Northumberland College has announced plans to create a dynamic, state-of-the-art digital academy to support future growth in the digital sector and address the regional skills gap. The new digital academy, which will be based at the college’s Ashington campus, is to be developed as part of the college’s multi-million-pound investment programme. It will offer high-quality … Continued
Students recently had the chance to take a look behind the scenes of a BBC television studio. HND Media Makeup students were given the opportunity to explore the studios with some local TV presenters. They got a sense of what life is like behind the camera during a tour of a drama set and then … Continued
Engineering students recently visited pharmaceuticals firm, Arcinova in Alnwick to learn more about the process of engineering and pharmaceutical manufacturing within the North East. The college’s Level 2 General Engineering students experienced first-hand what it’s like to work within a real-world work environment, and spent the morning being shown the ropes by the companies Head … Continued
Northumberland Lecturer, John Guy forms one half of the popular duo that presents the BBC Radio Newcastle gardening show, Garden Mania. Garden Mania is a weekly garden phone in radio show hosted by John and Marian Foster and invites budding gardeners to put their questions to the horticultural experts. Students from Northumberland College are often … Continued
Level 3 Sport students recently took part in an induction event at St. James’ Park, led by Commonwealth Games Gold medal-winning gymnast, Craig Heap. The theory-based day was designed to give young people an understanding of what makes a good volunteer, leader or coach for the volunteering placements they will do with the scheme. Organised … Continued
Agriculture apprentices recently attended a farmer workshop entitled ‘Weaning the Suckled Beef Calf’ delivered by Black Sheep Farm Health at North Bellshill Farm. The afternoon covered theory and practical aspects of ensuring this high-risk period goes smoothly and the day provided Stockperson Apprentices (Level 2 Agriculture) with in-depth knowledge to protect and meet the needs … Continued
Engineering apprentice, Jake Alderson has been shortlisted in this year’s prestigious Made in the North East Awards. The Level 4 Engineering Technician Apprentice was nominated for ‘Best Apprentice’, coming third against 150 nominees in his category. Jake then went on to win ‘Best Apprentice’ in his employer’s, Barrier Ex Electricals’ annual award ceremony. Kris Archer, … Continued
Sport student, Levi Thompson recently proved he’s a knockout by winning Reloaded, the Newcastle-based boxing championship. The Level 3 Sport student, trains with Millennium Martial Arts in Blyth and participated in a K-1 kickboxing bout against Josh Redpath who fights for Newcastle Factory. Reloaded is one of Newcastle’s most anticipated events, providing an evening of Thai boxing … Continued
Students from Northumberland College’s Kirkley Hall Campus recently experienced the trip of a lifetime. 29 Animal Management students visited Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province and gained an insight into wildlife observation, maintenance of ecosystems, eradication of invasive plant species and also attended seminars and lectures. The aim of the trip was … Continued
