Northumberland College celebrate achievements of recent graduates

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Northumberland College recently celebrated the achievements of its Higher Education students at an inspirational graduation ceremony. The graduands were presented with their diplomas from a wide range of courses at the college’s Kirkley Hall Campus, including honours degrees; foundation degrees; higher apprenticeships; higher national diplomas; higher national certificates; and professional qualifications. After introductions from the … Continued

College Students Enjoy African Adventure

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A group of Northumberland College students have completed a trip to South Africa as part of their animal management studies. Twenty-five students, accompanied by two members of staff, spent 12 days in South Africa, visiting two huge conservation reserves and South Africa’s largest wetlands area, which is also a World Heritage site. The students – … Continued

Higher Education students celebrate achievements

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The Chief Constable of Northumbria Police was guest of honour at a memorable graduation ceremony as Northumberland College recently celebrated the achievements of its Higher Education students. Winton Keenen QPM gave an inspiring and motivating speech to the 40-plus graduands who were presented with diplomas from a wide range of courses at Kirkley Hall Campus, … Continued

College chair welcomes ‘transformational’ new campus

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One of Northumberland’s most prominent businessmen has welcomed the news that Northumberland College is relocating its award-winning provision into the heart of Ashington. Jeff Hope heads up the £100m AkzoNobel paint plant in the town – the world’s most advanced and sustainable paint manufacturing plant  of its kind– and for the last two years has … Continued

College delivers high student satisfaction

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Education Partnership North East’s higher education programmes have been ranked among the best in the region for overall student satisfaction.  The group, which includes Hartlepool Sixth Form, Northumberland College and Sunderland College, saw more than 87% of its registered students agree that they were satisfied with their course according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS), … Continued

Equine graduate presents at Alltech-Hartpury Conference

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A Northumberland College alumni’s research has been recognised at one of the country’s most prestigious Higher Education equine conferences.  Bekki Schofield, who studied an FdSc in Equine Performance and Coaching before graduating with a BSc first class honours, was chosen to present an abstract of her dissertation at the Alltech-Hartpury Conference.  Aimed at Higher Education students from across the UK, … Continued

Regional Welding and Fabrication Training Centre announced

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An innovative partnership between Northumberland County Council, Northumberland College and Port of Blyth is to establish a welding and fabrication training facility in Blyth. Investment of £1.08m will deliver a technical vocational training centre at the Port’s South Harbour terminal which will focus on training school leavers, adults and sector employees in welding and fabrication … Continued

College’s higher education partner recognised on world stage

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Education Partnership North East higher education delivery partner, the University of Cumbria, has been recognised as one of the top universities in the world for its quality education.  The university ranked 8th out of a total of 676 participating institutions worldwide in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings and first in the UK for Quality Education … Continued

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