SWC In Berlin
By Daveth Fox and Ciara McDonald Daveth Fox Myself and fellow lecturer, Paul Duffy, recently brought a group of thirteen foundation degree design students from Omagh and Enniskillen on a trip to Berlin, where we experienced a fantastic few days in the
Modern Barbering
With all the changes to the world over the last twelve months, that 2016 was the first year men's hair was searched for online more than women's hair has probably went unnoticed. Yet there's no doubt that barbering is a
Black Friday
This Friday is ‘Black Friday’, which is quickly becoming a Christmas tradition for many people. In reality, it is an American custom, which through television, media and eagerness of people here to do all things USA, has seeped into our
Planet Earth II
Planet Earth II is quickly becoming some of the most popular television of the year, and it's easy to see why. 10.6 million viewers tuned in on Sunday night to watch a series that required incredible amounts of skill, knowledge
National Author’s Day
[edgtf_blockquote text="“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.” - Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird " title_tag="h2" width=""] It's National Author's Day, and on a day to celebrate the people that bring
European Heritage Open Days
The European Heritage Open Days takes place this weekend, with over 340 free openers and events to choose from on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September across Northern Ireland. Organised by the Historic Environment Division of the Department for Communities,
Benedict Kiely Weekend
Some of the past, present and future of Omagh writers and photographers are to be celebrated and acknowledged at the fifteenth Benedict Kiely Weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at the Strule Arts Centre Omagh. The title for the event this
Experiencing Shakespeare
‘My mama don’t like you and she likes everyone,’ sings Justin Bieber in one of his recent hits, describing a slightly less complex mother son dynamic than the turbulent one depicted in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. This is just one of the
SWC Art Show
The South West College recently launched the Foundation Diploma End of Year Show, which will run until Saturday 28th May. The exhibition features students from the Ulster University Foundation Degree in Design, showcasing the students work in a variety of different
The Royal Family
The Royal family have made the headlines this week for two very different reasons. Firstly, Prince William and his family were accused of going on a ‘top secret’ skiing holiday when pictures of them in a luxury Alpine resort were