Key dates in Newcastle College History
1894
Rutherford College is formed in the Rye Hill area of Newcastle
1945
Rutherford College becomes Rutherford College for Boys
1962
Rutherford College is split into the College for Further Education and the Charles Trevelyan Technical College
1972
College for Further Education and Charles Trevelyan Technical College merge to create Newcastle College
2004
£21m Performance Academy is officially opened
2006
£16m Lifestyle Academy is officially opened
2007
Sandyford Building is reopened after an £8.6m refurbishment
2009
£3.3m Aviation Academy is officially opened at Newcastle International Airport
2011
Plans unveiled for a purpose built centre for Newcastle Sixth Form College opening in September 2013
2012
Energy Academy is officially opened; a centre of innovation, training and development for the energy sector.