We exist to represent you, provide you with lots of fun and exciting opportunities, and to make sure you have the best possible experience whilst studying at the University of Derby.
We are the Union of Students.
We exist to represent you, provide you with lots of fun and exciting opportunities, and to make sure you have the best possible experience whilst studying at the University of Derby.
When you enrol at the University, you will automatically become a member of the Union which means you can start to make the most of our services straight away!
We have Activities, Voice, and Advice teams who are here to support you through university, whether that is through academic representation or joining a sports club.
The Advice team run a free and confidential service that all students can access for impartial advice on anything from assignments to housing, and anything in between. Book an appointment with one of our advisors on our advice webpages.
The Activities team helps to run student groups including sports clubs, societies, and Student-Led Services. Get involved and check out which groups you could join, or set up your own!
The Voice team oversees Student Representation, through Student Reps, Student Officers, or the Union Elections. Head to our ‘Change’ webpages to find out more about student representation or running in our elections.
Our Commercial team runs the Blends coffee shops, Basecamp social space, and Union shops. As we are a not-for-profit organisation, every penny spent in Union outlets gets reinvested back into the student experience.
We recruit student staff in all of our outlets, so if you are looking for a part-time job to fit around your studies, look for vacancies on our Work With Us page. We are fun, flexible, and fair!