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Freshers 2020: we need your feedback

What a year! How was it for you?...

Tue 29 Sep 2020 Union of Students

Bustler Market’s new weekly openings to create more jobs and support local businesses

Great news: Bustler Market, a bustling street food market and event space in the centre of Derby, has switched to weekly openings!...

Tue 29 Sep 2020 Union of Students

MATHS CAFE

Free Maths help starts tomorrow (30th Sep) for University of Derby Students...

Tue 29 Sep 2020 Mathematics

Derby Market Place: exclusive student night

Discover Derby's best eateries with our exclusive student night at Derby Market Place...

Thu 17 Sep 2020 Union of Students

Government guidelines and our Freshers plans

Updated guidance on our plans for Freshers 2020...

Thu 10 Sep 2020 Union of Students

Huge news! Russell Kane to headline Freshers Village

Your Union is beyond excited to announce that our comedy headliner is none other than hilarious legend Russell Kane!...

Tue 01 Sep 2020 Union of Students

Three students wearing University hoodies

Online exclusive: 10% discount throughout August

Big discounts to see you through Summer!...

Wed 05 Aug 2020 Keddies Shop

Union Advice - here to help

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new live chat function...

Tue 28 Jul 2020 Help & Advice

Some Union representatives working at Freshers Fair

Introducing the Union - we are vibrant

What's your favourite colour?...

Tue 28 Jul 2020 Union of Students

Introducing the Union - what's in a name?

A step by step guide to our brand and our values...

Thu 23 Jul 2020 Union of Students

A close up of the virus with COVID-19 written on it

COVID-19 Update

As we head further into July and the summer period, we wanted to update all students with our current position and share some great news about how the...

Thu 16 Jul 2020 Union of Students

Your new Vice President (Welfare), Emily, standing in Markeaton Park

Six silly questions with Emily Lane

A quick icebreaker with your new Vice President (Welfare)!...

Thu 16 Jul 2020 Your Officers

Your new Vice President (Activities), Josh, standing in Markeaton Park

Six silly questions with Josh Williams

A quick icebreaker with your new Vice President (Activities)!...

Thu 16 Jul 2020 Your Officers

Your new Vice President (Education), Nina, standing in Markeaton Park

Six silly questions with Nina Cupric

A quick icebreaker with your new Vice President (Education)!...

Thu 16 Jul 2020 Your Officers

Your new Union President, Corey, standing in Markeaton Park

Six silly questions with Corey Beck

A quick icebreaker with your new Union President!...

Thu 16 Jul 2020 Your Officers

Upcoming events

Freshers Officer Cook Along: 21st September noon - 7th October 5pm; Virtual Event - Instagram; Join us every Friday for a cook along with one of your student officers! Want to learn a new dish, or polish up them skills now you've left home cooking behind? This is perfect for you! Hosted on our Instagram @derbyunion

Bake Off Signature Bake Give It a Go: 28th September midnight - 4th October 6pm; From the comfort of your own home; Participants are given a theme (this time it's your course) and a week long window in which to produce a bake at home and submit it to our socials or email for judging. Then, a Star Baker will be crowned!

Education Soc BSL workshop: 1st October 5pm - 6:30pm

Anime and Manga Online Anime Watch Party: 1st October 5pm - 8pm; Virtual; Online watch party for attendees, including voice channels.

Animation ANIMATION SOCIETY - GIVE IT A GO ONLINE SESSION: 2nd October 2pm - 4pm; Online via Microsoft Teams; The Animation Society welcomes anyone interested in animated media, be it making, discussing or watching. Find out about all the interesting events we have planned for this year and get the chance to meet the team as we play some cartoon themed games

Elected Officers Students with Disabilities and Allies Welcome*: 2nd October 4pm - 6pm; Blackboard - https://ca.bbcollab.com/guest/861d5ee765f0432ba4c856e8e0d30a16; An opportunity to meet your elected Equality Officer for Students with Disabilities' and other students who have a disability and discuss how we can support each other

Christian Union Virtual Fresher's Church Search: 2nd October 7pm - 8:30pm; Virtual; A freshers event for new students to help them find out more about the churches in Derby.

Art Give it a go: Speed Drawing!: 2nd October 7:30pm - 9:30pm; Discord; Want to know more about joining? Get involved with our GIAG on Discord! You’ll be introduced to the committee & given an overview of our plans for the year. Then we’ll all take part in a few drawing games, all you need is a pen & paper!

Musical Theatre Musical Theatre Viewing of Mean Girls: The Musical: 3rd October 1pm - 3:30pm; Musical Theatre's online viewing of Mean Girls: The Musical for Mean Girls day. There will be a themed quiz in the middle

Book Club Book Club Give It A Go: 4th October 6pm - 7pm; Virtual; A virtual Give It a Go session for potential members to have a general discussion for all things book related, then followed by a book themed quiz.

Student Voice Welcome Debate series - Black Lives Matter*: 5th October 5pm - 7pm; Blackboard; This debate will discuss the importance of equality and diversity within the higher education sector

Student Voice Welcome Debate series - Online learning*: 6th October 5pm - 7pm; Blackboard; An opportunity to meet other students online and debate important topic of online vs face-to-face learning, as well as how online learning may impact mental health.

Mathematics The Maths Video Project: 7th October 4pm - 5pm; Online via Zoom; Want to create beautiful intelligent films? We need your creativity to help us communicate Mathematics. This session will explain what we're trying to do and how you can help.

Elected Officers Postgraduate Welcome*: 7th October 5pm - 6:30pm; Blackboard - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OrvxmPpegkeIur2JfbYOYnZNDQdC_ZJHrXuR-BmH2jVUN0FDQjdXUTJHVjRTMVAzNzg4QVpKOEQzSS4u; Your postgraduate welcome event! Hosted by your Postgraduate Taught Officer.

Student Voice Welcome Debate series - Consent*: 7th October 5pm - 7pm; Blackboard - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OrvxmPpegkeIur2JfbYOYs_1FlJbOoJAg26-0gTHETZUQ1JPWTFWSVA5NTlRVEw5OFlST1hPRVE5Sy4u; Join us for this debate looking at the subject of consent and enforcement of personal boundaries.

Your Officer Trustees

Union President

Corey Beck

Oversees the Union and everything that it does

Vice President (Activities)

Josh Williams

Sport, societies, and Student Led Services

Vice President (Welfare)

Emily Lane

Advice, health, student wellbeing, and more

Vice President (Education)

Nina Cupric

All things education and academic or course based