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Could you be your Union's next top Role Model?

Become a Role model this year! We are looking for amazing students who want to put themselves forward to become role models and help celebrate LGBTQ+ ...

Fri 17 Jan 2020 Union of Students

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The (Democratic) Kama Sutra Quiz - What's your position?

Wondering what position is right for you? Take our quiz to find out!...

Thu 16 Jan 2020 Student Voice

A student rep speaking into a microphone at Rep Conference

7 huge updates from Student Summit

You incited change. Here's an update on everything you've asked for....

Tue 14 Jan 2020 Student Voice

DON'T MISS: A conversation with Making A Murderer’s Jerry Buting

Jerry Buting, defense attorney for the murder conviction case of Steven Avery - now known worldwide as the real-life protagonist of Netflix cult serie...

Mon 06 Jan 2020 Union of Students

A Union Representative speaks into a microphone at the Programme Rep Conference.

Representing your Interests - Buxton

Your questions answered about changes relating to Buxton students......

Tue 17 Dec 2019 Student Voice

Union Elections: Nominations are open

You can put yourself forward for one of our roles now! What are you waiting for?!...

Tue 10 Dec 2019 Elections

Representing your Interests at Rep Conference

Wednesday 27th November saw the annual Union of Students representative conference. The Union's Part Time Officer for Education Council, Chris Winson,...

Mon 02 Dec 2019 Student Voice

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The Summit results are in...

Find out what got passed and rejected at Student Summit!...

Thu 28 Nov 2019 Student Voice

Compassion in Education Conference

Education Chair Chris Winson reports on his experience at the first ever Compassion in Education Conference....

Wed 27 Nov 2019 Student Voice

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Student Summit and Ideas Forum Updates

Ideas from our Ideas Forum may soon be becoming a reality!...

Wed 20 Nov 2019 Student Voice

NUS-SOS Sustainability Summit

Angharad Evans, Officer for Ethics and Environment reports back from the NUS Sustainability Summit......

Tue 19 Nov 2019 Student Voice

Yellow background with yellow Volkswagen camper van and text THE STUDENT VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE in

The importance of voting, generally...

Our Education Chair, Chris Winson, explains why voting is important, specifically for students, both locally and nationally....

Mon 04 Nov 2019 Student Voice

Library Fines

RAG week is coming soon! As part of RAG week the library are donating all library fines to our chosen charities; First Steps ED and Rays of Sunshine. ...

Tue 29 Oct 2019 Raise and Give

The new kids on the block

Introducing our brand new Part Time Officers...

Thu 24 Oct 2019 Student Voice

What do you wish was different?

Maybe we can make it happen! Just give us your ideas...

Mon 07 Oct 2019 Student Voice

Upcoming events

Academy Bar & Kitchen Academy - open from Monday 20th January!: 20th January 10am - 31st January 5pm; Academy bar; Breakfast, burgers and cocktails - the Academy's got it all!

Union of Students International Student social: 23rd January 5pm - 7pm; One Friar Gate Square; An opportunity for international and all students to come together and celebrate the diversity of the University of Derby!

Student Activities Social Lacrosse: 24th January 3:30pm - 5pm; 4G pitch Sports Centre; A social Lacrosse session for all students to try! Have a go in a fun, welcoming environment. No previous experience necessary.

Theatre Theatre Society Give It A Go: 24th January 6pm - 8:30pm; Markeaton Street Campus, MS146.; Theatre Societies Give it a GO!

Archery Archery Give it A Go: 25th January 3pm - 4:30pm; University of Derby Sports Centre; Archery taster session for £1 only!

Theatre Sherlock Holmes Auditions: 27th January midnight - 31st January midnight; Markeaton Street Campus, MS146.; Theatre Societies Sherlock Holmes Auditions

Union of Students Refreshers Fair: Derby: 27th January 9am - 28th January 5pm; Atrium Kedleston Road; Meet your Union and a whole host of other organisations from around the city and across the country. Food, giveaways and information to kick 2020 off in style!

Academy Bar & Kitchen January sale in the Academy: 27th January 10am - 31st January 5pm; Academy bar; 25% off a number of delicious food and drink options in the Academy!

Student Activities Social Volleyball: 27th January 4pm - 5:30pm; Sports Centre Kedleston Road; A social Volleyball session for all students to try. Have a go in a fun, welcoming environment. No previous experience necessary.

Football & Futsal Women's Women' Football Give it a Go: 27th January 4:30pm - 6pm; University of Derby Sports Centre 3G; SEARCHING ALL AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL WOMENS FOOTBALLERS?? New Years resolution to get more involved in Team Derby university culture? Or just wanting to expand on your football ability? Everyone is welcome, so COME TO OUR GIVE IT A GO!

Union of Students A conversation with Making A Murderer’s Jerry Buting: 27th January 6pm - 9pm; FG201 One Friar Gate Square; Jerry Buting, defense attorney for the murder conviction case of Steven Avery - now known worldwide as the real-life protagonist of Netflix cult series hit “Making a Murderer”, will be coming to Derby for an exclusive Q&A!

Student Voice Candidate Training - Union Elections: 28th January noon - 1:30pm; Kedleston Road Site, Room N410; If you're thinking of running in the Union Elections, this is a MUST for all the info, tips and tricks on how to be successful!

Advice Tea and Talk - with Union Advice and Student Wellbeing: 28th January 4pm - 6pm; Upstairs in Blends; Returning after the Christmas break or beginning your time at University? Join the Union advice team and student wellbeing for a chat and some cake!

Union of Students Positive Minds information event: 29th January 10am - 11am; N410 Kedleston Road; Find out more about volunteering as a Positive Minds group facilitator at this informal information event! This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills, make a difference, boost your CV and gain experience in the field of mental health.

Union of Students Refreshers Fair: OFGS: 29th January 10am - 2pm; Blends OFGS; Meet your Union with lots of information about our fantastic Clubs and Societies. Enjoy food, giveaways and networking. Kick 2020 off in style!

Your Officer Trustees

Union President

Daniella Quill

Oversees the Union and everything that it does

Vice President (Activities)

Faye Davies

Sport, societies, and Student Led Services

Vice President (Welfare)

Samira Mensah

Advice, health, student wellbeing, and more

Vice President (Education)

Melanie Welaratne

All things education and academic or course based