Design and Sustainability Manager at Bowmer and Kirkland, Rebecca Hartshorn, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the Queen Rebecca, who holds a BA (Hons) in Architecture, a Certificate in Architectural Practice and a Masters (MSC) in Construction Management, has been recognised for her services to skills and industry. She received her medal from [Read more…]
A former Construction apprentice at Derby College will take part in a national skills competition this month with his sights set on qualifying for the UK team. Jordan Richards (20) from Awsworth won a place in the three-day UK Skillbuild final at Birmingham’s NEC National Skills Show (Thursday November 17 to 19) after representing the College [Read more…]
Commuters are more likely to be anxious, dissatisfied and have the sense that their daily activities lack meaning than those who don’t have to travel to work, even if they are paid more,’ say The Guardian. But we bet you already knew that. Few people enjoy commuting, but here’s the worse news: did you know [Read more…]
There aren’t enough hours in the day already. What with your deadlines looming, work and social commitments and the latest Netflix box set to watch. Don’t worry, we’re about to save you hours in your day. Here’s some time-wasting habits you should kick right now. Stop hitting snooze Ever woken up feeling perky, but then [Read more…]
Derby College recently hosted a presentation and question and answer session with Dr Ben Broadbent, Deputy Governor at the Bank of England for monetary policy. The event at the College’s Roundhouse campus in Pride Park, was attended by staff and students at Derby College who were joined by university students and academics from Derby, Nottingham [Read more…]