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02 Jul 2026

New College Durham Students Bring the 1990s to Life in Ambitious Theatre Production

Students from New College Durham's Level 3 Year 2 BTEC Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice have taken centre stage in a production that not only showcases their creative talents but also provides a real-world insight into the demands of the performing arts industry.

19 Jun 2026

Theo James Recruitment Partners with New College Durham to Raise £11,000 for Red Sky Foundation and Strengthen Industry Connections Across the North East

The inaugural Manufacturing Leaders’ Summit, hosted by Theo James Recruitment in partnership with New College Durham, has been hailed a major success after bringing together more than 190 manufacturing professionals, business leaders, educators and industry partners from across the North East.

19 Jun 2026

New College Durham Principal Celebrated at Prestigious North East Chamber Business Awards

New College Durham (NCD) is celebrating the recognition of its Principal and Chief Executive, Andy Broadbent, following his success at the North East Chamber of Commerce Chamber Business Awards 2026, where he was named Business Leader of the Year.

18 Jun 2026

New College Durham and Weardale Lithium Announce Partnership to Accelerate North East Lithium Battery Skills and Innovation

Building on its recent recognition as one of four Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence Colleges across the nation, New College Durham (NCD) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Weardale Lithium aimed at strengthening the North East’s emerging lithium battery and clean energy sector.

17 Jun 2026

New College Durham Students Help Preserve North East Heritage Through Beamish Museum Restoration Project

New College Durham (NCD) students are helping to keep North East history alive after successfully restoring a historic livestock trailer for Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.

12 Jun 2026

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

Students from New College Durham's Performing Arts programmes recently enjoyed an unforgettable educational visit to London's world-famous West End, combining theatre history, industry insight, practical workshops and world-class performances.

10 Jun 2026

£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.

09 Jun 2026

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.

01 Jun 2026

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.

27 May 2026

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.

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