On 4th of September, we had 52 students from 12 different schools across Derry and Donegal attend our MakeME Celebration event at North West Regional College in Springtown.

These students were selected, out of the 300+ students who started the MakeME Academy in 2025, to continue for phase 2.

The day began with the opportunity to hear from Jennifer Neff, an esteemed entrepreneur from Derry. She shared her experiences and guided the students to create their own digital prototypes to eradicate local and personal problems.

Then, the students participated in an afternoon of practical activities with Gerard Hughes, creating a balloon-driven car and partaking in fun challenges.

Congratulations to the students who attended today and we look forward to the second phase of the academy with you all!