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Class Act for Southern Regional College A-Level Students

Students at Southern Regional College (SRC) are celebrating another year of excellent A-Level results, continuing the College’s strong record of…

Oisin McKerr gears up for ‘Skills Olympics’ showdown in Shanghai

Oisin McKerr (22) from Lurgan is set to compete on the international stage of the ‘Skills Olympics’ next month. Oisin,…

Southern Regional College Students Announced as Finalists for WorldSkills UK

Two students from Southern Regional College (SRC) have been announced as finalists within the line-up for the WorldSkills UK National…

Pedalling with Purpose: One Man’s Journey Across America in memory of his loving wife.

Ballygawley man, Declan Faulkner is fulfilling a dream this September and will be cycling solo across America to raise funds…

Three SRC Tiling Apprentices to Compete at SkillBuild National Finals

Three Wall & Floor Tiling apprentices from Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Newry Greenbank campus are set to compete at the…

Caleb Lands his Dream Job as Sport, Fitness and Personal Training Diploma expands to SERC’s Bangor and Downpatrick Campuses

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is delighted to announce that its highly successful Level 3 National Diploma in Sport, Fitness…

Banbridge’s Ruth Douglas Set for WorldSkills Shanghai

Banbridge student Ruth Douglas (21) will travel to Shanghai, China this September as part of Team UK for WorldSkills Shanghai…

Nicholl Fuel Oils Team Raises £6,590 for Macmillan After Completing Giant’s Causeway Mighty Hike

The Nicholl Fuel Oils Fuel Tank Trekkers have successfully completed the Macmillan Cancer Support Giant’s Causeway Mighty Hike, achieving an impressive…

Bank of Ireland is urging music fans to stay vigilant against ticket scams

Concert goers are being advised to buy only through verified resale platforms With sustained reporting of purchase scams, Bank of…

FS Wheels Puts the Wheels in Motion on Formula Student Car

Southern Regional College (SRC) values the role that local businesses play in supporting student learning and development. A great example…

Hypership launches free platform for finding public-sector contracts and grants

Belfast based Software Consultancy company Hypership has released BidSonar, a free to use contracts and grants platform – giving Northern…

3ICE Finland Win Inaugural World Cup in Belfast

3ICE Finland has been crowned champion of the first-ever 3ICE World Cup after defeating 3ICE Great Britain 6-1 in Sunday’s…

Join Cancer Focus NI’s Pink Fun Run this October 🎉

Join Cancer Focus Northern Ireland at one of our Pink Fun Run events and get showered head to toe in…

New “Ivan Martin Family Support Fund” Launched by Little Heroes to Assist Families at Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children Following Chair’s Historic 32-Year Tenure

Little Heroes, the charity for the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, has officially launched The Ivan Martin Family Support Fund, a major new initiative dedicated to providing vital financial…

The James Kane Foundation Funding Boost Fuels STEM Revolution Through SERC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has been awarded £129,490 from The James Kane Foundation to fuel expansion of the We…

Creativity and Community: Recreational Art Students Exhibit Work

Southern Regional College (SRC) celebrated the creativity and achievements of its recreational art students on Wednesday 17 June 2026, as…

Thompson Aero Seating Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day

Thompson Aero Seating (TAS) is proud to celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), recognising the vital contributions of women…

SRC Engineering Students Revving up for Silverstone Formula Student Final

The next generation of engineering and motorsport talent will take to Silverstone racetrack next month as a team of Southern…

Student Chefs put Sustainability on the Menu

Students from Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Professional Chef Traineeship at the Portadown campus were runners-up at the Further Education Project…

SRC Reinforces Commitment to Learner Success with Matrix Quality Accreditation

Southern Regional College Careers Service and Campus Services Teams have once again successfully achieved the Matrix Quality Standard; the international…

Culloden catwalk exclusive set to raise cash for Mary Peters Trust

Lady Mary Peters and her life and work is the inspiration behind a special evening of fashion, food, sport and…

25,000 native trees planted by SuperValu and Centra, part of Musgrave NI

Community retail brands continue to invest in greener, more resilient local environments across Northern Ireland. SuperValu and Centra, part of…

Southern Regional College Apprentices Aim for National Finals After WorldSkills UK Challenge

Southern Regional College (SRC) Apprentice students Zak Livingston (18) and Joshua Kerr (21), both from Portadown, have competed in the…

Full Rosters Confirmed for Inaugural 3ICE World Cup in Belfast

With little over a month until the first-ever 3ICE World Cup arrives in Belfast, the eight participating rosters that will…

Southern Regional College Hosts Fourth Annual Childcare Conference Focused on Inclusion

