Union Membership

As a student of the University of Derby, you automatically become a member of the Union of Students. The Union exists to support, represent and advise you; to provide recreational, social, cultural and sporting activities; and to provide you space and services that add to your University experience.

You can however opt-out of Union membership. The consequences of students who choose to opt-out are:

• Not permitted to the right to vote in any Union elections, ballots or referenda
• Not permitted to stand for office in any Union election
• Not permitted to hold office in any Union sports club, society or group
• Not be represented by the Union in any matter
• Not have their interests represented by the Union to the University, other student bodies, other organisations and persons, or members of the general public