Music degree student reaches SoundWaves national final

Music student, Megan Holland, has made it to the national SoundWaves Music Competition final and will be performing at the O2 Institute in Birmingham next May.

Design students bring book characters to life

Our FdA Visual Arts, Level 3 Art & Design and Level 3 Graphic Design students developed and designed illustrations for this year's 'wildlife' themed Gilesgate Story Challenge book.

Get on board with the new Safer Transport app

The Safer Transport Northumbria app is ready to download to make transport safer for bus and Metro users. The app can be used to flag up any safety concerns or to tell the authorities if you feel unsafe on a bus or the Metro.

The new app was launched by Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, as part of an ongoing commitment to tackle violence against women and girls. The apps can be used across Northumberland and Tyne and Wear to improve safety on public transport.

You can access travel updates to help plan your route, whether you are commuting or heading to town.

The Police and Crime Commissioner said:

“We all have a responsibility to help keep each other safe and that’s what I love about this app.

“Women have told us they don’t always feel safe when they take public transport – this is a key step to changing that. People often don’t know whether to report things and when they do they’re unsure of who to go to and how to go about it.

"This app is the answer. It’s about telling us. The more we know, we can help, and the more we can make our transport networks safer.”

The app aims to change how safe people feel taking public transport, to remove the potential uncomfortable feeling at a remote bus stop because the lights are out. It has been developed in conjunction with Rape Crisis Tyneside, Northumbria Police and the travel operators, including Go North East, Arriva, Nexus and Stagecoach North East.

Professional cookery student shares festive foodie tips

We want to share the festive cheer to celebrate Level 3 Professional Cookery student, Mikaela Humble, making a star appearance in appetite magazine’s ‘The 12 chefs of Christmas’ feature.

WorldSkills UK Metalwork Fabricator national final

Bailey Hymas and Jack Henderson travelled to Coleg Cambria in Wales to compete in the Fabrication and Welding WorldSkills UK National Final competition.

Cyber experts help students to become security savvy

Our students and staff learnt how to keep themselves and others safe online at a cyber security event on Digital Safeguarding Day.

HNC Construction and the Built Environment Student of the Year

We would like to say a huge congratulations to HNC Construction and the Built Environment student, Liam Nellis, for receiving the Student of the Year Award at the Constructing Excellence in the G4C North East Awards.

Getting immersed in Leeds culture and art

Our visual arts degree students travelled to Leeds to explore the city’s culture and art. From historical fine art pieces to modern and sculpture installation art, the students rediscovered their love for art at the Leeds Art Gallery and Henry Moore Institute of Sculpture.

Back where they belong

Our performing arts students came back with a bang as government guidelines eased and theatres reopened for shows.

Durham Global Alliance launch logo

As part of the Durham Global Alliance, New College Durham works collaboratively with Durham University, Durham County Council and the British Council Internationalism Alliance, including representatives from a wide range of organisations, such as colleges, schools, arts groups, charities, the voluntary sector and industry.