Event List // Union of Students

Sat 22nd February

BUCS Trampoline Championships 2024-25: 22nd February 7:30am - 23rd February 6:30pm; Ponds Forge ISC, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

BUCS 8-Ball Pool Championships 2024-25: 22nd February 8am - 25th February 5pm; Various Locations; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

D.O.T.S Dog walk - Nottingham: 11am - 1pm; Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham; Free Well-being dog walk, Open to the public You don't need a dog, you can come and say hello to everyone else's Great social evebnt for dogs and humans too Roughly 1 hour long, can be extended

Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: noon - 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N405; Join us for our weekly Saturday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Mon 24th February

Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405; 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!

Halls Darts: 5pm - 7pm; The Corn Exchange, Albert Street; Looking to be the latest Luke Littler? We’ve teamed up with the Union of Students Dart’s team to run a friendly and fun competition at the Corn Exchange this term.

Crafts!: 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Tue 25th February

Focus group for a Nursing Room at the new Cavendish Building: 11:30am - 12:30pm; E403, Kedleston Road campus; We're working with the University to set up a Nursing Room in the new Cavendish Building, and we want your feedback!

Elections drop-in session with VP (Activities) Gabby Gretkowska: 1pm - 2:30pm; Online; Come chat to VP (Activities) Gabby Gretkowska about all things Elections!

Have your say - helping local nature thrive: 1pm - 2pm; Join a discussion with Dr Rhiannon Jones and share your thoughts on what is needed for local nature to thrive.

Look After Your Mate (LAYM) Workshop: 1pm - 3:30pm; Kedleston Road Campus, room N401; Look After Your Mate (LAYM) is a workshop for students who are looking to support their friend or peers at university who may be struggling with their mental health.

Have your say - helping local nature thrive: 6pm - 7pm; Join a discussion with Dr Rhiannon Jones and share your thoughts on what is needed for local nature to thrive.

Wed 26th February

CES Make a Difference Conference: 10:30am - 2pm; Kirtley Hall, Kedleston Road Campus; The Careers with Social Impact - Making a Difference Conference is an excellent opportunity for you to gain insights into public and charity sector careers with social impact.

Have Your Say: Support Provisions Q&A: 10:30am - noon; T204, Kedleston Road campus; Discover what support and guidance is available to help you thrive at university!

Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 4pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N108; Join us for our weekly Wednesday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Bookclub!: 5:30pm - 6:30pm; All things bookish, crafts, games and lots of snacks!

Anime Movie Night: Weathering With You: 7pm - 11pm; Join us for movie night on the 26th Feb!

Thu 27th February

Fathers and Son's Pt.2: 6:30pm - 11:59pm; Popworld Derby, Friar Gate, Derby, DE1 1FG; The wait is over, and it’s time to gear up for the return of Fathers & Sons! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening as we take Derby by storm on the ultimate bar crawl.

Fri 28th February

BUCS Cycling & Para-Cycling Track Championships 2024-25: 28th February 8am - 2nd March 5pm; Derby Arena, Royal Way, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 8JB, United Kingdom; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Elections drop-in session with VP (Welfare) Jack McGuinness: 10am - noon; Online; Come chat to VP (Welfare) Jack McGuinness about all things Elections!

Sip One Stitch One - Give it a Go: 3pm - 6pm; Kedleston Road Campus, room N201; Join Sip One Stitch One in N201 and Give it a Go!

Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405; 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!

Sat 1st March

Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: noon - 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N405; Join us for our weekly Saturday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Mon 3rd March

BUCS Golf Exeter Trophy 2024-25: 3rd March 8am - 5th March 6pm; Trevose Golf & Country Club, Constantine Bay, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8JB; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405; 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!

Crafts!: 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Quiz night: 7pm - 10pm; Mr grundys tavern 32-34 Ashbourne Rd, Derby DE22 3AD; Test Your Knowledge: History Society's Quiz Night!

Wed 5th March

Elections drop-in session with Union President Holly Lloyd: noon - 1:30pm; Online; Come chat to Union President Holly Lloyd about all things Elections!

Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 4pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N108; Join us for our weekly Wednesday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Constructing Femininity - Witchcraft, Hysteria and the Psychological Sciences: 5pm - 6pm; As part of Women's History Month, and in celebration of International Women's Day 2025, the University of Derby Women and Allies Network invites you to attend this free, public lecture on witchcraft, femininity and the psychological sciences.

Thu 6th March

Bullying vs Banter Workshop: 2pm - 2:45pm; Kedleston Road Campus, room K203; A 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.

Fri 7th March

Elections drop-in session with VP (Education) Pournami Padmanabhan: 11:30am - 1pm; Online; Come chat to VP (Education) Pournami Padmanabhan about all things Elections!

Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405; 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!

Sat 8th March

D.O.T.S Dog Walk - Derby: 11am - 1pm; Rushcliffe Park, Nottingham; Free Well-being walk with dogs Free for anyone, family friendly, any age You don't need a dog, you can just come cuddle and walk ours with us Great socialising event for dogs and humans too

Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: noon - 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N405; Join us for our weekly Saturday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Mon 10th March

Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405; 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!

Women's Paint and Sip: 5pm - 7pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; Join us for a fun and relaxed evening designed exclusively for women students!

Crafts!: 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Tue 11th March

Elections drop-in session with VP (Activities) Gabby Gretkowska: 12:30pm - 2pm; Online; Come chat to VP (Activities) Gabby Gretkowska about all things Elections!

Wed 12th March

Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 4pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N108; Join us for our weekly Wednesday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Thu 13th March

University Mental Health Day: 10am - 4pm; Check back soon for more details on how we're celebrating University Mental Health Day!

Elections drop-in session with VP (Welfare) Jack McGuinness: 11:30am - 1pm; Online; Come chat to VP (Welfare) Jack McGuinness about all things Elections!

A Paint Party: 2pm - 5pm; Kedleston Road, N401; Come along and paint on canvases, Warhammer models and more.

Let's Be Friends - Bingo for Online Students: 4pm - 6pm; Online; Calling all online students! Join Holly and Gabby for online bingo!

Fri 14th March

Holi Celebration: 1pm - 3pm; Kedleston Road Campus (By the Tennis Courts); Join us for a vibrant and joyful celebration of Holi, the festival of colours!

Sat 15th March

Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: noon - 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N405; Join us for our weekly Saturday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Bless Charity Gig: 7pm - 10:30pm; The Bless; A gig at the Bless, including multiple bands from the Musician and Band society.

Sun 16th March

BUCS Cycling 3-Up Team Time Trial Championships 2024-25: 8am - 5pm; Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

UDNC Charity Tournament: 11:30am - 5pm; University of Derby Sports Centre; UDNC are holding our annual Charity Netball Tournament on Sunday 16th March raising money for Parkinson’s UK. We recommend 8/9 people per team and it is a £40 ticket per team. We will be hosting a bake sale and tombola alongside the tournament.

Mon 17th March

Elections drop-in session with VP (Education) Pournami Padmanabhan: 11:30am - 12:30pm; Online; Come chat to VP (Education) Pournami Padmanabhan about all things Elections!

Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405; 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!

Crafts!: 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Wed 19th March

Litter Picking, Walk and Talk: 1pm - 2:30pm; Kedleston Road Campus (Outside front entrance); Join us for a hands-on sustainability initiative as we take to the streets for a litter-picking session!

Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 4pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N108; Join us for our weekly Wednesday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Thu 20th March

Elections drop-in session with Union President Holly Lloyd: 11:30am - 12:30pm; Online; Come chat to Union President Holly Lloyd about all things Elections!

Fri 21st March

Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405; 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!

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