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Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:10:46 +0000

Fire and Security Apprentices Engineer a Win at SERC PBL Expo

A team of Fire and Security Engineering Apprentices from South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) Lisburn and Newtownards Campuses, have won the annual SERC PBL X…

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Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:24:11 +0000

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

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is opening its doors for a Full-Time Open Evening on Thursday 5 March, from 4pm to 7pm at the college’s…

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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:19:36 +0000

Apprentices Shine at SERC in Intercampus SkillBuild Competition

Level 2 and Level 3 apprentices and traineeship students from across SERC Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses competed in the competition at SERC Newtownards Campus, overseen by the Construction Industry Training…

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Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:01:20 +0000

Audiobook Adventure for Luke

One of the best things about the internet – and no doubt something that world wide web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee is probably proud of…

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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:14:11 +0000

Grace is at the Top of her Game in UK Culinary Competition 

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is extremely proud of our Higher Level Apprentice in Culinary Arts, Grace Dugan, who has won the UK-wide Eat Wild…

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Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:10:17 +0000

Rail Track Apprentices Recognised at Celebration Event

Curve Training & Consultancy hosted an Apprentice Celebration Event on Friday 7 November 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast — a day dedicated to…

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Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:53:28 +0000

Student Success - Work Based Apprenticeships Offers Flexibility for Progression

The apprenticeship route has become increasingly popular over the past few years. And whilst many people are familiar with both apprenticeships and higher level apprenticeships,…

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Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:14:34 +0100

Construction Students Experience Landmark Bridge Construction

It is not every day you get to witness the construction of a landmark bridge, but students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) will be…

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Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:01:05 +0100

Graduation Celebrates Class of 2025 at SERC

Higher Education students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) joined with family and friends to celebrate their academic efforts and achievements at the college’s annual…

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Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:22:06 +0100

Student and Lecturer Shortlisted for Institute of Hospitality Awards

A SERC apprentice and a lecturer have been shortlisted for the prestigious Institute of Hospitality Northern Ireland Awards 2025. The Institute of Hospitality Awards, now…

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Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:49:38 +0100

SERC Secures Turing Funding for Student Study and Placements

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has secured funding through the Turing Scheme for students and accompanying staff to undertake part-funded study or work-based placements across…

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Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:26:52 +0100

Post A Level and GCSE Options for Young People at SERC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is urging students to prepare for GCSE and A-Level results ahead of the college’s enrolment days this August. Heather McKee,…

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Fri, 01 Aug 2025 09:29:38 +0100

Sports Students Explore South Africa

Eleven Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) recently returned from their trip to Port Elizabeth, South Africa,…

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Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:33:07 +0100

Travel, Tourism and Adventure Volunteering Works for Joe

A South Eastern Regional College student who spent part of his summer volunteering in France is keen to encourage others to seek out the opportunities…

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Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:58:27 +0100

Students Break Barriers to Employment on Retail Programme

Six participants have recently completed the Breaking Barriers Retail Programme, delivered by South Eastern Regional College (SERC) in partnership with Mencap and Tesco. Funded by…

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Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:14:59 +0100

Unforgettable South Africa Trip for Science and Animal Students

Eight students from SERC recently landed back home from their trip to the Sibuya Game Reserve, South Africa. Eight (8) Level 3 National Extended Diploma…

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Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:44:50 +0100

Wins for SERC Students at OCN NI Learner Endeavour Awards

South Eastern Regional College (SERC), students, projects and staff have been recognised at the 7th Open College Network (OCN) Northern Ireland Learning Endeavour Awards held…

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Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:16:00 +0100

Summer Term Started in Sicily for SERC Travel & Tourism Students

A group of eight (8) students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) got the summer term off to an early start with a two-week work…

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Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:49:15 +0100

Taste of Success for Student in Nashville

Nine (9) Culinary Arts students from South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) Bangor, Downpatrick and Lisburn Campuses have benefited from a once-in-a-life-time unpaid placement opportunity in…

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Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:55:42 +0100

SERC Lecturer Wins Craft Guild of Chef Culinary Hero Award

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Chef Lecturer, Brian Magill, has been crowned Culinary Hero in the Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2025, hosted at the…

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Wed, 28 May 2025 15:01:44 +0100

Creative Careers Boost for Aspiring Filmmakers with Cinemagic’s Digital Film Academy

Thirty aspiring filmmakers from across Northern Ireland are celebrating, having recently benefited from the 2025 Digital Film Academy, delivered by Cinemagic in partnership with North…

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Fri, 23 May 2025 10:40:17 +0100

SERC Shortlisted for OCN NI Learner Endeavour Awards

Students, projects and staff at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) have been shortlisted for Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN) Learning Endeavour Awards. OCN is…

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Fri, 23 May 2025 07:32:23 +0100

Podium Places for SERC Apprentices at the SkillBuild NI Regional Qualifier Competition 2025

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) was buzzing with the arrival of almost 100 trainees and apprentices from across Northern Ireland, who took part in The…

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Tue, 13 May 2025 11:51:10 +0100

SERC SkillBuild Competitors Announced

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is confident that a ‘home game’ will boost the success of their 21-strong team in the annual CITB SkillBuild NI…

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Fri, 02 May 2025 10:28:26 +0100