Southern Regional College (SRC) hosted its fourth annual Childcare Conference on Tuesday 19 June, bringing together 200 early years professionals,…

Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market’s Return Signals Summer Days Ahead for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council

An annual beacon of summertime for Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, the popular Royal Hillsborough Farmers Market will return to…

500 days since missed 24/7 thrombectomy commitment — Stroke Association urges Health Minister to act now

Stroke survivors and healthcare professionals from across Northern Ireland gathered at Stormont to urge the Health Minister and wider Executive…

Titanic Distillers Welcomes Their Majesties The King and Queen for Landmark Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Launch in Belfast

Hosted in association with Dame Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle DBE DL, His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for Belfast The official launch of Fleadh…

W5 LIFE Welcomes His Majesty King Charles III in Celebration of The King’s Trust 50th Anniversary

Today (Tuesday 19 May 2026), The Odyssey Trust proudly welcomed His Majesty King Charles III to its state-of-the-art digital learning…

SRC breaks ground on £14.5m Newry Innovation Centre

Southern Regional College, together with officials from Department for the Economy, Felix O’Hare and Co. Limited and McAdam Design marked…

NI Football League | Invitation to Tender – Signage Supplier

The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced signage companies to submit tenders for the design,…

Uni Beckons for Adult Learner who Returned to Learn at SERC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is hosting Open Days for adults considering a return to education, from 10am – 2pm…

Breaking Barriers: Future Female Engineers Gather at SRC

Secondary school pupils from St Malachy’s High School Castlewellan, Our Lady’s Grammar School Newry, St Mary’s High School Newry and…

Newry Hairdressing Students Aim for Success at WorldSkills UK Regional Qualifier

Six talented hairdressing students from Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Newry campus are gathering kit bag essentials as they head to…

NI Chamber Exclusive Discount on SAM MDF Mouldings

As a proud member of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, we’re delighted to offer fellow members an…

Sew Talented: Dressmaking Students Stitch Together Fashion Show

Dressmaking students at Southern Regional College used their newfound dressmaking talents to stitch together pieces for the uniquely named ‘Second…

Call out to businesses to get on Track for Mary Peters Trust Corporate Games – 11th September

The Mary Peters Trust’s hugely popular Corporate Games is back for 2026, taking place at Belfast’s Mary Peters Track on…

Head Coaches Confirmed for Inaugural 3ICE World Cup in Belfast

As anticipation grows for the first-ever 3ICE World Cup on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2026, the head coaches…

Ulster Rugby Home European Challenge Cup Semi-Final to be Played at Affidea Stadium

Ulster Rugby will face Exeter Chiefs in the Semi-Finals of the EPCR Challenge Cup at Affidea Stadium on Saturday 2nd…

Why Northern Irish Manufacturers Don’t Have a Supply Problem. They Have a Dependency Problem

Most manufacturers don’t have a supply chain problem. They have a dependency problem. Across Northern Ireland, engineering firms and OEMs…

Finnebrogue launches first-to-market ‘clean-label’ chicken rashers

Finnebrogue is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation: Naked Chicken Breast Rashers – a first-to-market product made…

Southern Regional College Leads the Way as UK’s Top Contributor to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Five skilled young professionals from Southern Regional College (SRC) have been selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026,…

Businesses Invited to Take Part in Strictly in the City with Cancer Focus NI

Belfast’s business community is being encouraged to step out of the boardroom and onto the dancefloor as Strictly in the…

We Rise by Lifting Others: Why Sisterhood Matters More Than Ever

By Judith Gillespie CBE – Chair of the Chief Executives’ Forum, former Deputy Chief Constable, PSNI and member of the…

Students Go Head-to-Head for Place in Generation Chef Showdown

Hospitality and Professional Cookery students from Southern Regional College (SRC) have secured their place in the 2026 Generation Chef grand…

AWARE NI celebrates £22,000 corporate fundraising success as businesses urged to step up for Giant Steps 2026

AWARE NI is celebrating an outstanding £22,000 raised by CRF Oil Ltd through its flagship fundraising walk, Giant Steps, as…

Excellence Awards Celebrated at SERC’s Lisburn Campus

Students, staff, friends and family gathered at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) to celebrate the best of the College community,…

Anchors Aweigh! St Agnes’ Choral Society’s Anything Goes Sails into the Grand Opera House

With less than four weeks to go and rehearsals well underway, it’s all hands on deck for St Agnes’ Choral…

Continuing the Conversation: Changing the Future for Women

While International Women’s Day may have passed on 8 March, the conversation around equality, opportunity and representation for women continues…

