Event List // Union of Students

Wed 12th March

Women's Football Charity Tournament: 1:30pm - 4:30pm; Upper Pitch, University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB; Our annual 5-a-side charity football tournament is back on the 12th March 13:30-16:30. Teams can choose whether they want to play in the give it a go league or competitive league and we will have a raffle and bake sale! Buy your team tickets here

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: Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop!: 7pm - 11pm; B102, Kedleston Road; Join the Anime society on the 12th of March to watch Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop!

Thu 13th March

University Mental Health Day Bake Sale: 11am - 2pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Join our Mental Health Champions for a charity bake sale!

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!

Glitz and Glamour Karaoke - Hosted by the Musical Theatre Society: 8pm - 11:59pm; The Friary, Derby; Step into the spotlight and let your inner star shine! Join us for a fabulous night of karaoke - come in your best glitz and glamour! Grab your friends and sing your heart out to the showstoppers you love!

Fri 14th March

Holi Celebration: 1pm - 3pm; Basecamp; Join us for a vibrant and joyful celebration of Holi, the festival of colours!

Sat 15th March

Members Train Hike to Grindleford.: 8am - 4pm; We will be walking around Padley Gorge on the 15th of March 2025! We will catch the train to Grindleford changing at Sheffield. Information will be posed on our Instagram very soon. Keep an eye out!

Nerd Society Lock-in: 10am - 10pm; Kedleston Road, North Tower, Fifth Floor; Come and spend a day playing some Warhammer, board games or DnD. Take advantage of the oppurtunity to play some longer games.

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

Going Green Social: 7pm - 11pm; Peak Court, University of Derby Lodge Lane, Derby. DE1 3GZ; If you are currently studying a course in Occupational Therapy, join us for our social event themed: Going Green. If you fancy a sing-a-long, a quiz question or two or getting competitive in darts, pool or table tennis, then we'll see you there.

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

Go Green Week Sustainability Fair: 10am - 3pm; Join us to kick-start Go Green Week with a fair full of all things sustainable!

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

International Student Town hall: 1pm - 3pm; B212; Come meet, mingle and share your experience as an international student

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.

Tue 18th March

Clothing Repair Cafe with the Sip One Stitch One society: 10am - 3pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; We're collaborating with the Sip One Stitch One society for a Clothing Repair Workshop!

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

Second hand clothes/books/nursing scrubs sale: 10am - 3pm; Atrium Balcony, next to Blends; The Executive Officers will be selling second hand books, clothes and nursing scrubs!

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

Candle Making Workshop: 11am - 3pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; Finish Go Green Week with a FREE candle making workshop!

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 22nd March

5K Fun Run/Walk: noon - 3pm; Markeaton Park; A 5K fun run/walk for the British Heart Foundation. Markeaton Park on the 22/03/2025. Arrive latest 11:30am, the run begins at 12pm. Fancy dress.

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 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!

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 March

BUCS Golf English and Welsh Championships 2024-25: 25th March 8am - 27th March 5pm; The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club, Main Road,, Cotgrave, Nottingham, NG12 3HB; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Careers and Employment Disability focus group: 1pm - 2pm; Do you identify as having a disability or neurodivergence? Do you have something to say about our service? The Careers and Employment Service is keen to hear from you to help us improve what we offer you.

Sensory Board Making: 5pm - 7pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; We warmly invite all disabled and neurodivergent students to join us for a creative workshop focused on making sensory boards in a cosy, safe, and accessible environment.

Wed 26th March

Creative Evening: 4am - 6am; Kedleston Road Campus; Creative Evening - Even will take place at Kedleston road, room will be updated closer to the time We will be painting mugs and listen to background music.

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!

Ramadan Iftar: 5pm - 8pm; Multi Faith Centre; Join us for a special evening of community, reflection, and breaking fast together! This event is open to everyone—whether you observe Ramadan or just want to learn more and be part of the experience.

Karaoke!: 7pm - 11pm; The Iron Ram; Join the Anime Society for Karaoke!

Thu 27th March

Careers and Employment Disability focus group (online): 1pm - 2pm; Do you identify as having a disability or neurodivergence? Do you have something to say about our service? The Careers and Employment Service is keen to hear from you to help us improve what we offer you.

Fri 28th March

Yoga with Dru with JU: 1pm - 2:15pm; Kirtley Dance Studio; All students welcome! Must purchase a ticket below. Wear comfy clothes and bring hydration!

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 29th March

Birmingham MegaCon!: 7am - 6pm; NEC Birmingham; Anime Society will be heading to Birmingham Megacon on Saturday the 29th of March, join us!

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 31st 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!

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 2nd April

Global Gathering: 2nd April 11am - 3rd April 2pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Join us for Global Gathering to celebrate the diverse culture within our community!

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 3rd April

Fayre & Democratic: 10am - 3pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; An exclusive fair for anyone and everyone who has voted in the Elections!

Fri 4th April

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 5th April

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!

Sun 6th April

BUCS Cycling & Para-Cycling 25 Mile Time Trial Championships 2024-25: 8am - 5pm; Ellesmere Centre, Ley Road, Stetchworth, Newmarket, CB8 9TS; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Mon 7th April

RAG Week: 7th April 12:01am - 11th April 11:59pm; RAG week is coming! - Join us for an action packed week of fundraising events and activities.

BUCS Golf Tour Finals 2024-25: 7th April 8am - 9th April 6pm; Blairgowrie Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Blairgowrie, PH10 6LG; 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.

Tue 8th April

RAG Week: 7th April 12:01am - 11th April 11:59pm; RAG week is coming! - Join us for an action packed week of fundraising events and activities.

Wed 9th April

RAG Week: 7th April 12:01am - 11th April 11:59pm; RAG week is coming! - Join us for an action packed week of fundraising events and activities.

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 10th April

RAG Week: 7th April 12:01am - 11th April 11:59pm; RAG week is coming! - Join us for an action packed week of fundraising events and activities.

Fri 11th April

RAG Week: 7th April 12:01am - 11th April 11:59pm; RAG week is coming! - Join us for an action packed week of fundraising events and activities.

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!

Law Ball 2025: 7pm - 11pm; The River Mill Darley Abbey; We will be having our annual Law Ball event on the 11th April at 7 – 11pm at the River Mill, Darley Abbey. This is a formal event, with a black tie dress code, where all students and lecturers will be welcome to participate.

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