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News & Events

Health & Social Care students gather donations for Women's refuge

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Inspirational teacher wins coveted industry award

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A dedicated teacher described as having “unswerving loyalty to his learners” has won a coveted industry award.

Engineering recruitment specialist hired for top college role

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Engineering recruitment specialist Patrick Lonergan has been hired for a top college role.

Children party on at graduation ceremony

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Children swapped crayons and glue for caps and gowns as they ‘graduated’ from Bishop Auckland College Nursery.

Sports Students Celebrate Success

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Our BSc (Hons) Sports coaching graduates discuss their research projects with a panel of professional/academic colleagues, their peers and lecturers.

230 vulnerable families to receive free sports packs

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Sports equipment packs are being sent to 230 vulnerable families in southwest Durham thanks to a joint volunteer project by Bishop Auckland College and Children North East.