If you have studied at Godmersham, home of ABDO College, have you found the beautiful house and grounds an inspiring place to work? If so, you are in excellent company. In the early nineteenth century Jane Austen was a regular visitor to Godmersham, then home to her brother Edward and his...

If you have studied at ABDO College or stayed in the accommodation on site, you may not have thought about where the hot water comes from, nor considered how the mansion house is heated. But did you know that the Godmersham site is home to an innovative biomass converter which uses local wood to...

At 100% Optical, ABDO College will be offering attendees the chance to learn more about ABDO College courses, from the and popular Optical Assistant course through to Ophthalmic Dispensing and Contact Lenses Optician qualifications. Steve Hertz, Head of Operational Services at ABDO College says,...

ABDO College is pleased to announce an revision event to support students planning to sit their practical exams. All exam sections will be covered by the lecturing team through demonstrations, presentations on what to expect, top tips for success and plenty of opportunities to have questions...

Job description This is an exciting opportunity to extend your scope and contribute to the development of the ophthalmic dispensing profession. We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our team of teaching staff at ABDO College in Godmersham, Kent. The College...

  College lecturers come from all across optics as the job offers a lot of opportunities for personal and professional development, so it’s a role well worth considering. Lecturer Sue Rose has been at the College for over 17 years and came to Godmersham from a background as a...

There are many choices of career in optics but one that may not be on your radar is that of College lecturer. It is an option that offers many benefits and great deal of satisfaction, as lecturer Sally Bates emphasises. Sally has been a lecturer at ABDO College for 21 years and the annual...

Lecturers have a major impact on their students’ lives and the highest regard in the profession, but such a prestigious role isn’t out of reach. We asked lecturer Jasmin Glossop about what the job entails and the attributes needed. Jasmin has been a lecturer at ABDO College for over 18...

Having listened to your feedback, we are now pleased to offer all students the chance to buy ABDO College Hoodie. In line with the College’s sustainability approach, all hoodies are made using 100 per cent sustainable materials (70 per cent regenerated cotton and 30 per cent recycled...

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Students at ABDO College will be learning all about lenses in the Hoya Ophthalmic Lenses Lab, thanks to sponsorship from Hoya. Andy Sanders, Professional Services Director at Hoya, says, “With innovative optical lens solutions we believe that eyecare providers' education is key for patient...

October saw the return of the ABDO College optical assistant (OA) workshop to the National Resource Centre. The practical skills workshop had been on hold due to pandemic. The workshop allows OAs’ to develop their skills in spectacle repairs, adjustments and pre-screening. Mat Stringer, NRC...