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Alanna Rafferty pictured at the NWRC graduation ceremony in the Millennium Forum. : .

31 brilliant photographs from North West Regional College graduation ceremony

Dominic Mullan, InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Consultant, Michael O'Keefe CEO of Fijowave, Cathal Ferry, NWRC i4.0 Centre Manager and Fergal Meath, Software Engineering Manager pictured at the final Project Management Group (PMG) meeting in Dublin marking the conclusion of the 18-month project which focused on developing next-generation remote monitoring technology.

NWRC and Fijowave develop new remote monitoring technology

Dean McSherry, Ryan McGrory, Justin McCrea, Kateryna Makariuk, Amelie Gonzalez and Cassie Rose Grieve at Freshers at NWRC Strand Road.

IN PICTURES: Freshers at North West Regional College

Ciarán Devine. (Photo: Mickey Rooney)

‘Little Red Bus’ dream comes true after years of graft and restoration work

Pictured at the launch of TechTides Youth are Jennifer Neff, Event Director, TechTides Youth; Louise O'Donnell, Careers Co-ordinator, North West Regional College; and Míceál McCullough, Caitlin Houston, Aaron Donnelly and Oran McChrystal from Woodlouse Studios.

North West tech event returns to Derry

Luke McCloskey, Limavady Campus Manager NWRC, Terry O’Donnell, Technical Layout Engineer & Apprenticeship Mentor with TES Power and Lecturer Conor Murphy.

NWRC launches Ireland's first apprenticeship in panel wiring

Karen McLaughlin with her son and daughter Adam and Rebecca.

40 brilliant photos from Derry's NWRC Best in Further Education awards

Karen McLaughlin wrapped in her Blanket artwork which was created at NWRC. (pic Martin McKeown)

Student wins award for art piece reflecting experience with homelessness

Special guest, Derry City's Michael Duffy pictured with his son Eli at Thursday's 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup launch in the North West Regional College. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Duffy's son following in dad's Foyle Cup footsteps

Michael Duffy will officially launch the 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

City skipper Duffy to launch landmark 2026 O'Neills Foyle Cup

The Deputy Mayor, Alderman Niree McMorris, pictured with film students, community representatives and staff from the North West Regional College, at the first showing of the NWRC Peaceplus Community Film Showcase, a short film made by film students at the North West Regional College in the Foyle Theatre at the NWRC. : The Deputy Mayor, Alderman Niree McMorris, pictured with film students, community representatives and NWRC staff, at the first showing of the North West Regional College Peaceplus Community Film Showcase, a short film made by film students at the NWRC in the Foyle Theatre at the NWRC.

NWRC Film Students bring film to PEACEPLUS Community project

The Deputy Mayor, Alderman Niree McMorris, pictured at the first showing of the NWRC Peaceplus Community Film Showcase, a short film made by film students at the North West Regional College in the Foyle Theatre at the NWRC. Included are the students, and from fourth right, Dr Catherine O'Mullan, Director of Curriculum and Academic Studies, NWRC, Sue Divin, Peace Manager, Derry City & Strabane District Council, Michael Timoney and Francine Moran, lecturers.

Derry PEACEPLUS projects highlighted in new films by NWRC media students

NWRC staff member Leta McCusker pictured with Becky Taggart and Piper McCarter, of the Sollus Highland Dancers, who performed during the Cultural Health And Wellbeing Day at the North West Regional College. : NWRC Cultural & Wellness Day.

In Pictures: NWRC Cultural and Wellness Day

The more I learned about hairdressing, the more obsessed I became with it.

The minute you stop learning, you stop growing

Derry Meet Ups founder Cassie Jane leading a paint and picnic event.

New Building A Village documentary focuses on community and connection in Derry

Patrick McKeown, Finance Director, NWRC, Malachy O’Neill, Chair of Governing Body, NWRC, Leo Murphy, Chief Executive and Principal, NWRC, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Minister for the Economy, Caoimhe McLoone, student, Ciara Tease, student, and Gillian Moss, Head of Client Service at NWRC. (Pic Martin McKeown)

Minister praises NWRC during Springtown campus visit
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has visited North West Regional College (NWRC) to see first-hand how it is responding to the changing needs of the local economy.
Joshua Kingh

Alan Starrs, NWRC Lecturer, Eunan O'Hara, Desmond Motors, Gary Bradley NWRC Estates Manager, Francine Moran, Principal Lecturer in Sustainability & Social Responsibility, and Johnny Orr, NWRC Lecturer. (picture Martin McKeown)

NWRC welcomes new electric vehicles

If you’re thinking of this career, you need to be ready to graft.

