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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

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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

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Watch Out for Scams

What Every University Student Needs to Know!...

Thu 21 Nov 2024 Help & Advice

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Understanding Hidden Disabilities

Hi everyone, I’m Jack McGuinness, your Vice President (Welfare). Disability History Month is the time to understand the lived experiences of those who...

Wed 20 Nov 2024 Your Officers

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Safe Spending

Tips for spending and bringing money to the UK for our International Students....

Mon 18 Nov 2024 Help & Advice

Climb to the top of the leaderboard this Christmas!

We have a host of fun sports competitions FREE for all students living in halls of residence. So far we’ve enjoyed lots of success in table tennis, fo...

Wed 13 Nov 2024 Union of Students

Your Education, Your Say: Why Student Voice Matters

Student voice means students get a say in the conversation about their own education and campus life. Whether it's course content, campus facilities, ...

Mon 11 Nov 2024 Union of Students

Online Forum Recap

The first Online Student Forum of the 24-25 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby Online Learning team on Mond...

Wed 06 Nov 2024 Union of Students

Phantom Newspaper - Autumn Song Recommendations

When thinking of what songs I wanted to put in my Autumn song recommendations I tried to imagine the perfect songs for when it's cold and still dark o...

Mon 04 Nov 2024 Phantom Paper

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Phantom Newspaper - An Autumn Reading List

The semester is officially in full swing, and so is autumn. From cosy fantasy to page-turning thrillers, the autumn months are made for reading. So, h...

Fri 01 Nov 2024 Phantom Paper

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Costume ≠ Consent

Going out for Halloween can be one of the most exciting times of the University calendar. From going to parties, to planning your perfect Halloween co...

Mon 28 Oct 2024 Help & Advice

College Forum Recap

The first College Forum of the 24-25 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby college Deans and Deputy Deans on T...

Fri 25 Oct 2024 Union of Students

Black History Month: Celebrating Student Success Stories

Hi everyone, I’m Jack McGuinness, the Vice President (Welfare). Black History Month is important to understand the past, as I’ve done in another artic...

Wed 23 Oct 2024 Your Officers

Upcoming events

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 5th December 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 Online Quiz: 5th December 7:30pm - 8:15pm; Online; Online General Knowledge Quiz Multiple choice answers Fun for all the family Free just for fun event

University of Derby Santa Run & Walk: 6th December 12:15pm - 1:30pm; Markeaton Park; The Uni’s feel-good Santa Run & Walk event returns for 2024.

Occupational Therapy OT Xmas night out: 6th December 5pm - 8pm; The Hideout Derby DE1 3QE; OT Xmas night out! Welcome to all healthcare students! Attendees must get a free ticket below. Limited to 25 people! The Hideout - Derby Market LN From 5pm onwards *Please book on to get a free ticket; Buy Tickets

Football Men's UODMFC Christmas Cracker: 6th December 9pm - 3am; Popworld Derby; DERBY UNI'S BIGGEST EVENT UODMFC x DANCE x POLE FITNESS CHRISTMAS CRACKER (Doors Open at 9pm) Tickets 1 x £4 2x £6; Buy Tickets

Union of Students Let's Be Friends - Family Winter Fun Day: 7th December 11am - 2pm; Heap Lecture Theatre, Kedleston Road; We are hosting our first family winter fun day!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Session: 7th December noon - 5pm

Film and Cinema Wicked Cinema Trip: 7th December noon - 3pm; Showcase Cinema, Level 3 West Mall, Intu, Derby, DE1 2PQ; A trip to Showcase cinema to see the film Wicked.; Buy Tickets

Musical Theatre Winter Showcase Saturday Matinee: 7th December 1pm - 3pm; Kirtley Hall; Watch our members perform a variety of different musical numbers, singing dancing and acting their way through the evening!; Buy Tickets

Musical Theatre Winter Showcase Saturday Soiree: 7th December 7pm - 9pm; Kirtley Hall; Watch our members perform a variety of different musical numbers, singing dancing and acting their way through the evening!; Buy Tickets

Musical Theatre Winter Showcase Sunday Matinee: 8th December 1pm - 3pm; Kirtley Hall; Watch our members perform a variety of different musical numbers, singing dancing and acting their way through the evening!; Buy Tickets

Musical Theatre Winter Showcase Sunday Soiree: 8th December 7pm - 9pm; Kirtley Hall; Watch our members perform a variety of different musical numbers, singing dancing and acting their way through the evening!; Buy Tickets

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 9th December 6am - 10am; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Warhammer Scrap Goblin Competition: 9th December 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston road campus, N509; A competition where you have one hour to build a model out of spare peices. The winner will recive a present from Da Red Gobbo.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 9th December 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!

MENA Bowling Night: 9th December 6pm - 9pm; Hollywood Bowl , DE1 2PL; Buy Tickets

LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ Meet Up: 10th December 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.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Wednesday Session: 11th December 4pm - 7pm

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 12th December 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!

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Session: 14th December noon - 5pm

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 16th December 6pm - 10pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Union of Students Let's Be Friends - Quiz for Online Students: 18th December 9:30am - 11:30am; Online; Calling all online students! Join Holly and Gabby for online quiz!; ATTR – Virtual (online) Event

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Wednesday Session: 18th December 4pm - 7pm

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Session: 21st December noon - 5pm

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

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"

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!

Union of Students Let's Be Friends - Crafter-noon for Student Commuters: 17th February 11:30am - 17th September 1:30pm; Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus; Calling all commuter students! Join Holly and Gabby for an afternoon of crafts!

History Quiz night: 3rd March 7pm - 10pm; Mr grundys tavern 32-34 Ashbourne Rd, Derby DE22 3AD; Test Your Knowledge: History Society's Quiz Night!

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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