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UTC Derby Pride Park students celebrate results success
UTC Derby Pride Park students are getting ready for the stage of their careers after receiving their A Level and technical qualification results this week. The majority of students are progressing to a range of degree courses including aerospace technology, chemistry, civil engineering, computer science, maths, mechanical engineering and motorsport engineering. Destinations include the University […]
Teenagers inspired by healthcare workers saving lives are invited to apply to new academy at Derby’s University Technical College
East Midlands teenagers inspired by the healthcare workers and scientists saving lives in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic are being offered an exciting new careers pathway. A new education and technical skills programme, backed by the region’s top healthcare employers, is opening at UTC Derby Pride Park, on Locomotive Way, this September. Young […]
UTC Derby’s Executive Principal attends UK Parliament Education Select Committee
University Technical Colleges have a vital role to play supporting young people, employers and the economy’s long-term recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. That’s the message from Nick Crew, Executive Principal of The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust, who spoke at a virtual meeting of the UK Parliament’s Education Select Committee this week. One of six chiefs […]
UTC Derby Educates Future Rail Industry Recruits with Support from Rail Forum Midlands
At UTC Derby Pride Park, we are proud to be members of the Rail Forum Midlands and to be training the next generation of engineering talent for the rail industry. There are lots of different careers available within the rail industry, from design and manufacturing to maintenance technicians and data analysts all working together to […]
UTC Derby Launches New Technical Foundation Courses for September 2020
UTC Derby Pride Park, which specialises in the two exciting areas of Engineering and Life Sciences, has expanded its technical offer to include a brand-new Level 2 course starting in September 2020 for Year 12 students. The course will help students to make up ground, regain their confidence, build their skills and help them to […]
Health Science Roles in Action: IT Lead
In the current climate, it is important to appreciate the roles key workers play, and the many different roles available. If you choose to study Life Sciences, there are lots of pathways within the health sector which you can go into. There is a lot of overlap between sectors, too, which means you could be […]
University of Derby hosts Life Sciences event at UTC Derby Pride Park
UTC Derby Pride Park Year 11 students welcomed Dr Paula Holt, Dean of the College of Health and Social Care, along with colleagues from the University of Derby for an evening of Life Sciences at the UTC. The event showcased the brand-new Life Sciences specialism to students, which will be offered at the UTC from September […]
New Vice Principal appointed at UTC Derby Pride Park
A new Vice Principal has been appointed to UTC Derby Pride Park. Lee Kirkwood has 13 years’ experience in education. He was previously Senior Director of Maths at Nova Education Trust in Nottingham. Prior to that, Lee was Head of Maths at Outwood Academy City in Sheffield. He started in post at the UTC, on […]
Derby’s University Technical College gets the go-ahead to start a new chapter and join top academy trust
Derby’s University Technical College has been given the official go-ahead to start a new chapter and expand on its work to create a talent pipeline for the region’s top employers. Now known as UTC Derby Pride Park, the technical school for 13 to 19-year-olds, which specialises in engineering, has joined one of the best performing […]
Derby’s UTC takes the top spot in 2019 Royal Navy ‘Juniors Leaders Field Gun’ competition
Students and staff from Derby’s UTC are celebrating following the news that they were judged the top performing University Technical College taking part in the 2019 Royal Navy ‘Juniors Leaders Field Gun’ competition. The challenging and prestigious event takes place annually with competitors aged between 16-25 years old. The experience provides a beginner’s introduction to […]
Derby’s University Technical College (UTC) Launches Public Consultation to Lower Student Recruitment Age
Young people, parents, employers, and the wider public, are being encouraged to have their say on the proposals which would see students being able to apply to join the UTC in Year 9 from September 2020.