Hairdressing is a great career… if you’re willing to put the work in

Day centres offer specialised support for people to maintain independence and social connection. In one of these spaces, social worker Sarah has built a relationship together with the person she is supporting, so Sarah can listen to and understand their individual needs. From here, she can gently signpost and put in place personalised care and activities. Sarah will also support families and carers, so they feel reassured about support provided. She will remain attentive to their wellbeing and responds promptly to any safeguarding concerns.

Social work photography exhibition to open in Derry

Laura Morrison pictured when she graduated as a midwife.

Derry woman Laura Morrison says studying at NWRC was one of her best decisions

Cassie Jane founder of Derry Meet Ups.

Derry Meet Ups is gearing up to celebrate two years with its biggest event yet

Steven Lindsay, President, Londonderry Chamber.

Building our own: Why indigenous enterprise matters more than ever

St Mary’s College students Cadhla McCauley, Lauren Deeney, Kyra McGill, Emma McColgan, Caragh Burns and Seanin McCallion pictured at Open day at NWRC’s Strand Road campus. : .

34 brilliant photographs of young people attending NWRC Open Days

27 Higher Education students have received an SSE Renewables Scholarship.

SSE Scholarships for NWRC Higher Education students

Ad Feature You’re Invited to NWRC Open Days

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairí McHugh pictured at the Foyle Arena for the launch of the NI Maths Fest 2026. Included are Sumeeta Gupta, event organiser and various funders and volunteers. This year's event will take place on Thursday and Friday, 22/23 January. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

NI Maths Festival 2026 is back and bigger than ever at Derry’s Foyle Arena

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald.

Electrical switchgear academy with 16 training places in electrical installation
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has welcomed the launch of the fifth Electrical Switchgear Academy at Vertiv in Derry.
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Colleen McKelvey, Shanice Gordon, Oran Kelly, Catherine Doherty pictured at North West Regional College's 2025 Higher Education and Access Graduation ceremony. : .

20 brilliant photographs from NWRC Class of 2025 graduations in Derry

Like mother like daughter...Cloídna and Fionnuala Conway pictured at North West Regional College graduation.

Double celebrations as mum and daughter graduate from NWRC on the same day

NWRC Product Design Centre Manager Philip Devlin with Patrick McLaughlin, Chief Operating Officer at Wafer Ltd, announcing the new KTP collaboration.

Derry ice cream cone specialist Wafer Ltd. teams up with NWRC in £150k project

Students from NWRC enjoy Freshers' Day at NWRC Strand Road. : .

15 brilliant photographs of Freshers' Day at Derry's North West Regional College

NWRC students Harry Lavery, Eva Gorman and Ellie Kelly Carton celebrate their BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma examination results with the Minister for the Economy Dr. Caoimhe Archibald. when she visted the college on Results Day. .Eve is continuing her studies with a HND at NWRC, Harry is going on to a degree in Film and Ellie is progressing to Ulster University.

IN PICS: NWRC students celebrate exam results in Derry

Match referee Jose Fernandes presenting the O'Neills Foyle Cup under-13's Cup to Donegal Underage League captain Eoghan O'Neill at the Waterside Shared Village on Saturday. Included are Paul and Ethan McLaughlin, assistant referees.

All Records Broken Again at O’Neills Foyle Cup 2025

Jamie Kavanagh and mum Mary at the Best in Further Education awards held at North West Regional College in Strand Road.

IN PICS: Best in Further Education Awards at NWRC

Kate Sweeney

Body Massage student Kate Sweeney encourages people to study part time

Maria’s mother, Madeleine, who was an Inpatient at Foyle Hospice.

Daughter’s tribute to mum ahead of Hospice Female Walk/Run

Rebecca Gavigan, third in Wall and Floor Tiling.

