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

Football & Futsal Women's Women's Charity Futsal Tournament: 2nd April 1pm - 5pm; Derby University Sports Centre; Brand new for 2025, UODWFC are running a charity futsal tournament to raise money for Derbyshire Community Health Services. We have a give it a go league and competitive league and suggest a maximum of 8 players per team.; Buy Tickets

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! 🩵🧡; Buy Tickets

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

Pole Fitness Chrome Royale Competition: 19th April 10am - 5pm; Landau Forte College, Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2LF; Come and support our competitors in our very own pole fitness competition! Get ready to witness strength, grace, and incredible talent – join us at Chrome Royale this April!; 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 !

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!

Book Club Bookclub!: 2nd April 5:30pm - 6:30pm; All things bookish, crafts, games and lots of snacks!

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; Buy Tickets

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.; Buy Tickets

Imagineers Bake Sale: 8th April 9am - 3pm; Kedelston road, atrium; The nerd societies have joined forces with the Occupational Therapy Society for RAG week and will be doing a charity bake sale to raise money for the charity Game Therapy UK

Warhammer Nerd society bake sale: 8th April 9am - 3pm; Kedleston road campus, atrium; We are joining forces for RAG week and will be doing a charity bake sale in the atrium in support of the charity game therapy uk.

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!

Education Soc Education Summer Ball: 17th May 7pm - 11:59pm; Buy Tickets

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.; Buy Tickets

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 9th June 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!: 16th June 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!: 23rd June 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!: 30th June 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!: 7th July 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!: 14th July 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

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.

Raise and Give Blind Date with a Book: 7th April 10am - 3pm; Kedleston Road Campus; Selling Blind Date with a Book in the Kedleston Road Atrium to raise money for BookTrust!