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Vice President (Welfare) Jack McGuinness presenting an award at the 2024 Sports Awards

VP (Welfare) September Update

Hi everyone, I’m Jack McGuinness, the Vice President (Welfare) here at the University of Derby Union of Students. September is the start to the new ac...

Wed 09 Oct 2024 Your Officers

Sport & Physical Activity team activities

Throughout the year we (the Sport & Physical Activity team) offer a variety of social sport activities and events. This includes weekly social sports,...

Tue 08 Oct 2024 Union of Students

Black History Month: Key Moments Within the UK

Black history in the UK is rich with significant events and contributions that have shaped the nation’s cultural, social, and political landscape....

Mon 07 Oct 2024 Your Officers

College Forums

Have you got a question for the Dean or Deputy Dean of your college?...

Tue 01 Oct 2024 Union of Students

Union Officers at the Elections Results Night event.

Snap Elections - what'SNAPpening?

Want to know more about what our Snap Election is all about? Then this is the place for you!...

Mon 23 Sep 2024 Union of Students

Pronouns on BlackBoard

Hi everyone, I’m the Vice President (Welfare) here at the Union of Students, here to tell you about a project I’ve been working on with the University...

Fri 20 Sep 2024 Union of Students

Students in a club with UV face paint on.

Top Tips for Navigating Your Night Out

Nightlife is a big part of student life, so we want to share some top tips for staying safe on a night out....

Wed 11 Sep 2024 Union of Students

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

Upcoming events

Union of Students Derby Museums - Displaced: From the Nile to the Derwent: 1st October 11am - 24th November 2pm; Derby Museum and Art Gallery.; Derby Museums are offering 50% off for students at their latest exhibition!

Warhammer Halloween Painting Competition: 3rd October 4pm - 31st October 9pm; TBC; Fancy a bit of Warhammer Halloween fun? If so please join our painting competition, and paint a Grot to have a chance of winning a prize!; Buy Tickets

Union of Students Screamfest - Discounted Tickets!: 11th October 6pm - 2nd November 6pm; National Forest Adventure Farm; University of Derby students can claim £5 off all Screamfest tickets this month, offering a frighteningly fun night out.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 14th October 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N509; 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!: 14th October 6pm - 10pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Table Tennis Table Tennis - Give it a Go: 14th October 6pm - 8pm; Kirtley Hall, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB; Join Table Tennis in Kirtley Hall for their final Give it a Go of the year!; Give it a Go

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Online Session: 14th October 7pm - 9pm; Come play games online! Join via our discord server: https://discord.gg/c4ks4VZwbR

History History - Quiz Night: 14th October 7pm - 11pm; Mr Grundys Tavern, 32-34 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 3AD; Test Your Knowledge: History Society's Quiz Night!"

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Friary Quiz with BJJ and Powerlifting: 14th October 7:30pm - 11pm; Friary Derby; Please purchase a ticket to make your donation; Buy Tickets

LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Meet Up: 15th October 4pm - 6pm; B226; A safe space for all queer students to hang out, play games, meet people and have an overall fun and relaxed time.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian juijitsu class (at the Kirtley hall): 15th October 8pm - 9pm; Follow us on instagram for more information @uod.BJJ; Give it a Go

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Collaboration With Musical Theatre: 16th October 4pm - 5pm; Kedleston Road (N509 & N410); We're collaborating with Musical Theatre Society to bring you the ultimate night of board game fun. Step into the limelight and show off your Board Game skills.

Policing Murder mystery: 16th October 6pm - 8pm; One friar gate square, room 203; Come along to solve a murder mystery by working in teams you will follow through the case to work out who committed the murder and enjoy some refreshments.

Anime and Manga Anime & Manga - Bowling: 16th October 8pm - 11pm; Hollywood Bowl, Derbion; Join the Anime and Manga society at Hollywood Bowl for a couple of games of bowling!; Buy Tickets

University of Derby Graduate Careers and Placement Fair: 17th October 11am - 3pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Meet top employers and explore a range of career options at the upcoming Graduate Careers and Placement Fair!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 17th October 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N509; 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!

Occupational Therapy Wear it pink day: 18th October 8am - 11:59pm; Anywhere; Wear it pink day - for breast cancer awareness

Union of Students African Drumming Trip: 18th October 9am - 12:30pm; National Justice Museum; Join us for a trip to the National Justice Museum for an African Drumming session!; Buy Tickets; EDI – Black History Month

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Session: 19th October noon - 5pm; N405; Join us for Saturday In-Person Sessions! Play games and make friends!

Warhammer Warhammer online social: 19th October 7:30pm - 10pm; Warhammer society discord sever; A social in our discord sever where we play online party games. Everyone is welcome to join including members and non-members.; ATTR – Virtual (online) Event

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 21st October 6am - 10am; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Union of Students Domestic Abuse Awareness Event: 21st October 12:30pm - 2pm; OL1; Join us for a powerful and eye-opening session brought to you by Derbyshire Constabulary as part of a national campaign aimed at raising awareness about domestic abuse.; Buy Tickets

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 21st October 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N509; 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!

LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Meet Up: 22nd October 4pm - 6pm; B226; A safe space for all queer students to hang out, play games, meet people and have an overall fun and relaxed time.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian juijitsu class (at the Kirtley hall): 22nd October 8pm - 9pm; Follow us on instagram for more information @uod.BJJ; Give it a Go

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Wednesday Session: 23rd October 4pm - 7pm; N101; Join us for our Wednesday In-Person Sessions! Play games and make friends!

Motorsport Stretton Circuit IDKS Round 1: 23rd October 5:30pm - 8:30pm; Stretton Circuit, Leicester Kartin, Gartree Road, Leicester, LE2 2FG; This is the first round of IDKS this year at Stretton Circuit where we will be doing an endurance round. Anyone at any level is welcome to come and race. It's all about having fun with your friends.; Buy Tickets

Policing Halloween party: 23rd October 8pm - midnight; St Christophers court; Policing Society Halloween Party Night filled of fun with games, drinks and sweets so make sure you're in costume for a chance to win best dressed.

Union of Students Black History Month Fair: 24th October 11am - 2pm; Atrium, Kedleston Road; Join us in celebrating Black History Month!; EDI – Black History Month

Union of Students College Forum: 24th October 2pm - 4pm; Online; Have you got a question for the Dean or Deputy Dean of your college? We are excited to share details of an opportunity for you to get involved and shape your university experience.

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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