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Understanding Hidden Disabilities

Hi everyone, I’m Jack McGuinness, your Vice President (Welfare). Disability History Month is the time to understand the lived experiences of those who...

Wed 20 Nov 2024 Your Officers

Climb to the top of the leaderboard this Christmas!

We have a host of fun sports competitions FREE for all students living in halls of residence. So far we’ve enjoyed lots of success in table tennis, fo...

Wed 13 Nov 2024 Union of Students

Your Education, Your Say: Why Student Voice Matters

Student voice means students get a say in the conversation about their own education and campus life. Whether it's course content, campus facilities, ...

Mon 11 Nov 2024 Union of Students

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

Phantom Newspaper - Autumn Song Recommendations

When thinking of what songs I wanted to put in my Autumn song recommendations I tried to imagine the perfect songs for when it's cold and still dark o...

Mon 04 Nov 2024 Phantom Paper

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

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!

Union of Students Disability History Month Pop Up: 21st November 11am - 2pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Join us to celebrate Disability History Month!; EDI – Disability History Month

University of Derby Halls Badminton: 21st November 4pm - 5:30pm; Sports Hall, Kedleston Road; Show off your racket skills and take part in our halls of residence badminton competition!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 21st 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!

Law House of Holes Mini Golf: 21st November 7:30pm - 10pm; House of Holes, 9 Babington lane, derby, DE1 1TA

Elected Officers Derby North MP Roundtable: 22nd November 3pm - 4pm; A closed roundtable discussion with the Derby North MP allowing attendees to bring forward their student experience

University of Derby Banks Mill Open Studios 2024: 22nd November 4pm - 24th November 5pm; Banks Mill Studios; Join us as we celebrate and showcase some of the best artists, designers and makers in Derby.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Session: 23rd November noon - 5pm

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 25th 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 Get Ready for REP Con 2024!: 25th November 9:20am - 6pm; Kedleston Road Campus; Calling all student representatives! REP Con 2024 is right around the corner, and this year’s conference is packed with exciting opportunities to network, learn, and make a real impact on campus life.

Union of Students Speak Directly to University Leaders: VCE Panel Session (OPEN TO ALL): 25th November 2pm - 4pm; HEAP Lecture Theatre, Kedleston Road & Online; Do you have questions, ideas, or feedback for the University? This is your chance to bring them straight to the top!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 25th 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 Sports International Student Table Tennis Free Give it a Go Session: 25th November 6pm - 8pm; Kirtley Hall, University of Derby Kedleston Road; International student Table Tennis Give it a Go session; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Meet Up: 26th 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 Halls Pool: 26th November 5pm - 8pm; The Corn Exchange, Albert Street, DE1 2DS; Join the Union’s Pool & Snooker club at the Corn Exchange for a round of pool. Will you come out victorious and bag your halls all 180 points on the night?

Union Sports International Student Softball Give it a Go Session: 26th November 5pm - 6:30pm; Lower 3G Pitch, University of Derby, Kedleston Road; Free Softball taster session; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Union Sports International Student Volleyball Give it a Go Session: 26th November 5:30pm - 7pm; University of Derby Sports Centre; International student free Volleyball taster session; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Wednesday Session: 27th November 4pm - 7pm

Anime and Manga Karaoke!: 27th November 7pm - 9pm; The Iron Ram; Join the anime society for Karaoke at the Iron Ram!

American Football American Dream: 27th November 8pm - 10pm; Popworld Derby; American style frat event hosted at Popworld with games to play including a mechanical bull. Prizes to be won!; Buy Tickets

University of Derby Law, Criminology and Social Sciences Careers Fair: 28th November noon - 3pm

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 28th 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!

Hiking Members only hike at Luds Church: 30th November 8:15am - 4pm; The roaches and luds church; Members only hike at Luds Church. Approximately 12km.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Session: 30th November noon - 5pm

Union Sports International Student Archery Give it a Go Session: 30th November 3pm - 5pm; University of Derby Sports Centre; International Student free Archery taster session; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 2nd December 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 Winter Market: 2nd December 10am - 3pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Get into the festive spirit at our Winter Market!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 2nd December 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: 2nd December 7pm - 10pm; Mr Grundys Tavern, 32-34 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AD; Test Your Knowledge: History Society's Quiz Night!

LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Meet Up: 3rd December 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

extensions for all students with a disability