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Speak up for nature in Derbyshire

Help the Derbyshire County Council with the development of their Local Nature Recovery Strategy...

Fri 14 Mar 2025 Your Officers

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Autistic Students' Experience Research

Are you an autistic student? Share your experiences in this research....

Fri 14 Mar 2025 Your Officers

Three Things I Learnt From Running in the Elections

Hi everyone, Union President Holly here to share the best three things I learnt from running in the Elections....

Thu 13 Mar 2025 Your Officers

Alcohol Awareness Survey

Information on alcohol awareness, and a short survey to fill out...

Wed 12 Mar 2025 Help & Advice

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

Recommend a Friend and be in with a chance to win £100!

The main elections are now open and we're electing our 4 full-time paid officers (President, Vice President (Education), Vice President (Welfare) & Vi...

Tue 11 Mar 2025 Student Voice

VP (Activities) Gabby handing out free pancakes

Three Top Tips for Writing a Personal Statement

Hi, VP (Activities) Gabby here with my three top tips for writing a personal statement for nominating yourself in the Elections!...

Tue 04 Mar 2025 Your Officers

VP (Activities) Gabby giving a speech at the 2024 Sports Awards

You Said, We Did – BUCS Takeover

At the Union of Students, we’re committed to making sports at Derby University bigger, better, and more visible for everyone....

Fri 21 Feb 2025 Your Officers

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

Elections Drop-in Sessions

Chat to our current Executive Officer team about all things elections!...

Tue 18 Feb 2025 Student Voice

A student talking into a microphone in a lecture hall filled with students.

2025 All Student Meeting Results

On Monday 10th February the Union held its annual All Student Meeting, where a series of changes to the Union of Students were voted on by students....

Wed 12 Feb 2025 Student Voice

You said we did - Heat and Eat 2025 update

We as an organisation are powered by your voice, so it’s great to comment on what you’ve told us and what we have done to bring them to reality....

Tue 11 Feb 2025 Your Officers

Share your financial wellbeing insights!

The University are looking for feedback from students so they can evaluate the effectiveness of the financial support they offer and understand more a...

Mon 10 Feb 2025 Union of Students

Exploring Derby in 2025

New year, new adventures! 2025 is finally here, and what better time to explore Derby than now? Whether you’ve lived here all your life or made a move...

Sat 08 Feb 2025 Phantom Paper

A female presenting person sat meditating in the woods.

Relieving Stress at University

Second semester is here and so are deadlines, so find a way to de-stress!...

Sat 08 Feb 2025 Phantom Paper

Our Values and Zero Tolerance Policy

Following recent events and political changes in America, we wanted to assure our students that our core values remain the same, and we are committed ...

Mon 03 Feb 2025 Union of Students

The On Campus Internship Scheme (OCIS) is open!

The On Campus Internship Scheme (OCIS) is open, with a wide range of vacancies exclusively for 1st and 2nd year undergraduates to apply for....

Wed 29 Jan 2025 University of Derby

Upcoming 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 !

Hiking Members Train Hike to Grindleford.: 15th March 8am - 4pm; We will be walking around Padley Gorge on the 15th of March 2025! We will catch the train to Grindleford changing at Sheffield. Information will be posed on our Instagram very soon. Keep an eye out!

Warhammer Nerd Society Lock-in: 15th March 10am - 10pm; Kedleston Road, North Tower, Fifth Floor; Come and spend a day playing some Warhammer, board games or DnD. Take advantage of the oppurtunity to play some longer games.

Musician/Band Bless Charity Gig: 15th March 7pm - 10:30pm; The Bless; A gig at the Bless, including multiple bands from the Musician and Band society.; Buy Tickets

Occupational Therapy Going Green Social: 15th March 7pm - 11pm; Peak Court, University of Derby Lodge Lane, Derby. DE1 3GZ; If you are currently studying a course at the university, join us for our social event themed: Going Green. If you fancy a sing-a-long, a quiz question or two or getting competitive in darts, pool or table tennis, then we'll see you there.; Buy Tickets

Union Sports BUCS Cycling 3-Up Team Time Trial Championships 2024-25: 16th March 8am - 5pm; Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe Ltd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Netball UDNC Charity Tournament: 16th March 11:30am - 5pm; University of Derby Sports Centre; UDNC are holding our annual Charity Netball Tournament on Sunday 16th March raising money for Parkinson’s UK. We recommend 8/9 people per team and it is a £40 ticket per team. We will be hosting a bake sale and tombola alongside the tournament.; Buy Tickets

Union of Students Go Green Week Sustainability Fair: 17th March 10am - 3pm; Join us to kick-start Go Green Week with a fair full of all things sustainable!; Go Green Week

Union of Students Elections drop-in session with VP (Welfare) Jack McGuinness: 17th March 11:30am - 12:30pm; Online; Come chat to VP (Welfare) Jack McGuinness about all things Elections!; Elections

Elected Officers International Student Town hall: 17th March 1pm - 3pm; B102; Come meet, mingle and share your experience as an international student

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 17th 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!: 17th March 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 Clothing Repair Cafe with the Sip One Stitch One society: 18th March 10am - 3pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; We're collaborating with the Sip One Stitch One society for a Clothing Repair Workshop!; Go Green Week

Student Activities Litter Picking, Walk and Talk: 19th March 1pm - 2:30pm; Kedleston Road Campus (Outside front entrance); Join us for a hands-on sustainability initiative as we take to the streets for a litter-picking session!; Buy Tickets; Go Green Week

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 19th 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!: 19th March 5:30pm - 6:30pm; All things bookish, crafts, games and lots of snacks!

Union of Students Second hand clothes/books/nursing scrubs sale: 20th March 10am - 3pm; Atrium Balcony, next to Blends; The Executive Officers will be selling second hand books, clothes and nursing scrubs!; Go Green Week

Union of Students Elections drop-in session with Union President Holly Lloyd: 20th March 11:30am - 12:30pm; Online; Come chat to Union President Holly Lloyd about all things Elections!; Elections

Union of Students Candle Making Workshop: 21st March 11am - 3pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; Finish Go Green Week with a FREE candle making workshop!; Go Green Week

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 21st 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!

Rugby Union Women's 5K Fun Run/Walk: 22nd March noon - 3pm; Markeaton Park; A 5K fun run/walk for the British Heart Foundation. Markeaton Park on the 22/03/2025. Arrive latest 11:30am, the run begins at 12pm. Fancy dress.; Buy Tickets

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 22nd 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: 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.

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.

Elected Officers Careers and Employment Disability focus group: 25th March 1pm - 2pm; Do you identify as having a disability or neurodivergence? Do you have something to say about our service? The Careers and Employment Service is keen to hear from you to help us improve what we offer you.

Student Activities Sensory Board Making: 25th March 5pm - 7pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; We warmly invite all disabled and neurodivergent students to join us for a creative workshop focused on making sensory boards in a cosy, safe, and accessible environment.; Buy Tickets

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!

Student Activities Ramadan Iftar: 26th March 5pm - 8pm; Multi Faith Centre; Join us for a special evening of community, reflection, and breaking fast together! This event is open to everyone—whether you observe Ramadan or just want to learn more and be part of the experience.; Buy Tickets

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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