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- 26th March 2024 //Streaming in biometric education at ABDO CollegeThe first educational Biometric Intelligent Glasses (B.I.G.) Vision Airstream event was held by Rodenstock UK at ABDO College earlier this month (15 March) to teach students about the latest technology, which recognises the importance of biometrics for precision vision...
- 12th February 2024 //ABDO College opens Optical Assistant Practical Skills Workshop to all sector colleaguesABDO College is pleased to announce that its Optical Assistant (OA) Practical Skills Workshop days are now available to all sector colleagues, not just those studying on the OA training programme. The workshop consists of a day at the ABDO National Resource Centre in Birmingham where sessions...
- 07th February 2024 //ABDO College and bookshop at 100% Optical 2024At 100% Optical, ABDO College will be offering attendees the chance to learn more about ABDO College courses, from the popular optical assistant course through to ophthalmic dispensing and contact lenses optician qualifications. Steve Hertz, head of operational services at ABDO College says:...
- 30th November 2023 //New sculpture unveiled at ABDO CollegeA new sculpture was unveiled at ABDO College this week. Designer Yair Neuman created the sculpture of a child from discarded demo lenses and the waste products (swarf) resulting from the production of optical lenses in Millmead Optical Group's Liverpool factory. Millmead Optical Group...
- 22nd November 2023 //ABDO College Annual Report 2022ABDO College has published its Annual Report for 2022, providing a pictorial overview of activities as well as detailing ABDO College's financial status. Commenting on the publication, Clive Marchant, chair of ABDO College trustees, says, “It is very encouraging to see student numbers...
- 21st November 2023 //New principal for ABDO CollegeNina McDermott MA is to become the interim principal of ABDO College from this month. Nina joins ABDO College for two days per week in late November and full time from January. She is a higher education consultant and her most recent role was as executive director of the School of...
- 14th November 2023 //Vacancy: ABDO College course writerABDO College is looking to expand its Distance Learning support team and invites applications from professionals to join its team of coursework writers. Applicants need to be appropriately qualified (DO, CLO or Optom) and have a detailed understanding of ophthalmic theory. Experience in training is...
- 01st November 2023 //Move for ABDO College PrincipalABDO College Principal Dr Robert Cubbidge is to move on from his current role and focus on optometry and his academic interests. Clive Marchant, Chair of ABDO College trustees says, “I would like to thank Rob for all his efforts over the last two years and I am sure you will join me in...
- 03rd October 2023 //ABDO College achieves Carbon Neutrality for the second year runningABDO College has successfully achieved carbon neutrality for 2022, alongside a significant reduction in emissions in a number of areas. ABDO College head of operations Steve Hertz says, “To achieve this significant milestone for the second year in a row is enormously pleasing. The College...
- 11th August 2023 //Refresh for ABDO College common room thanks to Millmead Optical GroupStudents at ABDO College will be able to relax in comfort and enjoy a refreshed common room thanks to Millmead Optical Group. Sophie Lifton, senior marketing manager at Millmead Optical Group, visited the college this week to give the Student Common Room a refresh. Sophie added new soft...
- 19th January 2023 //New sponsorship for the ABDO College OrangeryLeightons Opticians & Hearing Care are the new sponsors of the Orangery at ABDO College. The Orangery is where students is where students go to eat their lunch and unwind. On behalf of ABDO College, Dr Robert Cubbidge, Principal, would like to thank Leightons Opticians & Hearing Care...
- 11th January 2023 //Optimum Rx Lens Specialists open library at ABDO CollegeStudents at ABDO College will be able to discover more about lenses, thanks to new Optimum Rx Lens Specialists Library. Optimum has refreshed the library with exciting new displays. The library contains new lens samples showcasing coatings and specialist tints. Rayna Greenfield from Optimum Rx...