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Queen’s School of Pharmacy first in UK and Ireland to receive Athena Swan Gold Award
The School of Pharmacy at Queen’s University Belfast is ‘thrilled’ to have received an Athena Swan Gold Award from Advance HE,...
Feb 8


Women’s Aid ABCLN Heading for Healthy Relationships programme to reach 3,500 young people in schools
Women’s Aid ABCLN, CEO Gillian Creevy and Abbey Centre, Centre Manager Mark Stewart. Women's Aid ABCLN, the lead organisation dedicated...
Feb 7


Ministers launch Creative Connections Programme supporting creativity and the arts in learning
Education Minister Paul Givan and Ireland Education and Youth Minister Helen McEntee have invited primary, post primary and special...
Feb 7


Local students discover new apprenticeship opportunities
NRC Construction Takeover – Pictured with Deputy Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Bréanainn Lyness is Charlie Fleck (2024 UK...
Feb 6


‘Music to their ears’ for Queen’s students to receive scholarships from Van Morrison
(L-R) Dr Van Morrison, and Queen’s University Belfast President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Ian Greer. World renowned artist Van...
Feb 6


Ballymena Nursery School celebrates becoming an Integrated school!
Ballymena Nursery School celebrates receiving news that their school has been approved to transform to become an Integrated nursery...
Jan 14


Givan: Reform begins for children with special educational needs
Education Minister Paul Givan has today announced his programme for reforming the provision of support for children with special...
Jan 13


Veterinary School possible at Ulster University Coleraine with not without Stormont funding
The Vice-Chancellor of Ulster University says a veterinary school could come to Coleraine campus, but not without funding from the...
Jan 12


Sign up to Talk PANTS and help keep children safe from abuse
Friendly dinosaur, Pantosaurus, who helps deliver Talk PANTS campaign messages to young children in a fun and non-scary way Dear Editor...
Dec 30, 2024


Queen’s graduate creates first of kind resource on pressure ulcer prevention for people with learning disabilities
Aaron Smyth pictured on graduation day at Queen’s, with parents, Brian and Pamela Smyth. Aaron Smyth is graduating today having used his...
Dec 12, 2024


Exchanging home for CAFRE this Christmas!
Claire Gowell and Samantha Van Dort enjoy the festive colour in the Horticulture Centre at Greenmount Campus. As part of their studies at...
Dec 12, 2024


Portglenone man Dr. Jason McKeown named Visiting Scholar at Stanford University
Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens Dr. Jason McKeown, CEO of Neurovalens, has been appointed as a Visiting Scholar at the Department...
Dec 12, 2024


Givan opens new £4.4million extension at Parkhall Integrated College
Education Minister pictured with Principal Neil Owen and pupils Ariana Lupascu and Rachel Foster at the official opening of a new state...
Dec 11, 2024


Economy Minister hails local WorldSkills medal winners
Pictured at Parliament Buildings, Belfast with the Economy Minister Conor Murphy are: Jason Scott, Robotic Systems Integration, AES...
Dec 9, 2024


Education Minister announces first step in major expansion of pre-school education provision
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with Principal of Brooklands Primary School Nursery Unit, Jeremy Armstrong and some of the...
Dec 8, 2024


Masters for Glenarm woman Sarah Magennis
Sarah Magennis Sarah Magennis from Glenarm has recently graduated with a Master of Science with commendation. Employed as Senior...
Dec 6, 2024


New law to make school uniform costs “affordable for all”
The Education Minister, Paul Givan has welcomed the Executive’s agreement to formally enable the preparation of a School Uniforms Bill by...
Dec 5, 2024


NRC student Charlie Fleck celebrates success at SkillBuild National Final 2024
Northern Regional College student Charlie Fleck from Ballymena who secured a bronze medal in Joinery at the prestigious SkillBuild...
Dec 2, 2024


Ulster University research breakthrough in early diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease and COVID-19
Researchers at Ulster University’s Personalised Medicine Centre in Derry~Londonderry have made a significant breakthrough in healthcare...
Nov 29, 2024


The Gallaher Trust celebrates success and affirms commitment to local community
“Over the last seven years, The Gallaher Trust has had a profound impact on the Ballymena community through supporting the stellar work...
Nov 28, 2024
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