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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The right staff vital, says specialist
THERE is a growing understanding in Northern Ireland that attracting and retaining the best staff is vital to business success. That was the message from recruitment specialists, Brightwater speaking ahead of this year’s Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Northern Ireland (CIPD NI) awards. The headline sponsor explained that the awards — a highly anticipated event...
Big Bang programme is celebrated at college
ALMOST 800 primary and post-primary students from schools across Northern Ireland attended an event to celebrate the achievements of young people in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). The Big Bang at Lagan College, organised by Sentinus and supported by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), was one of a number taking place as part...