As your elected Officer Trustee I'm always happy to talk to students and help out where I can.
Hi, I'm Holly Lloyd, Your VP (Education). Here's a little about myself - I'm from North Wales and came to Derby to study a Creative Expressive Arts course. I'm a major cat lover but unfortunately find myself allergic With my creative background I aim to make your interactions with the Student Union a more fun and interactive experience. Be sure to keep an eye out for me in and around our many campuses and feel free to come into the office for a chat.
I aim to encourage and create more engagement with the Union, ensure that students feel represented and seen with more Union representation and presence at other campuses, and to secure better funding and support for field work and placement studies.
Fri 05 Jul 2024
Reflecting on the past year, my efforts have been many-sided, aiming to provide better facilities, improve the experience for students, create more quiet spaces, offer more cost-of-living support, increase accessibility and inclusion, and strengthen Union presence across campuses.
Thu 04 Jul 2024
This year as Vice President (Activities) I focused on three manifesto points, providing greater support and opportunities, to increase accessibility and inclusivity of the activities offer and to increase social media presence to all sports, societies and student led services.
Wed 03 Jul 2024
I am excited to announce that the University of Derby Academic Board has unanimously approved our new regulations amendment to address student financial hardship.
VP (Welfare) here to give some tips for calming techniques for the 2024 Euros.
It’s been a phenomenal year working to represent and improve your student experience. And after being re-elected, I’m looking forward to continuing the work I’ve been doing.
Tue 02 Jul 2024
Check out all of the amazing things I achieved last academic year...
Thu 13 Jun 2024
As Union President, I am very proud and excited to announce that the University Regulatory Framework Committee has approved my regulations amendment to address student financial hardship, with changes set to take effect from the 2024/25 academic year.
Thu 06 Jun 2024
Voting is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for shaping our future. Yet, many of us, particularly students, often exhibit lower voter turnout compared to other age groups.
Tue 30 Apr 2024
VP (Welfare) here to talk about responsible futures, sustainability and the actions we have taken to better incentivise sustainability.
Wed 24 Apr 2024
A statement outlining the event being held by AFAF, why the University are allowing it to go ahead, and the support the Union and University provides.
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Hi everyone! Jack McGuinness, your Vice President (Welfare), here to give some updates on the work I’ve been doing around student safety and the plans I'm putting in place to improve student safety here in Derby.
Fri 15 Mar 2024
An update from the Vice President (Welfare), Jack McGuinness, on student safety, the community pantry and more.
Mon 04 Mar 2024
VP (Welfare) Jack McGuinness here to give you some updates on the work that's been going on!
Wed 14 Feb 2024
The history of LGBT+ rights in the UK, shown through significant milestones and progress points.
Mon 12 Feb 2024
The Union elections are an amazing opportunity to use your voice and enact change within the Union and the University, so I wanted to share my top 5 reasons for why YOU should nominate yourself in the current Union elections.
During my time in office I have pledged to:
Some of the campaigns I have been/will be working on this year.
My reports from Scrutiny Panel and AGMs.