Our Public Services students recently welcomed Army Reserve soldier Thomas Betts, who brought his military kit in, along with plenty of pictures and videos to show them what they could expect from basic training and army life. After finding that traditional academia wasn’t the right path for him, Thomas escaped to the jungle where he…

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UOD – Buxton, as part of the University of Derby has created a series of impactful activities to inform and inspire both prospective students and employers to get involved with the wide range of apprenticeships and brand-new T Level qualifications currently on offer at the college. “National Apprenticeship Week (6 – 12 February) is a…

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UOD – Buxton is offering just that opportunity on Monday 16 January 2023 when the College invites school leavers, parents, and adult learners to an Advice Evening, running simultaneously across campuses in both Buxton and Leek. Students in Years 10 and 11 of school are invited to check out the College environment for the first…

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Advice evening Buxton & Leek – Monday 16 January 2023 5pm-7pm Open day Buxton & Leek – Saturday 11 March 2023 – 10am – 1pm Buxton & Leek  – Saturday 13 May 2023 – 10am – 1pm (not a full Open day – CLT/SLT -M&R – ALS–Emma Kilbane – support services to be present (not teaching…

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In line with the government’s announced Bank Holiday on Monday 19th September for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, UOD – Buxton will be closed (except for some key services) to students and staff. The sad death of the Queen marks the end of an era for the UK that has spanned 70…

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UOD – Buxton is still the only College nationwide to have achieved Fairtrade College status. It has now been upgraded to a One-Star College Award, after being audited as part of the University of Derby for the academic years 2020/21 and 2021/22. Now in its fifth year, this prestigious award is delivered as a partnership…

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