As students complete their UCAS applications, they are encouraged to consider the wide range of higher education opportunities available at their local Further Education (FE) college. FE colleges offer a variety of university-accredited courses, including Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs), Foundation Degrees, Higher Level Apprenticeships and Degrees. With benefits such as smaller class sizes, flexible learning options, …
Date: 16 October 2026 The summit explored the theme of ‘Next Generation Workforce’. South Eastern Regional College (SERC) participated in the Future Workforce Summit 2026, hosted by Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, on Thursday 15 October. Further Education Northern Ireland (FENI) was one of the supporting sponsors of the major event which brought together business …
Date: 21 September 2026 The Department for the Economy has launched a public appointment competition to recruit new Chairs for the governing bodies of Northern Regional College (NRC), South Eastern Regional College (SERC), Southern Regional College (SRC) and South West College (SWC). The further education colleges support a regionally balanced economy and good jobs by helping people to access the …
We’re proud to support the Future Workforce Summit, hosted by NI Chamber, on Thursday 15 October at Clandeboye Lodge, Bangor. FENI is committed to equipping people with the skills, knowledge and opportunities they need to thrive in a changing world of work, while helping businesses access the talent they need to grow. Collaboration between education and industry is key to …
The six further education colleges in Northern Ireland have celebrated the achievements of their students and staff at the Further Education NI Excellence Awards which were hosted in Cookstown. Now in its second year, the evening saw almost 50 students recognised at the awards ceremony at the Glenavon Hotel, with award categories reflecting the wide spectrum of learning levels and …
Earlier this month, staff and students at Southern Regional College (SRC) took part in a monumental occasion, as the ‘Baton of Hope’, a community driven initiative dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and suicide prevention, stopped by the College’s Newry Campus, as part of the Northern Ireland leg of the 2025 UK tour. The Baton of Hope was met by Philip …
Two Southern Regional College students have won bronze in Industry 4.0 at EuroSkills Herning 2025 in Denmark. Patrick Sheerin (24) from Portadown and Caolan McCartan (24) from Camlough, Newry, recently secured the medal as part of Team UK’s 19-strong delegation competing against 600 young professionals from across Europe. The competition ran from Tuesday 9th to Saturday 13th September, with competitors …
The six Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland are hosting a series of open days, offering a unique opportunity for prospective students to explore their future educational pathways. The events will showcase the diverse range of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and industry partnerships that make Northern Ireland’s further education colleges the ideal choice for both school leavers and those wishing to …
Further Education (FE) students across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take advantage of a life-changing opportunity by applying for Study USA, a prestigious US scholarship programme. Managed by the British Council on behalf of the Department for the Economy, Study USA enables students to spend an academic year at one of more than 140 universities and colleges in over 20 States. It is currently open to …
Mr Tommy Martin has been appointed Principal & Chief Executive of South Eastern Regional College (SERC), effective from 13 December 2024. Tommy has been a member of SERC’s Management Team since 2009 and has played a key role in the strategic and financial development of the College, first as Head of Finance, then as Chief Finance Officer and more recently …
