A Bury College Barbering student, Devan Alleyne, has recently found success in this year’s Association of Hairdressers and Therapists Barbering competition, and was awarded first place. This is an amazing achievement for the Level 2 student, who submitted an online entry. For the competition, he cut a skin fade with a number eight on top, using his friend as a model.
The former Philips High School student was allowed to choose any haircut involving traditional barbering tapering skills, and was asked to submit before and after photos of the front, back, and sides. He was nominated by his tutors because he was excelling in his course, and worked independently on his submission in his free time.
Devan enjoyed the process of planning and executing his entry, and found the competition “good fun”. He said, “Winning was a big shock. I was not expecting to come first.”
Devan has now finished his Level 2 course, and is working in Trims Barbershop. He plans on continuing to develop the skills he learnt at college while in employment. In the future, he would love to be able to take his job abroad, and become a cruise ship barber.
Bury College's annual Art and Design Exhibition celebrated the creativity, talent and achievements of students across a range of creative disciplines. Showcasing work in photography, graphic design, games art and mixed media, the exhibition highlighted how students are using creativity to explore contemporary issues, develop professional skills and prepare for exciting futures in the creative industries.
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Health and Social Care staff from Bury College travelled to Milan, Italy, to attend the Anatomage Conference, gaining valuable insights into the latest developments in anatomy education and healthcare technology. The experience provided opportunities to learn from leading healthcare professionals across Europe and bring new ideas, techniques and industry knowledge back to the classroom, helping to enhance learning opportunities for students.
Bury College recently hosted an event for its valued hair and beauty partner employers, thanking them for their ongoing support.
Bury College art students worked with the Next Chapter Hub in Bury to create vibrant murals, helping transform the space for local care leavers.
Ismail, a former Bury College Accounting Apprentice, recently returned to the college to share his remarkable learning journey with current learners.
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