SERC Lecturer Shortlisted for Great British Businesswoman Awards

A SERC Lecturer has been shortlisted for two Great British Businesswoman Awards.

Aine McGreeghan, from Newtownards, is one of ten women from across the United Kingdom shortlisted for the Rising Star Award: SME and one of six shortlisted for the Engineering & Manufacturing category.

Aine, has worked at the College since 2013 and is currently Principal Lecturer in the School for Engineering. Prior to moving to education, she enjoyed a 16-year career in the manufacturing industry.  In 2019, she was awarded the Biggar Prize for achieving the highest marks in the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Ulster University.

A proven leader, Aine has played a crucial role in increasing the representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the Engineering and Manufacturing sector. She has spearheaded the development of an Industry 4.0 Foundation Degree in response to industry needs and has cultivated enterprise skills amongst students through Cutting Edge, a SERC student company.

The Great British Businesswoman Awards will be held in London on 30 January 2025.