Industry News

31st May 2016

Accolades for top HR professionals

HUMAN resources professionals from across the province have been recognised at the CIPD Northern Ireland Awards.    Celebrating excellence within the profession, the awards highlight the quality of the work and innovation HR professionals are delivering across the private, public and voluntary sectors in Northern Ireland.   Now in its fourth year, the awards, with...

17th May 2016

University students reaching dizzy heights at Randox

Global healthcare firm Randox recently celebrated the contributions of its placement students at the annual Randox Pinnacle Placement Awards.   Randox works closely with a number of universities throughout the UK to support the professional and personal development of students, by providing work placements in its world-leading Engineering, Science and Business departments. Students, past and...

17th May 2016

Eason Writer Hunt

THE search is on for the next generation of budding literary stars. Eason is encouraging students to get their creative hats on and share their imagination through short stories for its new creative writing competition.    It’s open to all second level students by submitting a short story, on a subject of their choice, to...

17th May 2016

LIDL in Community

TODAY is the last day for community groups who need support to submit their entries to the Lidl Community Works campaign.    Launched by Lidl Northern Ireland to find groups across Northern Ireland who are in need of funds and a helping hand, this year’s campaign features an exciting foodie theme for 33 winners.   ...

17th May 2016

SERC at the Movies

SOUTH Eastern Regional College (SERC) film and TV students recently had the opportunity to showcase their production and post production skills on the big screen.    The red carpet event at Eclipse Cinema in Downpatrick was organised by Level 3 final year media students as part of their media event planning module and included a...

17th May 2016

F1 LEGEND INSPIRES STUDENTS

FORMULA One racing car designer and commentator, Gary Anderson, has been inspiring the next generation of engineers during a visit to Ulster University.    Formally the chief mechanic at McLaren, Gary, who is originally from Coleraine, was at Ulster University to take part in Life Stories — a series of indepth interviews that explore the...

16th May 2016

NEW TRAINEES READY FOR HIGHWIRE ACT

EIGHTEEN trainees have been selected to undertake an intense software engineering training programme at South Eastern Regional College (SERC) following the launch of the HighWire Academy.  Targeting third level IT graduates, the HighWire Academy is an intensive five-week training programme. On completion of the course trainees will have an interview with HighWire which can lead...

16th May 2016

Irish speakers sought for council’s initiative

APPLICATIONS are open for the British Council’s Irish Language Assistant programme.    The scheme gives Irish speakers the chance to work in schools across Northern Ireland, giving support to the teaching and learning of Irish and aims to revolutionise how students relate to languages by not just teaching basic phrases and words, but teaching Irish...

16th May 2016

Expanding care services agency to create 50 new jobs

PENINSULA Care Services is celebrating seven years in business with the creation of 50 new jobs.  These new positions will bring the total employment figure at the private domiciliary care and nursing recruitment services agency to 250 people. Established in 2009, Peninsula now boasts a head office and training academy in Newtownards, as well as...

16th May 2016

University hails best placement employers

NORTHERN Ireland’s top placement employers have been recognised at an awards event.    Ulster University’s Placement Employer of the Year Awards celebrated those employers who inspire and nurture the next generation of business leaders.    Among the local and international employers recognised at this year’s awards were PwC, Warner Bros. Games, and the Probation Board...

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