Two Local Electricians Chase Shanghai Dream

In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Conor McDonnell (22) from Armagh and Johnny Gough (22) from Waringstown are vying for the chance…

Fire and Security Apprentices Engineer a Win at PBLX

A team of Fire and Security Engineering Apprentices from South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) Lisburn and Newtownards Campuses, have won…

SistersIN Job Shadow Day at Musgrave NI

Musgrave NI had the pleasure of hosting 11 sixth-form students from across Northern Ireland as part of the SistersIN Job…

Media Students Gain Industry Experience Through BFI Film Academy Programme

Southern Regional College Media Level 3 Extended Diploma students Jake Steenson (19) and Lexi McKee (18) have successfully completed the…

Celebrating Vocational Excellence: Over 120 Pupils Compete in Southern Regional College Skills Competition

More than 120 secondary school pupils showcased their technical ability and professional talent at Southern Regional College’s annual inter-campus competition…

Northern Ireland Hub Annual Dinner 2026

The CIOB Northern Ireland Hub is delighted to announce the 2026 Annual Dinner, taking place on Friday, 15 May at…

Future Construction Talent on Show at SRC SkillBuild Intercampus Competition

The Faculty of Building Technology and Engineering at Southern Regional College hosted its annual SkillBuild Intercampus competition on Tuesday 3rd…

Big Apprenticeship Events Highlights Growing Demand for Work-Based Learning

Southern Regional College’s Big Apprenticeship Events, held on Tuesday 3rd February at Craigavon Civic Centre and Thursday 5th February 2026…

From Boardroom to Prison Cell: GMcG’s Director Team Face Jail Time

GMcG Chartered Accountants has proudly announced Cancer Focus Northern Ireland as its official charity partner for 2026. The highlight of the…

BodyScape & BodySpa Announces 2026 Partnership with Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

BodyScape & BodySpa has proudly selected Cancer Focus Northern Ireland as their official charity partner for 2026. Over the next…

Leadership Programme – Common Purpose Beacon

Would this be of interest to any of your senior leaders? Beacon, delivered by Common Purpose, is a CPD-accredited programme…

Ulster Rugby confirms EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 at Affidea Stadium

The EPCR have confirmed the fixtures for the last 16 of the Challenge Cup, with Ulster taking on Ospreys at…

Ulster Rugby confirms EPCR Challenge Cup fixture at Affidea Stadium

The EPCR have confirmed the fixtures for the last 16 of the Challenge Cup, with Ulster taking on Ospreys at…

SERC Set to Welcome Potential Apprentices and Employers

Would-be apprentices and employers are invited to South Eastern Regional College (SERC) during NI Apprenticeship Week, 2 – 6 February…

FREE general admission – Dragon Appreciation Day

To celebrate Dragon Appreciation Day, we’re changing the game. Dragons redefined the world of Westeros, and to celebrate this all…

Southern Regional College’s Big Apprenticeship Event Returns This February

Southern Regional College (SRC) will host the return of its popular Big Apprenticeship Event this February, offering prospective apprentices and…

Part-time Courses take Patricia to New Career

Changing career path after working in one sector for 36 years might seem like a risk, but for Patricia Magee,…

Boston University Secure 2026 Friendship Series Title at The SSE Arena, Belfast

Boston University has been crowned champion of the 2026 Friendship Series after defeating Harvard University 3-2 at The SSE Arena,…

Exclusive Members Offer: Overnight Mid Week Stay with Breakfast £135

Overnight Midweek Stay with Breakfast Enjoy stylish interiors, a fantastic bar and restaurant, and one of the city’s best locations…

Mary Peters Trust presents 2025 Make It Happen awards

Hockey goalkeeper Lola Henderson and elite boxer Louis Rooney are celebrating the festive season each winning a £2000 Make it…

The Gift of Giving – SRC College Community Delivers on Festive Appeal

Staff and students at Southern Regional College have delivered an incredible 1,108 items to support local families in need. Through…

Bangor & Newtownards Turn Teal for Cancer Focus NI! Get Involved!

