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President Holly Lloyd leading a conga line at freshers fair

Term 1 Round Up - Union President

As I moved on from Vice President Education to President, this first term has been both bittersweet and exciting. I’m grateful for the experiences tha...

Thu 19 Dec 2024 Your Officers

VP Welfare Jack on the Advice stand at freshers fair with Advisor Zoe

Term 1 Round Up - Vice President Welfare

As the first term comes to a close, it’s a great opportunity to share some of the work I’ve been doing across my manifesto and the wider VP (Welfare) ...

Thu 19 Dec 2024 Your Officers

VP (Activities) Gabby handing out free pancakes

Term 1 Round Up - Vice President Activities

As the first term of the academic year draws to a close, I am proud to reflect on the initiatives and achievements I have been working on. Here’s an o...

Thu 19 Dec 2024 Your Officers

VP (Education) Pournami handing out tote bags at freshers fair

Term 1 Round Up - Vice President Education

As Vice President (Education), my focus is on enhancing student representation, increasing the visibility of academic support services, and amplifying...

Thu 19 Dec 2024 Your Officers

Energy Saving Over the Winter Break

In the 2024 National Student Survey students were shown to be spending an average of £86 per month on their energy bills, and for many students this m...

Thu 19 Dec 2024 Union of Students

Got an idea?

Do you have an idea that will improve the student experience? The Ideas Forum is the place for you!...

Wed 18 Dec 2024 Student Voice

Derby's Favourite Christmas Song

For my Christmas article, I wanted to investigate what Derby’s favourite Christmas song is. Too often the same selection of songs are repeated so I de...

Wed 11 Dec 2024 Phantom Paper

Switch from BRP to eVisa

International students if you don’t know the BRP is switching to eVisa, please read the below information....

Tue 10 Dec 2024 Your Officers

A book and a warm drink in front of a Xmas tree

Stories for Every Stocking — A Book Gift Guide

Happy December! We are officially entering the most wonderful time of the year. There are Christmas markets to explore, hot chocolates to drink, carol...

Fri 06 Dec 2024 Phantom Paper

Graffiti on a wall that depicts the British Sign Language spelling of BSL

British Sign Language (BSL): Past, Present, and Future

By supporting BSL during Disability History Month, we can acknowledge the struggles of the past while building a more inclusive future for everyone....

Thu 05 Dec 2024 Your Officers

The Executive Officers (in order of appearance: Jack, Holly, Gabby and Pournami) sat together on two

You Said, We Did - Let's Be Friends

You said, ‘We feel there aren’t many events tailored to our student group’, we ‘set up a Let’s Be Friends campaign, targeting specific groups of stude...

Wed 04 Dec 2024 Your Officers

Non-Fiction November

Here are five non-fiction recommendations to feed your curiosity....

Fri 29 Nov 2024 Phantom Paper

Scam Protection

All of us may be susceptible to a scam at some time....

Mon 25 Nov 2024 Help & Advice

Meal prep containers lined up on a table. They contain what looks like chicken with sweet potato wed

Food Waste - and How to Avoid it!

When moving away from home for the first time you might be taking on more responsibility for picking and preparing your food that you’ve had previousl...

Fri 22 Nov 2024 Union of Students

A phone on the floor with a cracked screen

Watch Out for Scams

What Every University Student Needs to Know!...

Thu 21 Nov 2024 Help & Advice

Upcoming events

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

Occupational Therapy Yoga with Dru with JU: 8th January 1pm - 2:30pm; Kedleston RD - Kirtley Building; External yoga teacher Julie has kindly offered to come and lead another yoga session! Her yoga style focuses on mindful movement and body awareness. Price: Members: FREE (must purchase ticket below for attendance purposes) Non-members: £4.50; Buy Tickets

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 13th January 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!: 13th January 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 17th January 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 20th January 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!: 20th January 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Union of Students Charity Book Sale: 21st January 11am - 2pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Join your VP (Education) Pournami and browse some second hand books we have for sale, raising money for charity!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 24th January 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!

University of Derby Career Focus Week: 27th January 9am - 31st January 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus & Online; Kickstart 2025 with Career Focus Week and prepare for the next steps in your career. Whatever stage of your career journey you’re at, there will be a workshop to support you with reaching your career goals.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 27th January 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!: 27th January 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Elected Officers The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research book launch: 30th January 5pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road, University of Derby; Come join Dr Adam Brett and Professor Catherine Lee for the release of their book "The Guide to LGBTQ+ Research"

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 31st January 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!

Union Sports BUCS Athletics Cross Country Championships 2024-25: 1st February 8am - 5pm; Blackweir Fields, Blackweir Fields, Cardiff Castle & Bute Park, Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 3FD; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports BUCS Gymnastics Championships 2024-25: 1st February 8am - 2nd February 5pm; New College Leicester, Glenfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 6DL; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 3rd February 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!: 3rd February 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: 3rd February 7pm - 11pm; Mr grundys tavern 32-34 Ashbourne Rd, Derby DE22 3AD; Test Your Knowledge: History Society's Quiz Night!

Union of Students All Student Meeting: 4th February noon - 1:30pm; OL1; Join us for the All Student Meeting!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 7th February 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 10th February 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!: 10th February 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Union of Students February Freshers' Fair 2025: 13th February 10am - 3pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Have you just started here at the University of Derby? Join us at February Freshers' Fair!; Freshers/Refreshers

Union Sports BUCS Athletics Indoor Championships 2024-25: 14th February 8am - 16th February 5pm; English Institute of Sport, 200 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports BUCS Badminton Individual Championships 2024-25: 14th February 8am - 16th February 8pm; English Institute of Sport, 200 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports BUCS Climbing Championships 2024-25: 14th February 8am - 16th February 5pm; English Institute of Sport, 200 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports BUCS Fencing Individual Championships 2024-25: 14th February 8am - 16th February 8pm; Park Community Arena, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, Worksop Road, Sheffield, S9 3TL; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports BUCS Swimming Long Course Championships 2024-25: 14th February 8am - 16th February 6pm; English Institute of Sport, 200 Coleridge Rd, Sheffield, S9 5DA; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 14th February 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N501; 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!

Your Executive Officers

Union President

Holly Lloyd

Oversees the Union and everything that it does

Vice President (Activities)

Gabriela Gretkowska

Sport, societies, and Student Led Services

Vice President (Welfare)

Jack McGuinness

Advice, health, student wellbeing, and more

Vice President (Education)

Pournami Padmanabhan

All things education and academic or course based

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Latest news

Term 1 Round Up - Union President

Term 1 Round Up - Vice President Welfare

Term 1 Round Up - Vice President Activities

Term 1 Round Up - Vice President Education

Energy Saving Over the Winter Break

Got an idea?

Derby's Favourite Christmas Song

Switch from BRP to eVisa

Stories for Every Stocking — A Book Gift Guide

British Sign Language (BSL): Past, Present, and Future

You Said, We Did - Let's Be Friends

Non-Fiction November

Scam Protection

Food Waste - and How to Avoid it!

Watch Out for Scams

Upcoming events

Your Executive Officers

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