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Insights delivering Inspiration
March 23, 2026
St Mary’s University College Belfast has completed its Inspiring Insights lecture series, a five‑week programme designed to broaden the horizons of first‑year Liberal Arts students. Featuring five guest speakers from fields including entrepreneurship, media, consultancy, hospitality, and communications, the series highlighted real‑world experience, personal growth, and resilience.
DfE Widening Participation in HE Consultation
February 9, 2026
St Mary's was pleased to host the Widening Participation Forum engagement event with the Department for the Economy NI Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA encouraging everyone to respond to the consultation on a refreshed approach to widening participation in higher education.
St Mary’s Staff Begin Sign Language Training
March 26, 2026
Staff at St Mary’s University College have begun a six‑week Sign Language Training programme, reinforcing the College’s commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and lifelong learning.
St Mary’s & Stran PGCE Professional Learning
March 25, 2026
PGCE students from St Mary’s University College and Stranmillis University College came together on Monday 23 March 2026 for a Professional Learning in a Changing Society (PLICS) day.
Delegation from Budapest
March 25, 2026
A delegation from Budapest visited St Mary’s University College Belfast to strengthen international links and explore opportunities for collaboration.
UK-Germany Youth Summit, Berlin
March 24, 2026
Congratulations to St Mary’s student teacher Caitlin Mackey, who was selected from over 1,300 applicants to attend the prestigious UK–Germany Youth Summit in Berlin from 19–22 March.
SAANI Women’s Day Conference
March 23, 2026
St Mary’s was proud to host the SAANI Women’s Day Conference, organised by the Sudanese Advocacy Association Northern Ireland, HAPANI, and the Sudanese Youth and Women’s Organisation.
Class of 1981
March 18, 2026
The class of 1981 reunited in the Devenish Arms on Friday 13th March to mark 45 years since embarking on their teacher training in St. Mary's and St. Joseph's College, Belfast. It was a night of laughter, renewing friendships and sharing of memories. It was a special year of integration, with the two colleges coming together for many subjects for the first time. The warmth of the reunion spoke volumes about the close bonds fostered and maintained within the year group.
Student Gaelic Games Bursaries
February 26, 2026
St Mary’s University College hosted the 2026 Ulster GAA Student Bursary Awards in Belfast, celebrating over 60 third‑level students recognised for promoting the ethos and values of Gaelic Games. Officials Brian McAvoy and Michael Geoghegan presented bursaries to awardees from across Ulster, including several standout St Mary’s students honoured for their commitment both on and off the field.
Commissioner for the Ulster-Scots and Ulster British tradition visits St Mary’s
February 16, 2026
Our College Principal Prof. Peter Finn welcomed Lee Reynolds, Commissioner for the Ulster-Scots and Ulster British tradition as well as Alan Bree from his Office. It provided a good discussion on Lee’s role in the context of our College commitment to pluralism.