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Alumni Talk: Reminiscing on Experiences of Teacher Education at St Mary’s
March 27, 2026
St Mary’s University College is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary through a series of events which tell the story of the events and people who have shaped the institution. There was a special alumni and family’s event at St Mary’s on 26 March which occasioned the telling of stories of ‘our people’ over a period of ten decades.
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.
Saphara Newcomer Welcome Event Returns to St Mary’s University College
March 27, 2026
The Saphara Newcomer Welcome Event returned to St Mary’s University College, Belfast from 23–25 March, bringing together primary school children from disadvantaged communities with student teachers to celebrate culture, creativity and belonging in today’s diverse classrooms.
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.