An event was held at ABDO College on 11 September to mark the retirement of ABDO College’s founding principal, Jo Underwood, who has stepped down after 21 years. Clive Marchant FBDO, Chair of the ABDO College Board of Trustees, says, "Twenty-one years ago, Jo joined ABDO College as principal...

Students at ABDO College will be learning all things optical in the Jai Kudo Optics lab, thanks to renewed sponsorship from the Millmead Optical Group. Chief Executive Officer of the Millmead Optical Group James Conway says, “Having been involved in the optical industry for 75 years we feel...

The ABDO College bookshop is happy to announce that several of our books are now available on Kindle.  Make a purchase via Amazon and you will receive your books instantly.   The following books are available on Kindle.   Essentials of Dispensing...

BDO College has extended the deadline for applications to the Optical Assistant, Ophthalmic Dispensing and Contact Lens courses. Steve Hertz FBDO, Head of Operations at ABDO College says, “It has been really pleasing over recent months to see how many students are keen to develop further, either...

Applications close 1 August for courses at ABDO College including Ophthalmic Dispensing, Contact Lens Certificate, Optical Assistant and Senior Optical Assistant. Steve Hertz FBDO, Head of Operations at ABDO College says, “If you are looking at the next steps for your career now is the time...

Lifelong learning is the foundation of a career in optics but what path do you take once you are qualified? Robina Moss talks to some graduates who went into management and looks at training options. Dylan Russell is a dispensing optician practice manager with Boots Opticians in Scotland but...

Following positive negotiations, ABDO College can announce that fees for the BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing will be frozen for academic year 2021/22. The BSc(Hons) in Ophthalmic Dispensing is offered by ABDO College in collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU). ABDO...

This role will support the setup, delivery and on going maintenance of ABDO College courses. Alongside supporting students while they are present on campus with queries and requests, the operational services support administrator will also have a prominent role in ABDO College’s online...

ABDO College has a vacancy for a highly motivated individual to join the team of dedicated teaching staff at Godmersham, Kent. We have a full-time teaching post available and the applicant will assist with teaching in all areas of the ophthalmic dispensing programme. Find full details...

Small groups of first and third year students will be attending in coming weeks for focussed practical sessions to compliment the in depth online teaching they have already received this academic year. ABDO College Head of Operations Steve Hertz FBDO says, “We are delighted to be welcoming...

ABDO College has announced that, for all courses where it sets the fees, fees will be frozen for the 2021/22 session.   Applications will open on 1 April for the ophthalmic dispensing courses, contact lens and low vision courses and optical support courses including Optical Assistant and Senior...

The scheduled work on the ABDO College website has been...