Entrepreneurs of the future can hone their personal and professional skills at one of the world’s leading business schools at a course next month.

In today’s complex world, strong economic and financial skills have become increasingly important for a successful career in business - especially within the oil and gas industries.

The chance to explore the myths and legends of the Lord of the Rings, learn African tribal drumming and understand the British weather is on offer as part of a new programme of weekend courses at the University of Bath on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October.

Local business people can learn how to grow their business ‘in just two hours’, in a free seminar at the University of Bath in Swindon (1 October at 7pm).

From art appreciation to yoga, people in Bath have the chance to snap up last-minute places on the University of Bath’s autumn programme of part-time courses.

Local business people can now access an extensive range of short, practical courses to develop their business skills in a programme launched by the University of Bath in Swindon.

Local people who want to enhance their career prospects can now study for a qualification in management, through a new part-time course at the University of Bath starting on Monday 24 September.

Local teachers and careers staff can find out about vocationally-focused higher education on offer in the region, in an event organised by the University of Bath in Swindon on Thursday 13 September.

Michigan State University’s Alumni Association Evening College courses this fall semester reflect celebrations of the university’s Year of Arts and Culture activities in Michigan.

Inspiration to study archaeology, documentary photography and music is on offer this autumn as part of a new programme of courses for the community run by the University of Bath.

Inspiration to take up painting, creative writing, IT and photography is on offer at the University of Bath in Swindon, as part of a new programme of courses for the community starting in the autumn.