Engineering recruitment specialist hired for top college role
Engineering recruitment specialist Patrick Lonergan has been hired for a top college role. Patrick has been appointed as the new Chair of Bishop Auckland College…
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Inspirational teacher wins coveted industry award
A dedicated teacher described as having “unswerving loyalty to his learners” has won a coveted industry award. Andrew Grant has been named New North East Teacher…
Award-winning college lecturer launches unique photography project
Having recently snapped up a regional award for his wedding photography, Bishop Auckland College (@bishopcollege) lecturer John Alderson is back in the headlines again after…
Up to £3,000 on offer to firms taking on new apprentices… until 31st March 2021
Businesses are being urged to take advantage of a Government funding offer which could see them qualify for up to £3,000 if they hire a new…
Students and staff join forces with veterans to raise funds for ex-servicemen
Students and staff @bishopcollege joined forces with veterans to raise more than £500 for an ex-servicemen’s charity in a five hour sponsored walk. The event…
New apprenticeship starts up nearly a third at South West Durham Training
A County Durham engineering training provider has announced its new apprenticeship starts are up nearly a third this autumn. The excellent news for South West…
Photography tutor snaps up top industry award
A County Durham college (@bishopcollege) photography tutor who has covered more than 400 weddings over nearly three decades has snapped up a top industry award.…
From homeless teenager to homeless centre manager
@BishopCollege Access course turned my life around – #FEsavedMe Aged just 19 Nicole Brown found herself living on the streets, broke, homeless and without hope and support. Fleeing…
Speech disability no impediment to Bishop Auckland College student’s film music success story
The next time you go to the cinema and see a trailer for a new release you might find its music was created right here…
Bishop Auckland College launches sports coaching degree with Open University
@BishopCollege is launching its second full degree programme this September in partnership with the @OpenUniversity The validation of the BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching by the…