South Eastern Regional College
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Inspiring, Transforming & Enriching students in Northern Ireland. #BetterOffAtSERC
Over 50 apprentices and trainees specialising in fabrication, welding, and machining from across SERC recently took part in the annual Intercampus Engineering Competition at our Lisburn Campus 📐⚙️
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February 17, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Over 50 apprentices and trainees specialising in fabrication, welding, and machining from across SERC recently took part in the annual Intercampus Engineering Competition at our Lisburn Campus 📐⚙️
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#BetterOffAtSERC
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♥️ Love Your College ♥️
Fun, prizes and appreciation for the college community were had at the Love Your College Week recently.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
Fun, prizes and appreciation for the college community were had at the Love Your College Week recently.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM
♥️ Love Your College ♥️
Fun, prizes and appreciation for the college community were had at the Love Your College Week recently.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
Fun, prizes and appreciation for the college community were had at the Love Your College Week recently.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
As part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, SERC hosted a motor vehicle engagement event where NI Employers and SERC apprentices shared their views on what a new Higher Level Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle would look like.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:42 PM
As part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week, SERC hosted a motor vehicle engagement event where NI Employers and SERC apprentices shared their views on what a new Higher Level Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle would look like.
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SERC is extending our Fire and Security apprenticeships with a new state-of-the-art training facility at the college’s Newtownards Campus supported by Hikvision, a world leader in video and security technology.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
SERC is extending our Fire and Security apprenticeships with a new state-of-the-art training facility at the college’s Newtownards Campus supported by Hikvision, a world leader in video and security technology.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
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Strong interest in apprenticeships across all sectors was evident at SERC during NI Apprenticeship Week as the college welcomed would‑be apprentices, their families, and employers to Have a Go sessions and themed events across its campuses.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Strong interest in apprenticeships across all sectors was evident at SERC during NI Apprenticeship Week as the college welcomed would‑be apprentices, their families, and employers to Have a Go sessions and themed events across its campuses.
www.serc.ac.uk/news/article...
#BetterOffAtSERC
www.serc.ac.uk/news/article...
#BetterOffAtSERC
We were delighted with the turnout of organisations, staff and students to the Community Support Organisation events hosted across SERC Campuses recently.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:38 PM
We were delighted with the turnout of organisations, staff and students to the Community Support Organisation events hosted across SERC Campuses recently.
www.serc.ac.uk/news/article...
#BetterOffAtSERC
www.serc.ac.uk/news/article...
#BetterOffAtSERC
Performing Arts students from our Bangor and Lisburn Campuses have joined forces to present Come From Away, the acclaimed musical by David Hein and Irene Sankoff, which runs from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 February at SERC’s SPACE Campus in Bangor.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Performing Arts students from our Bangor and Lisburn Campuses have joined forces to present Come From Away, the acclaimed musical by David Hein and Irene Sankoff, which runs from Thursday 26 to Saturday 28 February at SERC’s SPACE Campus in Bangor.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
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We recently welcomed groups of Year 10 female students from local schools for hands-on construction taster sessions aimed at encouraging more young women to consider careers in the built environment.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM
We recently welcomed groups of Year 10 female students from local schools for hands-on construction taster sessions aimed at encouraging more young women to consider careers in the built environment.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
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#BetterOffAtSERC
SERC students recently got to meet local entrepreneurs at the concluding session of the Future Founders Programme.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:32 PM
SERC students recently got to meet local entrepreneurs at the concluding session of the Future Founders Programme.
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At the recent Widening Participation Forum at St Mary’s University College, Heather McKee, Deputy Principal, outlined the critical contribution of NI’s six #FurtherEducation colleges in enabling greater access to #HigherEducation & improving life outcomes for learners.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:22 PM
At the recent Widening Participation Forum at St Mary’s University College, Heather McKee, Deputy Principal, outlined the critical contribution of NI’s six #FurtherEducation colleges in enabling greater access to #HigherEducation & improving life outcomes for learners.
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It's NI Apprenticeship Week 2026!
Today we meet Luke Kinnear, a Level 3 apprentice in Civil Engineering who is keen to share the advantages of earning while you learn.
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#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
Today we meet Luke Kinnear, a Level 3 apprentice in Civil Engineering who is keen to share the advantages of earning while you learn.
https://ow.ly/U8bv50Y9gMi
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
February 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
It's NI Apprenticeship Week 2026!
Today we meet Luke Kinnear, a Level 3 apprentice in Civil Engineering who is keen to share the advantages of earning while you learn.
https://ow.ly/U8bv50Y9gMi
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
Today we meet Luke Kinnear, a Level 3 apprentice in Civil Engineering who is keen to share the advantages of earning while you learn.
https://ow.ly/U8bv50Y9gMi
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
It's #NIAW2026
Today we meet Megan Pinney, a level 2 apprentice in plumbing
Megan decided SERC was the right place for her as her local campus was close to home & offered courses in a variety of trades she was interested in pursuing
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#BetterOffAtSERC
Today we meet Megan Pinney, a level 2 apprentice in plumbing
Megan decided SERC was the right place for her as her local campus was close to home & offered courses in a variety of trades she was interested in pursuing
https://ow.ly/bG4850Y8Nnr
#BetterOffAtSERC
February 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
It's #NIAW2026
Today we meet Megan Pinney, a level 2 apprentice in plumbing
Megan decided SERC was the right place for her as her local campus was close to home & offered courses in a variety of trades she was interested in pursuing
https://ow.ly/bG4850Y8Nnr
#BetterOffAtSERC
Today we meet Megan Pinney, a level 2 apprentice in plumbing
Megan decided SERC was the right place for her as her local campus was close to home & offered courses in a variety of trades she was interested in pursuing
https://ow.ly/bG4850Y8Nnr
#BetterOffAtSERC
It's #NIAW2026
Today we meet Matthew McGivern, a former Higher Level Apprentice in Culinary Arts student.