We’re bringing the Teal Takeover Week to Newtownards & Bangor in February/March! We would love for you to get involved or…

SRC Students take on ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ in Annual Pantomime

Panto season has arrived with students at Southern Regional College undertaking the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. This year’s production…

Global Enterprise Week at SERC

Global Enterprise Week (GEW), part of the calendar of activities at South Eastern Regional College (SERC), got underway this month…

SERC Hosts Innovation Camp for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

SERC students across a range of courses are benefitting from the Future Founders Programme, established to inspire ambition and entrepreneurship…

SERC Construction Students Visit Bangor Marine Site

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) students from the Level 3 Construction and the Built Environment and Level 3 Civil Engineering…

Audiobook Adventure for Luke

One of the best things about the internet – and no doubt something that world wide web inventor Sir Tim…

Niavac Supports first Procure4Education

Niavac was proud to support Procure4Education 2025 as this year’s Lanyard Sponsor, reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative AV solutions…

Mary Peters Trust celebrates sporting champions and raises funds for future stars

Inspirational ice-skaters Torvill and Dean, Olympic gymnast Rhys McClenaghan and Ireland rugby legend Rory Best join Lady Mary Peters for…

Calor Delivers Hot Water and Learning at SERC Holywood Campus

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) continues to develop our successful partnerships with businesses, with the introduction of Calor Bio LPG renewable gas at the college’s Holywood Campus Zero Carbon Centre. This fuels…

Global Motion Visit Offers Rare Industry Insight to SRC Music Students

Southern Regional College’s Music Department were delighted to welcome John Corr and Kim Kelleher-Garcia from Global Motion on Thursday 13th November 2025 for…

Event To Help Fermanagh & Omagh Residents Explore Self-Employment

A new workshop is set to help people in the Fermanagh & Omagh District Council area explore self-employment and discover…

WorldSkills UK Fever Builds as SRC Students Prepare to Compete on the National Stage

Excitement is mounting as the WorldSkills UK National Finals draw near. Taking place from 25-28th November, venues across South Wales…

Exploring Self-Employment Opportunities Through Practical Workshop

A new workshop is set to help people in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area explore self-employment and…

Exploring Self-Employment Opportunities Through Practical Workshop

A new workshop is set to help people in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area explore self-employment and…

Primary School pupils Urged to ‘Speak Up’ against hate crime

Southern Regional College’s (SRC) Performing Arts Level 3 Extended Diploma and Creative Music & Audio Production Foundation Degree students returned…

Thrombectomy documentary urges political action on stroke care

Over 40 healthcare professionals, politicians and stroke survivors from across Northern Ireland attended a screening of a short documentary at…

Side Hustles & Self Employment: How To Get Started In Business

If you’re not currently working in the Mid Ulster District Council area but would like to consider working for yourself…

Exploring Self-Employment Opportunities Through Online Workshop

A new online workshop is set to help people in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area explore self-employment…

Charis Cancer Care presents at GEMBA Summit

Charis Cancer Care was delighted to join 380 business leaders at the recent GEMBA Lean Summit in the Titanic Belfast…

Southern Regional College Student Competes in National Construction Showdown

Seventeen-year-old Alan Holubowicz from Tandragee will proudly represent Southern Regional College at the UK National Finals of SkillBuild, the country’s largest…

Belfast 5k fun run

The PayEscape team smashed the Belfast 5k fun run on Sunday and we’re pretty pleased with ourselves. It wasn’t always…

Halloween Marks Enterprising Spirit at SERC Seasonal Fairs

Enterprising students at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) got the half term off to a great start with the first…

SRC Students Join Renown Artist Fintan Magee and Bring Colour to Armagh’s Streets

Students from Southern Regional College’s Creative Arts and Digital Technologies Traineeship shadowed renowned artist Fintan Magee as he put the…

DJ Beni: The Banbridge Beatmaker Making His Mark on Northern Ireland Radio

If you haven’t heard of DJ Beni yet, that’s about to change. At just 20 years old, Benito Clarke, from…

Forest Feast Launches 2025 Corporate Gifting Collection

The most wonderful time of the year deserves the most amazing treats to give, to share and to enjoy. At…

Industry and health collaboration at work

The potential to reduce waiting lists, improve equity of access and support sustainable delivery. eXRt Intelligent Healthcare is a NI-based…

Exclusive Sponsored Opportunity: Elevate Your Talent Strategy with Mindmill

Forward-thinking organisations across the UK now have a unique opportunity to refine their recruitment and development strategies — completely free…

Centra Run Together raises over £38,000 for Action Cancer

Local convenience retailer Centra, part of Musgrave NI proudly welcomed 1,100 runners to Belfast’s Ormeau Park on Sunday 19th October,…

Atlanticus Digital Achieves Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

Atlanticus Digital, one of Ireland’s leading HubSpot and AI-driven marketing consultancies, is proud to announce that it has achieved Cyber Essentials…

Young Athletes collect awards at Mary Peters Trust celebration night

Almost 170 young athletes from across Northern Ireland representing 32 different sports, from tennis, judo, swimming and hockey to athletics,…