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Could you be our next Trustee?

We are looking for two trustees to join our friendly and ambitious board....

Fri 06 Sep 2024 Union of Students

Two students in taekwondo gear pretending to fight at freshers' fair.

What is a GIAG?

You may see the term GIAG floating around - it stands for give it a go, which is something that our clubs host to help you get a taste of what they do...

Thu 29 Aug 2024 Union of Students

CEO Emma Taylor-Large speaking into a microphone, presenting an award at the Union Community Awards

An Interview with CEO Emma Taylor-Large

We caught up with our new CEO Emma Taylor-Large to find out more about her vision for the future of the Union....

Fri 23 Aug 2024 Union of Students

I'm Officially a University of Derby Student - Now What?

Congrats, you've made it! Now that you're officially a student at the University of Derby, we're here to tell you what comes next!...

Mon 19 Aug 2024 Union of Students

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

Who are we?

Want to know more about who the Union are? Then this article is for you!...

Tue 13 Aug 2024 Union of Students

The back of someone looking out over an auditorium, wearing a graduation gown and cap. This image is

Post graduation routes and support

Some information on post graduation and the support the University provides to students....

Fri 09 Aug 2024 Your Officers

Here for you

We are deeply saddened and distressed by the recent terror marches and racist acts of violence happening across the country....

Thu 08 Aug 2024 Union of Students

The Sports & Physical Activity team in a classroom hosting a workshop.

The Sports & Physical Activity team are hiring!

The University of Derby's performance sport department are seeking a Sport and Exercise Psychology Practitioner who is currently enrolled on BASES SEP...

Mon 22 Jul 2024 University of Derby

Celebrating our new NSS score

The National Student Survey (NSS) is an annual survey conducted in the UK that gathers opinions from final-year undergraduate students about their exp...

Fri 19 Jul 2024 Union of Students

Black scrabbles tiles that spell out 'mental health matters'.

Mental Health Tips

VP (Welfare) here to give some tips for mental health....

Thu 18 Jul 2024 Your Officers

A year in review

Reflecting on the past year, my efforts have been many-sided, aiming to provide better facilities, improve the experience for students, create more qu...

Fri 05 Jul 2024 Your Officers

Reflecting on the past years' achievements

This year as Vice President (Activities) I focused on three manifesto points, providing greater support and opportunities, to increase accessibility a...

Thu 04 Jul 2024 Your Officers

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Euros 2024 calming techniques

VP (Welfare) here to give some tips for calming techniques for the 2024 Euros....

Wed 03 Jul 2024 Your Officers

End of year achievements

It’s been a phenomenal year working to represent and improve your student experience. And after being re-elected, I’m looking forward to continuing th...

Wed 03 Jul 2024 Your Officers

Financial Hardship Extension Update

I am excited to announce that the University of Derby Academic Board has unanimously approved our new regulations amendment to address student financi...

Wed 03 Jul 2024 Your Officers

Upcoming events

Union of Students Union on Tour - Leek: 10th September 10am - 2pm; Leek Campus; Calling all Leek students - the Union is coming to you!

Union of Students Union on Tour - Chesterfield: 12th September 9am - noon; Chesterfield Campus; Calling all Chesterfield students - the Union is coming to you!

Union of Students Union on Tour - Buxton: 12th September 10am - 2pm; Buxton Campus; Calling all Buxton students - the Union is coming to you!

Union of Students Welcome UV Party ft. Irah: 14th September 9pm - 3am; Popworld, Derby; Join us at the biggest club in Derby for the official welcome UV launch party with a special live guest performance!; Freshers/Refreshers

Union of Students Comedy Night with Daniel Foxx: 15th September 7pm - 16th September 9pm; Popworld; Comedy night at Popworld Derby with Daniel Foxx!; Freshers/Refreshers

Union of Students The Big Fat Freshers' Quiz: 16th September 8pm - 11pm; The Friary; Put your mind to work at The Big Fat Freshers' Quiz!; Freshers/Refreshers

Union of Students Mayhem Monday Launch Night: 16th September 10pm - 4am; Fever, Derby; Join us for your brand new student night!; Freshers/Refreshers

Union of Students Freshers' Fair Day 1: 17th September 10am - 3pm; The Atrium & Sports Centre, Kedleston Road; Join us for day 1 of our Freshers' Fair!; Freshers/Refreshers

Warhammer Nerd societies quiet room: 17th September 10am - 3pm; Kedleston Road, N112; A place you can come and mmet the nerd socities in a more quiet and relaxed space.; Freshers/Refreshers

Netball Netball - Give it a Go: 17th September 5pm - 6pm; Outdoor Court, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Netball on the outdoor court!; Give it a Go

