Category: Stranmillis News

On behalf of the Board of Governors, staff and students of Stranmillis University College, we were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Over the course of her 70-year reign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II devoted her life to one of public service. The Queen has been a constant in all of our lives and an inspiration and role model for many of us; an example of dignity, grace and dedication, as she tirelessly performed her duties, both at home and abroad, demonstrating leadership, strength and a commitment to reconciliation.

Many will feel a great sense of loss given that our lives have been marked by events and celebrations involving the Queen and the Royal Family. The news of her death brings sorrow for the United Kingdom and, most particularly, for the members of the Royal Family. Our thoughts go out to a family circle who have lost a mother, a grandmother and a great-grandmother.

As a nation, we have lost a remarkable Head of State, a role model and someone that many of us could relate to, in one way or another.

A book of condolence will be available for staff, students and the wider college community in the Moses Hill room from Monday for those wishing to sign.

Mr Edgar Jardine, Chair of the Board of Governors

Professor Jonathan Heggarty, Principal and CEO

The Department for the Economy, with funding from the Northern Ireland Office and the Department of Finance, has developed a new programme, SKILL UP, to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities, to improve the skills profile of our local workforce. Working in partnership with the Department for the Economy. The Postgraduate Certificate in Blended Learning at Stranmillis University College is one of the fully funded postgraduate courses available through SKILL UP, the flexible skills fund. We have 30 FREE places available on the programme. You are advised to apply as early as possible due to high demand.

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The results of the latest National Student Survey have been published and the College is delighted to be able to announce that Stranmillis has been ranked as the number one HEI institution in Northern Ireland for student satisfaction, with n overall student satisfaction rating of 82%.  This is a well-deserved outcome and a recognition of the hard work and commitment of every member of staff to providing an outstanding learning experience for our students. The College scored particularly well on Learning Community, highlighting the valued contribution everyone makes to our College experience.

Friday marked a second day of celebration with the Class of 2022 BEd Primary and BEd Post-primary students enjoying a memorable day with friends, family, classmates and the Stran family .  Our congratulations on graduating and our best wishes for the future. Following the Graduation ceremony, our graduates, along with some of our 2021 cohort of graduates,  were able to join together and celebrate their achievement together back on campus at our Celebration Lunch and the Awards ceremonies for those receiving awards, prizes and Degree Enhancement Certificates.

The Guest Speaker at the Awards Ceremonies was Michael Allen, Principal of Lisneal College in Londonderry. A former Stranmillis Technology and Design graduate, Michael has been teaching for twenty five years. In November last year, Michael’s dedication and talent was recognised nationally when he won the prestigious Pearson UK Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School.

You can check out the various photo albums from today’s events on the StranBelfast facebook page.

 

After a challenging three years and overcoming the difficulties of studying in global pandemic, our Early Childhood Studies and Health, Physical Activity and Sport and Masters students graduated today.  Our congratulations and best wishes go to them all. Following the Graduation ceremony, the students, their families and college staff, along with some of our 2020 graduates, were able to celebrate their achievement together on campus at our Celebration Lunch and the Awards ceremonies for those receiving awards, prizes and Degree Enhancement Certificates.

The Guest Speaker at today’s Awards Ceremonies was Dave Linton. Dave Linton is a former youth worker and now an award winning social entrepreneur and the founder of Madlug C.I.C. – a luggage brand that is committed to making a difference. With every bag purchased, a packaway travel bag is given to a child in care.

You can check out the various photo albums from today’s events on the StranBelfast facebook page.

Minister for the Economy, Gordon Lyons MLA, visited the College today where he was given a tour of the eco campus by Professor Jonathan Heggarty and met with the Executive Team and students. The Minister was briefed on the work of the College in key areas such as student wellbeing, the Centre for Research in Educational Underachievement and early years education, as well as some of the ambitious plans the College has for future developments and partnerships.

Commenting, Professor Heggarty said: “As we approach our Centenary year, we will be celebrating one hundred years of impact and achievement in education. It was great to have the opportunity to host the Minister and share some of the innovative work the College is currently involved in that is continuing to shape and impact education locally and globally, and our ambitions for the next phase of the Stranmillis story.”