News

23 April 2026

Energy Academy Expansion Approved

Plans to expand the Energy Academy have now been approved by North Tyneside Council, paving the way for a major new investment in the region’s engineering and renewable energy training infrastructure.

Welding Winner - Inter-college Comp 2026

30 March 2026

Welding students lead the way with inter‑college competition success

Welding students from Newcastle College’s Energy Academy recently celebrated success after an impressive performance at the regional inter‑college welding competitions, helping the College secure an incredible 16 wins across a wide range of disciplines.

4 June 2026

Newcastle College Apprenticeship Awards Celebrate Outstanding Talent Across the North East

Newcastle College welcomed employers, apprentices and colleagues from across the region to the Copthorne Hotel for the 2026 Newcastle College Apprenticeship Awards.

2 June 2026

Newcastle College Recognised as a Learner Happiness College

Newcastle College is proud to announce it has been officially recognised as a Learner Happiness College, following its partnership with Learner Happiness and the completion of a comprehensive wellbeing survey with its learners.

26 March 2026

Newcastle College Students Invited to Government Energy Careers Fair

Students from Newcastle College have taken part in the Government’s first-ever Clean Energy Jobs Fair at the Port of Tyne, placing the College at the heart of discussions around the future of energy and skills in the North East.

12 March 2026

Newcastle College named finalist in three Educate North Awards categories

Newcastle College has been shortlisted in three categories at the prestigious Educate North Awards 2026, recognising outstanding work in community engagement, student experience and student achievement.

Energy Academy Drone - Student and tutor

9 March 2026

NCUC Backs Report Calling for Greater Collaboration Between Colleges and Universities

Newcastle College University Centre is backing a new report released this week, urging a “step change” in collaboration between further education (FE) colleges and universities.

1 March 2026

£8.5 Million Investment Secured for Newcastle College Energy Academy Expansion

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and the North East Combined Authority Cabinet have approved an £8.48m investment for the expansion of Newcastle College's Energy Academy, a move which will help thousands of young people to get the skills needed to find jobs and careers in the region’s fast growing green energy sector.

3 February 2026

Five Newcastle College Students Secure Trainee Welding Roles Following Smulders Bootcamp

A specialist welding bootcamp delivered by Newcastle College Energy Academy has resulted in employment success for five participants, who have secured new roles at leading offshore manufacturer Smulders.