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  • South West College Welcomed over 100 Students for Cisco Girls in IT Event

    South West College (SWC) proudly welcomed over 100 secondary-level students to its Omagh campus for the Cisco Girls in IT event, aimed at inspiring and engaging young female students in the world of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Designed to spark interest and confidence in STEM subjects.

    15 May 2025

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  • South West College Art & Design Students Launch Exhibition at Strule Arts Centre

    South West College Level 3 Art & Design students recently launched their exhibition “Exploring Identity Through Culture & Tradition” at Strule Arts Centre, Omagh. The exhibition running from 7–24 May, offers the public a unique opportunity to explore fresh, innovative artwork across a variety of mediums.

    12 May 2025

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  • SWC launches new digital portal to connect prospective apprentices with employers

    South West College (SWC) has today announced the launch of HLA Connect; an innovative new digital platform designed to connect aspiring Higher Level Apprentices (HLAs) with employers across the region who are actively recruiting new talent.

    12 May 2025

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  • South West College set to Launch New Degree-Level Game Design Pathway at Erne Campus

    South West College (SWC) is delighted to announce the launch of its newly revalidated, degree-level Game Design pathway at the Erne Campus in Enniskillen, commencing this September. This exciting development will be supported by the opening of a brand-new, state-of-the-art Visualisation Studio at The Workhouse, Enniskillen, funded by Future Screens NI.

    08 May 2025

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  • South West College Champions the Power of Play at 12th Annual Early Years Conference.

    South West College proudly hosted early years professionals, educators, and advocates at its 12th Annual Early Years Conference at the Omagh campus, centered on the theme “Rooted in Play: Supporting Connections and Identity Formation in the Early Years.”

    08 May 2025

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  • UK’s Top Plumbing Apprentice to represent UK in Europe

    South West College (SWC) Plumbing and Heating Apprentice Andrew McCann from Aughnacloy, who studies in Omagh and is employed by Anderson Mechanical Services in Loughgall, Armagh is heading to Denmark in September, to test his skills against the crème de la crème of Europe at EuroSkills Herning 2025.

    07 May 2025

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  • From South West College to the ICE Spotlight: Mark Loughran’s Rising Star in Civil Engineering

    South West College is proud to celebrate the success of Mark Loughran, a shining example of academic excellence, professional determination, and engineering promise. A former SWC student, Mark was recently named a finalist in the 2025 Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Northern Ireland Emerging Engineers Award (EEA)

    25 Apr 2025

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  • Successful Scholarship winners announced at Annual Get Engineering Careers Fair

    Seven engineering students from South West College (SWC) Dungannon have been awarded a total of £11,000 in scholarships from leading industry firms, recognising their outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the field.

    15 Apr 2025

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  • SWC Catering and Hospitality Students Cook Up Success in Regional Heats

    Hospitality and Catering students from South West College (SWC) have cooked up success after impressing in the regional heats of the inaugural Rotary Generation Chef competition, held in the college’s Omagh Gallery Restaurant.

    14 Apr 2025

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  • SWC Apprenticeship Paves the Way for Cainnecha’s Career in Dentistry

    After receiving her A-Level results last August, Cainnecha Ferguson from Belleek faced a setback in her journey toward a career in dentistry. Determined to strengthen her university application, she enrolled on the City and Guilds Level 3 Apprenticeship in Dental Nursing at South West College (SWC) Omagh campus a decision she describes as ‘the best one I’ve made.’

    11 Apr 2025

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