Julia Knowles, aged 18 from Edgeley, Stockport was recognised at UOD – Buxton’s annual Student Awards Ceremony this month (Thurs 5 July), winning the Outstanding Achievement Award. Principal of the College Len Tildsley, who presented the ceremony at Buxton’s iconic Devonshire Dome, praised Julia, who studied a Hospitality & Catering course, for her “passion and…

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  Over One hundred and sixty people were in attendance at UOD – Buxton’s Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday 5 July, to recognise special student achievement in each curriculum area across the College. 31 winners and their guests were treated to a 2-course dinner held at Buxton’s iconic Devonshire Dome. Throughout the evening students took…

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Would you like to work towards a degree for just one day a week whilst still being able to earn a wage? UOD – Buxton has the answer with its HND in Business. Claire Poole a Curriculum Leader at the College said: “You will be well on you way to gaining a degree following completion…

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Dozens of students from UOD – Buxton showcased their hair and beauty skills in Buxton’s Devonshire Dome, as part of the College’s annual Hair & Beauty Show on Sunday 10 June. Students from the hair and beauty courses at both Buxton & Leek campuses were given a theme to develop their own make up, hair, nail…

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Former Buxton and Leek College student Billy Hoyes was biking in Canada when a bear crossed his path. ‘I didn’t hang about that’s for sure!’ said Billy, ‘and I think that’s the fastest I’ve ever been getting down the rest of the trail!’ After completing an Outdoor Sports Leadership course at Buxton in 2016, Billy…

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Flowflex Components Limited (Buxton) has announced that it is to invest significantly in the recruitment of the next generation of engineers. Working in partnership with UOD – Buxton, Flowflex have launched ‘Future Engineers’ a programme designed to motivate, mentor and train apprentices. The scheme will lead to full time jobs for students and ensure the…

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