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In today's rapidly evolving job market, the UK's The National Network of Institutes of Technology are at the forefront of equipping individuals with the skills needed to thrive in key industries. By fostering collaboration between education providers, employers, and government, IoTs ensure that technical education is both industry-relevant and accessible to learners from all backgrounds.

Leading infrastructure and engineering company, Avove, has continued its commitment to inspiring the next generation of talent by meeting with students at East Durham College's Houghall Campus.

A charity football match in honour of Suzanne Duncan, former East Durham College principal, is to take place on Saturday 7th June 2025 from 2:30PM.

East Durham College is delighted that Stage 1 planning approval for a major redevelopment at its Houghall Campus, in Durham, was approved last week.

A partnership between housebuilder Robertson Homes and East Durham College has resulted in two new construction apprenticeships months ahead of schedule.

Apprenticeships provide an excellent pathway into the workforce, but how many include horseback riding and jousting? Well, that’s the case for lucky apprentice Izzy Sherrington, 17, from Spennymoor, who is currently completing an equine apprenticeship with Kynren, an Epic Tale of England, in Bishop Auckland.

Suzanne Duncan, our former principal and chief executive, will be awarded her honorary degree posthumously. With her family’s blessing, Suzanne will be made a Doctor of Letters. She had been notified earlier in the year that she was to be made an honorary graduate.

East College Durham recently partnered with Vantec Interactive Experience (VIE) to provide two state-of-the-art immersive training classrooms, at its campuses at Peterlee, and Houghall, County Durham.