Our Mission
At New College Durham, we are catalysts for positive change, driving social, economic, and environmental impact. We inspire and enable individuals of all abilities to unlock their full potential, igniting their careers and enriching our communities. Our commitment to delivering high quality professional, technical, and lifelong education empowers people to shape a better, brighter future.
Our Vision
New College Durham will transform lives, strengthen communities and power the future economy by being a trailblazer in Further and Higher Education, recognised for exceptional skills training, academic excellence, innovation and civic leadership. We aim to be a beacon of innovation and quality, recognised not just in the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (North East MSA) region, but throughout the UK and across the globe.
Our Values
As an employer and learning organisation, we will conduct our business by following the values of ‘ASPIRE’:
A Accountability
We accept responsibility for our actions, decisions and policies and their impact on staff, stakeholders and the environment.
S Safeguarding
We maintain a safe and inclusive environment in which students can learn, achieve and progress.
P Partnerships
We work in partnership with those who share our purpose, vision and values.
I Inclusion
We foster a diverse environment that ensures equality of opportunity enabling all to reach their full potential.
R Respect
We treat everyone with respect, fostering trust, openness and honesty.
E Excellence
We achieve and maintain high standards in everything that we do.