The University of Derby’s Buxton Campus has secured a place in the semi-finals of the prestigious UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year 2026 competition, cementing its reputation for producing outstanding culinary and hospitality talent, at its renowned Harpurs Bistro. The announcement, made on 24 January, sees the University of Derby – Buxton join six other leading colleges…
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University of Derby – Buxton Celebrates Semi-Final Place in UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year 2026
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UoDB’s Apprenticeship Team on the Road for NAW 2026
Following the success of its 2025 campaign, University of Derby – Buxton is once again taking an innovative approach to schools’ engagement during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9–15 February). Tom Malpass, Business Development Manager at UoDB says, “after brightening up the area last year with our American style yellow bus, this year we will be out in force again, touring a 1960s red London Routemaster double-decker. We are transforming it…
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Book now for our Feb Open Event!
University of Derby Buxton is opening its doors for the first Open Event of the year on Thursday 12 February, 5pm–7pm, inviting prospective learners to meet tutors, explore the campus, and ask any pre-application questions that they may have. Attendees will be able to tour the specialist facilities on campus, which include seven industry-standard kitchens,…
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Remote Learning Day – Today and Tomorrow (8th & 9th January)
Due to the continued wintry weather, we are reverting to remote study, which will take place for all Buxton students according to usual timetabled sessions. Nationally scheduled exams will still be facilitated, taking place at Chiswick House. Our Estates team will ensure paths are gritted and kept clear for those staff and students attending for…
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Update: Teaching planned on site at Buxton campus (Wed 7 January)
Teaching is due to take place at the Devonshire Dome Campus tomorrow, with timetabled classes currently expected to go ahead as usual. The Met Office has issued a weather warning for ice overnight into tomorrow morning, so please take extra care while travelling to or around the campus. Our Estates team will be working to…
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UPDATE: Remote Learning Tuesday 6 January
Due to the continued wintry weather expected tomorrow (Tuesday 6 Jan) we are reverting to remote study, which will take place for all Buxton students according to usual timetabled sessions. Nationally scheduled exams will still be facilitated, taking place at Chiswick House. Our Estates team will ensure paths are gritted and kept clear for those…
