David Cameron recently announced that creative industries were the driving force of the UK economy. Design, music and film are just a few creative industries that cross cultural barriers by touching on interests and desires that are shared worldwide. There’s a lot we can learn from such an influential field. The skill and determination involved [Read more…]
If you’re thinking about taking an Adult Learning course for fun, or to boost your career, we’ve got some good news. From the 1st August 2016, the 24+ Advanced Learner Loan is being transformed into the 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. So what does this mean for you? (Of course, if you’re aged 24 or over, [Read more…]
More than 200 people gathered for the 13th annual Derby College Peak Awards at the historic Roundhouse to celebrate the achievements of students across the organisation and at Merrill Academy, which is sponsored by the College. The awards were compered by sports commentator Andrew James and presented by representatives of local businesses who had sponsored individual [Read more…]
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has praised the partnership working between Derby College and regional employers to better prepare young people for the world of work. The Archbishop visited Derby College’s Roundhouse campus as part of a three-day tour of the city and county, accompanied by the Bishop of Derby Alastair Redfern. He met a [Read more…]
Derby College has a significant impact on many individuals, businesses and the wider community. We are committed to producing a talent pool equipped with the right skills and attitudes to meet the needs of employers. We are proud of our contribution to economic growth and social prosperity. By guiding our learners onto learning pathways that [Read more…]
A study undertaken by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills suggests that engaging in continued education can have multiple benefits that impact all different areas of life. Adult learning doesn’t necessarily have to lead to a formal qualification to be beneficial. In some cases, the eradication of the pressure to achieve can amplify the [Read more…]
Two Derby College Art & Design students have won bursaries from Derby Decorative and Fine Arts Society to support their move into Higher Education. UAL Art Foundation Diploma students Callum Dowling and Maddie Raithby have won £400 and £200 respectively after being shortlisted for the annual Bryan Harris Bursary award – named after the Society’s [Read more…]
Horticulture staff and students at Derby College have won a coveted gold medal at BBC Gardeners’ World Live 2016 at the NEC for their unique plant border created to raise awareness of multiple sclerosis. The College teamed up with The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Derby and District Branch for the project and were sponsored by Plantscape in [Read more…]
You may have noticed the government’s new #getingofar campaign of late. It’s been splashed across billboards across the UK, as well as being featured in the ad-breaks of the country’s most popular television shows. So why is this campaign so important? And how is it helping young persons across the country stand up and take [Read more…]
“I knew from my early teenage years I wanted to be a part of Mechanical Engineering,” Sean Treacy told the Derby College Alumni Team. Today, Sean has forged an impressive career path for himself, with the support of a Derby College. “I achieved my ultimate career goal this year,” said Sean. Sean Treacy embarked on [Read more…]