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November 2026

Students are pictured in a Mechanical Engineering classroom, working with wires. 09 Nov 2026

Could AMTEC Give North East Manufacturers a Competitive Edge?

The North East is at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, with global businesses such as Nissan, Lockheed Martin and AESC investing in the region. But as technologies evolve, so must the skills that keep the industry competitive.

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September 2026

Four Technical Excellence Colleges unite to strengthen the future of UK manufacturing. 24 Sep 2026

Four Technical Excellence Colleges unite to strengthen the future of UK manufacturing

Four of England's Technical Excellence Colleges have joined forces on National Manufacturing Day to highlight the contribution manufacturing makes to the UK economy and the importance of developing the skilled workforce the sector needs.

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Professional International Goalkeepers are photographed on New College Durham's Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) pitch. 22 Sep 2026

Professional International Goalkeepers put New College Durham’s £4.5m MUGA through its paces

The state-of-the-art Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) at New College Durham recently welcomed professional goalkeepers from across Europe, demonstrating how the college’s latest major investment is creating new opportunities for elite sport professionals, students and the wider community.

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Members of New College Durham (NCD) and the North East Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (AMTEC) posed for a photograph at a roundtable event. 21 Sep 2026

North East manufacturers and educators help shape the future of advanced manufacturing skills

New College Durham (NCD) has brought together manufacturing and engineering leaders to identify the skills, training and workforce needed to support the North East’s advanced manufacturing sector, in the lead up to National Manufacturing Day on Thursday 24th September.

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Chris Small, Director Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (AMTEC) and Tori Screen, Head of School for Advanced Manufacturing at New College Durham (NCD) are pictured. 18 Sep 2026

Industry expertise and new leadership to open more doors for North East manufacturers

Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (AMTEC), Chris Small and Head of School for Advanced Manufacturing at New College Durham Tori Screen show some of the fantastic facilities already in place at New College Durham.

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A former New College Durham student poses for photograph in front of the main building, as they help to deliver £6 million transformation at New College Durham (NCD). 10 Sep 2026

From Apprentice to Project Leader: Former New College Durham Student Returns to Help Shape the Future

Former Student Helps Deliver £6 Million Transformation at New College Durham.

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Members of New College Durham are pictured in front of the Training and Skills Development building. 03 Sep 2026

New College Durham strengthens business support with development of specialist Training & Skills Development Team

New College Durham (NCD) is strengthening its role at the heart of the North East’s skills agenda with the launch of a new dedicated, business-facing Training and Skills Development facility.

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August 2026

New College Durham student is pictured, holding his rowing medals. 26 Aug 2026

New College Durham Supports Rising Rowing Star Hayden Macdonald

New College Durham is celebrating the remarkable achievements of Level 3 Sports Coaching student Hayden Macdonald, whose rapid rise within competitive rowing is earning recognition at regional and national levels.

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New College Durham (NCD) students are pictured opening their exam results. 20 Aug 2026

New College Durham celebrates students as GCSE results open doors to the future

Students at New College Durham (NCD) are celebrating their GCSE results today, with staff praising their determination, resilience and hard work and reminding anyone disappointed by their grades that there is still a route forward.

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New College Durham (NCD) students pose for a photo, holding their exam results. 13 Aug 2026

New College Durham Delivers Outstanding A-Level and T-Level Results

There are celebrations across New College Durham today as students received an exceptional set of T-Level, A-Level and Level 3 qualification results, reflecting their hard work, resilience and determination, alongside the dedication of the college's expert teaching and support staff.

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