News & Updates

East Durham College proudly announces that two talented teams of media students have represented the college at the prestigious World Skills National Qualifiers in digital media production. The event took place on June 20, 2024, at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College.

East Durham College is delighted to announce it has once again been graded as ‘Good’ following a rigorous four-day full inspection by Ofsted, as well as receiving two ‘Outstanding’ grades for Personal Development and Behaviour and Attitudes.

The Corporation of East Durham College (EDC) is delighted to announce that Mr Scott Bullock has been appointed as the new Principal and Chief Executive Officer of East Durham College. 

The North East’s innovative initiative for retrofitting marks a significant shift in curriculum development to meet local and national skills shortages. The North East Institute of Technology (NEIoT) with lead partner New College Durham and collaborating FE institutions Middlesbrough College, East Durham College, and Tyne Coast College, along with industry stalwart Esh Group, is pioneering a project, ‘Retrofitting for the North East’ – an innovative initiative that promises to redefine the future of retrofitting across the region.

Willem Fisk-Nicholson, a former student studying on East Durham College's Media programme, has achieved a significant milestone in their career by securing a prestigious shadowing position with the BBC One TV show "Sara Davies Making It." This remarkable opportunity offers Willem an invaluable chance to gain hands-on experience and insight into the world of television production.

East Durham College is delighted to announce a first of its kind partnership with legendary former England, Sunderland AFC and Tottenham Hotspur footballer Jermain Defoe that will bring together the highest standards in sports academia and football training for 16-18 year olds in our region.

As part of a brand-new series of apprenticeships developed to align with the needs of science manufacturing employers across the region, East Durham College have invested in an immersive learning experience that is set to shake up the industry.

As the biggest employer in the North East, the health and health science sector is set to benefit from a huge skills training boost as part of a £3.6 million government-funded initiative to plug skills gaps and grow the economy.