Prof. Gerard McCann represented St Mary's at the Education Development in Ukraine (EDUWAP) consortium meeting in Warsaw.

A recent St Mary’s graduate Maeve Wright has presented research on how post-primary schools can move away from punitive discipline models towards restorative practices that build positive relationships and improve behaviour management.

Scríobh Leabhar a competition for Irish-Medium schools in the north, treated their winners to an engaging talk by the popular Irish-language writer, Myra Zepf.

On Wednesday 6th May 2026, the College celebrated the second annual ‘Value in Volunteering’ Celebration Event. The event was attended by Professor Peter Finn, staff, and students from the BEd and BA degree programmes who were recipients of awards.

In a historic first for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, the Kenyan High Commissioner to the UK, Amb Maurice Makoloo, and the Kenyan Ambassador to Ireland, Amb George Orina, met in St Mary’s University College to discuss consular issues related to Kenyan citizens residing in these justifications.

St Mary’s University College recently welcomed colleagues to a Research Dissemination Seminar focused on Mathematics Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Northern Ireland. The event was attended by Professor Peter Finn, Principal, alongside Angela Kane, Acting Director of Teacher Development, reflecting the Department’s strong engagement with this important area of provision.

St Mary’s and international partners continue to support Gazan teachers through blended training programmes, strengthening professional skills, collaboration, and educational resilience.