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Oxjam 2012 College Construction Students build wishing well for The Rotary Club
15th May 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) Construction Students have designed and built a Wishing Well in Burton Town Centre for The Rotary Club. The proceeds raised will be donated to various charities via The Rotary Club. More...
Performing Arts Students success in ‘The Directing Showcase' performances
15th May 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College Performing Arts Students are celebrating the success of ‘The Directing Showcase' performed at the Brewhouse Arts Centre. Year 2 students studying the Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) at the College, wrote and directed short scripted pieces for the evening performances. The cast was made up of Year 1 students who have been working with the directors since last summer. More...
College Students Make Footsteps at National Competition
15th May 2012
Students from the Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) have taken part in the first national competition of its kind, aimed at Foundation Learners aged 16 and over. More...
Senior Officials from India Visit the College
11th May 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College recently hosted an inward mission of influential Indian Skills Providers and Senior Officials with responsibility for skills training in India. The visit formed part of the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), which is the main trade dialogue between India and the UK in conjunction with The UK India Business Council (UKIBC). More...
College Offer Free Taster Sessions to Celebrate Adult Learners' Week
11th May 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College is offering a number of Free taster sessions to celebrate Adult Learners' Week this year. The event, which runs from 12th – 19th May, is a national event to encourage adults of all ages and abilities into learning.
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College Students Experience Burton History in the Making
1st May 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) students are gaining valuable work experience with Molson Coors by filming and photographing the progress of the brewer's significant redevelopment programme. More...
HRH The Princess Royal awards outstanding Principal
25th April 2012
Dawn Ward OBE, from Kings Heath, Birmingham, has received a Highly Commended Certificate for her professional accomplishments from Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. She collected her certificate at Buckingham Palace as part of the annual City & Guilds Prince Philip Medal ceremony More...
Beth Johnson Foundation Accreditation
20th April 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) staff took part in a training process to become Beth Johnson Foundation accredited.
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Burton and South Derbyshire College and Burton Albion Football Club Partnership
11 April 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College and Burton Albion Football club are working in partnership on the ‘All About Me Community Games Project'.
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Football Coaching Qualification for BSDC Sports learners
11 April 2012
Students of Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) are taking the first steps to becoming qualified football coaches. Sports learners will take part in the Football coaching programme as part of the partnership between the College and St Georges Park (SGP).
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Hair and Beauty student placed in National Final
04 April 2012
Gemma Tortoishell, 16, is currently studying the second year of City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector at Burton and South Derbyshire College 2011-2012.
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College ‘Proud' Student Union President set to carry the Olympic Flame
02 April 2012
Student Union President of Burton and South Derbyshire College is among a number of local people who will carry the iconic Olympic flame through Burton upon Trent.
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Charlatans Drummer Hosts Drumming Master Class
29 March 2012
Music Technology students from Burton and South Derbyshire College learnt from one of the best-known drummers of the 1990's in a master-class and series of seminars arranged at the Lichfield Street campus.
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Performing Arts students ‘Get Dancing' for Cultural Olympiad project
20 March 2012
Performing art students from Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) recently performed in the ‘Get Dancing' project, which is part of the Cultural Olympiad.
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Directing Showcase
16 March 2012
Directing Showcase 2012
24-25 April, Start 7pm
Brewhouse Arts Centre
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UNITE Performing Arts Festival celebrates 10th Birthday in style
13 March 2012
We are hosting the 10th annual Unite Performing Arts Festival. The week long festival promises to showcase the talents of students studying Dance, Theatre and Music at BSDC.
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Toyota and College Partnership key to ‘Acheivement Award' recognition
13 March 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) staff and students are celebrating their recent success in winning the Staffordshire Fire and Recue Service ‘Partnership Achievement Award' alongside Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd.
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Welder Training Helped By Weldability
07 March 2012
UK based one stop welding products supplier, Weldability-SIF has just announced the official opening of a foundation level welder training facility at Burton & South Derbyshire College...
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Toyota UK Ltd & BSDC win the Partnership Achievement Award
06 March 2012
Toyota UK Ltd & BSDC win the Partnership Achievement Award
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Mencap project inspires college students to look to the future
05 March 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College have recently teamed up with The Co-operative charity of the year – Inspire Me, to help students gain wider skills throughout their studies.
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College hosts new ‘Make it in Britain' Breakfast
02 March 2012
The event celebrated the ‘Make it in Britain' initiative launched by R.t. Hon.Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and highlights how local organisations can be involved as ambassadors for UK manufacturing.
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College students success at Association of Hairdressers and Beauty Therapists Competition
01 March 2012
The Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) competition took place in Bedworth recently where students competed for prizes in various categories.
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College continues to progress International Development
29 February 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College are set to welcome visiting Deans from Iraq who are currently on the Deans' Qualifying Programme, which is part of the AoC Rawabit UK/Iraq FE Partnership.
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Never Too Late To Learn
28 February 2012
Fun was had at a Never Too Late To Learn Christmas party which included making decorative angels and tree decorations. More...
Celebrity hairdresser visits Burton and South Derbyshire College
20 February 2012
Celebrity hairdresser and salon owner, Lee Stafford visited Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) for an employers open day. Hair and Beauty students, local salon owners and apprentices welcomed the famed stylist who gave a presentation on the latest hair styling techniques.
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Burton and South Derbyshire College expands international activities
09 February 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College are developing and expanding its international activities creating learning opportunities for overseas students. The college serves a diverse and multicultural community and this extends internationally.
