Collaborative Support from Councils for SERC Graduation

Collaborative support from headline sponsors for Graduation 2026.

Greg Allen, Ellie Doherty, Maura Bettes,  and Louise McVeigh.

Recognising the positive impact of further and higher education in their local communities, three councils have joined in collaborative support to headline sponsor South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) annual graduation ceremony which will celebrate the achievements of almost 900 students at the Waterfront Hall on Friday 11 September.

Main picture above (L -R) Greg Allen, Economic Development Officer, Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council; Ellie Doherty (aged 21, from Portaferry), who will be graduating with a BSc in Business Management (Validated by Liverpool John Moores University) delivered at SERC;  Maura Bettes, Economic Development Officer, Ards and North Down Borough Council;  and Louise McVeigh, Regeneration, Business Support & Development Officer,  Newry, Mourne and Down District Council.