The Wolverhampton Arts and Culture service offers a range of talks and presentations on its YouTube channel. 

Explore the range of videos 

YouTube - Wolverhampton Arts and Culture

Explore a range of art tutorials from the University of Wolverhampton's Niki Gandy 

Click here for the art tutorial videos 

There are tutorials covering different topics including: 

• 1 point perspective 
• 2 point perspective 
• A little bit of colour theory 
• Static window cling 
• Pinhole projection camera 
• Monoprint oil pastel 
• Leaf pounding 
• Paper lanterns 
• Chain pulling 

Explore a range of photography tutorials from the University of Wolverhampton's Niki Gandy 

Click here for the photography tutorial videos 

There are tutorials covering different topics including: 

• Secondary lenses 
• Pinhole Projection
• BOKEH
• Image Layering 
• Lightpainting 

The NHS Futures Zone aims to support local people to explore careers and discover the diversity of roles within the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; inspiring local people to choose a career within the NHS.

The NHS Futures Zone team have their own Youtube Playlist where they share pre-recorded video, such as department tours and "Day in the Life of" videos.

You will find the selection of videos to explore and watch to learn more about roles and careers within the NHS on the below link.

NHS Futures - YouTube

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust work experience, apprenticeship and NHS Futures Zone webpages can be found on the below links;

NHS Futures Zone (royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk)

Work Experience (royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk)

Apprenticeship Programme (royalwolverhampton.nhs.uk)

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust have launched a new careers advice service for both internal staff, who are looking to develop or change career, and members of the public, who are looking to join The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.

This NHS careers local advice service is called “Ask Oli” and is accessible via email at ask.oli@nhs.net

The Children’s University is an exciting opportunity for children and young people to take part in interesting and fun activities, while also experiencing what life at university could be like.   

Download the activity challenge sheet by clicking here: Children's University 2021 activity sheet

The University of Wolverhampton Children’s University currently operates across the Black Country including Wolverhampton and South Birmingham and Telford. This is part of the national Children’s University Trust™ which is an international organisation aiming to promote social mobility by providing high quality, exciting and innovative out-of-school-hours learning activities to children and young people aged 5-14 years of age.

The Children’s University is an exciting opportunity for children and young people to take part in interesting and fun activities, while also experiencing what life at university could be like.   

Download an activity challenge sheet for Summer Holidays by clicking here:  ChildrensUniversity_ActivityChallenge

The University of Wolverhampton Children’s University currently operates across the Black Country including Wolverhampton and South Birmingham and Telford. This is part of the national Children’s University Trust™ which is an international organisation aiming to promote social mobility by providing high quality, exciting and innovative out-of-school-hours learning activities to children and young people aged 5-14 years of age.

There are a huge range of online resources that have been created to help you improve your digital skills.

So, whether you want to get on the job ladder, find your next job, improve your performance in your current job or change career entirely #DigitalWolves have a list of resources that can help you take that step.

Explore the opportunities to improve your digital skills: #DigitalWolves

There are a huge range of online resources that have been created to help you improve your digital skills.

#DigitalWolves have a list of resources that can help you take that step.

Explore the opportunities to improve your digital skills: #DigitalWolves

Find out how to enjoy the Internet safely to shop, do your banking and keep in touch with people. 

You will find tips and resources so that you can protect yourself, your family and your devices and feel more confident online.

Explore the resources to learn how to stay safe online: #DigitalWolves

Beacon FREE videos guides:

• This video demonstrates how to use the Voiceover Rotor tool in different settings on an iOS device.

• This video demonstrates how to navigate the Home screens on iOS devices using the built in Voiceover screen reader.

• This video demonstrates how to turn on the built in Voiceover screen reader to assist blind and visually impaired users to navigate and interact with an iOS device.

Beacon have a Digital Inclusion Project for Wolverhampton Residents.

This is aimed at supporting people from Wolverhampton who have sight loss or any other long term disability to become or remain digitally active and help with any support/training they may need.

This includes support with:

• using mobile phones/tablets/ipads/laptops
• accessibility features/software issues etc.
• Helping them to reduce social isolation
• develop skills in using IT
• improve confidence when using IT
• Enable them to participate in zoom activities, use social media, book appointments, on-line shopping etc.

Get in touch to find out more

Beacon
Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton,

Tel: 01902 880111

Beacon also run two employment support projects (Pathway To Reablement and BBO Bridges) where people who are looking for help or advice with regards to employment, training, volunteer opportunities, as well as general IAG can also register with Beacon (at no cost) and Beacon can help support you in whatever capacity you may require.

Again these projects are aimed at people with sight loss but we can also register people who have any other health conditions or disabilities.

All  projects are detailed on Beacon website 

There are also virtual activities available - to see the timetable click here

Have you ever thought about going to college?    

City of Wolverhampton College has three campuses across the city, purpose-built workshops with industry-standard equipment and commerical facilities where you can gain experience of working with real clients, as well as free Wi-fi, classrooms equipped with computer workstations and interactive whiteboards, and access to laptops, Chromebooks and tablets, you’ll have everything you need to get the most out of studying at the college.  

