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News • Friday 23 January 2026

‘The Square’ Enhances Student Wellbeing on Newtownards Campus

In December 2025, SERC launched ‘The Square’—a dedicated space in Newtownards Campus, equipped with self-help tools to help students alleviate anxiety and unwind.

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News • 22 Jan 2026

SERC Welcomes Brazilian International Project Leads

SERC was delighted to greet representatives from Brazil’s education sector and Education Together UK in SERC SPACE recently to discuss an exciting international project.

Trudy Patterson, Curriculum Manager – Engineering, with students who have been awarded James Kane Foundation Scholarships to help support their studies at SERC’s Bangor Campus, Meg Larmour (20, Bangor) and Marwa Karoum (22, Bangor), both Level 3 Advanced Tech in Applied Science; and Lena Swietek (19, Bangor), Pearson BTEC HNC in Applied Sciences, with Dr Susan Gillen, Curriculum Manager - Applied Science & Animal Management.
News • 21 Jan 2026

SERC Students Awarded James Kane Foundation Scholarships

The James Kane Foundation Scholarships will help cover living, travel, and academic expenses – allowing each student to focus on their studies and personal growth.
Level 3 Civil Engineering students at Antrim Waste Water Treatment Plant
News • 20 Jan 2026

Site Visit to Antrim Waste Water Treatment Works

Insight to waste water treatment works with site visit.
David Gore, Apprenticeship Development Manager at SERC with Luke Kinnear (18), from Hillsborough, employed by Charles Brand and Aisling Hyndman (19), from Belfast, employed by Department for Infrastructure, both are completing Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Civil Engineering at the college.
News • 19 Jan 2026

SERC Set to Welcome Potential Apprentices and Employers

Would-be apprentices and employers are invited to SERC during NI Apprenticeship Week, 2 – 6 February 2026.
(Back L – R) Kirsten Ayton, Becky Benson, Emily McConnell, Lucy Patrick and (Front L-R) Hairdressing Lecturer, Lynn Rainey, Demi-Lee Tiffen, Jess Hughes, Megan Roberts, Ellie Richardson, Jessica Hamilton, Sahara McCormick.
News • 16 Jan 2026

Hairdressing Students Raise £300 for Skincare Charity DEBRA

Win-win event gives students opportunity to hone their skills and raise funds for charity.
SERC students on a tour of the new Loftlines apartments in Titanic Quarter, Belfast
News • 14 Jan 2026

Site Visit to Loft Apartments for SERC Students

Getting out of the classroom to see theory in practice is part of the learning at SERC.
Figure in White by Callum Mayes will be exhibited at Held In Light photography exhibition from 13 - 22 January at Belfast Exposed
News • 13 Jan 2026

Students Host Held In Light Photography Exhibition

The Held In Light exhibition invites viewers to witness the formation of photographic voices.
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News • 12 Jan 2026

Progression at SERC Helps Eimear to Develop Her Business

Eimear McCarthy, who’s 21 and from Kircubbin, has been running her own bakery business for some years, but she says the teaching and support services at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) have helped her take her enterprise to the next level.

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News • 12 Jan 2026

Savoy Educational Trust Grant Helps SERC Combat Food Waste

The Savoy Educational Trust has awarded South Eastern Regional College (SERC) a grant of £7,233 for a food and sustainability project.

Happy woman with sunset in nature
News • 08 Jan 2026

SERC Awarded Mental Health Early Intervention and Prevention Grant Funding

Thrive - Healthy body, healthy mind programme awarded funding.

Picture of Guide Dogs NI representatives, dogs, and SERC tutors and students
News • 07 Jan 2026

Guide Dogs NI Visit SERC Newtownards Campus

Skills for Life and Work students welcomed Guide Dogs NI, including some furry friends, to SERC Newtownards campus recently.

Elizabeth Major, Brian Magill and Ken Scott from Bangor Foodhub and Community Support.
News • 06 Jan 2026

Tantalise your Taste Buds with Home Made ‘Fake Aways’

Learn to make a delicious 'fake away' with guidance from the culinary arts team.
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