Rounders/Softball Rounders - Give it a Go: 17th September 5pm - 6:30pm; Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Rounders on the lower 3G pitch!; Give it a Go

Musical Theatre Musical Theatre - Give it a Go: 17th September 6pm - 9pm; Britannia Mill, BM119; Calling all performers and tech enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting chance to explore the world of Musical Theatre. Whether you want to shine on stage or explore behind-the-scenes roles, there's a place for you. No registration needed.; Give it a Go | Freshers/Refreshers

Lacrosse Lacrosse - Give it a Go: 17th September 6:30pm - 8pm; Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Lacrosse on the lower 3G pitch!; Give it a Go

Dance Dance - Give it a Go: 17th September 7pm - 10pm; Kirtley Dance Studio, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB; Come and Give it a Go with Dance in the Kirtley Dance Studio!; Give it a Go

Union of Students Games Night: 17th September 7pm - 11pm; The Hideout; Join the Board and Card Gaming society for an exciting Games Night at The Hideout in Derby! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun evening out, we've got something for everyone.; Freshers/Refreshers

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Give it a Go: 17th September 8:15pm - 10pm; Kirtley Hall, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB; Come and Give it a Go with BJJ in Kirtley Hall!; Give it a Go

Union of Students Freshers' Fair Day 2: 18th September 10am - 3pm; The Atrium & Sports Centre, Kedleston Road; Join us for day 2 of our Freshers' Fair!; Freshers/Refreshers

Warhammer Nerd societies quiet room: 18th September 10am - 3pm; Kedleston Road, T005; A place you can come and mmet the nerd socities in a more quiet and relaxed space.; Freshers/Refreshers

Policing Policing - Meet and Greet: 18th September 4pm - 7pm; The Mixing House; Feel free to come down at 4pm to The Mixing House, for drinks and a chance to meet and chat to the committee. This will also give you the opportunity to ask about joining the society and even the committee.; Freshers/Refreshers

Debate Debate - Give it a Go: 18th September 6pm - 8pm; One Friar Gate Square, Court room; Come and Give it a Go with Debate in the court room at One Friar Gate Square!; Give it a Go

Rugby Union Rugby Union Men's - Give it a Go: 18th September 6:30pm - 7:30pm; Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Rugby Union Men's on the lower 3G pitch!; Give it a Go

Climbing Climbing - Give it a Go: 18th September 7pm - 9pm; Climbing Wall, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Climbing in the climbing wall!; Give it a Go

Rugby Union Rugby Union Men's - Give it a Go: 18th September 7:30pm - 9pm; Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Rugby Union Men's on the lower 3G pitch!; Give it a Go

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Give it a Go: 18th September 8pm - 10pm; Kirtley Hall, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB; Come and Give it a Go with BJJ in Kirtley Hall!; Give it a Go

Union of Students Rammed Launch Party: 18th September 10pm - 4am; Popworld, Derby; Join us as Rammed returns for another year of insane parties at Popworld Derby. It doesn’t get any bigger than this! #Rammed; Freshers/Refreshers

Union of Students Plant Crazy!: 19th September 10am - 3pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; We have Plant Crazy in the Atrium!; Freshers/Refreshers

Warhammer Warhammer - Give it a Go: 19th September 2pm - 7pm; Kedleston road campus, room N501; Bring your army and play, have a go at a demo game or do some painting!; Give it a Go | Freshers/Refreshers

Anime and Manga Anime and Manga - Give it a Go: 19th September 5pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus, N109; Come and Give it a Go with Anime and Manga in room N109 at the Kedleston Road Campus!; Give it a Go

Pole Fitness Pole Fitness - Give it a Go: 19th September 5pm - 7pm; Kirtley Hall, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB; Come and Give it a Go with Pole Fitness in Kirtley Hall!; Give it a Go

Basketball Basketball Men's - BUCS Trials: 19th September 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Sports Hall, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Fancy yourself as a bit of a baller? Sign up to our Basketball Men's trials and target selection for one of our 2 BUCS teams.; Buy Tickets; Give it a Go

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

More bottle Voucher giving recycling machines across the University!!!

Latest news

Could you be our next Trustee?

What is a GIAG?

An Interview with CEO Emma Taylor-Large

I'm Officially a University of Derby Student - Now What?

Who are we?

Post graduation routes and support

Here for you

The Sports & Physical Activity team are hiring!

Celebrating our new NSS score

Mental Health Tips

A year in review

Reflecting on the past years' achievements

Euros 2024 calming techniques

End of year achievements

Financial Hardship Extension Update

Upcoming events

Your Executive Officers

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