New Skills Opportunities as SERC becomes SIAS Approved Centre

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has become the first SIAS Approved Centre in Northern Ireland, and will be delivering new, regulated qualifications in Healthcare Estates…

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Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:53:56 +0100

All Ireland Scholarship helps Katelyn to the Finish Line

A South Eastern Regional College (SERC) student has been awarded an All-Ireland Scholarship, funded by JP McManus. Katelyn Charters (18), from Belfast is the recipient…

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Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:30:26 +0100

Excellence Awards Celebrated at SERC’s Downpatrick Campus

Students, staff, friends and family gathered at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) recently (Thursday 10 April), to celebrate the best of the college community at…

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Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:29:54 +0100

Excellence Awards Celebrated at SERC’s Bangor Campus

Students, staff, friends and family gathered at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) to celebrate the best of the college community, at the annual Excellence Awards…

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Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:01:19 +0100

Excellence Awards Celebrated at SERC’s Lisburn Campus

Students, staff, friends and family gathered at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) to celebrate the best of the College community, at the annual Excellence Awards…

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Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:13:55 +0000

Competition Heats Up for Generation Chef 2025

A team of culinary arts students from South Eastern Regional College (SERC) have won the opportunity to represent the College in the inaugural Generation Chef…

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Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:36:06 +0000

SERC Lecturer Wins Great British Businesswoman Award

A South Eastern Regional College (SERC) Lecturer has won a Great British Businesswoman Award. Aine McGreeghan, from Newtownards, scooped the Engineering & Manufacturing category Award…

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Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:34:34 +0000

Growing Industry Highlights Opportunities in Fire & Security Careers Day at SERC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) is hosting a Fire & Security Careers Day to raise awareness of the opportunities for qualifications and employment in the…

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Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:14:18 +0000

SERC Apprentice Set for Young Chefs Olympiad in India

A culinary arts apprentice at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has secured a place in the final of the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM)…

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Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:19:56 +0000

SERC Secure Funding for We Can Engineer It Workshops for Secondary Schools

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has secured over £5k funding from the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers to extend their We Can Engineer It Programme to…

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Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:54:13 +0000

Jonathan Dreams Big and Develops New Career in Photography

Starting out on a new career can often be the result of a hobby. Such is the case for Jonathan Jones, whose interest in photography…

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Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:53:36 +0000

Beauty Students on Trend with Masterclass

Students from the Level 2 Traineeship NI Beauty Therapy at SERC’s Lisburn Campus took a trip to Belfast recently, to extend their knowledge with a…

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Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:41:53 +0000

SERC Principal & Chief Executive Appointed

Mr Tommy Martin has been appointed Principal & Chief Executive of South Eastern Regional College (SERC), effective from 13 December 2024. Tommy has been a…

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Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:18:39 +0000

Community Welcomed for Christmas Dinner on Campus

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) welcomed 150 people to the College’s Bangor Campus on Thursday 12 December to enjoy a community Christmas dinner and festive…

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Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:07:39 +0000

Beauty Students Provide Pamper Session for Carers

Beauty Therapy students from South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) Lisburn Campus put their skills to the test in a pre-festive season pamper session for 50…

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Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:22:28 +0000

Beacon Shortlist for SERC Engineering Project

A student-centred engineering project at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) has been shortlisted for an Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award 2024/2025. SERC’s Partnerships, Inclusion,…

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Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:21:33 +0000

SERC Engineering Team in Shortlist for Gold Teaching Award

The Engineering Education team at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) are in the running for a coveted Pearson Gold Teaching Award. Winners will be revealed…

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Mon, 25 Nov 2024 13:08:37 +0000

Secretary of State for Education Visits SERC’s Lisburn Campus

The Secretary of State for Education, The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP made a visit to South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) Lisburn Campus on Thursday…

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Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:46:51 +0000

Liverpool John Moores University Delegation Visit SERC

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) was delighted to recently welcome a delegation from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) for the BSc Business Management Board of…

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Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:49:57 +0000

SERC Student Participates in Canoe Polo World Championships

A South Eastern Regional College (SERC) student took to the water half way across the world when he represented Great Britain at the ICF Canoe…

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Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:03:12 +0000

Cassie Showcases at Science for Development

A South Eastern Regional College (SERC) science student was amongst young people from across the island of Ireland showcasing her science project at a special…

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Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:59:27 +0000

Vintage Shop Equips Students with Enterprising Skills

Enterprising students and staff at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) are tapping into the vintage vibe with a new shop onsite in the College’s Downpatrick…

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Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:47:58 +0000

Luke set for SkillBuild National Final

A South Eastern Regional College (SERC) apprentice is set to compete in the SkillBuild National Final in Milton Keynes, 20 – 21 November 2024. Luke…

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Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:35:26 +0000

Brickwork Students Get Insight into Exciting Renovation

Students from the Level 2 Traineeship in Brickwork at South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) Newtownards Campus got the opportunity to make a site visit to…

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Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:58:10 +0100

Students Celebrate Pharmacy Technician Day

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) students from across Northern Ireland celebrated Pharmacy Technician Day at the College’s Holywood Campus this week. The students, all completing…

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Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:43:35 +0100

A Feisty Goldilocks Takes on the Three Bears at SERC Panto

If you go down to the woods this December, you will find a rather feisty Goldilocks making an appearance at South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC)…