An ‘App’ a day keeps students healthy
South West College and Austrian college HTBLA Weiz are linking up as part of an EU scheme to foster closer partnerships and improve education standards, across Europe. Read More >
Carpenter Philip flies the South West College flag in Stuttgart
The European Federation of Timber and Wood Construction (E.V.H) 10th Professional European Competition for Carpenters took place from January 31st to February 3rd in Stuttgart. Read More >
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South West College wins two prestigious National Awards
South West College has beaten competition from across the UK to claim two “Further Education Oscars” at the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards. Read More >
South West College Helps Students Stay Connected
Media, computing and art and design students from South West College attended the Enniskillen Campus recently to feed their creative inspiration for all things digital. Read More >
Applied Science students from across South West College and students from local schools in the Dungannon and Cookstown area were offered the chance to learn more about the world of forensics this week. Read More >
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Teresa’s ‘Blooming’ good business idea lands £1,000 prize
A ‘blooming’ good idea has helped an Omagh woman land the top prize of £1,000 at this year’s FSB/Colleges NI ‘Future Students of Business’ Awards. Read More >
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Local Apprentices’ Success at UK Skillbuild Finals
13 young apprentices from Northern Ireland competed in the UK National SkillBuild finals on 14th – 16th September at Leeds College of Building. Read More >
Former South West College student awarded the prestigious JP McManus Scholarship
Former South West College student, Emmett Conlon who completed the BTEC National Diploma in Sport at the Enniskillen Campus in 2011 was announced as a recipient of this year’s prestigious JP McManus Scholarship Read More >
Successful Hydro Seminar and Tour Held
An informative and beneficial renewable energy seminar and tour was organised by The InnoTech Centre on Thursday 29th September 2011. Read More >
Step into Engineering Breakfast Seminar
Over 30 representatives from local engineering companies attended the South West College Dungannon Campus for an early morning breakfast seminar to mark the launch of the Step into Engineering Initiative. Read More >
STEM Centre Supports Young Innovators and Investors of Tomorrow
The South West College STEM Centre is delighted to announce the second year of two successful programmes, which were launched last year – the Young Innovators’ programme and the Young Investors’ programme Read More >
Hair of Success at South West College
The success of hairdressing and barbering trainees who completed their NVQ Level 2 and NVQ Level 3 qualifications was recently celebrated at South West College, Dungannon Campus. Read More >
Almost 50 Performing Arts students from South West College showcased their talents at the Craic Theatre in Coalisland recently when they hosted their annual talent show. Read More >
Building Creative Links between Enniskillen and Blackpool
Enniskillen Campus had two visiting lecturers from the Creative Arts department of Blackpool and The Fylde College. Read More >
Fresh Start to New Term at South West College
The new term at South West College got off to an exciting and busy start with the College hosting its 4th annual Freshers’ Fayre to all new and returning students across the 3 main sites at Dungannon, Enniskillen and Omagh. Read More >
Construction Builds a Future for Traditional Skills
A new pilot scheme to help address skills shortages in the repair and maintenance of traditional buildings was officially launched today at the Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh. Read More >
Achievement of Beacon Members Recognised at Dungannon Celebration Event
Niamh’s Beacon Members were recognised by South West College’s Dungannon Campus for their achievements in a variety of accredited courses through the Beacon Members’ Initiative Scheme. Read More >
Local Apprentices' Success at the UK Skillbuild Finals
13 young apprentices from Northern Ireland competed in the UK National SkillBuild finals on 14th – 16th September at Leeds College of Building. Read More >
Energy Enthusiasts Invited to Attend Hydropower Set-up Conference
The benefits of hydropower can be two-fold, providing people in Northern Ireland with a chance to benefit economically, as well as increase their green credentials. Read More >
Funding Award to Sustain Traditional Building Skills in Northern Ireland
CITB-ConstructionSkills NI has secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, through its 'Skills for the Future' programme, to deliver the ‘Sustaining Traditional Building Skills in NI’ project. Read More >
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College backs students to reverse economic decline
Smart training and modern technology must underpin moves to repower economic growth, South West College said today. Read More >
Employers and students gaining from college programmes
Flagship programmes led by South West College and Southern Regional College are helping to give businesses a competitive edge and boost work-related learning, according to a new study. Read More >
International Space Station Calls Northern Ireland Students
Astronauts onboard the International Space Station today swapped space walks for careers talks as they teamed up with high-flying students at South West College in Enniskillen. Read More >
‘Massey’ applause for Fintona man
Mark McCoole, was named runner-up in the 2011 Massey Ferguson Tractor Technician of the Year Awards, held recently in Warwickshire. Read More >
South West College Training for Skills & Industry Programme Finder
South West College has just released it's very own iphone app created for young people in the South West Region who are not in employment, education or training including disadvantaged adults. Read More >
Official launch of the ANSWER project in Belfast City Hall
