News and Events

An inspiring educational project running in Gaza, the Glimmer of Hope Academy, has put out a call for support from the EAP/ELT community

The first ESOL Lunchtime Showcase of 2026 continues our focus on developing teaching strategies in the context of anti-migrant activism.

• Asylum seekers and Refugees

Solace – supporting survivors of persecution & exile in Yorkshire and the Humber is piloting a new way for refugees and asylum seekers to access their video resources on a wide range of wellbeing and mental health topics. 

• Job opportunity

We are looking for a Finance Officer – 0.2 fte, to help us deliver our core programme in Yorkshire and Humber and additional projects.

Find out what the MESH team have been doing and what plans we have for early 2026 in our Winter 2025 Newsletter for ESOL providers and stakeholders.

• Job opportunity

• Volunteering

• News

The MESH team has been spreading its wings into the East Midlands recently! Since getting the tender with East Midlands Councils for a project to develop ESOL in the region, Development Workers Mandy and Mary have been Out & About in Nottingham and Derby.

This report shares the findings from a multi-year project exploring the barriers that prevent people in work from improving their English language skills through ESOL.

The next meeting for the ESOL Research Community will be held on Thursday 15th January 2026 from 4 – 5.30pm via Teams.

An urgent crowdfunding request by a project set up by Professor Zahid Pranjol and colleagues to provide English language support for HE students in Gaza. The support programme is ongoing using WhatsApp and Zoom.