Get Involved

There's loads of things you can join us in doing during your time at university. From fundraising and volunteering to sports and social societies. We even have our own newspaper and radio station if you're a budding journalist. Go on, have a look around!

Sports Events

Union Sports 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.

Union Sports BUCS Cycling & Para-Cycling 25 Mile Time Trial Championships 2024-25: 6th April 8am - 5pm; Ellesmere Centre, Ley Road, Stetchworth, Newmarket, CB8 9TS; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports 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.

Cheerleading Derby Ravens Showcase!: 10th April 5pm - 7pm; University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Road; An end of season performance from Derby Ravens Cheerleading hosted on the 10th April 17:00-18:30 at Kedleston Rd Sports Centre! 🩵🧡

Rugby Union Women's 5K Fun Run/Walk: 11th April noon - 3pm; Markeaton Park; A 5K fun run/walk for the British Heart Foundation. Markeaton Park on the 11/04/2025. Arrive latest 11:30am, the run begins at 12pm. Fancy dress.; Buy Tickets

Union Sports BUCS Cycling & Para-Cycling 10 Mile Time Trial Championships 2024-25: 27th April 8am - 8pm; Cropwell Bishop Memorial Hall, Quarry Farm Nottingham Road, Cropwell Bishop, Colston Bassett, NG12 3BA; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports BUCS Athletics Outdoor Championships 2024-25: 3rd May 8am - 5th May 5pm; Manchester Regional Arena, Gate 13, Ethiad Campus, Rowsley Street, Manchester, M11 3FF; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports Sports Awards 2025: 15th May 7pm - 11pm; The Reach, Derby; Celebrate the end of the University sporting year in style...

Union Sports BUCS Cycling Road Race Championships 2024-25: 18th May 8am - 6pm; Petroc College (Tiverton), Tiverton Campus, Bolham Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6SH; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports BUCS Archery Outdoor Championships 2024-25: 14th June 8am - 15th June 6pm; Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Lilleshall, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9AT; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Society Events

Occupational Therapy Wellbeing wednesday: 5th March 1pm - 29th May noon; Kedleston Rd T012; All students welcome. Crafts, games, social. Bring your own crafts if you wish !

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 24th March 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 24th March 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Business Creative Evening: 26th March 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.; Give it a Go

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 26th March 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!

Book Club Bookclub!: 26th March 5:30pm - 6:30pm; All things bookish, crafts, games and lots of snacks!

Anime and Manga Karaoke!: 26th March 7pm - 11pm; The Iron Ram; Join the Anime Society for Karaoke!; Buy Tickets

Occupational Therapy Yoga with Dru with JU: 28th March 1pm - 2:15pm; Kirtley Dance Studio; All students welcome! Must purchase a ticket below. Wear comfy clothes and bring hydration!; Buy Tickets

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 28th March 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!

Anime and Manga Birmingham MegaCon!: 29th March 7am - 6pm; NEC Birmingham; Join the Anime Society on the 29th of March at Megacon Brum! Details will be sent on the anime society discord. Please be aware that to come to this event with us, you must buy a Saturday Early ticket from the Megacon Website. Link here:; Buy Tickets

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 29th March 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!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 31st March 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 31st March 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

History Quiz night: 31st March 7pm - 10pm; Mr grundys tavern 32-34 Ashbourne Rd, Derby DE22 3AD; Test Your Knowledge: History Society's Quiz Night!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 2nd April 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!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 4th April 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!

Hiking Camping Trip: 5th April 8am - 6th April 3pm; A wild camping trip. Hike -> Camp -> Hike -> Finish

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 5th April 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!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 7th April 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 7th April 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Union Societies Volcanoes and Wine: 7th April 6:30pm - 10pm; B228; A talk by Roger Suthren (former lecturer in Sedimentology) on volcanoes with wine tasting thrown in.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 9th April 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!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 11th April 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 Law Ball 2025: 11th April 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.; Buy Tickets

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 12th April 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!

Musical Theatre The Musical Theatre Society Presents - 'Footloose' The Musical: 12th April 7pm - 13th April 7pm; Robert Ludlam Theatre, Duffield Road, Derby; Kick off your Sunday shoes and come and see the outstanding musical Footloose! You won't want to miss it; it will help you lose your blues!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 14th April 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 16th April 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!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 19th April 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 21st April 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 23rd April 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!

Occupational Therapy D.O.T.S Dog Walk - nottingham: 26th April 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 Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 26th April 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 28th April 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 30th April 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!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 3rd May 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 5th May 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 7th May 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!

Psychology Hotpod Soundbath Trip: 8th May 2pm - 3:30pm; Hotpod Yoga, Perkins Yard, Derby.; A restorative yoga stretch session followed by a calming sound bath, designed to help you release sensory stress and find deep relaxation...perfect for managing your wellbeing through your studies!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 10th May 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 12th May 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

History Quiz night: 12th May 7pm - 10pm; Mr grundys tavern 32-34 Ashbourne Rd, Derby DE22 3AD; Test Your Knowledge: History Society's Final Quiz Night!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 14th May 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!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 17th May 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 19th May 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 21st May 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!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 24th May 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!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 26th May 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 2nd June 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

History End of Year Party: 2nd June 6:30pm - 11:30pm; The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NQ ·; Come join us for our end of year party.

SLS Events

Raise and Give 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.