NWRC_Science

Science, Pharmacy and Veterinary Nursing Department at North West Regional College

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

Today we welcomed students from @foyle_college and @OmaghHS to the college for NI Science Festival week.

The students participated in fun science activities and got to use the facilities at the college for the day.

Thanks to all for coming along!

#NISCienceFest #STEM

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

International duty for NWRC L3 Applied Science student Bernie Ferreira!
Bernie has a passion for football & has been called up to play for Northern Ireland's U19 Women's team.

They are heading to Spain this week to compete in the UEFA Championship Round 1 Qualifiers!

Good luck!

[NWRC_Science @NWRC_Science]

On International Mens day we recognise the hard work that our male lecturing staff and students put in every day - here are just a few getting stuck into some microbiology @mynwrc #InternationalMensDay2024 #STEM #STEMEducation

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

It’s Biology Week!

Our Foundation Degree in Applied & Medical Science students were performing practical assessments today and got a visit from Director of Curriculum & Academic Standards Dr Catherine O’Mullan whose background is in genetic engineering with an interest in STEM

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

FUN FACTS FOR BIOLOGY WEEK

This week is Biology Week, so our Science lecturers wanted to share some fun facts about their area of interest
Throughout the week these lecturers have held Lunchtime Lectures for all students, to speak about their special area & share their knowledge

[NWRC_Science @NWRC_Science]

Our Francine 🌟

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

NWRC lecturer Francine Moran was a panelist at this important seminar today @Derry_Chamber giving her expert opinion as a Science and Sustainable Technologies Lecturer at NWRC. #squaringuptoacirculareconomy

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

Online applications are now OPEN for all our part time courses beginning in September 2024!
For 2024-25 we have a fantastic range of subjects with hundreds of courses to choose from.
Visit https://t.co/lGWeZPLhQn to browse all the courses available and apply to study with NWRC!

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

NWRC had a fantastic day when our @NWRC_Science team hosted the Worldskills Regional competition 2024.
Six students competed including four from NWRC and two from @srcchat
This event was a qualifier round for the National @Worldskills.

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

WATCH: SCIENCE IN FOCUS

Our range of courses in Science can help you progress to become a Veterinary Nurse, Forensic Scientist, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant & more. Take a look at our industry-standard facilities & listen to our students!

https://t.co/GSbNYIJ1aO

#FromHereToCareer

[NWRC_Science @NWRC_Science]

Well done to all our competitors and thanks to everyone who helped with the delivery of it!

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

WATCH: A super day on Campus for our inter-campus @worldskillsuk Laboratory Technician competition, in preparation for NI regional finals.

The students were from our BTEC Level 3 Applied Science and Foundation Degree Applied & Medical Science courses. Well done everyone!

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

Congratulations to science lecturer Diane Smyth who was Highly Commended in the Skills Competition Diversity Champion category @worldskillsuk competition in London today - brilliant news Diane!

[NWRC_Science @NWRC_Science]

A great wee day as part of @niscifest

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

As part of our NI Science Festival events, we welcomed pupils from @GaelscoilEadainMhoir & @Dernaflaw to our science labs.

Thanks to our tutors, Marvin Mulhern, Diane Smyth, & Maria McHugh for hosting the school visits.

[WorldSkills UK @worldskillsuk]

The EDI Heroes celebrate champions of diversity and inclusion in both organisations and the technical education sector!

Discover this year's finalists in the Skills Competition Diversity Champion category, supported by @OneFile. https://t.co/hxDQ5172sP #EDIAwards

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

Well done to NWRC's Dr. Diane Smyth, Lecturer in Science, on her recent shortlisting for the @worldskillsuk EDI Hero Awards, in the category of Skills Competition Diversity Champion.

We wish her the best of luck in the finals on March 7!

Read more:
https://t.co/Kw4qwf7bU0

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

Meet our Level 3 Science student Hannah Kearney!

Hannah is now in the final year of her L3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (equivalent of 3 A-levels) after completing her Leaving Cert.

Be like Hannah & join us for Open Day:
https://t.co/CG5Y6o7LZw

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

COLLEGE NOTE - WEATHER UPDATE

Due to adverse weather conditions, ALL classes tomorrow Friday 19th January, will be delivered ONLINE. All College support services will also be delivered online.

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

We are excited to extend an invitation to you to our campus open days in 2024. Key dates and timings for each campus are listed below:

Strabane Campus: 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯
Strand Rd & Springtown campuses: 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯
Limavady & Greystone: 𝟮𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗲𝗯

[NWRC_Science @NWRC_Science]

We are super proud of our @mynwrc Level 3 BTEC Applied Science students who gave an amazing presentation on their Greener Fragrances project as part of an event organised by @ResearchInSch alongside @RoySocChem and @QUBCCE thanks for having us

[Francine Moran @francine_moran]

Kick off of Network of Networks Annual Meeting in Tilburg. Excellent guest speakers on AI and data analytics.... Excited to be leading the sustainable development and sustainabilty workshops later this evening.

[North West Regional College @nwrc_college]

𝗪𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 – 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗻

Jonathon went on to achieve a 1st class honours degree in Stratified medicine the Access in Science at NWRC.

Read more here: https://t.co/VOLO3l9E5q