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Browse a wide range of courses for adult learners across all interests and levels.
Explore learning opportunities across languages, arts, humanities, technology, business, and leisure. WEA Sydney offers both face-to-face and online courses, giving you flexible ways to learn in a format that suits your lifestyle and goals.
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Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
<p>Follow the trail of silver, gold, and ideas across the ancient world. This course explores the birth of money, the rise of coinage, and the powerful role of trade networks in connecting ancient
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Coins, Trade, and Power: The Material World of Ancient Europe
<p>Follow the trail of silver, gold, and ideas across the ancient world. This course explores the birth of money, the rise of coinage, and the powerful role of trade networks in connecting ancient
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Mindfulness for Clarity: Managing Overthinking
Mindfulness for Clarity: Managing Overthinking
<p>Do you replay conversations, second-guess decisions or struggle to switch off a busy mind? This practical workshop is designed to help you understand overthinking and develop a more grounded
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Plagues that Changed History
Plagues that Changed History
<p>The Plague of Justinian (541-549 AD) killed a quarter of the population of the Byzantine Empire and precipitated its fall. The Black Death (1346-1353) killed 50% of the people of Europe and led to
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Are the Tech Bros the New Robber Barons?
Are the Tech Bros the New Robber Barons?
<p>The extraordinary wealth and influence of today's technology leaders have prompted comparisons with the "robber barons" of the late nineteenth century. But are these comparisons fair? This
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Stay Safe Online and Avoid Scams
Stay Safe Online and Avoid Scams
<p>Technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected, access services, manage everyday tasks and explore new interests. But for many people, concerns about online scams, fraud and digital
...Stay Safe Online and Avoid Scams
<p>Technology has made it easier than ever to stay connected, access services, manage everyday tasks and explore new interests. But for many people, concerns about online scams, fraud and digital
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The Unexpected Talents of Salvador Dalí
The Unexpected Talents of Salvador Dalí
<p>Salvador Dalí is best known for The Persistence of Memory, but his creativity extended far beyond painting. This course explores the surprising breadth of his work, from fashion and jewellery to
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Everything You Should Know About ChatGPT
Everything You Should Know About ChatGPT
<p>This hands-on session introduces the full power of ChatGPT and other large language models, including GPT-5 and GPT-4o. Students will explore the core features, practical uses, personalisation
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Get to Know Your Smartphone
Get to Know Your Smartphone
<p>Your smartphone can open the door to a world of possibilities, but knowing where to start isn't always easy. If you've ever felt unsure about your device, wished someone could explain things more
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Get to Know Your Smartphone
<p>Your smartphone can open the door to a world of possibilities, but knowing where to start isn't always easy. If you've ever felt unsure about your device, wished someone could explain things more
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Mastering AI for Daily Life: Productivity, Creativity and Safety
Mastering AI for Daily Life: Productivity, Creativity and Safety
<p>Ready to move beyond the basics? This entry-level course is spread across two 2-hour sessions, custom-tailored for lifelong learners. Moving at a deliberate pace, we focus on how AI can practically
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Mastering AI for Daily Life: Productivity, Creativity and Safety
<p>Ready to move beyond the basics? This entry-level course is spread across two 2-hour sessions, custom-tailored for lifelong learners. Moving at a deliberate pace, we focus on how AI can practically
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8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
8,000 Years of Chinese Traditional Art
<p>This visually rich course offers a chronological journey through the major traditions of Chinese art, from prehistoric cultures to the final imperial era of the Qing dynasty. Set against the
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