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  • SWC Student Roisin Donegan Recognised in Prestigious NI Travel Student of the Year Awards

    Roisin Donegan, a student at South West College, Enniskillen, currently studying the Ulster University Foundation Degree in Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (with Specialisms), has been recognised for her outstanding performance in the 2025 Travel Student of the Year Assessments, held at the Northern Ireland Travel News Headquarters in Holywood.

    25 Sept 2025

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  • Part-Time Study Sees Mid Ulster Mum Achieve First Class Honours

    Rachel Duncan, a dedicated mum of two originally from Ballinamallard and long-time South West College (SWC) employee, has proudly graduated with First Class Honours in Business Studies through a part-time degree pathway at SWC, which has opened new opportunities and enabled her to advance to the role of Business and Skills Programme Lead at SWC.

    24 Sept 2025

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  • Explore the Future of Technology at South West College Open Evening

    South West College and Mid Ulster District Council are set to host Tech for the Future, an exciting interactive evening at the college’s Dungannon Campus on Wednesday 1st October from 6pm to 8pm, offering the community a chance to experience first-hand the vast opportunities that careers in IT and technology can bring.

    19 Sept 2025

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  • Sophie Pursues foundation Degree While Working in her local Primary School.

    Sophie McCusker from Dromore is currently studying a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies at SWC and praises the college’s affordable, local, and accessible pathway into higher education. Validated by Queen’s University, the course allows Sophie to work towards her degree while gaining hands-on experience two days a week at her former primary school, St. Dympna’s in Dromore.

    18 Sept 2025

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  • Minister Archibald announces Assured Skills Academy in welding at South West College

    Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has announced the latest Collaborative Assured Skills Academy in Welding at South West College (SWC).

    17 Sept 2025

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  • SWC Students of All Ages Boost Career Prospects with GCSE English

    Students from across Tyrone and Fermanagh are enhancing their career prospects after successfully completing GCSE English at South West College (SWC). Many are now leveraging their achievements to access further education, training opportunities, and new career pathways.

    16 Sept 2025

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  • SWC student Andrew McCann achieves Medallion for Excellence at EuroSkills competition

    Set against the vibrant backdrop of EuroSkills Herning 2025, Team UK has reached an important milestone in its journey of skills development and international competition, in preparation for next year’s ‘skills olympics’ in Shanghai, China.

    15 Sept 2025

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  • Hundreds of Students Begin Studies at South West College

    South West College (SWC) has officially welcomed hundreds of new students across its Omagh, Dungannon, and Enniskillen campuses this week, marking the start of the 2025/26 academic year.

    04 Sept 2025

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  • SWC Apprentice Set to Represent UK on the World Stage

    South West College (SWC) apprentice Andrew McCann, from Aughnacloy, County Tyrone, has been officially selected to represent Team UK at EuroSkills Herning 2025 in Denmark this September, where he will compete in the Plumbing and Heating category on one of the world's most prestigious skills stages.

    02 Sept 2025

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  • SWC Plumbing Apprentice Announced as SkillPLUMB UK Finalist

    South West College (SWC) is celebrating the success of Omagh Plumbing apprentice Tristan McGrath, employed with NI / DE Mechanical, who has been named a SkillPLUMB UK finalist after securing a place in the top eight in the UK.     

    22 Aug 2025

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