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  • Business Course was a Magical Move for Daniel!

      Previous UOD – Buxton student Daniel Wardle, from Chapel-en-le-Frith is fast becoming known in magic circles as the next Dynamo, who now goes by the stage name of Daniel Jewell. Magic man Daniel, aged 25, says it was his BTEC National Diploma in Business Studies at UOD – Buxton that gave him the confidence…


  • Try Tasting Life at College

    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 in both towns are offering free taster sessions for students in Years 10 & 11…


  • Students breathe new life into a great British Classic!

    The idea for the student Land Rover make-over originally came from tutors at UOD – Buxton, who wanted a project that would engage but challenge learners on the Motor Vehicle course – and it certainly did! Along the road to bringing the vehicle back to life, Level 3 students based at the college’s Harpur Hill…


  • Congratulations to Sally Furness who won the Dean’s Award

    At school in the 1980s Sally had shown artistic promise but didn’t get the opportunity to fulfil this at the time and life took her career in other directions. Many years later the opportunity arose to study part time at Leek School of Art for their Foundation Degree in Creative Art & Design Practice. Graduating…


  • College wins Successful bid for 2.5 Million of European Social Funding

    UOD – Buxton, as part of the Skills Staffordshire Consortium, has been awarded a share of 2.5 million pounds of European Social Funding for training needs in Staffordshire. The aim of the funding is to upskill the region’s workforce and encourage progression of current employees through increased responsibilities, promotion, increased hours or the gaining of…


  • HOT OFF THE PRESS: THE UOD – Buxton MESSENGER

    UOD – Buxton has released the latest edition of the UOD – Buxton Messenger, the College Newspaper, full of news about students and what’s happening around the College. The UOD – Buxton Messenger will be delivered to thousands of homes in the region, so make sure you look out for yours over the next few…