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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...
14th November 2022 //New payment options for ABDO Book ShopABDO College Bookshop has enabled GPay and Apple Pay on the website. The appropriate button now appears at the top of the checkout page depending on which browser you are using, Google or Safari. We hope this makes the checkout process easier for students. Don't forget that several books are...
16th August 2022 //Optimum Rx Lens Specialists to sponsor ABDO CollegeStudents at ABDO College will be able to discover more about lenses, thanks to sponsorship from Optimum for the new Optimum Rx Lens Specialists Library. Optimum will be refreshing the library with exciting new displays. Optimum Rx Lens Specialists Sales Director Mark Marland, says, “The...
10th August 2022 //Love of the College inspires a major career boostNew ABDO College lecturer Callum Wills was so inspired by his experience as a student at Godmersham that it led him to apply for, and achieve, his dream job after just six years in optics. “I have attended the College several times and it took my breath away every time,” he revealed....
05th August 2022 //Invoices from ABDO CollegeIf you have an invoice to pay from ABDO College which has been issued since 29 July 2022 please telephone to check the correct bank details before making payment. NB all invoices should be paid to Barclays Bank. The number to call is 01227 738...
05th August 2022 //New College lecturer is very fit for purposeTriathlon athlete Greg Cahill has a new role, as a lecturer at ABDO College. In addition to being an optician, he is also a coach and personal trainer who has represented Great Britain in triathlon and has raced in multiple Ironman Triathlons. Greg began his optical career in an independent...
27th July 2022 //ABDO College and IOT forge alliance for educationABDO College and IOT have recently opened the IOT Dispensing Suite to continue supporting and educating optics students. IOT has always wanted to further education in the optical sector. That’s why they have provided ABDO College with many training materials that will help these prospective...
23rd June 2022 //Godmersham Park: A new novel by Gill HornbyIf 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...
