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Online Forum Recap

The first Online Student Forum of the 24-25 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby Online Learning team on Mond...

Wed 06 Nov 2024 Union of Students

An open book with an autumnal leaf resting upon it

Phantom Newspaper - An Autumn Reading List

The semester is officially in full swing, and so is autumn. From cosy fantasy to page-turning thrillers, the autumn months are made for reading. So, h...

Fri 01 Nov 2024 Phantom Paper

Someone sat down in a graveyard with a sheet on their head to look like a ghost. Their legs are stic

Costume ≠ Consent

Going out for Halloween can be one of the most exciting times of the University calendar. From going to parties, to planning your perfect Halloween co...

Mon 28 Oct 2024 Help & Advice

College Forum Recap

The first College Forum of the 24-25 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby college Deans and Deputy Deans on T...

Fri 25 Oct 2024 Union of Students

Black History Month: Celebrating Student Success Stories

Hi everyone, I’m Jack McGuinness, the Vice President (Welfare). Black History Month is important to understand the past, as I’ve done in another artic...

Wed 23 Oct 2024 Your Officers

VP (Education) Pournami with a group of students at an African drumming workshop.

Drumming Hope - Reflecting on the Trip for Black History Month

As part of Black History Month (BHM) celebration, the Union of Students offered the students an opportunity to participate in an African drumming sess...

Mon 21 Oct 2024 Your Officers

The stage set up for the 2024 Elections Results Night

Snap Election Results

Our Snap Elections are now finished and we would like to thank all of the students who ran for positions, it has been great to see your hard work in c...

Wed 16 Oct 2024 Union of Students

Vice President (Welfare) Jack McGuinness presenting an award at the 2024 Sports Awards

VP (Welfare) September Update

Hi everyone, I’m Jack McGuinness, the Vice President (Welfare) here at the University of Derby Union of Students. September is the start to the new ac...

Wed 09 Oct 2024 Your Officers

Sport & Physical Activity team activities

Throughout the year we (the Sport & Physical Activity team) offer a variety of social sport activities and events. This includes weekly social sports,...

Tue 08 Oct 2024 Union of Students

Black History Month: Key Moments Within the UK

Black history in the UK is rich with significant events and contributions that have shaped the nation’s cultural, social, and political landscape....

Mon 07 Oct 2024 Your Officers

College Forums

Have you got a question for the Dean or Deputy Dean of your college?...

Tue 01 Oct 2024 Union of Students

Union Officers at the Elections Results Night event.

Snap Elections - what'SNAPpening?

Want to know more about what our Snap Election is all about? Then this is the place for you!...

Mon 23 Sep 2024 Union of Students

Pronouns on BlackBoard

Hi everyone, I’m the Vice President (Welfare) here at the Union of Students, here to tell you about a project I’ve been working on with the University...

Fri 20 Sep 2024 Union of Students

Students in a club with UV face paint on.

Top Tips for Navigating Your Night Out

Nightlife is a big part of student life, so we want to share some top tips for staying safe on a night out....

Wed 11 Sep 2024 Union of Students

Could you be our next Trustee?

We are looking for two trustees to join our friendly and ambitious board....

Fri 06 Sep 2024 Union of Students

Upcoming events

Union of Students Derby Museums - Displaced: From the Nile to the Derwent: 1st October 11am - 24th November 2pm; Derby Museum and Art Gallery.; Derby Museums are offering 50% off for students at their latest exhibition!

University of Derby Engineering and Technology Careers Fair: 7th November 11am - 2pm; Markeaton Street Campus

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 7th November 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N509; A session where you are welcome to come and do all things Warhammer: Build, Paint, Play, Read, Discuss Lore or just socialise with people who share the common interest of Warhammer!

University of Derby Halls Table Tennis: 7th November 5pm - 9pm; St Christopher's Court Common Room

Occupational Therapy Online Quiz: 7th November 7:30pm - 8pm; Online

Musical Theatre Charity Karaoke: 7th November 8pm - midnight; The Friary; Charity Karaoke night at the Friary please come along!

