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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UOD – Buxton Outdoor Sports graduate Haydon Hanby, got a taste of royal life this week when he was invited to Buckingham Palace to collect his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Haydon was greeted by members of the royal family on Thursday, including Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Sophie Countess of Wessex. Haydon, who took…

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