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Northern Regional College Celebrates Staff Achievement At Annual Awards Ceremony

Monday
16th February 2026

Northern Regional College celebrated the dedication, talent and impact of its staff at the annual Staff Awards ceremony, held at the College’s Magherafelt Campus on Friday 30 January. The event brought together colleagues from across curriculum and professional services to recognise individuals and teams who consistently go above and beyond to support students, colleagues and the wider College community. The awards reflect the breadth of work taking place across Northern Regional College and highlight the vital role staff play in delivering high-quality education, training and student support.

Northern Regional College Celebrates Apprenticeship Week with Employer Business Breakfast

Friday
6th February 2026

Northern Regional College hosted an employer-focused Business Breakfast as part of Apprenticeship Week 2026, aimed at helping businesses better understand apprenticeships, the support available to employers and the wide range of apprenticeship pathways on offer through the College.

Northern Regional College Welcomes Strong Turnout To Open Day At New Ballymena Campus

Wednesday
4th February 2026

Northern Regional College has welcomed over 2,000 prospective students, along with their families and friends, to the annual Open Day at its new Ballymena Campus.

Investment In Ni’s Future Electricians As Northern Regional College Partners With Industry Leader

Wednesday
7th January 2026

Northern Regional College (NRC) has received a generous donation of electrical installation materials valued at more than £5,000 from Core Electrical Group, a market leader in supplying cable management systems and electrical products across Ireland. The donation reinforces a shared commitment to developing the next generation of skilled electricians and promoting sustainable industry practices.

Northern Regional College Graduate Hannah Currie: A Stem Journey Powered By Determination

Wednesday
7th January 2026

Northern Regional College is celebrating the achievements of engineering student Hannah Currie, from Randalstown, who recently graduated at the College’s Higher Education & Access Graduation. Hannah’s academic success, combined with her progression into industry and ongoing commitment to inspiring others, highlights the impact of her STEM journey through Northern Regional College and into employment with Wrightbus. Hannah’s story is one of courage and resilience. After almost a decade in work, she made the life-changing decision to return to education in September 2022, enrolling on the Foundation Degree in Engineering at Northern Regional College.

Choose Your Local FE College For University-Level Study

Wednesday
7th January 2026

As Level 3 BTEC and A-Level students across Northern Ireland prepare to take the next step in their education, Northern Regional College is encouraging young people to consider the wide range of university-level study options available locally through Further Education.