17 February 2025
Professional Learning in a Changing Society
St Mary’s & Stranmillis PGCE students took part in a paediatric first aid course to ensure that they have a foundation of the necessary lifesaving skills when they enter the classroom as teachers.
Students found this a very enjoyable way to get to know one another. They engaged in practical group activities, asked searching questions and commented on their new skills as teachers of nursery and primary school children.
17 February 2025
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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.
DfE Widening Participation in HE Consultation
February 9, 2026
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.
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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