 In 1973 HRH Duchess of Kent opened an additional center at Brierley Hill for skills training for the glass industry.In 2002, Dudley College acquired the University of Wolverhampton's campus at Castle View in the Eve Hill area of Dudley.The newer buildings were retained as part of the college, but the oldest building (dating from 1905) was demolished and is now occupied by a development of private houses and flats.