After studying her A Levels at Derby College, Jazmine is now studying Modern Languages with Business at university. She spoke to our Alumni Team about her passion for languages, her plans for the future (of which she has many) and the opportunities that studying languages has given her to travel the world. Jazmine gained her [Read more…]
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…]