Douglas' Better Bread

Douglas Walker from the School for Hospitality, Tourism and Sport spent 3 days this week on placement at La Pain a la Main in Nottingham, upskilling in order to meet demand for higher level bread and bakery courses at the College. Read More

'The Show' continues

'The Show' at the Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre was opened recently, featuring the work of over 100 NWRC Limavady students.  The exhibition runs until 22nd February. Click here to view the photo gallery from the Official Opening.

Staff Health MOT

The Sports Department are offering staff a fantastic opportunity to get their health and fitness checked for just £10 or £15 (depending on the package you choose). Click here for more details or email Ryan Doherty to book.

Higher Education Conference Today

The College is hosting the Annual Higher Education Conference this morning in the Northland Lecture Theatre from 9.15am - 12.45pm. 

Guest speakers will include Dr Kate Wall, Reader in Education at Durham University, Martin Peoples, Principal Lecturer TEL, NWRC, Martin McKinney,Head of School of Computing and Information Engineering, UU, Dr Michaela Black, Senior Lecturer in Computing Science at UU, Mrs Janet Alleyne - Head of Quality Management & Audit Unit at UU and Dorothy McElwee, Head of HE & Training Programmes, NWRC.

Danielle's Fashion Success

Former Foundation Art student Danielle McGilloway is making her mark on the fashion world. Danielle completed her degree at Huddersfield University and is now launching her career with a showcase at the London Surface Design Show - read her story on the Londonderry Sentinel website.

College's NEWDEAL in Retail

The College is currently working with 6 partners in Europe to research and develop training for the retail industry.  Through the NEWDEAL project, NWRC is developing units that will be offered to local retail businesses this year. For more details
click here or contact Bridgita Kelly, Project Officer.

'Skills to Succeed' launched

Employment and Learning Minister Dr Stephen Farry has launched a new 'Skills to Succeed' advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of skills and qualifications for individuals, employers and the economy. Click here for more details.

'Europe for All' Malta Visit

12 students from Hair, Beauty & Early Years, Health & Social Care, and Hospitality, Tourism & Sport depart tomorrow for a 2 week work placement in Malta through the Leonardo IVT Lifelong Learning Programme. 
STAFF & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: The ERASMUS project offers staff and students on HE courses work experience in Europe - if you or your students might be interested please email Bridgita Kelly in the Business Support Centre.

Join us for lunch today

LIMAVADY: Garnett's is open every Tuesday & Thursday for Morning Coffee from 10.45 - 11.30am and for Lunch Service from 12noon - 1.30pm. 
STRAND ROAD: The Flying Clipper is open today for lunch - click here to view the delicious menu.  Click here to book
Larry Hills & Brasserie also serving morning coffee, light lunches & filling meals.
More on The Flying Clipper
 Please come along and support the students in training.

Generous Beauty Students

This week students from Level 3 Beauty at Strand Rd presented over £270 following their fundraising efforts for the NI Cancer Fund for Children and Console. 
Please remind your students that appointments are available at greatly reduced prices at the Hair & Beauty salons in Strand Rd, Limavady & Strabane.

Choose to Live Better / Eat Healthier

Health Matters! Today Derry City Council and the Public Health Agency will have a stand in the Foyer of the Tower Building from 10am - 1pm with information for staff on healthy eating and offering simple assessments of BMI/waistlines to help you identify any potential health risks. The Choose to Live Better website says men with a waistline of 40 inches or more, and 35 inches or more for women, are at high risk of serious illness, e.g. the risk of developing some cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. www.choosetolivebetter.com

£1720 raised for Philippines Fund

Student Services wishes to thank staff and students from all campuses who contributed to the fundraising for Save the Children's Philippine's appeal. A cheque for £1720 was presented to the charity this week.

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Business Launchpad winner revealed

Following a series of workshops organised by the Business Support Centre, HND Fashion & Textiles student Nicola McLaughlin was named one of the winners of the Business Launchpad programme.  You can read more here.

Flying Clipper Lunch 16th January

Lunch Service resumes today in the Flying Clipper Restaurant - with 3 courses from just £6 or two courses £5.  For the menu click here to view on Flicker.

The Show at Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre

 

You are invited to join the staff and students from Art & Design, Limavady, for the preview of

The Show
Annual Showcase Exhibition of work by students from
North West Regional College (Limavady Campus)
Thursday 16 January, 7pm
ROE VALLEY ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE
Refreshments provided

The Show represents over 100 students’ work in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, prints, textiles, fashion design and multi-media. The exhibiting students have been inspired by themes such as culture and personal, local myths and legends, landscape, natural form and portraiture.

Staff Awards presented

Congratulations to the latest group of staff who have been recognised through the bi-annual Staff Awards scheme. Anne Marie Hunter, Health and Social Care for Excellence, Barbara Ferguson, MIS, for On-going Quality, Karen Moore, Health and Social Care for Contribution to STEM, Dympna Harley, Business Services and General Education for Individual Contribution to a Team, James Keegan, Learner Services for Employability (not pictured) and Leta McCusker, HR Services for Cross College Role / Activities (not pictured)
  

Consultation on the Review of Apprenticeships

The Department for Employment and Learning is keen to hear your views on the findings of a review which aims to shape the future of apprenticeships in Northern Ireland. This review seeks to ensure that apprenticeships play a major role, supplying the skills to reflect the changing needs of the economy and offer highly regarded educational pathway. The views expressed through the consultation will help to consolidate the Department's thinking in moving forward, to develop a revitalised apprenticeship model for Northern Ireland. The Department will publish the way forward in the summer of 2014. The interim report and consultation document can be accessed here
Deadline for response is Monday 7th April 2014

Appointment of Temporary Chair

Mr Gerard Finnegan has been appointed by the Department of Employment and Learning as the Temporary Chairperson of the Governing Body.  You can view Mr Finnegan's profile, along with with profiles of all the Governors on the dedicated section on the College website: click here.

Short Courses 2014 Launched

The College has opened enrolments for short courses due to commence in January and February 2014.  The courses can be viewed here.

Higher Education Graduation 2013

Just before the Christmas holidays over 550 graduates were honoured at the Annual Higher Education Graduation ceremony, held in the Millennium Forum.  Full and Part-time graduates were joined by friends, family and staff in marking their achievements on a wide range of College HE programmes.   Photos from the event can be viewed on our Flickr Account