Led by South West College, the Renewable Engine Programme has culminated in a showcase film demonstrating just some of the successes achieved by the programme over the course of its five-year lifetime.

31 Jan 2022

Supported by funding from the Renewable Engine programme delivered in collaboration with South West College, and Queen’s University Belfast, County Monaghan based Platinum Tanks have developed a new self-contained, solar power generator for agricultural use.

27 Jan 2022

The Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland’s virtual Awards Ceremony celebrated the inspirational work of 90 Finalists across 14 categories. Awards inspire and empower young people to visualise a better, sustainable future

19 Nov 2021

South West College today, Thursday 11th November hosted a key note presentation and panel discussion at COP26 in Glasgow examining the role the built environment plays in the fight against climate change. The event was attended by international design and construction industry delegates and policy makers.

12 Nov 2021

Following the official opening of the world’s largest Passive House Premium rated building in September, South West College’s Erne Campus in Enniskillen has today (Wednesday 3rd November) become one of the first buildings across the globe to join an elite network of high performance buildings recognised by the UN Economic Commission for Europe.

03 Nov 2021

Martin Morris, a field engineer and trainer for WABCO, visited the South West College (SWC) Gortin Road Motor Vehicle Workshop last week to demonstrate the latest piece of equipment SWC has acquired to improve the education and training on offer to local Automotive and Electrical students.  

03 Nov 2021

Strabane native Bethany has overcome barriers to learning thanks to the Going Places Programme at South West College. The innovative employability programme assisted Bethany on her educational journey and progression into employment.

03 Nov 2021

South West College have been recognised as a GOLD Provider of Cyber Security Education. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have published a list of schools and colleges that have achieved CyberFirst recognition at Gold, Silver or Bronze level. By achieving Gold Provider status South West College have been recognised as delivering excellence in cyber security education.  

18 Oct 2021

Following the recent launch of its world-leading Erne Campus in Enniskillen, South West College has been invited to host a key note address and panel discussion as part of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November.

11 Oct 2021

Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world and South West College is the only Further Education College in Northern Ireland that offers the unique opportunity to study it. A recent British Council report entitled ‘Languages for the Future’ identified Mandarin as a vital language for the UK in the next twenty years, citing the increasing influence China has on the world economy and stating that young people should prepare for life and work in a globalised, multicultural society.  

07 Oct 2021