26 March 2024
Easter 2024
Easter is always a time for hope and joy.
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead (1 Peter 1:3).”
St Mary’s University College will close for Easter on Thursday 28th March at 3pm and reopen on Monday 8th April 2024. The facilities will be available to the West Belfast Partnership Board for its annual Easter School from Tuesday 2nd until Friday 5th April.
26 March 2024
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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.
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.
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