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Students attending careers event
News • Tuesday 17 February 2026

Join Us at the 2026 SERC Jobs & Careers Fairs

Plan to attend the SERC Job and Careers Fairs

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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!
A Blackwater Integrated College student in the joinery workshop.
News • 28 Jan 2026

Young Women Explore Construction Careers Through Taster Sessions at SERC

Students from Forthill Integrated College and Blackwater Integrated College took part in interactive taster sessions in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Surveying, Joinery and Fire & Security or Electrical Installation.
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.
(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.
(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.
Victoria Boyd, Head of Training Programmes and Apprenticeships at SERC with local bricklaying employers, Jem Chamus, (Newtownards), and Barry Ritchie (Portaferry), with Francis Rice, Principal Lecturer, SERC
News • 05 Jan 2026

Wet Trades Employer Engagement Evenings at SERC

Events aim to raise awareness of the provision of wet trades training – bricklaying, plastering, tiling and construction maintenance - available at SERC, and to forge stronger connections between the college and industry.
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.
six art students and their tutor in front of some of their pictures which are on display at the Island Arts Centre
News • 25 Nov 2025

SERC Talent on Display at Arts Centre 

Level 2 trainees and Level 3 students from SERC Lisburn Campus are exhibiting a selection of their work at the Island Arts Centre
SERC Apprentice David Johnston with his trophy and certificate from the NI SkillBuild regional final
News • 18 Nov 2025

David Takes his Skills to UK Finals

David Johnston says his experience as an apprentice and the support of his tutors have taken him to the UK finals of the SkillBuild competition.
Level 3 Construction & the Built Environment students
News • 29 Oct 2025

Students take part in UU Architectural Technology Info Session

Session helps students plan for their future.
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