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St Mary’s Celebrates Successful Féile an Phobail 2026 Programme
November 4, 2026
St Mary’s University College has celebrated the successful conclusion of Féile an Phobail 2026, marking the event as a significant part of the closing weeks of its 125th anniversary year. Building on a partnership with Féile that dates back to 1994, the College hosted an extensive programme of debates, discussions and visual arts exhibitions that attracted large audiences to the campus.
Study USA Student of the Year Success
September 14, 2026
Cara McMahon has received the prestigious Study USA Student of the Year Award after spending a year at Manhattan University in New York City. Cara was also one of just 12 graduating students to achieve an outstanding 4.0 GPA.
Ukraine at War: Resilience and Strength
November 4, 2026
Visitors from Kyiv, Anastasiia Sakhnenko and Oksana Pomazanko of Global Mediator, addressed students and staff at St Mary’s University College during a visit to Belfast. They highlighted the devastating impact of the war in Ukraine on education, noting that more than 4,200 educational institutions have been targeted, 1,300 schools destroyed, and around 20% of universities severely damaged or destroyed.
Project Tanzania 2026
October 1, 2026
Four St Mary’s student teachers spent a month in Tanzania, supporting partner schools, enhancing ICT provision, and gaining valuable cultural and professional experience through the College’s longstanding partnership with Strathroy Dairy Ltd.
A Warm Welcome for Queen’s Medical Students
September 29, 2026
St Mary’s University College welcomed around 320 Queen’s University Belfast medical students each day for the first Year 4 Pillar Week, strengthening collaboration between both institutions and supporting medical education through teaching and engagement with healthcare professionals from across Northern Ireland.
Off to the USA
September 29, 2026
Best wishes to St Mary’s students Aimee, Emma and Hana as they begin their Study USA year at universities across the United States.
Erasmus+ and Swiss SEMP programme
September 23, 2026
St Mary's is delighted to welcome International students to the College as part of the Erasmus+ and Swiss SEMP programme from our partner institutions in
International Summer School
September 16, 2026
Students and faculty from seven universities across the United States took part in the St Mary’s International Summer School, experiencing Belfast during the historic Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. Coinciding with the city’s first hosting of the world’s largest celebration of Irish traditional music and culture, the programme offered participants a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Belfast’s vibrant cultural life.
Open Day Success
September 15, 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Days on the 8, 9 and 10 September and engaged so energetically with our St Mary's students and academic staff to allow you to have a good understanding of student life at the College.
Féile 2026 Launch
June 30, 2026
On Wednesday 24 June, St Mary's hosted the 2026 launch of Féile an Phobail. A number of events will run in association with St Mary's University College as we celebrate 125 years in the Community and a proud supporter of Féile.