News & Updates

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.

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.

Congratulations to all of our graduating Irish Medium Teacher Education students on a wonderful commencement Ceremony.

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

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.

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.

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.