The official launch of the ANSWER project took place in Belfast City Hall on Friday 13th May. The ANSWER project is part funded by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the INTERREG IVA Cross-border Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Read More >
BEST Overall Award for South West College Student
Ciaran Bradley (South West College) won the overall BEST Award in the 16-18 category, with the Moxinator: a design of a carbon monoxide safety system. Read More >
South West College takes on CSI
Who ever said ‘science is boring’. Certainly not the students at South West College, Enniskillen Campus! The BTEC Extended Diploma in Medical Science, with Forensic Options, students took part in a stimulated CSI style crime scene investigation last Thursday and Friday outside the Enniskillen Campus main building. Read More >
Foundation Diploma in Art end of year exhibition
South West College Foundation Diploma in Art students officially opened their end of year art exhibition, with a gathering of family, friends and special guests at the Clinton Centre in Enniskillen on Friday 13th May 2011. Read More >
South West College takes home the Skillbuild NI DEL Cup for outstanding achievement
South West College is delighted to announce that the Vocational Training students from the College achieved 12 medals at this year’s Northern Ireland Skillbuild Competition held recently at South Eastern Regional College. Read More >
There was an air of excitement at South West College on Monday 11th April as aspiring hairdressing students brought their scissors, clips, rollers and hairspray to the Dungannon Campus for the College’s annual inter-campus hairdressing competition. Read More >
Wind Turbine Lecturer invited to present at the energy show 2011
Stuart Morrow, a lecturer in wind power at South West College and a member of the College’s InnoTech team was guest speaker at a seminar entitled ‘Wind Energy – Opportunities for Irish Businesses’ at the Energy Show 2011, a two day event which took place at the RDS in Dublin on 30th – 31st March. Read More >
DEL apprentice of the year awards
Congratulations to two apprentices from South West College who have been shortlisted in this year’s Department for Employment and Learning Apprentice of the Year Awards. Read More >
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South West College students ‘Beauty and the Feast’
South West College Level 2 & 3 Beauty Therapy and Hospitality and Catering students have united to take part in an exciting cultural exchange to Iceland in the forthcoming weeks. Read More >
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From the South West to the Middle East
South West College recently took part in a Colleges NI mission to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia with the aim of striking up relationships with prospective education partners. Read More >
Supporting & Inspiring Business Leaders of Tomorrow
A prize-giving event at South West College in Dungannon recently marked the close of the Dungannon Commercial Awareness Programme, which launched in September 2010. Read More >
Essential Skills equals award success for Wilma
An Aughnacloy woman has won a prestigious award at this year’s Essential Skills Awards. Wilma Graham was announced as winner of the Co Tyrone Essential Skills Learner of the Year 2011 award at a glittering ceremony held at Hillsborough Castle. Read More >
South West College Students Achieve Outstanding Academic Recognition in Administrative Management
South West College is delighted to announce that two students from its Enniskillen Campus were in the top 5 students who undertook the IAM Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management in June 2010. Read More >
Junior Chef's Academy graduate at the next level
The first group of students to complete the Junior Chefs’ Academy Next Level programme graduated from South West College on Saturday 19th March. The junior chefs cooked in full whites in a professional kitchen preparing a special lunch for family and friends at the College’s Dungannon Campus. Read More >
Students prepare for Tomorrow's World
Over 160 students representing Northern Ireland’s six Regional Colleges recently ascended on South West College in Dungannon for the Embracing Enterprise Conference. Read More >
South West College catering students bring home the medals
South West College would like to acknowledge the achievements of six talented Hospitality and Catering students from the Enniskillen campus who represented the College at the Catex Ireland National competition in Dublin recently. Read More >
Renew: Green approach to new build and refurbishment
On Wednesday 30th March South West College will introduce the New | Renew project to the Tyrone and Fermanagh region through the first of a series of specifically designed, fully funded, seminars on ‘greening’ new and existing buildings. Read More >
Commissioner Visits Get on Board Programme
The Commissioner for Public Appointments in Northern Ireland, Felicity Huston, was guest speaker at the ‘Get on Board’ group meeting at South West College’s Cookstown Campus on Thursday 10th March. Read More >
South West College Unveils new 'STEM' Learning Centre
South West College opened the doors to the first dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) teaching facility and exhibition space in Northern Ireland on Wednesday the 9th March at the College’s Dungannon Campus. Read More >
An Enniskillen man and a woman from Roslea have both won a prestigious award at this year’s Essential Skills Awards. Leo Naan and Mary McElroy were announced as joint winners of the Co Fermanagh Essential Skills Learner of the Year 2011 award at a glittering ceremony held at Hillsborough Castle. Read More >
Skillbuild Inter Campus Competition January 2012
On Monday 9th January 2012 South West College Enniskillen played host to one of a series of the Skillbuild Northern Ireland Inter-Campus College competitions taking place across the province. Read More >
Robert’s drive earns Essential Skills success
An Enniskillen man has won a top award at this year’s Essential Skills Awards. Robert Thornton was presented with the NI Trade Union Essential Skills Learner of the Year 2011 award at a glittering ceremony held at Hillsborough Castle. Read More >
Equality news at SWC – your opinion counts!
