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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