Former Houghall Student Named Farmers Apprentice of the Year 2018
Sam Coote from County Durham has been crowned the winner of Farmers Apprentice 2018. Sam was crowned the winner following five days of challenging tasks.
Posted 22/10/2018
East Durham College Celebrates 80th ‘Oak’ Anniversary of Houghall Campus
It was an historic occasion for East Durham College’s Houghall campus in Durham – the campus celebrated its 80th anniversary on Saturday 20th October 2018!
Posted 20/10/2018
New Student Accommodation Block Opens Doors at Houghall Campus
Made for students at Durham University, the new, state-of-the-art accommodation block was built by construction firm Robertson over the last few months. The project also saw Robertson redevelop the Houghall campuses' Weardale Building, which was first built in 1938.
Posted 16/10/2018
Floristry Tutor of the Year Nomination for Multi Award-Winning Lecturer Rebecca Hough
We're delighted to announce that our very own Rebecca Hough, who teaches floristry at our Houghall campus, is up for a Floristry Tutor of the Year award at the 2018 British Floral Association Industry Awards!
Posted 15/10/2018
Bodyguard TV Show Actor Returns Home to the North East to Give Q&A at East Durham College
East Durham College was thrilled to welcome actor Richard Riddell, who recently appeared in smash-hit BBC drama Bodyguard, to the college on Friday 5th October for a special talk with students.
Posted 08/10/2018
Alison Scattergood made an Industry Advisory Board Member by City & Guilds
It’s another accolade for East Durham College’s extremely talented barbering lecturer Alison Scattergood who was officially made an Industry Advisory Board Member for Barbering by City & Guilds this week.
Posted 04/10/2018
East Durham College Media Lecturer Suzi is the Voice of the Airwaves
Suzi Martin, who is a media lecturer here at East Durham College, also works as a Continuity Announcer for Channel 4.
Posted 01/10/2018
A-mazing 100% Pass Rate Results in All A Levels for ED6 Sixth Form For 3rd Year Running
2018 is another year of A-mazing success for East Durham Sixth Form (ED6) as students have achieved 100% pass rate for A-Levels in all subjects for the third year running.
Posted 16/08/2018