College producing vital PPE for frontline NHS staff

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Northumberland College has responded to the urgent need for personal protection equipment by producing face shields for health care workers in the fight against COVID-19. Electrical engineering lecturer Freeman Thondhlana has been working around the clock at Ashington Campus to manufacture PPE after the college offered use of its 3D printers to Northumberland County Council. They will also be distributed to Northumberland and Wansbeck Hospitals to keep … Continued

Colleges supporting vulnerable students during COVID-19 lock down

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Colleges across the dynamic Education Partnership North East group are providing thousands of young people across the North East with access to vital support and resources following the COVID-19 outbreak. The group, which includes Hartlepool Sixth Form, Northumberland College and Sunderland College, established protocols to ensure its vulnerable students would be supported as part of … Continued

Students take on Great Farm Challenge

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Northumberland College students have been studying the impact of agriculture on water sources and air quality in partnership Northumbrian Water and Natural England. The students worked in groups to assess a case study farm, producing a report which recommended how farming practices – such as minimising run off from pesticides and nutrients – and the … Continued

Developing health care professionals of the future

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With the NHS and health sector under increased pressure during unprecedented times, Education Partnership North East continues to lead the way in producing the next generation of frontline health care professionals. Challenging the growing skills gap across the region, multi-million-pound investment in facilities will see a state-of-the-art ‘Health Hub’ open at Northumberland College, mirroring those … Continued

Highways apprentices are on the right path

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Northumberland College construction apprentices have been putting their skills into practice by transforming an area of wasteland into a new paved footpath. The students dug out a patch of grass and mud at the college’s Ashington Campus, bringing what they have learned in the workshop into a live project. Gaining confidence and experience in path … Continued

Zookeepers move into Kirkley Hall Zoo grounds to look after animals

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Zookeepers at Kirkley Hall Zoo in Northumberland are living in self-isolation for three months to care for the animals. Mark Tabone and Loren Elliott decided to move away from their families and into student accommodation to ensure the animals are well looked after during the COVID-19 crisis. Following the outbreak of Coronavirus, senior staff at … Continued

Success for talented make-up and special effects student at national finals

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Northumberland College student Lydia Swinburn is celebrating after winning a bronze medal at the prestigious Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) National Finals. Lydia placed third in the TV and Film Character Make-up category in Blackpool, competing against some of the most talented make-up artists from colleges and universities across the UK. Receiving her award, … Continued

Secondary pupils enjoy ‘Specialist Days’

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Secondary school pupils from across the North East have been given a unique insight into possible future careers at Northumberland College. More than 30 Year 9 and 10 pupils visited the college’s campuses at Ashington and Kirkley Hall for two days of practical taster sessions in brickwork, joinery, plastering, countryside management, agriculture and animal care. … Continued

Chef James Sullivan serves up skills masterclass for catering students

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Top chef James Sullivan has been giving Northumberland College catering students an insight into preparing dishes at a special masterclass.  James, who works at the Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate, shared his knowledge and tips with the students as they prepared his bespoke menu which was served during an evening service at the Gallery Restaurant.  Impressed with their commitment and talent, James has also offered the students work experience opportunities in the … Continued

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