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Northern Regional College proudly celebrated the achievements of its Class of 2025 at this year’s Higher Education and Access Graduation Ceremony, held on Thursday 4th December at the Tullyglass House Hotel, Ballymena. The event brought together students, families, governors, staff, industry partners and invited guests for a day of recognition, inspiration and celebration.

Northern Regional College Celebrates Carpentry Success at SkillBuild UK National Final 2025

Monday
8th December 2025

Northern Regional College is celebrating outstanding success following the SkillBuild UK National Final 2025, held on 19th–20th of November at Arena MK in Milton Keynes, with two carpentry apprentices securing top honours in one of the UK’s most prestigious construction skills competitions.

Five Northern Regional College Apprentices Reach Skillbuild Uk National Final 2025

Wednesday
12th November 2025

Five apprentices from Northern Regional College have qualified for the SkillBuild UK National Final 2025, the UK’s largest and longest-running construction skills competition, which will take place on 19th and 20th November at Arena MK in Milton Keynes.

Students Collaborate With Mid And East Antrim Borough Council On Film Promoting Positive Ageing

Monday
20th October 2025

Northern Regional College’s Level 3 Creative Media Practice students have produced a powerful short film, Love Later Life, in collaboration with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. The project, which was officially showcased on Tuesday 30th September, highlights the importance of positive ageing and the vital role older people play in society

Economy Minister officially opens £55 million Ballymena Campus at Northern Regional College

Wednesday
8th October 2025

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald today officially opened Northern Regional College’s new £55 million campus in Ballymena. Featuring state-of-the-art learning and training facilities, which will benefit thousands of students and the wider community, the Co Antrim campus is already open to learners and is reporting a 12% increase in full-time enrolments for the new academic year.

Northern Regional College Student Builds A Bright Future In Construction With Cleary Contracting Ltd

Wednesday
24th September 2025

A Northern Regional College student is laying the foundations for a successful career in construction after securing an apprenticeship with leading contractor Cleary Contracting, following a successful work placement as part of her course.