New College Durham Students Gain Inspiring Insight into Theatre Industry on West End Study Visit

£250,000 Investment Marks New Era for New College Durham’s Bishop Auckland Podiatry Clinic

New College Durham (NCD) has officially reopened its Bishop Auckland Podiatry Clinic following a major £250,000 refurbishment programme, reinforcing its commitment to podiatry education, patient care and workforce development.

North East colleges outperform national achievement rates

Colleges for North East England, a powerful partnership of Further Education providers, is celebrating exceptional achievement rates with the region collectively outperforming national averages across A-Levels, T Levels, apprenticeships, and a range of vocational and technical subjects.

New College Durham has been approved by the Department for Work and Pensions to deliver Apprenticeship Units

New College Durham (NCD) has been approved by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver Apprenticeship Units, marking a significant step forward in strengthening regional skills provision and supporting employment pathways across the North East.

New College Durham Students Help Preserve North East Heritage at Beamish Museum

Heritage craftsmanship is thriving at New College Durham thanks to an inspiring collaboration with the world-famous Beamish Museum.

New College Durham Inspires Next Generation of Performers Through Immersive Theatre Outreach Project

Lights, laughter, and unforgettable performances took centre stage at as students welcomed schools from across County Durham for a week of theatre workshops and performances inspired by The Addams Family musical.

County Durham to Benefit from National Investment in new Technical Excellence College

New College Durham (NCD) is delighted to announce it has been chosen as one of only four colleges across the country to have been recognised as an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (TEC).

New College Durham Celebrates Outstanding National Success

New College Durham (NCD) is proud to celebrate exceptional performance in the newly published National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTs) 2024/25, released by the Department for Education (DfE). The NARTs confirm NCD as one of the top-performing further education providers in the country.

New College Durham Celebrates Success at City & Guilds Showcase Challenge

New College Durham is celebrating outstanding success after a team of its Level Two apprentices secured the prestigious Judges’ Award at the City & Guilds Apprenticeship Showcase Challenge during National Apprenticeship Week 2026.

New College Durham celebrates collaborative success with County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service

New College Durham celebrates the success of the first cohort of learners to complete Fire Futures – Preparation Pathway, helping them to prepare for a career in the fire service.