday 24 October 2025
UCAS Support
What can I do next?
Not sure that to do next? Get ideas and all the info on your options to help decide the right route for you here on the UCAS website – Website link.
Here you can book open days, find a career by exploring different pathways and seeing if university is for you.
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information (also known as LMI) are facts about current and future job trends.
This is important to you as Learners as this will help you keep up to date with what’s happening in the labour market and is important to anyone making career related decisions.
You should be aware of:
- What job opportunities are out there for me?
- What jobs that will be in demand in the future?
- What qualifications and skills do you need?
- How to prepare for an ever-changing job market.
There are lots of LMI tools on Careers Wales website from job information to linking your subjects to your new career.
Please visit The Careers Wales Website-LMI for more information
You can also pop in and see a member of Learner Services should require anymore support.