South West College is encouraging feedback on its draft Equality Scheme currently out for public consultation. This Equality Scheme has been drawn up in accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. Read More >
GAA 2011 Academy Pilot Programme launched at South West College
Delegates from Fermanagh County Board and the Ulster Council gathered at South West College Enniskillen Campus to launch the GAA 2011 Pilot Programme. Read More >
Barry O’Neill awarded 2010 JLT MSA Marshal of the Year
The Motor Sports Association (MSA) recently awarded Barry O’Neill, Vice Chairman of Northern Ireland’s Motorsport Marshalling Partnership (MMP) and a member of Omagh Motor Club as 2010 JLT MSA Marshal of the Year. Read More >
Students Visit Children's Hospice
23 students from south west college had the opportunity to visit Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice in Horizon House Belfast. The 1st and 2nd year National Diploma students had the privilege of a guided tour in the unique childcare facility. Read More >
Beauty students 'made up' by visit from Paddy McGurgan
Paddy McGurgan, one of Northern Ireland’s leading make-up artists recently paid a visit to the beauty salon at South West College in Dungannon to showcase his industry leading skills and techniques to the College’s aspiring beauty therapists. Read More >
‘Advancing enterprise’ was top of the agenda for first and second year business students from South West College who competed in the Tayto Challenge on returning to College following the Christmas break. Read More >
Business students head for the Capital to experience life at one of the UK’s top employers
Ten students from South West College, Enniskillen headed to London on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 November to get a taste of life at “Freshfields, Bruckhaus, Deringer”, the international law firm and official legal provider to the London 2012 Olympics Games and one of Britain’s most influential organisations, to boost their employability skills. Read More >
Business Leaders Inspire Business Students to Achieve Career Success
South West College in Enniskillen has recruited a network of local employee mentors to provide one-to-one support for students as part of an innovative education scheme, which aims to raise the aspirations and develop the employability skills of 16 to 19-year-olds. Read More >
Young Tyrone Man Scoops Prince’s Trust Award
Thomas Mullan from Fintona has won the Flying Start Award at The Prince’s Trust Celebrate Success Awards. The Award, sponsored by Titanic Quarter, recognises young people who have overcome barriers, transformed their lives and are in sustainable employment. Read More >
315 Students Graduates in South West College Ceremony
More than 300 South West College students graduated on Tuesday 20th December during a ceremony at the Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. Read More >
Skillbuild Competition at South West College
On Tuesday 11th January 2011 South West College Dungannon played host to one of a series of the Skillbuild Northern Ireland Inter-Campus College competitions taking place across the province. Read More >
New 'Green' Courses Portfolio Launched at South West College
The first-ever prospectus detailing the diverse range of ‘clean and green’ courses offered by universities and colleges across Northern Ireland, has been unveiled by Carbon Zero NI. Read More >
South West College Engineers Employment Boost for Students
South West College and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) came together in Omagh today (Tuesday) to unveil a major programme to boost employment prospects of students seeking careers in engineering. Read More >
Princes Trust Make a Blooming Good Impact in Cookstown
he students of the Princes Trust programme at South West College, Cookstown Campus, recently volunteered to restore life and colour to a neglected garden at the rear of the Niamh Louise Foundation and Lilac Cancer Support offices on Union Street in Cookstown. Read More >
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South West College students and staff receive Heartstart Emergency Life Support Training
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) recently held specialist Heartstart training for students in the Omagh Campus of the South West College. Read More >
Creative Cooking impresses Celebrity Chef!
