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  • North West Colleges collaborate with Hyundai on transition to Electric Vehicles

    Lecturing staff from South West College, Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Donegal ETB and North West Regional College are collaborating with Electric Vehicle specialists Hyundai to support the ongoing transition to Electric Vehicles.

    03 Mar 2022

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  • Matthew Finds the Perfect Balance with HLA at South West College

    Matthew McMahon, from Roslea, Enniskillen studies a Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Construction Engineering with Surveying at South West College (SWC) and is employed by Adman Civil Projects, Omagh, a combination which he believes is laying the perfect foundation for his future career.

    28 Feb 2022

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  • Industry Research and Innovation in Focus as Renewable Engine Programme Highlights Ground-Breaking Achievements

    Led by South West College, the Renewable Engine Programme has culminated in a showcase film demonstrating just some of the successes achieved by the programme over the course of its five-year lifetime.

    31 Jan 2022

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  • Platinum Tanks launch new Renewable Markets product supported by funding from the Renewable Engine Programme

    Supported by funding from the Renewable Engine programme delivered in collaboration with South West College, and Queen’s University Belfast, County Monaghan based Platinum Tanks have developed a new self-contained, solar power generator for agricultural use.

    27 Jan 2022

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  • South West College’s wins Research with Impact Prize at Green Gown Awards

    The Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland’s virtual Awards Ceremony celebrated the inspirational work of 90 Finalists across 14 categories. Awards inspire and empower young people to visualise a better, sustainable future

    19 Nov 2021

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  • South West College explores the impact of the built environment on climate change at COP26 keynote event

    South West College today, Thursday 11th November hosted a key note presentation and panel discussion at COP26 in Glasgow examining the role the built environment plays in the fight against climate change. The event was attended by international design and construction industry delegates and policy makers.

    12 Nov 2021

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  • South West College joins elite global network of high performance buildings

    Following the official opening of the world’s largest Passive House Premium rated building in September, South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen has today (Wednesday 3rd November) become one of the first buildings across the globe to join an elite network of high performance buildings recognised by the UN Economic Commission for Europe.

    03 Nov 2021

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  • Engineer’s Visit Highlights Facilities on Offer at SWC Gortin Road Motor Vehicle Workshop

    Martin Morris, a field engineer and trainer for WABCO, visited the South West College (SWC) Gortin Road Motor Vehicle Workshop last week to demonstrate the latest piece of equipment SWC has acquired to improve the education and training on offer to local Automotive and Electrical students.  

    03 Nov 2021

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  • Going Places Programme Inspires Bethany to Achieve

    Strabane native Bethany has overcome barriers to learning thanks to the Going Places Programme at South West College. The innovative employability programme assisted Bethany on her educational journey and progression into employment.

    03 Nov 2021

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  • SWC Recognised as a GOLD Provider of Cyber Security Education

    South West College have been recognised as a GOLD Provider of Cyber Security Education. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have published a list of schools and colleges that have achieved CyberFirst recognition at Gold, Silver or Bronze level. By achieving Gold Provider status South West College have been recognised as delivering excellence in cyber security education.  

    18 Oct 2021

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