Katie Toft, 25 from Chinley, started a Level 3 Childcare course at UOD – Buxton when she was 16, with aspirations to train to become a teacher. As someone with Cerebral Palsy, she knew that it was going to be tough, with physical factors such as being unsteady on her feet. Katie said: “One College…
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World Champion Rides to Success with a Good Start at UOD – Buxton
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“Try Before You Apply” With free Tasters and Subject Area Sessions for Year 10 and 11
Are you nearing the end of school but can’t make up your mind which course to study at College? UOD – Buxton has the answer with a range of taster sessions available for students to try before they apply! Campuses based at both Buxton and Leek are offering free taster sessions for students in Years…
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Impressions Degree Show taking place this month
UOD – Buxton’s Leek School of Art is holding the the Impressions Degree Show from January 26 to February 1st. The event is the conclusion to the BA (Honours) Degree, Creative Art & Design Practice ‘Top Up’ year run at Leek School of Art, validated by the University of Derby. This collection is a culmination…
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HAVE A LOOK AROUND UOD – Buxton
UOD – Buxton is hosting an Advice Evening in January and is welcoming everyone, from school leavers to those adults wanting to change their career or access education for the first time. The next Advice Evenings take place at Leek Campus on 16 January and 17 Januaryat the Buxton campus (both 5-7pm). Tutors from a wide range of subjects will be on…
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UOD – Buxton Students Go for Gold at Graduation
The University of Derby and UOD – Buxton students joined together for the annual Graduation Ceremony at Buxton’s Devonshire Dome Campus recently. Those at the daytime event, on Saturday 10 November, included Higher Education graduantes from UOD – Buxton, from a number of different courses including BA Hons Education Studies, and Foundation Degrees in Children…
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Employer Involvement Event this month
UOD – Buxton is inviting employers to find out about a new initiative to facilitate industry placements for students. The Employer Involvement Evening will take place on Wednesday 28 November from 5:30pm to 7.45pm. Laura Stroud, Engagement Manager at UOD – Buxton who is organising the event said: “This is a great opportunity to find out how our students can benefit your business through industry work placements. We…
