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'Adults learning' provides a forum for debate on all issues affecting adult learning in the UK. This issue contains analysis of, and reaction to, the reforms proposed in the UK government's White Paper, 'The future of higher education', released on the 22nd January, 2003 (p. 6-15). The White Paper sets out the government's plans for radical reform and investment in universities and higher education (HE) colleges. The paper includes proposals for changes in the student finance system and plans for making higher education more accessible to more young people. Other articles in this issue are: 'Without all adults learning, neighbourhood renewal won't work this time around either' by Lenford White (p. 21) which argues that learning how to regenerate poor communities is not something that only those in the most deprived areas should engage in, but that neighbourhood renewal skills should be broadened and strengthened among professionals and practitioners as well; 'Project puts black and Asian women in the picture' by Paul Stanistreet (p. 22-24) which describes how the Birmingham Museum and Art Galley developed a program to help black and Asian women explore their own role in the history and culture of the city and the ways in which blacks and Asians are represented in its art collection; 'Making the jump into employment' by Yola Jacobsen (p. 25-27) which considers how best to support adults with learning difficulties in overcoming the barriers to their transition to work.