9 February 2026
DfE Widening Participation in HE Consultation
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.
Our College Principal Prof. Peter Finn spoke at the event on the importance of widening participation as regards the St Mary’s ethos.
Review of approach to Widening Participation in HE:
https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/consultations/review-approach-widening-participation-higher-education
9 February 2026
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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.
Stormont Visit
February 9, 2026
International students from St Mary’s visited Stormont for an educational tour, where they received a briefing from the Education Office, explored the building, and observed the Assembly chambers. They were accompanied by visiting academic Professor Nataliia Tikhonova and Professor Gerard McCann.
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