Reinforcing its position as a leading provider of further education in North Derbyshire, the University of Derby – Buxton (UoDB) has become one of the first FE providers in the region to launch a fully personalised digital prospectus, marking a significant step forward in student experience and sustainability. After an impressive summer of high pass rates and enrolment figures, the FE provider has been…
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University of Derby – Buxton (UoDB) launch first personalised digital FE prospectus in region
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Another year of apprenticeship success for the University of Derby
On Thursday 2nd October 2025, apprentices and employer partners from the University of Derby were recognised at the annual Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Apprenticeship Awards at The Village Hotel, Nottingham. The prestigious event recognises the impact of apprentices from a wide range of subject areas and shines a light on the fantastic work being done by…
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New courses preparing for lift off at University of Derby – Buxton’s first Open Event
The further education provision is looking to launch a series of brand-new vocational programmes for 2026, committing to its vision of growth in North Derbyshire. Anticipated programmes include the highly requested Travel & Tourism, Criminology, and 4 new T Levels, all designed to give young people the knowledge they need to jumpstart their careers in industry. …
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Buzzing Atmosphere at This Year’s Freshers Fair in The Dome
UoD – Buxton kicked off the new academic year with its annual Freshers Fair held on Thursday 11 September. The event welcomed both new and returning students and a range of local businesses and community groups for a celebration under the beautiful Devonshire Dome. From 11am to 2pm, the space offered a range of stalls…
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Enrolment figures soar for the University of Derby – Buxton (UoDB)
The University of Derby – Buxton’s Apprenticeship provision has seen continued growth in its enrolments with an increase of 40.5% over the last year. Further establishing itself as a leading provider of Further Education in North Derbyshire, retention remains high across full-time study programmes at both the Derby and Buxton campuses. The growth comes as no…
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A Dome full of potential
University of Derby – Buxton (UoDB) sees high pass rates for another consecutive year Another fantastic day of results and a successful first day of enrolment arrived at Buxton’s iconic Devonshire Dome on Thursday 21st August, as hundreds of young people from across Derbyshire , Staffordshire, and Cheshire opened their GCSE and Level 2 results, and…
