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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… Read more
Meet our Alumni: Zoe Percival
Alumna, Zoe Percival, has gone on to study a degree in Manufacturing and Engineering at Coventry University, after studying at the UTC. Zoe joined the UTC in Year 12 to… Read more
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.… Read more
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… Read more
Meet our Alumni: Amandip Phagura
Alumnus, Amandip Phagura, has gone full circle since leaving Derby’s UTC. Amandip joined the UTC in Year 12 to study an Extended Diploma in Engineering. “I’m originally from Derby so… Read more
Meet our Curriculum Director for Engineering, Kerry Warburton
Kerry studied Industrial Design at Brunel University before deciding to do a postgraduate teaching qualification, a PGCE in Secondary Design Technology. She has worked on projects including sustainable design, product… Read more
Meet our employer partner, Andy Davies from Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs. They connect, power and protect society. Rolls-Royce comprises three focused businesses – Civil… Read more
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. Read more