The college offers a range of courses and careers guidance if you are unsure what course or career is right for you. 

Find out about some of the courses on offer - explore the videos below by clicking on the links 

Sport - Define your future at City of Wolverhampton College 

Hospitality - Define your future at City of Wolverhampton College

Construction - Define your future at City of Wolverhampton College

Engineering - Define your future at City of Wolverhampton College

Creative Arts - Define your future at City of Wolverhampton College

Hairdressing - Define your future at City of Wolverhampton College

Find out about how students realise their aspirations after studying - explore the videos below by clicking on the links

Engineering - My career started at City of Wolverhampton College

Media - My Career started at City of Wolverhampton College

Beauty - My career started at City of Wolverhampton College

Hospitality- My career started at City of Wolverhampton College

Automotive- My career started at City of Wolverhampton College

Want to find out more about what course or career might be right for you?

Chat to one of the City of Wolverhampton Careers Guidance Team about your options - find out more from the college Careers Guidance webpage.  

Adult Education Wolverhampton is offering free online short courses to complete in the comfort of your own home starting in early May 2021.  

Want to learn a new skill that you might find useful in the workplace?

Or do you want to learn for relaxation?

For further information:

Visit www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk

Email: enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk

or contact Student Services on Tel: 01902 551658

Welcome to WLV Sport 

The University of Wolverhampton has its own gym (city campus sports centre) and offers community membership as well as membership for University Staff and Students.  

Explore our FREE online pre-recorded exercise classes

Pilates with Maz 

HIIT and Abs with Jacob

Flex and Stretch with Jo 

Abs Blast with Anthony

WLV Sport have launched a new WLV Sport app. 

Watch a short video clip on how to ‘Join at Home’ to become a gym member and there are walkthrough videos for how to use the WLV Sport app.

Explore the Exercise Classes outdoor timetable including FREE online pre-Recorded sessions

Wolverhampton Walking for Health community led walks.

This activity is not online, however you can explore the Walking For Health Wolverhampton webpage to find out more about what may be happening in your local area for opportunities for outdoor walks for exercise.    

The walks are especially suited for people who currently don't do much walking but who want to get healthier, fitter and make new friends.

For more information on walks, including meeting place and times, please click to explore the webpage.

For any other information please email: nalinpatel1ccc@gmail.com

Explore online resources from Wolverhampton Music Service for young people and the wider community.

Click on this link to explore a range of music tutorial videos

Tutorials include: 

• Woodwind instruments 
• Brass instruments 
• String instruments 
• Drum Kit and Percussion 
• Vocal 
• Guitar 
• Ukulele 

Wolverhampton Music Service has 50+ Years’ of Experience nurturing and celebrating young lives through musical experiences. 

• More information can be found at www.wolverhamptonmusicservice.org.uk 

Discover music performances and concerts from Wolverhampton Music Service for young people and adults to enjoy.  

Click on this link to explore a range videos to watch / listen to and enjoy

Wolverhampton Music Service has 50+ Years’ of Experience nurturing and celebrating young lives through musical experiences. 

• More information can be found at www.wolverhamptonmusicservice.org.uk 

This story book sensitively address a topic of mental health for children.  This book could be used for starting conversations and talking about more difficult topics with children.

To read the Panic Monster story you can access the book online by clicking here 

University of Wolverhampton students created this illustrated story. Logan Peters, studying for a degree in Illustration in the Wolverhampton School of Art, and Jessica Davies, studying for a degree in Creative and Professional Writing in the School of Humanities, collaborated on the creative work which talks about mental health in children in an accessible and sensitive way. 

Wolverhampton Libraries welcome people to join in with the reading friends group 

Fancy a chat over a cuppa? Join our #ReadingFriends online group for a weekly catch up 11am on Thursdays!

We’ll chat about anything & everything to do with reading!

How to Join the Reading Friends Group  

Email readingfriends@wolverhampton.gov.uk for the google meet code to join in!

In this special feature video, the STEM Response Team from the University of Wolverhampton embark on a socially-distanced scientific adventure at Wren's Nest in Dudley. We found loads of awesome fossils, which one was your favourite?

Click here to watch the Fossil Hunting Activity video

Explore the Fossil Hunting Guide

The University of Wolverhampton's STEM response team is an award winning outreach and public engagement team from the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE).

The STEM response team mission is to bring fantastic science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities to children and families, schools and the community spaces across the West Midlands and country as a whole.

The STEM response team have developed a range of resources available online that support home learning for all ages.  

Explore the online activities 

Click here for the online STEM resources

The University of Wolverhampton's STEM response team is an award winning outreach and public engagement team from the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE).

The STEM response team mission is to bring fantastic science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities to children and families, schools and the community spaces across the West Midlands and country as a whole.

The STEM response team host regular Podcasts - check out the episodes by clicking on the below links.

STEM Response Team Podcast - pilot Episode

STEM Response Team Podcast - Dr Martin Khechara hosts episode 2 – It’s Time For Some Engineering!