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Rt. Hon. John Hayes MP visit to Burton & South Derbyshire College
09 February 2012
The Rt Hon John Hayes, Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning was today visiting Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) to hear about the innovative work they are doing to promote apprenticeship growth throughout East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire.
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Success for Construction and Civil Engineering Learners in Group Project Award
06 February 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) Construction and Civil Engineering learners teamed up in groups for the opportunity to win the in house Group Project Award.
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Pioneering Construction and Sustainability Academy on track for April opening
01 February 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) have today announced that their new Construction and Sustainability Academy is on track to open in April 2012.
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Ofsted report rates College Nursery as Outstanding
31 January 2012
Local Parents, children and staff at the Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) Nursery are proud to announce achieving the highest grade possible in the Recent Ofsted inspection.
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Burton and South Derbyshire College first institution to launch Career Coach in UK
23 January 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College (BSDC) are the first college in the UK to launch Career Coach.
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BSDC Construction students start work on Whittington Cricket Club project
13 January 2012
A Lichfield Cricket club is set to be the latest community project to benefit from the skills of hard-working construction students at Burton and South Derbyshire College.
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BSDC offer pre-apprenticeship courses
11 January 2012
Burton and South Derbyshire College are offering 16-18 year olds the chance to start a pre-Apprenticeship course in January culminating in a guaranteed Apprenticeship interview at the end of the course.
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Alumni & Supporters Association launched by College
08 December 2011
Graduates of Burton and South Derbyshire College urged to get in touch & attend launch event on 30th January
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Clothes Show 2011
07 December 2011
Burton and South Derbyshire at the Clothes Show Live. It is the UK's largest fashion and beauty event, it was held at the Birmingham's NEC from 2-7 December 2011.
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BSDC Wins First Place at the St John Ambulance First Aid Awards
02 December 2011
Burton and South Derbyshire College has won the Workplace Award for the Public Sector at the inaugural St John Ambulance First Aid Awards, showing it is leading the way in protecting its staff students and visitors within its sector.
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Electrical Installation Apprentices Receive Awards
24 November 2011
Three apprentice electricians were honoured for their hard work, determination and commitment when they were presented with Apprentice of the Year awards from training organisations JTL Ltd and Burton and South Derbyshire College recently. More...
Business Students win Midlands Enterprise Competition
24 November 2011
Three business students from Burton and South Derbyshire College are celebrating after beating hundreds of other Midlands students in an enterprise competition at the ‘EntrepreneursLIVE!' event at Star City in Birmingham. More...
Dance Students to hold Community Showcase
23 November 2011
Performing Arts students at Burton and South Derbyshire College will showcase a wide range of dancing styles at their annual ‘Danceworks' event, to be held at the Town Hall in Burton-on-Trent on the 30th November and the 1st December 2011. More...
Burton and South Derbyshire College continues awards run
21 November 2011
Burton and South Derbyshire College is celebrating a successful year with a number of award wins for its contribution to the community, safeguarding of students and staff, and their approach to listening to the needs of students and customers. More...
Staffordshire Grandmother Celebrates 'Student of the Year' Award
17 November 2011
A Uttoxeter grandmother who once struggled with her reading and writing has received a Student of the Year accolade at an awards ceremony held by Burton and South Derbyshire College. More...
Students inspired by Toyota visit
17 November 2011
A group of students from Burton and South Derbyshire College recently took part in a visit to the Toyota UK plant in Burnaston as part of the Government's ‘See Inside Manufacturing' initiative. More...
Young Entrepreneur Funds University Study With Online Company
10 November 2011
A former student from Burton and South Derbyshire College has launched his own successful e-commerce website selling IT components for big brand names including Apple, Asus and Samsung. More...
We Make First Aid Award Shortlist
07 November 2011
Burton and South Derbyshire College and South Derbyshire District Council have both been shortlisted for the coveted Workplace of the Year Award for the public sector at the inaugural St John Ambulance First Aid Awards More...
Burton and South Derbyshire College recognise World Mental Health Day
03 November 2011
Burton and South Derbyshire College took part in World Mental Health Day, on Monday 10th October 2011, when a number of Mental Health charities and organisations visited the college to promote this issue. More...
Apple Day 2011!
24 October 2011
Students from Burton and South Derbyshire College joined hundreds of people celebrating ‘Apple Day 2011' at Swadlincote Market on Friday 21 October. More...
BSDC students in 1-2-3 win at Young Creative Chevrolet Awards
17 October 2011
Three Graphic Design students from Burton and South Derbyshire College have scooped all three top awards at a prestigious Young Creative Chevrolet Awards night in London. More...
Students Celebrate Achievements At Day Of Celebrations
14 October 2011
Students who have overcome adversity, achieved excellence in their field or shown dedication to their studies, are amongst those who were recognised at a day of celebration events at Burton and South Derbyshire College recently. More...
HE Progression Event
6 October 2011
Interested in going higher?
Come and visit our Higher Education Progression Event on Monday 17th October 2011, 5pm- 8pm at the HE Lecture More...
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May 2012
12-18 May: Adult Learners' Week
21 May: Open Day - 21st May 2012
Next Open Day:
Monday 21st May 2012
Monday 21st May 2012
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September 2011
29 September
VIPs open Microsoft Academy at Burton and South Derbyshire College
7 September
College Welcomes Government Change on Course Fees for those on Benefits
6 September
Freshers' Fayre to Welcome New Students
5 September
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