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Education Minister attends International Summit of the Teaching Profession in Iceland
Education Minister Paul Givan pictured with global education leaders at the International Summit on the Teaching Profession 2025, held in...
4 hours ago


Police confirm threatening email hoax after nine schools close across NI
Police investigating the circumstances of a threatening email sent to nine schools in Northern Ireland today, Monday 24 March, causing...
3 days ago


New Key Stage assessments announced for Northern Ireland schools
Education Minister Paul Givan has unveiled plans for new Key Stage assessments to be implemented across Northern Ireland, covering a...
3 days ago

Industry Supporters acknowledge Agriculture students’ potential
The first Abbey Autoline Bursary was presented to Matthew Arbuckle, by Lucia Turner, Agriculture Team Leader at Abbey Autoline. Matthew...
4 days ago


Industry Sponsors reward Food student potential
The Lakeland Dairies Bursary award was presented to Megan Ross by Catherine Gilchrist. Megan from Ballymena is studying for a BSc...
4 days ago

Local Secondary Schools invited to register for the Bank of Ireland Money Smarts Challenge 2025
Pictured is Elisha McNulty, Community Engagement Manager at Bank of Ireland UK. Teachers and students in secondary schools across...
Mar 17


Potential of Equine Higher Education students recognised with Bursaries and Scholarship Awards at CAFRE
Peter O’Reilly, CEO of The Irish Thoroughbred Breeding Association presented Amy Barr with a Bursary Award. Amy from Broughshane is...
Mar 13


Queen’s students launch digital game to warn about the dangers of smoking and vaping
(L-R): Graham Gibson, Jessica Adams, Michelle Gillen, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Johanna McMullan, Laura Creighton, Lara Cowan, Dana...
Mar 13

Paul Frew welcomes £481,225 coming to Ballymena through the Department of Education’s RAISE Programme
North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew has today (Thursday 13 March) welcomed almost £0.5 million that will be invested in children’s education...
Mar 13


CAFRE students attend NIFDA Conference
Attending the NISCA Conference DAERA Minister Muir with CAFRE BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Business Management students Sarah McKeegan...
Mar 12


From 60 to over 200: EA Chief applauds Dunclug’s remarkable growth as school continues to excel
Dunclug Primary School in Ballymena welcomed a distinguished guest on Tuesday, 11 March, as Mr Richard Pengelly, Chief Executive of the...
Mar 12


Over 20 subjects at Queen’s University Belfast rank in the world’s top 200 for 2025
Queen's has been recognised as one of the world’s top universities, with 21 subjects ranked in the top 200 globally, as announced in the...
Mar 12

Givan launches new strategy for education excellence in Northern Ireland
Education Minister Paul Givan has today launched a new education strategy, TransformED , which will reform and improve education delivery...
Mar 11


Grow a career in horticulture at CAFRE Greenmount, Antrim
Reunited through the love of horticulture careers. Graduates of the Foundation Degree in Horticulture 2023; L-R Matthew Lee (Horatio’s...
Mar 10


Primary school children get a taste for hospitality and tourism
Supporting primary school children to get a taste for hospitality and tourism through the ‘World of Work’ pilot are (l-r) Hilary Gibson,...
Mar 10

New Medical Administration Academy launched in Mid & East Antrim
Participants from this week's information session, alongside key individuals from the project: Danielle Gillan from Mid & East Antrim...
Mar 9


Mid and East Antrim young people to be inspired by innovative Cinemagic Film Lab opportunity
Individuals from the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area, aged 17-24, who are interested in the creative and screen industries are...
Mar 6


Mid and East Antrim Borough Council hosts Creative Industries Week to inspire hobbies and careers
Pupils from St Louis Grammar School, Ballymena, pictured along with consultant Nuala Browne-Treacy, MEABC Officers and representatives...
Mar 6


Queen's and Stranmillis renew century-long partnership to enhance education in Northern Ireland
(L-R) Edgar Jardine, Chair of Board of Governors, Stranmillis; Professor Jonathan Heggarty MBE, Principal and CEO, Stranmillis; Professor...
Mar 4


Northern Regional College celebrates success at Skillbuild NI 2025 inter-campus heats
Bench Joinery (L-R back row) Rachel Dorovatas, Director of Industry Training and Support at CITB NI, Mark Woods, Ethan Scates, Charlie...
Mar 4
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