By Philomena McInaw It is estimated that 40,000 people attended the the four-day long street carnival in Derry at Halloween. And overall an estimated 100,000 visitors participated in the festivities. A 2021 Halloween Clothing & Costumes survey by the Fairyland Trust “indicated that 83% of the material in Halloween costumes/clothing was oil-based plastic, with cotton […]
By Philomena McInaw Dr Susan Lagdon is a Lecturer in Psychology (Mental Health) at Ulster University, has said the reality is gender-based violence has continued to increase every year since records began. Dr Lagdon’s project ‘Every Voice Matters! Violence Against Women in Northern Ireland’ conducted a survey, a total of 542 women participated. It highlighted […]
By Rhiannon Muise Carl Frampton is “delighted to be supporting the launch of Good Relations Week 2024.” Good Relations week is a multi-dimensional event that a multitude of education providers, businesses and exhibitionists can get involved in. Former professional boxer and two- weight world champion Carl Frampton showed his support for Good Relations week, stating […]
NWRC student Callum McGuigan has been named Student Journalist of the Year at the CIPR Northern Ireland Media Awards. Callum, who is undertaking the part-time L5 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism is working for the Ulster Herald in his native Omagh alongside his studies. On winning the award Callum said “Words just can’t describe the immensity […]
NWRC journalism student Callum McGuigan has been nominated as Student Journalist of the Year in the prestigious CIPR Media Awards. Callum, from Omagh, is currently studying for the L5 NCTJ Diploma in Journalism two days a week while also working for the Ulster Herald. He previously completed a HND in Journalism at NWRC which was […]
By Izzy Bland A former student has donated over 100 Empire Magazine editions going back over two decades to NWRC. Many of them feature interviews with emerging directors who went on to huge success as well as iconic films including Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. Paul McElwee from Strabane, graduated in journalism from […]
By Rhiannon Muise A Derry band, whose members are all neurodiverse, are playing a gig at the Millennium Forum next month, The High-End Dead include Aidan Lynch (keyboardist), Owen Coyle (lead singer), Jack McHale (Band Manager), Caoilte Canning (Drummer) and Jason Welsh (drummer and vocalist). The band share a common ground not only with music, […]
By Laura O’Neill Walk into the media department at North West Regional College in Limavady and you could be forgiven for thinking you had walked onto a film set. The media department has had a complete overhaul to include new an industry standard television facility, the latest cameras and lights as well as modern furniture […]
By Laura O’Neill Amelia Silina, a media student at North West Regional College, Limavady has been shortlisted for this year’s Féile an Earraigh Photography Competition. The vibrant Belfast based Spring Festival celebrates and showcases local Irish culture and diversity through a range of events. The amateur photography competition exhibition is one of the highlights. Amelia […]
By Tracey Villa An action plan for services for women is to be implemented in Northern Ireland over the next few years. The Women’s Health Action Plan will focus on areas which cover the whole life course, including fertility and pregnancy, post-natal healthcare, baby loss, menopause, and gynaecological services. Lack of women’s health services have […]
