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  • South West College (SWC) Celebrates Nine Civil Engineering ICE Scholarship Winners

    South West College (SWC) is celebrating the achievement of nine Higher Level Apprentices studying civil engineering who have been awarded scholarships by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) in recognition of their talent, commitment and potential within the profession.

    05 Mar 2026

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  • SWC Helps Karen Turn Passion into Profession with New Cookery Business

    After more than 27 years working in aviation, Karen Dodds from Fintona has successfully retrained in Cookery at the age of 46 and launched her own food-based business Meadowclere Cookery School following a return to education at South West College.

    03 Mar 2026

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  • SWC Hospitality & Catering Students Excel at IFEX Competition

    South West College Hospitality and Catering students have delivered an exceptional performance at this year’s IFEX Exhibition, held at the Eikon Exhibition Centre.

    02 Mar 2026

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  • From Level 3 to Honours Degree — and Not Stopping There!

    The Foundation Degree in Science in Health and Social Care students at Erne Campus were treated to a special guest talk from Niamh Elliott on Thursday afternoon, where they had the chance to hear about her progression journey in Health and Social Care.

    27 Feb 2026

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  • South West College Mandarin Tutor Claims First Prize in UK Teaching Competition

    South West College (SWC) is celebrating a major achievement after Omagh based SWC Mandarin tutor Zhang Ruonan was named winner of the Primary and Secondary School Students Group Award at the 5th Chinese Teaching Championship for English-Speaking Countries in Europe, held in London.

    20 Feb 2026

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  • SWC Get Engineering Fair Returns: Connect with Employers and Launch Your Apprenticeship

    Following its success, the South West College (SWC) Get Engineering Careers and Apprenticeship Fair is set to return, taking place at the Dungannon campus on Saturday 28 March, from 9.30am to 1.30pm, bringing together over 30 local employers ready to showcase career and apprenticeship opportunities.

    19 Feb 2026

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  • From Global Creative Career to First Class Honours: Caroline Champions Local Degree Pathways

    With an extensive international career spanning art, fashion, media and creative direction, Omagh’s Caroline Baxter celebrates earning a first-class BA (Hons) in Visual Media Arts (Film) at South West College (SWC), a milestone that has opened new creative and academic opportunities and demonstrates how lifelong learning fosters personal growth, career development and fresh beginnings.

    09 Feb 2026

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  • South West College Launches Winter Warmer Campaign with Free Breakfast Clubs Across Campuses

    South West College (SWC) has launched its Winter Warmer Campaign, introducing free Breakfast Clubs across its Enniskillen, Omagh and Dungannon campuses to support students and local families during the winter months.

    09 Feb 2026

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  • SWC Unveils 2026/27 Course Listing with Sustainable, Student-Centred Design

    South West College (SWC) has launched its brand new 2026/27 Full-Time Further Education, Higher Education and Apprenticeship Course Listing, now available to collect across all campuses or download online at www.swc.ac.uk . The guide outlines a wide range of full-time, apprenticeship and undergraduate programmes starting in September 2026.

    09 Feb 2026

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  • Accelerating Innovation: How Omagh Apprentice Adam is Driving Change in Automotive Education

    As Northern Ireland gears up to celebrate Apprenticeship Week 2026 (February 2–6), one local South West College (SWC) student is showcasing exceptional talent and dedication. Adam Kee, a Level 3 Light Vehicle Repair apprentice at Omagh campus and former pupil of Omagh High School, has been named a finalist for the prestigious NI Apprentice of the Year 2026.

    05 Feb 2026

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