Christian Union Christian Union - Weekend Away: 8th November 12:01am - 9th November 11:59pm; St Werburgh's Church; CU WEEKEND!! We cannot wait for the Christian Union weekend, held at St Werburgh's Church, on the 8th and 9th of November! The weekend will be filled with worship, prayer, many different speakers and interactive games and FOOD! Buy your tickets now!; Buy Tickets

Business Business Monopoly: 8th November 4pm - 6pm; Kedleston Road Campus; Business Monopoly session - Ft by Ruth Smith; Give it a Go

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Olympic Wrestling -Beginners course (FREE): 8th November 8pm - 9pm; At the Kirtley hall Follow the uod.BJJ instagram; Give it a Go | Freshers/Refreshers

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Session: 9th November noon - 5pm

Occupational Therapy Well being Social at The Hideout for OT week: 9th November 5pm - 7pm; 9-11 Market Place, Derby, DE1 3QE; OT & Nursing Soc collab Social! All students welcome! Crafts and games will be available. Food and drink and be purchased at the venue Location: The Hideout 9-11 Market Place, Derby To come along, you purchase a free ticket here; Buy Tickets

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 11th November 6am - 10am; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Union of Students Advice Service House Party: 11th November 11:30am - 3pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Join the Advice team to learn more about the services they offer and explore the Advice House!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 11th November 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N509; A session where you are welcome to come and do all things Warhammer: Build, Paint, Play, Read, Discuss Lore or just socialise with people who share the common interest of Warhammer!

History History - Quiz Night: 11th November 7pm - 10pm; Mr Grundys Tavern, 32-34 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AD; Test Your Knowledge: History Society's Quiz Night!

LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Meet Up: 12th November 4pm - 6pm; B226; A safe space for all queer students to hang out, play games, meet people and have an overall fun and relaxed time.

University of Derby Couch to Career: Your Psychology Degree in Action: 13th November 1pm - 4pm; B301, Kedleston Road Campus

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Wednesday Session: 13th November 4pm - 7pm

Anime and Manga Anime Movie Night: Akira!: 13th November 7pm - 10pm; Kedleston Campus, Room B125; Come watch Akira (1988) with the Anime society!

Union of Students Bullying vs Banter Workshop: 14th November 2pm - 2:45pm; A 45 minute workshop exploring when banter can become bullying. This workshop looks at the different types of bullying and aims to empower you to 'speak up' if you see bullying.; Buy Tickets; ATTR – Event Cancelled

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 14th November 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N509; A session where you are welcome to come and do all things Warhammer: Build, Paint, Play, Read, Discuss Lore or just socialise with people who share the common interest of Warhammer!

Rugby Union Fathers + Sons: 14th November 6pm - midnight; Popworld; UDRFC Presents Fathers + Sons, our annual bar crawl will take place on the 14th November 2024 and take you around Derby to 7 locations.; Buy Tickets

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Olympic Wrestling -Beginners course (FREE): 15th November 8pm - 9pm; At the Kirtley hall Follow the uod.BJJ instagram; Give it a Go | Freshers/Refreshers

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Session: 16th November noon - 5pm

Powerlifting Powerlifting - 15km Charity Walk: 17th November 10am - 5pm; Derby, UK; Join Powerlifting on a 15km walk around Derby to raise money for Mind; Buy Tickets

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 18th November 6am - 10am; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Union of Students Advice SAFE Spend event: 18th November 11am - 3pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Join the Advice team to learn about the impact of financially risky behaviour and how to avoid it.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 18th November 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N509; A session where you are welcome to come and do all things Warhammer: Build, Paint, Play, Read, Discuss Lore or just socialise with people who share the common interest of Warhammer!

Union of Students Let's Be Friends - Crafter-noon for Student Commuters: 19th November 11:30am - 1:30pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; Calling all commuter students! Join Holly and Gabby for an afternoon of crafts!; Buy Tickets

LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Meet Up: 19th November 4pm - 6pm; B226; A safe space for all queer students to hang out, play games, meet people and have an overall fun and relaxed time.

Your Executive Officers

Union President

Holly Lloyd

Oversees the Union and everything that it does

Vice President (Activities)

Gabriela Gretkowska

Sport, societies, and Student Led Services

Vice President (Welfare)

Jack McGuinness

Advice, health, student wellbeing, and more

Vice President (Education)

Pournami Padmanabhan

All things education and academic or course based

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