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    Investing in your future

    Transforming your facilities

    At Newcastle College, we’re committed to providing a modern, inspiring environment where students can thrive. We've focused on investing in updating and enhancing our buildings, facilities, and equipment across all of our college for the benefit of our learners.

    Thanks to successful funding bids, grants, capital investments, and the dedication of our staff, we’ve been able to make exciting investments in our facilities and equipment across our main campus and dedicated specialist centres.


    Investment in our Engineering teaching facilities

    We've upgraded our facilities and equipment across aviation, energy and manufacturing engineering to ensure that our students gain hands-on experience with the latest equipment and technologies. By investing in cutting-edge facilities, we’re bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, giving our students the tools they need to excel in today’s competitive job market

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    What we've invested in at our

    Aviation Academy

    We offer Aviation Engineering learners access to modern aviation equipment that reflects the current industry standard, allowing learners to navigate the cockpit and equipment bays and gain experience of the latest technology, first-hand. Equipment includes:

    • A new training aircraft with fully working cockpit and operational gas turbine engines

    • Avionic training simulators

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    What we've invested in at our

    Energy Academy

    At our Energy Academy, we've brought students the latest STEM equipment to support them in their learning and prepare them to enter the workforce of the future. This includes:

    • Solar photovoltaic systems

    • Resources for sustainable building methods and retrofit

    • An electric vehicle and new EV charge points

    • A brand new wind turbine training nacelle

    • An autonomous inspection robot to support inspection in confined/dangerous places

    • Industrial drone to support inspection of wind turbine towers and blades at height

    • Subsea inspection ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) to support inspection of subsea wind structures

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    What we've invested in, in our

    Manufacturing Engineering Facilities

    The Rutherford Building is the dedicated hub for our Manufacturing Engineering students, who, since 2024, have been able to experience brand-new, state-of-the-art suites and equipment that mirror the real-world engineering environment. Updates include:

    • A state-of-the-art Advanced Manufacturing Suite

    • A design suite with 3D printers

    • An updated fabrication workshop with new equipment

    • Updated electronic and electrical equipment including Three-Phase trainers 

    • Brand new manual lathes and mills

    • Industry-standard physics equipment for mechanical science applications

    Take a look around our Engineering facilities

    Investment in our Digital and Creative teaching facilities

    We know that innovative, industry-standard facilities are essential for nurturing creativity and preparing students for successful careers in the creative industries. We’re committed to continually investing in our creative spaces to empower our students to open their minds, explore new ideas, and turn their passions into professions.

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    How we've invested in

    Digital Arts and Digital Technologies

    Based in our Mandela Building our Digital Arts and Digital Technologies students are given the opportunity to hone their craft and showcase their artwork through dedicated workshops, suites and even their own public gallery. Over recent years the Mandela Building has seen incredible updates to equipment such as:

    • Cyber security labs and immersive technology labs

    • 4m 3D Powerwall for interacting with 3D models

    • XR visualisation suite

    • Virtual Reality solution

    • CAD (Computer Aided Design) and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software

    • Virtual Motion Capture Technologies

    • Oculus Quest gaming headsets

    • AI robots

    • Full Performance Capture suits

    • Black Magic cameras

    • Raspberry Pi4 desktop kits

    • Clevertouch screens

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    How we've invested in

    Art and Design

    In 2024, we upgraded our Mandela Building School of Art and Design to provide students with inspiring, industry-level spaces and resources, supporting them on every step of their creative journey and career path. This includes:

    • Upgraded creative studio spaces and CAD suite

    • A brand-new photography studio

    • Updated equipment and digital technologies in our industrial sewing room, 3D workshop, and ceramic workshop

    • Updated computer suites throughout the building

    Take a look around our Creative and Digital facilities

    Investment in our Social and Catering facilities

    We're investing in our campus catering and social spaces to create welcoming areas where students can eat, relax, and connect with friends—essential for fostering a vibrant, supportive community that enhances the overall student experience.

    Upgrades to our Catering facilities

    We will soon be investing in our catering outlets, with a focus on creating multi-functional spaces that support colleague and student wellbeing. As part of the investment, we will be relaunching Costa and the canteen in Trevelyan. Take a look at some of the concept designs we are working on below for these spaces.

    HE Study and Social Spaces

    Our University Centre Students benefit from dedicated spaces where they can study and socialise.

    In 2024 we launched our brand-new Turnbull Suite - a dedicated space for HE students to study, collaborate and socialise. 

    As well as this, HE social and study spaces in Parsons and Armstrong House have been developed including:

    • new PCs

    • a dedicated student collaboration space

    • facilities to rehearse presentations

    • additional soundproof study pods

     

    See our HE learning spaces