For 2024, UOD – Buxton is opening an all-new “industry skills” bistro at its Buxton campus in the Devonshire Dome. Reconnecting culinary students to the College’s past as High Peak Catering College, Harpurs Bistro, much like its predecessor, will become a training ground for the head chefs of tomorrow. Food will be freshly cooked and…
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UOD – Buxton launches Harpurs bistro for 2024
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Leek School Springs Forward with UOD – Buxton Apprentices
Louise Smith, Federation Business Manager, at Springfield School had struggled to recruit the right skill-set for a number of roles, so she turned to UOD – Buxton to see if their Apprenticeships team could help. Eight apprentices later (all of whom still work within the Manor Hall Academy Trust), and Louise can’t imagine school life…
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College joins in with gift appeal to help families feeling the pinch
UOD – Buxton is joining forces with a group of Leek businesses who are once again clubbing together to buy gifts for children and teenagers in families where finances are stretched at this time of year. Dave Swarbrook and Mark Brammar from the Foxlowe Arts Centre based business networking group, Fox Networking, are coordinating the…
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#numberconfidenceweek with Multiply
Check out this blog post by UOD – Buxton’s Multiply lead and expert Lyndsey Mollison! “Maths is everywhere… and Multiply is for everyone” I’ve been thinking a lot about how maths is really about confidence. It’s Number Confidence Week and the UOD – Buxton Multiply Team have been engaging with learners, promoting maths and problem…
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UOD – Buxton CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH ART COMPETITION AND QUIZ
To celebrate black history month (October 2023) Buxton & Leek held a competition for their students for the chance to win a £25 Amazon gift card. Students were asked to create original artwork, sculptures, or digital art that portrays significant moments and influential figures from black history and culture. Janis Wild from the Union…
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UOD – Buxton (UOD – Buxton) holds Open Event for students seeking advice
On Thursday 16th November between 5pm – 7:30pm, UOD – Buxton is opening the doors of both its campuses to prospective students. A spokesperson for UOD – Buxton says: “Our evening Open Events are a fantastic opportunity for students and their parents to speak to our staff and tutors about anything they need to know.…
