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Two science students in SERC labs
News • Monday 02 March 2026

Prospective Students invited to Full-Time Open Evening

Discover how SERC can help you achieve your ambitions at our full-time open evening.

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Dylan Burns
News • 27 Feb 2026

Engineering Takes Dylan from Traineeship to Apprenticeship

Progression from Traineeship to Apprenticeship
Chris Barry
News • 23 Feb 2026

Prospective Students invited to SERC’s Full-Time Open Evening

Considering your options after GCSEs or A-Levels, or thinking about returning to education for a fresh start? Plan to attend our full-time open evening.
Danan Small
News • 23 Feb 2026

Animal Care Offers Big Success for Danan Small

Traineeship in Animal Care lays foundation for Level 3 Animal Management
Come From Away Boarding Pass
News • 02 Feb 2026

Performing Arts Students Bring Powerful True Story to the Stage with Come From Away

When 38 planes were unexpectedly diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, the local community opened their homes and hearts to over 7,000 stranded passengers — the “Come From Away-ers”
Come From Away Graphic
News • 29 Jan 2026

Performing Arts Students Bring Powerful True Story to the Stage with Come From Away

Come From Away is a powerful and heartfelt student production - not to be missed!
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.
(L – R) Emily McConnell, Ellie Richardson, Jessica Hamilton, Megan Roberts, Demi-Lee Tiffen, Becky Benson with Hairdressing Lecturer, Lynn Rainey.
News • 06 Jan 2026

Hairdressing Fundraiser in aid of Skincare Charity

Hairdressing fundraiser for DEBRA charity.
Culinary Arts Students in Bangor Campus
News • 18 Dec 2025

Culinary Arts at SERC Delivers Win-Win Training and Support for the Community during Festive Season

Industry ready skills wrapped up with community support.
A photo of Level 1 Health Students with Comber Fire Station Fire Engine and Fire Fighters
News • 04 Dec 2025

Lights, Sirens, Action! SERC Students Visit Comber Fire Station

Level 1 Health and Social Care Students (Skills for Life and Work) from SERC Newtownards Campus had a fantastic opportunity to visit Comber Fire Station on Wednesday, 26 November.

Two clients in barbers' capes with tutor Susan Rooney and the group of barbering students on SERC Lisburn Campus
News • 04 Dec 2025

Cuts for a Cause Raise Cash for Charity

Barbering students at SERC Lisburn Campus have raised just over £160 for a local charity by offering cuts in exchange for donations.

Level 2 Beauty Therapy students Sarah Rooney (16, Downpatrick), Abbie McCoubrey (16, Downpatrick), Aimee Fitzpatrick (16, Ballynoe), Phoebe Connolly (16, Ballynahinch), Leah Cash (16, Killyleagh), Emma Akkinson (16, Newcastle, Ruby Carville (16, Drumaness), Freya Roberts (16, Newcastle), Ash Selkh (16, Dundrum), Lisa Taylor, (18, Killyleagh), Mayah Hamilton (16, Crossgar) and Eva Sloan (16, Downpatrick).
News • 02 Dec 2025

Feel Good, Look Good for SERC Staff, Family and Friends

Wellbeing takes centre stage for staff, family and friends.
SERC HE student Chris Barry with his guitar
News • 01 Dec 2025

Christopher is On Song Thanks to SERC Courses

Christopher Barry has plans for a music career and says his SERC HE course has set him on the right track
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