Six students from South West College competed recently in a cooking challenge at the Enniskillen Campus, aimed at creating a new dish, worthy of featuring on the menu at The Catalina Restaurant, one of the dining experiences available at the 5 star Lough Erne Resort. Read More >
It’s a piece of cake for South West College students
The Art and Design Foundation students took part in a collaborative 3D design project called ‘Piece of Cake’ with a local eatery called Kooki in Enniskillen. Read More >
Brickwork apprentices Conor Nevin wins at UK Skillbuild finals
Conor Nevin (employed by Downhill Enterprises) from South West College Dungannon Campus competed against some of the best young people in the UK to win a silver medal in the brickwork category of the UK Skillbuild competition held in North Wales recently. Read More >
Innovative thinking means better business in Dungannon
Tap into University of Ulster and South West College expertise, research and resources and find out how doing things differently can grow your business. Read More >
Health Promoting Colleges Release New Website
The Health Promoting College Project is an innovative collaboration between the Southern Regional College and South West College to help improve the health and well-being of staff and students. Read More >
South West College - Promoting Employability
South West College has adopted an innovative approach to developing employability skills in young learners following on from the Training for Success programmes. Read More >
Entrepreneurs Targeted at Hydropower Advice Seminar
Hydropower can offer Northern Ireland firms and individuals an opportunity to gain both financially and environmentally. Read More >
Nursing and Midwifery – More Than a Career
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust), this week, organised an open evening for over 90 students from local schools. Read More >
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Green Energy Conference at South West College
“Clean and green technologies offer Northern Ireland firms the chance to secure growth, jobs and profits”, a panel of experts said at special conference held at the South West College in Omagh to help companies compete in the fast-growing bioenergy sector. Read More >
Thirty five businesses from across Northern Ireland were today awarded with the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) recognition. Read More >
UK SKillbuild Success for South West College Students
Five apprentices along with their tutors from South West College travelled to Bangor University in Wales last week to represent Northern Ireland in the UK Skillbuild National Finals. Read More >
South West College students and staff receive ‘Heartstart’ Emergency Life Support Training (1)
The Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) recently held specialist Heartstart training for students in the Omagh Campus of the South West College. Read More >
Inspiring the Young Innovators and Business Leaders of Tomorrow
South West College’s InnoTech Centre is delighted to announce its involvement with two new Youth Innovation initiatives; the ‘Young Innovators Programme’ and the ‘Dungannon Commercial Awareness Programme’. Read More >
The Heat is On for the Lough Erne Challenge
Catering students from the Enniskillen, Omagh and Dungannon campuses of South West College are putting their creativity to the test in a challenge which involves creating an exciting new dish. Read More >
Opportunities to be had for Firms in Green Energy Sector
Calling on fast acting firms to capitalise in the fast-growing bioenergy sector. Read More >
Arts students gearing up for Enniskillen Arts Festival
Art and Design students from South West College Enniskillen Campus were given a guest lecture by Diana Hendshaw Arts Officer with Fermanagh District Councill and Helen Sharp volunteer artist assisting with the Enniskillen Arts Festival recently as part of the build up to the forthcoming festival. Read More >
A media lecturer from South West College has been selected as one of the winners of the British Council and Ecorys Lifelong Learning Programme and Youth in Action Competition 2011, entitled ‘Your Story’. Read More >
South West College hosts BBC Blast
South West College Enniskillen Campus hosted the BBC Blast truck last Thursday to allow students from all across the region avail of the creative network experience. Read More >
South West College one of Northern Ireland’s leading further education colleges has achieved the prestigious Investors in People award. Read More >
Chelsey to represent Northern Ireland at Commonwealth Games
Chelsey Wilson a Higher National Diploma in Sports Studies student at South West College Enniskillen Campus embarks on India this week as part of team Northern Ireland’s swimming challenge at the Commonwealth Games. Read More >
Enterprising Times at South West College
Budding entrepreneurs at South West College are currently benefiting from a series of enterprise activities that are aimed at increasing awareness of what it takes to set up a successful business. Read More >
South West College launch SME Innovation Programme
South West College’s InnoTech Centre is delighted to announce the launch of the SME Innovation Programme, funded by Dungannon and South Tyrone Borough Council. Read More >
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More than 300 Higher Education students were honoured recently at a graduation ceremony held in Omagh. Read More >
€1,000,000 to deliver Business Training to the Central Border Area
Pictured are students of the Wind Turbine Technology Course delivered by South West College on behalf of the EU INTERREG lVA funded programme ‘Higher Attainment through Cross- Border Hubs” (HATCH). Read More >
Official Announcement of HATCH Programme
Tuesday morning saw the official announcement of the Higher Attainment Through Cross-Border Hubs (HATCH) project at Cavan Innovation & Technology Centre. Read More >
Farry launches £2.4million employability programme to assist NEETs
The Minister of Employment and Learning, Dr. Stephen Farry this week launched a new £2.4million employability programme at Stormont. Read More >
College team toasts global ‘green’ award
A sustainability team at South West College has been named on a list of the world’s best ‘green’ practitioners, it was revealed this week. Read More >
Bring IT On visits South West College
Last Thursday saw the Bring IT On road show arrive at South West College, Omagh. The programme, aimed at increasing the number of students planning to study for a career in IT, is now entering its 4th year and is proving popular with students and teachers throughout NI. Read More >