NWRC Tiling students a cut above at Skillbuild 2025 qualifier competition

Andrew Fleming, President, Derry Chamber.

Ambitious public-private collaboration can unlock North West’s potential

Vertiv's apprenticeship programme is supporting more than 80 apprentices.

Vertiv apprenticeship programme boosting jobs and skills

Paul Sceeny, North West Migrants Forum, Bronagh Fikri, International Projects Officer, Gillian Moss, Head of Client Services at NWRC, Micheal Mutebi, Diana Tamayo and son Liam, and Ghadeer Fatouh. Photo: Martin McKeown.

NWRC Asylum Seeker Scholarships

Liam Bradley, St Patrick's College Dungiven, Ailis Bonner, North West Regional College and Paddy Mullan from St Patrick's College, Dungiven

NI Water welcomes aspiring engineers from County Derry/Londonderry to Hybrid Wor...

Cormac McVeigh finds out about Painting and Decorating courses at NWRC Springtown from Sean Barton, lecturer.

IN PICS: North West Regional College's Open Day in Derry

Bintan Ashorobi who has just launched her own range of spices. The Nigerian mum-of-two came up with the idea after being unable to source locally the ingredients needed to recreate some of her favourite West African dishes.

Derry’s 'Spice Girl'…Nigerian mum-of-two launches own range of seasonings

ATU electrical Engineering Electric Car. Photo Clive Wasson

Electric vehicle information session at Springtown

A public appointment competition has been launched to recruit a new Chair of the North West Regional College (NWRC).

North West Regional College seeking new permanent Chair

Sue Divin, DCSD Council Programme Manager for PEACE, Lilian Seenoi Barr, Mayor of Derry and Strabane District Council, Francine Moran, NWRC Project Manager Inspire, Enthuse, Equip, and Edelle Irwin, NWRC Project Officer pictured at the launch of the programme. Photo: Martin McKeown.

NWRC launches‘Inspire, Enthuse, Equip’

Andrena Moore pictured at her graduation from NWRC with husband William and sons Jensen and Dawson. They are pictured with Barra Best.

IN PICS: Barra Best joins NWRC Higher Education and Access Graduates

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New NWRC collaborative Software Academy launched in Derry

Podiatrists: Elaine Mclaughlin, Chiara Fiorentini, Emma Crilly and Nichola Tighe, who all studied Level 3 Diplomas at NWRC (equivalent of three A-Levels) before going on to study the BSC Degree in Podiatry. Photo: Martin McKeown.

‘I didn’t do A-Levels, they are not the only route to university'

Philip O'Doherty

Vertiv academy will offer 15 young people vital electrical installation skills

Caption: L - R) NWRC Deputy Head of Department for Training & Skills John Cartin pictured with NWRC Curriculum Manager in Early Years Carol Thompson, Assessor Toni Quinsey, NWRC Student Ronan McIntyre, NWRC Student Gerald McLaughlin, NWRC Student Demi Gallagher, Principal of St Joseph's Boys School Ciara Deane, NWRC Student Cormac Burke, NWRC Student Cianan Cassidy, NWRC Student Alan Nicholl, NWRC Student Corey McLaughlin, NWRC Curriculum Manager in Early Years Lisa Taggart, Senior Administrative Officer at St Joseph's Boys School Lisa Grant and NWRC Early Years Lecturer Patrina Hamilton at the Specialist Teacher Celebration Event at NWRC Limavady Campus.

St Joseph's Boys School upskilling their teaching

The new mural on the NWRC building at the corner of Boating House Lane and Queen’s Quay overlooking the River Foyle is so big it is visible from vantage points in the Waterside.

Iconic new Amelia Earhart mural adorns Derry’s NWRC overlooking River Foyle

Matthew Magee is presented with the Gerard Finnegan Memorial award by Dr Catherine O’Mullan, Director of Curriculum and Academic Standards at NWRC

Music student Matthew is worthy recipient of NWRC Gerard Finnegan award

Brothers Ryan and Shay Feeney celebrate with mum and dad Sean and Rachel at Best in FE.

13 brilliant photographs of North West Regional College’s Best in FE event

Megan Moore is a student at NWRC Limavady

NWRC trainee hairdresser Megan shortlisted for OCN awards in Belfast

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