Northern Regional College Hosts Ballymena Rotary Club’s 2025 Technology Challenge
Monday
12th May 2025
Over seventy pupils from nine local post-primary schools participated in Ballymena Rotary Club’s annual technology challenge, hosted by Northern Regional College. This year’s challenge required students to design and build a Space Capsule Launcher using only the materials provided. Working in teams of four, the students had to construct a launcher capable of propelling a capsule through a designated hoop and achieving a minimum height of three metres before returning as close as possible to the launch pad.
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Northern Regional College Joinery apprentices, Charlie Fleck and Jamie Matthews are setting out on a journey of a lifetime, in an intrepid bid to do the UK proud on the international stage at the next WorldSkills Competition. Known as the ‘skills olympics’, it will be held in Shanghai from 22-27 September 2026.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College Achieves Prestigious Matrix Standard Accreditation
Wednesday
16th April 2025
Northern Regional College has been awarded the esteemed matrix Standard accreditation, recognising the excellence of the Student Experience Department and the College’s Careers Service. The achievement highlights the College’s dedication to ensuring students receive the support they need to make informed decisions about their education, careers, and personal development.
Continue ReadingNorthern Regional College Teams Up With Samuel Johnston Baby To Create Snooze Secure
Wednesday
16th April 2025
Northern Regional College has collaborated with Belfast-based Samuel Johnston Baby to bring to life the revolutionary Snooze Secure product, an innovative, research-led sleep solution designed to help prevent cot death. The partnership was supported by Invest Northern Ireland through its Innovation Voucher Programme, enabling Samuel Johnston Baby to tap into Northern Regional College’s advanced technical expertise.
Continue ReadingFormer Students Playing Key Role in Development of Northern Regional College’s New Ballymena Campus
Tuesday
15th April 2025
Almost forty years after studying Construction at Northern Regional College in Ballymena, two alumni have returned to their old ‘stomping ground’, this time playing a pivotal role in developing the College’s new Ballymena campus. Colin Michael from Maghera and Richard Lennox from Cullybackey first crossed paths in the mid-1980s while completing an ONC in Construction Studies at Ballymena Technical College. After following different career paths, they reunited in 2022 when both became involved in the Colleges’ redevelopment project.
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Northern Regional College has announced a significant expansion of its course provision at its Magherafelt campus, aligning with the College’s long-term strategic vision and strategy. This investment signals a commitment to sustainable growth, further enhancing the campus’s reputation as a leading centre for education and skills development in Mid Ulster.
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