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L to R: Conor Gilmore, Class Teacher: Arryn Lyness: Helen Doherty, VP Curriculum

Newry student to represent Ireland and UK at Microsoft World Championships

Modelling done by children's charity Theirworld suggests LGBTQ+ teens in the UK are dropping out at a disproportionate rate

One in four LGBTQ+ pupils may drop out of secondary school - new study

The Government plans to withdraw Strategic Priorities Grant funding from journalism, media studies and publishing courses this year

Why the Government needs to 'save quality journalism education' Amber Allott

Universities from across England and Scotland came out on top in the 2026 league table

The UK's best universities named - see how your local uni ranked

The Acer Chromebook 314 offers a sleek design, smooth Chrome OS performance and USB-C versatility – now under £150

Acer Chromebook 314 hits lowest Amazon price at £149.99

Only about one in 10 of the students surveyed felt ready for their exams

The top 20 excuses teens admit using to get out of studying for exams

Downe House School's Jane Basnett says educators have a role to play in making sure pupils get accurate info on AI

Why teachers are concerned about pupils using AI for homework

The Hungarian Horntail dragon made its way through London

Giant Harry Potter Dragon stuns Londoners as it roars through streets

British Scientist Dame Dr Maggie Aderin at the National Space Centre

UK children are picking AI and social media over traditional job roles

A reliable student-ready machine with plenty of storage and speed

Top 5 laptop deals in Amazon Tech Week – from £149

These apps can help prepare pupils ahead of the summer exam season

7 of the top education apps for last-minute GCSE and A Level revision

Actor and father Hugh Grant has spoken out against screens in schools

Why an educator says Hugh Grant is wrong about screens in schools

There's not long to go now until this year's primary school leavers find out which secondary school they will attend in September

NI's highest performing secondary schools, as end of school year nears

L-R Eammon Brankin, Digital IT; Alan McEneaney, PayPal; Tina Calder, Excalibur Press; Cllr Alan Lewis, Chairperson of Enterprise, Regeneration and Tourism Committee; Diana Atchinson, Bring IT On; Emer Maguire MC; Kytrina Mullan and Patricia McPolin, Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership.

Students inspired by industry experts at tech careers event

Gen Z students are ditching clubs for cooking as a way to socialise

Ulster University prize winner Ciaran Rafferty from Newry with Dr Mary Boyd, also from Newry.

Students from Newry celebrate success at university's Business School Awards

Laptop hunters can find great deals in the Amazon Spring sale event

Three brilliant laptop deals in Amazon’s Spring sale

Molly Liggett from Poyntzpass and Aimee Clerkin from Rostrevor at the Accounting Technicians Ireland graduations at the Titanic Centre, Belfast. Pic: Fintan Clarke.

Students honoured as accounting graduates

The competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals

Ad Feature Department of Education and McLaren launch competition

A new study has examined how school sport and physical activity can boost young people’s wellbeing

PE, school sport and physical activity can transform young lives - new research

Cathal Meehan who took 3rd place in the Plumbing Pipework SRC SkillBuild competition. Cathal is pictured alongside Curriculum Area Manager Gareth Mone.

SkillBuild Success at SRC Intercampus Competition

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Cllr Pete Byrne is photographed alongside Sam Watson, David Robinson, Alfie Miskelly and Charlie Hutchinson from Newtownhamilton HS.

Newry careers fair attracts over 1,500 students

Nearly half of UK undergraduates face daily feelings of anxiety – the fourth highest of any country polled

UK students are struggling with their mental health, global poll finds

There's still time to finish your personal statement and submit your UCAS application

What universities look for in a personal statement, as deadline nears

Sarah Fitzpatrick

Newry students receive entrance awards from Trinity
Two students from Newry were among 593 students who were awarded prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2024/5 academic year from Trinity College Dublin...

These universities ranked among the UK's finest, in the country's 'definitive' university league table

Top UK universities according to Sunday Times, as UCAS deadline looms

This time of year can be a lot for students

Four ways students can protect their mental health this Blue Monday

If you want equal consideration for university courses, you don't have long to apply

Uni application deadline nears for sixth-form students - how to apply

The three ugly stepsisters in SRC’s pantomime performance of Cinderella

SRC Performing Art students tread the boards with Cinderella pantomime

GCSE Prizegiving

Our Lady's Grammar School celebrates GCSE prizegiving 2024

Essity hand out toilet roll to Nottingham University students as part of their recruitment drive.

UK employer advertises jobs on toilet rolls in student loos

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Kathleen O'Hare, Chair of the Northern Ireland Skills Council, officially opens the Rathbane Navigate event alongside Directors from the Rathbane Group, Construction Futures Representatives and enthusiastic Navigate students from MJM Marine, Mivan & Topglass.

Rathbane Group launches 50 new early career opportunities in 2025

Thousands of UK university graduates are purportedly owed refunds on their student loan repayments

Student Loans Company overpaid by £184m - how to check your refund

Kayla Donoghue, South Armagh, Alanna McGeown, Armagh and Jodie Duffy from Inniskeen.

Newry students among 1300 graduates at DkIT Conferring

A Level candidates can expect to study a host of famous writers, from Northern Ireland and beyond

Northern Ireland's A Level English lit reading list - full guide

A third of British students blame not eating enough fruit and veg on a lack of freezer space

Third of British students bemoan lack of freezer space

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

Homeschooling can offer more flexibility for families, an education expert says

'I'm a GCSEs tutor - here's what you should know before homeschooling'

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Police were called into action during a car theft on Newry's Monaghan Street.

‘Right place at the right time’ for cops during car theft

The incidents took place in Crossmaglen and Meigh.

Police investigate spate of south Armagh burglaries

The Hirix air cooler is an absolute bargain at the moment

This £29.99 portable air cooler uses ice to blast you with cold air

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