The young man is back on campus as a part-time lecturer and a Sous Chef at the Kingfisher Country Estate.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
Today we meet Matthew McGivern, a former Higher Level Apprentice in Culinary Arts student.
The young man is back on campus as a part-time lecturer and a Sous Chef at the Kingfisher Country Estate.
www.serc.ac.uk/news/article...
#BetterOffAtSERC
February 3, 2026 at 11:26 PM
It's #NIAW2026
Today we meet Matthew McGivern, a former Higher Level Apprentice in Culinary Arts student.
The young man is back on campus as a part-time lecturer and a Sous Chef at the Kingfisher Country Estate.
www.serc.ac.uk/news/article...
#BetterOffAtSERC
Today we meet Matthew McGivern, a former Higher Level Apprentice in Culinary Arts student.
The young man is back on campus as a part-time lecturer and a Sous Chef at the Kingfisher Country Estate.
www.serc.ac.uk/news/article...
#BetterOffAtSERC
It's #NIAW2026
Today we meet Rebecca Blair, a Higher Level Apprentice in Health & Social Care student who recently received a promotion after completing a course at SERC & is now strengthening her skills even further.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
Today we meet Rebecca Blair, a Higher Level Apprentice in Health & Social Care student who recently received a promotion after completing a course at SERC & is now strengthening her skills even further.
https://ow.ly/5Lc350Y7FPf
#BetterOffAtSERC
February 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
It's #NIAW2026
Today we meet Rebecca Blair, a Higher Level Apprentice in Health & Social Care student who recently received a promotion after completing a course at SERC & is now strengthening her skills even further.
https://ow.ly/5Lc350Y7FPf
#BetterOffAtSERC
Today we meet Rebecca Blair, a Higher Level Apprentice in Health & Social Care student who recently received a promotion after completing a course at SERC & is now strengthening her skills even further.
https://ow.ly/5Lc350Y7FPf
#BetterOffAtSERC
It's NI Apprenticeship Week 2026!
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
It's NI Apprenticeship Week 2026!
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
As part of our activities for #NIAW2026 we will be sharing profiles of SERC apprentices at different levels who are employed in a range of sectors. We’re starting with Aisling Hyndman, civil engineering apprentice & employed by Department for Infrastructure
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February 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
As part of our activities for #NIAW2026 we will be sharing profiles of SERC apprentices at different levels who are employed in a range of sectors. We’re starting with Aisling Hyndman, civil engineering apprentice & employed by Department for Infrastructure
https://ow.ly/OGWS50Y7bpe
#BetterOffAtSERC
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#BetterOffAtSERC
Love Your College is a vibrant celebration of creativity, skills & community across the college.
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January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Love Your College is a vibrant celebration of creativity, skills & community across the college.
https://ow.ly/5PGn50Y4h3Z
#BetterOffAtSERC
https://ow.ly/5PGn50Y4h3Z
#BetterOffAtSERC
NI Apprenticeship Week 2026 is coming up and you're invited!
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
January 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM
NI Apprenticeship Week 2026 is coming up and you're invited!
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
SERC’s Early Years team recently attended a conference hosted by Belfast Met & run by Eden Consultancy NI.
The conference discussed ADHD & the management of such behaviour in the classroom.
The conference discussed ADHD & the management of such behaviour in the classroom.
January 28, 2026 at 1:18 PM
SERC’s Early Years team recently attended a conference hosted by Belfast Met & run by Eden Consultancy NI.
The conference discussed ADHD & the management of such behaviour in the classroom.
The conference discussed ADHD & the management of such behaviour in the classroom.
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.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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.
https://ow.ly/Y30u50Y1J5g
#BetterOffAtSERC
https://ow.ly/Y30u50Y1J5g
#BetterOffAtSERC
NI Apprenticeship Week 2026 is coming up and you're invited!
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
January 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
NI Apprenticeship Week 2026 is coming up and you're invited!
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
Join us at our Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn and Newtownards campuses for our 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗚𝗢 sessions.
➡️ https://ow.ly/aFp450Y1G30
#BetterOffAtSERC #NIAW2026
SERC has partnered with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to deliver a series of academies, providing the practical skills and experience that is required to enter into a new career.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
January 23, 2026 at 1:11 PM
SERC has partnered with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to deliver a series of academies, providing the practical skills and experience that is required to enter into a new career.
#BetterOffAtSERC
#BetterOffAtSERC
Congratulations to the 6 SERC students who have been awarded James Kane Foundation Scholarships to help support their studies.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to the 6 SERC students who have been awarded James Kane Foundation Scholarships to help support their studies.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
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SERC Hairdressing students have raised £300 at their hair treatment fund-raiser in aid of skincare charity DEBRA UK at Revive, the college’s hair salon at the Lisburn Campus.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
January 21, 2026 at 6:01 PM
SERC Hairdressing students have raised £300 at their hair treatment fund-raiser in aid of skincare charity DEBRA UK at Revive, the college’s hair salon at the Lisburn Campus.
https://ow.ly/PZUQ50Y0CwC
#BetterOffAtSERC
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#BetterOffAtSERC
SERC Construction and Civil Engineering students recently took their learning out of the classroom with a site visit to the new Loftlines development in Belfast.
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#BetterOffAtSERC
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#BetterOffAtSERC
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
SERC Construction and Civil Engineering students recently took their learning out of the classroom with a site visit to the new Loftlines development in Belfast.
https://ow.ly/IImW50XXcmx
#BetterOffAtSERC
https://ow.ly/IImW50XXcmx
#BetterOffAtSERC