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18/06/2026
What better way for our Business T-Level students to practice their presentation and pitching skills than to stand in front of The Great Run Company and share their ideas Dragon’s Den style? 🐉
The brief? Attract more 16-18 year olds to the Great Run… and be innovative!
Congrats to our winners Leigh-Anne, Savannah and Olivia for their Great Scare Run concept 👏
🎓 Joe McElderry to Receive NCUC's First Ever Honorary Degree 🎓
We're delighted to announce that Joe Mcelderry Music will become the first person ever to receive an Honorary Degree from Newcastle College University Centre.
From studying Performing Arts at Newcastle College to winning The X Factor and building a successful career across music, musical theatre, television and live performance, Joe's journey continues to inspire our students and aspiring performers across the North East.
As Patron of The Performance Academy, he remains a passionate advocate for emerging talent and the opportunities that can transform lives.
Congratulations, Joe 👏
Watch our interview below ⬇️ and read more here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/cpFEL
15/06/2026
✨ A huge congratulations to Newcastle College University Centre student Lamin Gibba! ✨
Lamin recently welcomed hundreds of guests to Boiler Shop for Shy Bairns Get Nowt – a spectacular fashion show showcasing the latest collection from his brand, Jerry J Clothing.
The event celebrated creativity, culture and Lamin's Gambian heritage, while also giving students from across Newcastle College the chance to gain valuable real-world industry experience. Our Digital Arts students captured the evening through photography, while Performing Arts students took to the runway with live dance performances 🙌
What an incredible achievement and a fantastic example of student talent in action. Well done to Lamin and everyone involved in making the event such a memorable success 👏
Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/ugAuw
15/06/2026
Student awards part 2 🙌
Can’t believe it’s been a full week since we celebrated these lot and what they’ve achieved this academic year 👏
Proud is an understatement!
08/06/2026
🎥 Guest speaker alert!
This morning, our Art & Design learners had the opportunity to hear directly from actor, photographer and author Paul Stevenson, who joined us at Newcastle College during to introduce a screening of film I Swear.
Also known for his children’s book My Tics and Me, Paul is passionate about sharing lived experiences and raising awareness through his creative work.
After the screening, Paul hosted a Q&A with our Level 2 and 3 students, sharing honest insights into his journey and what it really takes to succeed in the creative industries.
“This film is not just entertainment. It is a reminder of the power of lived experience, resilience and community – a story that deserves to be told, and one that will stay with you long after the credits roll.”
A brilliant opportunity for our learners to connect industry experience with their own creative ambitions while engaging with an important awareness topic.
08/06/2026
Our first year Engineering Apprentices have been putting their design skills to the test creating fully working 3D-printed wind turbines that can power a light bulb 👏
Designed using SolidWorks and brought to life on our X1C Bambu printers, these projects show what happens when creativity meets technical know-how.
A special shoutout to Ben Davison, Cole Taylor and Fynlay Watson (pictured) for their standout work 🙌
05/06/2026
A huge congratulations to our construction students who achieved incredible results at this year’s SkillBuild Regional Qualifier 👏
Held right here on campus, the competition saw learners from across the region go head-to-head – and our students delivered an amazing performance!
🏆 4 first-place wins
🏆 Multiple podium finishes
A special well done to:
• Olly Skillen (Bricklaying – 1st)
• Ellie Fox (Painting & Decorating – 1st)
• Lenny Walker (Plastering – 1st)
• Brooklyn Smith (Roof Slating & Tiling – 1st)
…and everyone who placed across the competition 👏
Good luck to our winners as they wait to hear if they’ve made it through to the national finals this summer!
What a night to remember!! 🎉✨
Our 2026 Apprenticeship Awards shone a spotlight on the incredible achievements of our apprentices across the North East, celebrating their hard work, dedication and success!
A huge congratulations to all of our winners and nominees, you should be incredibly proud!
Celebrating pride with a flash performance in from our Dance students!
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