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  • Update regarding Covid outbreak in Leek

    There are many reports currently circulating about a Covid-19 outbreak in Leek, in particular within three local schools. Whilst there have been no confirmed reports of positive cases of any UOD – Buxton staff or students, we request that all students returning to campus next week following the half-term break do their lateral-flow tests as…


  • Art lovers rejoice at the return of ASTOUND21 exhibition

    Wear your best-patterned facemask when you visit Astound21 exhibition, opening soon to the public (Saturday 29 May – 19 June, Leek), much to the delight of the local arts and culture fraternity. The annual exhibition features the final project artwork from acclaimed 3rd Year students studying the Foundation Degree in Creative Art & Design Practice at…


  • Former Student, Leah’s on Course to Become PE Teacher

    We caught up with inspirational former sports student Leah Chandler to get her reflections on her UOD – Buxton course. She also provides her experiences of accessing sport with a visual impairment. Which course did you study at UOD – Buxton? BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching, Development & Fitness When did you…


  • UOD – Buxton Shortlisted Again for GCSE Provision

    UOD – Buxton is thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Tes Further Education Awards 2021 Outstanding GCSE Resits Provision category for the second consecutive year. The annual awards recognise the most outstanding individuals and institutions that the further education sector has to offer. Following shortlisting at the 2020 awards, UOD –…


  • Charlie is Surfing the Waves of Success

    Charlie Unsworth, a 2nd year Adventure Sports student from Whatstandwell, Derbyshire has sent us some awe-inspiring pictures of his Easter holidays spent in Cornwall. Whilst there Charlie undertook further training to compliment his UOD – Buxton course. He successfully completed the ISA Level 1 Surf Coach and RLSS Beach Lifeguard qualifications. When he leaves UOD…


  • UOD – Buxton Wins National 2020 Green Gown Award for Student Engagement

    UOD – Buxton is delighted to announce that it has won a prestigious “Student Engagement” Green Gown Award. The accolade was in recognition for UOD – Buxton’s “College-wide approach to improve green credentials in 2019/20.” UOD – Buxton beat off stiff national competition to be placed joint 1st (with Queen’s University Belfast) including University of…