News

  • Key construction phase complete at the pioneering South West College Erne Campus

    We are delighted to mark a key milestone in the construction phase of the new, state-of-the-art Erne Campus, with an official “Topping-out” ceremony on Friday 25 October. Representatives for the Department for the Economy, Tracey Brothers Ltd., the contractor responsible for the Campus build, and SWC took time to view the significant progress to date and learn from the Project Team some of the many facets of the significant renewable and sustainable technologies embedded in the construction phase.

    25 Oct 2019

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  • South West College and Tracey’s launch new Erne Academy

    Learning through innovation was the focus of a pioneering ‘Erne Academy’ launched today, Tuesday 15th October, on the site of the new South West College Erne Campus.  South West College in association with Tracey Brothers Ltd., the main contractors responsible for the Campus build, have collaborated to create a unique learning opportunity for students.  

    16 Oct 2019

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  • SWC Launches New Health and Well-Being Initiatives

    To coincide with World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2019, South West College (SWC) launched a number of new health and well-being initiatives including; SWC Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) and an online Mental Health Awareness Module and Toolkit of Resources.

    10 Oct 2019

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  • Sustainability Top of the Menu for SWC Catering Students

    The South West College (SWC) Catering Department has concluded a new pilot course – ‘Sustainability in Catering’ – designed to support both the educational and behavioural change in regards to local food and sustainability through the Food for Thought Project.

    08 Oct 2019

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  • Launch of exciting new degree partnership with The Open University

    South West College have today, Monday 16th September, announced a significant new partnership with The Open University, launching three new degree and top-up degree courses. These new degree courses will complement the college’s existing curriculum and are approved as; a BSc (Hons.) in Sport and Exercise, a BSc (Hons.) in Engineering, and a BSc (Hons.) in Construction Engineering and Management.

    17 Sept 2019

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  • Make Intellectual Property your Business

    The IDEA Centre at South West College in Omagh recently hosted an introduction to IP seminar – ‘Intellectual Property: What’s it all about?’ which offered attendees the chance to hear from industry experts and local entrepreneurs navigating the Intellectual Property (IP) process.

    27 Jun 2019

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  • Students Building the Generation Gap

    This year has seen the launch of the exciting and extremely rewarding Intergenerational Café at South West College (SWC) – a new social space for the exchange of skills and traditions to help bridge the gap between generations in the local community.

    18 Jun 2019

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  • NICHE 4 Celebrates Digital Creativity & Innovation

    The South West College (SWC) Enniskillen Campus recently hosted the fourth annual Northern Ireland Creative Hi-tech Expo (NICHE 4), which brought together 3D artists, illustrators and photographers for a celebration of digital creativity and innovation.

    12 Jun 2019

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  • Beauty Continues to be Big Business

    Studying beauty therapy can be the first step to a career in an ever growing and fast developing industry, which shows no signs of slowing down. It is also an industry with an endless stream of opportunities to work for a salon or to be the boss of your own business.

    11 Jun 2019

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  • Graphic Design & Photography Exhibition

    Higher National Diploma/Certificate (HND/C) and Level 3 Graphic Design and Photography students have opened their end-of-year exhibition - ‘A Critical Eye’ - at Hill of The O’Neill Ranfurly House, Dungannon.

    03 Jun 2019

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