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Further Education Colleges Charity Cycle raises funds and awareness for Air Ambulance NI

Thursday
23rd June 2022

Senior managers from Northern Regional College joined staff from the other five Further Education (FE) Colleges for a fund-raising cycle across Northern Ireland to raise awareness and much needed funds for Air Ambulance NI. The charity cycle entitled ‘Further Education 400’ saw the teams cycle 400 miles as they criss-crossed their way around Northern Ireland to call at all 27 FE campuses.

Exciting new Football Development Programme launched at Northern Regional College

Tuesday
21st June 2022

Northern Regional College has launched an exciting initiative to help aspiring young sportsmen and women fulfil their potential and pursue a career as professional athletes. The College’s unique Football Development Programme will be offered to all students at the Coleraine campus who are enrolled on the Level 3 Extended Diplomas in Sport and Exercise Sciences and Sports Coaching and Development, as well as students doing a Foundation Degree in Sports Science, Coaching and Fitness.

Northern Regional College’s new Coleraine campus awarded Highly Commended at major building awards

Monday
20th June 2022

Northern Regional College’s new Coleraine campus – which is currently still under construction – has been deemed Highly Commended at the Martin Barnes NEC Awards in the ‘Contract Innovation of the Year’ category. The international awards, run by the NEC – a division of the Institution of Civil Engineers – recognise excellence in project delivery and showcase examples of good practice through collaboration from across the world.

Student of inspirational lecturer wins inaugural award in her name

Friday
17th June 2022

The inaugural Barbara Macaulay Personal Achievement Award was presented during an emotional ceremony at Northern Regional College’s Newtownabbey campus attended family, friends and former colleagues of the inspirational lecturer.

Foundation Degree proves to be a pathway to a challenging and interesting career

Tuesday
14th June 2022

A Foundation Degree in Construction at Northern Regional College can provide a pathway to a challenging and interesting career in the construction sector, according to Ballymoney woman, Joanne O’Boyle. Joanne, who is employed as an Estimating Assistant with Heron Bros., was awarded a Foundation Degree (validated by Ulster University) in Construction with Surveying at the College’s recent Higher Education graduation ceremony.

HND proves to be a stepping-stone to second year of Degree Programme

Monday
13th June 2022

Completing a HND at Northern Regional College has allowed a young Belfast woman to progress directly second year of her university degree. Sophie Briers (24) from North Belfast did a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Creative Media (Web and App Development) at the College’s Newtownabbey campus.