Prestigious Agriculture Award for East Durham College Agric Student Michael Hogg
A talented young agriculture student is already growing his future in the industry after receiving a Best Student in Agriculture award at the Great Yorkshire Show 2019.
Posted 05/08/2019
Success at National Barbering Competition for EDC Students
A pair of talented barbers from East Durham College have proven they’ve been sharpening their skills to precision after winning prestigious awards at 2019’s BBA (British Barbers Association) National Student Barber of the Year 2019 competition.
Posted 19/06/2019
Creative Industries Students Heading Off On A Spell-Binding Trip To London
Creative Industries students from East Durham College are off for a spell-binding trip to London this week, as they head out on a special trip to give the learners participating an increased awareness and understanding of the higher education opportunities available to them.
Posted 16/05/2019
Kaylee McNally – The Best Engineering Apprentice in the UK
Engineering apprentice Kaylee McNally, who works for Newton Aycliffe’s Arlington Automotive, has been named as one the UK’s brightest engineering prospects after winning the highly prestigious Apprentice of the Year title at the sixth annual Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance (SEMTA) Skills Awards.
Posted 27/03/2019
East Durham College’s Sixth Form, ED6, Listed as Best in the Country for Boosting Academic Results
East Durham College’s Sixth Form centre, ED6, is celebrating after being named as the top performing college in England for value-added scores, 2018, proving that ED6 is truly helping students to reach their full potential.
Posted 21/03/2019
Lambing Season '19 at Houghall Amazing Experience for Animal Management Students
The lambing season is an excellent experience for our learners, as it is one of the only opportunities they may get to see an actual live birth during their course. As experienced, Level 3 students, they are on-hand to support ewes during the birthing process, and to ensure that the new lambs are healthy going forward.
Posted 15/03/2019
Alison Brightwell - Blazing a Trail for Women in the Barbering Industry
In addition to her Master and Grand Master barber titles, Alison shapes the very foundation of barbering education right here in the UK. As a member of the City & Guilds board for barbering, Alison is at the forefront of discussions when the barbering curriculum is reshaped to move with the trends of the day.
Posted 08/03/2019
Amazing Awards & Accolades for Arlington Automotive Apprentice Kaylee McNally
Kaylee was presented with the title of Apprentice of the Year at the Aycliffe Business Park awards, alongside a £1500 prize and was nominated for Apprentice of the Year at the EEF Awards for the North East, Yorkshire and Humber region.
Posted 06/03/2019
