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A rep speaking at our annual Rep Conference

We're recruiting!

Part Time Officer Positions AVAILABLE NOW!...

Thu 17 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

Launch of brand new Academy menus at All Day Blowout

Join us for a bite to eat in the Academy today - and get 25% off EVERYTHING....

Fri 04 Oct 2019 Academy Bar & Kitchen

Derby Uni has gone Anonymous

Who even are you?!...

Wed 25 Sep 2019 Student Voice

Leadership Retreat 2019

The Education Councillor for Human Sciences, Wayne McFarland, reflects on his time at Leadership Retreat 2019....

Tue 24 Sep 2019 Student Voice

A collection of promotional boards depicting LGBTQ and Black History allies and role models

Be part of something very special this Autumn!

We are looking for students who want to put themselves forward to become role models and allies for the celebration events we have planned in the Autu...

Mon 02 Sep 2019 Liberation

Two cups of frothy coffee sit on a sunlit rustic wooden table

67 Bridge Street closed for review

Mon 02 Sep 2019 67 Bridge Street

BREAKING: Basshunter confirmed for Freshers 2019

Eurodance sensation Basshunter has joined Love Island's Luke Kempner as part of your star-studded Freshers' Fortnight line-up!...

Thu 15 Aug 2019 Union of Students

24/7 library during term time CONTINUING NEXT YEAR!

An article by one of your fabulous Programme Reps, Tyra Tucker, all about the library improvements being made because of YOUR voice!...

Wed 07 Aug 2019 Student Voice

Computer Says "Yes"

Your Union of Students have been horsing around all in the name of benefitting you. Here's every freebie you will ever need, courtesy of IT Services....

Wed 31 Jul 2019 Union of Students

A decorated veteran sporting many medals of honour

And the winners are...

Find out who received Honorary Life Membership to the Union - our most exclusive award!...

Wed 03 Jul 2019 Student Voice

Transport Update

Your VP Education has been working on improving transport around the University- check this article for some information on the feedback she's recieve...

Tue 02 Jul 2019 Student Voice

University of Derby graduate, Philippa Taylor, set to compete in the World University Games

A 2019 graduate from the University of Derby will be taking part in the World University Games (WUGs) from 3rd-14th July after winning a team silver m...

Tue 02 Jul 2019 Union of Students

Nominations are open for Honorary Life Membership!

Do you know a student who has gone the extra mile during their time at Derby University, making an outstanding contribution to the Union and represent...

Thu 20 Jun 2019 Student Voice

We’re representing you… Post Graduate Research Students

Earlier on this year, I answered a call asking for PGR students to be part of the conference organising committee. I love conferences and I especially...

Thu 20 Jun 2019 Your Officers

Upcoming events

Archery Archery Beginners Course: 12th October 2pm - 26th October 4:30pm; University of Derby Sports Centre; Beginners course: The University of Derby Archery Club would like to invite you to our Beginners Course. For only £20 you can learn how to shoot safely and in accordance to Archery GB; Buy Tickets

Snowsports King's Midlands Round 1: 19th October 3pm - 10pm; Swadlincote Dryslope; Our first race event of the year - come and watch us compete in teams against other Midlands Universities in a fun atmosphere, or even race! Check our facebook for more details about this event

Union of Students Day trip to Liverpool - Black History Month: 20th October 9am - 5pm; Union of Students; The Union takes on Liverpool. Samira, your Vice President (Welfare) will be leading on a trip to Liverpool to celebrate Black History Month. There will be activities to get involved in, but you can also choose to take in the sights yourself.

Biosciences Archelon Turtle Conservation Guest Lecture - Holly Bonehill: 21st October 1:30pm - 2:30pm; B125 (KR); Holly will be talking about the work she and other volunteers do for Archelon, in saving and protecting generations of sea turtles! This event is free to attend by anyone so bring your friends!

Volleyball Social Volleyball - Give it a Go: 21st October 4pm - 5:30pm; University of Derby Sports Centre; Social volleyball... whether you're an experienced player or complete beginner, social volleyball is for you! Come and meet new people, learn new volleyball skills and just play, for fun, every Monday! First session is FREE and £2 from then on.

Theatre Treasure Island Auditions: 21st October 6pm - 23rd October 9pm; Markeaton Street Campus, MS146, (Aud 1); Auditions for Theatre Societies Christmas Show: Treasure Island.

History Pub Quiz: 21st October 8pm - 11pm; Mr Grundy's, Ashbourne Road, Derby; History Society pub quiz.

Student Voice Scrutiny Panel: 22nd October 5pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road Campus, B102; Ask your burning questions to the Union Officers and hear about what they're working on and their progress at Scrutiny Panel!

Buxton Black History Month Film Night: 23rd October 6pm - 10pm; Balcony Café - Buxton; Anesu, your Events Officer will be hosting a film event as part of Black History Month in the Balcony Café. We will be showing the brilliant Black Panther!

Union of Students Global Café: 24th October 5pm - 7pm; Chakra Lounge, Buxton; Whether you’re from the UK or a different corner of the globe, everyone is welcome at Global Café! A free event in collaboration with the International Student Centre and Buxton Chapliancy open to all University of Derby students every other Thursday

Occupational Therapy Occupational Therapy - Blind book sale: 25th October noon - 5pm; Derby Uni - Atrium; * OCTOBER CHARITY FUNDRAISER* Do you judge a book by it's cover? We are selling books BLIND in the atrium at the University of Derby. They will be wrapped up with only a few clues on the front to help you decide... Take a chance!

Union of Students Black History Month Book Club: 25th October 2pm - 3pm; Kedleston Road; To celebrate Black History intellectuals, Samira, your Vice President Welfare, will be hosting a reading and group discussion on the Sunday Times Bestseller, Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire.

Student Voice Allied Health & Social Care Programme Rep Coffee and Chat: 25th October 3:30pm - 5pm; Blends; Allied Health and Social Care reps - come and have a chat with the Allied-Health and Social Care Programme Reps and the Part Time Officer! An opportunity to get to know each other, learn more about the role, provide feedback... or just have a chat!

Union of Students Part-time Students Focus Group: 28th October 12:30pm - 2pm; S102a/b, Kedleston Road; If you're a student who is Mature, Commuter, UDOL PGR, PGT, Apprenticeship, or a Student Parent, we want to know how to improve your student experience! Meet at reception at 12:25pm.

Volleyball Social Volleyball - Give it a Go: 28th October 4pm - 5:30pm; University of Derby Sports Centre; Social volleyball... whether you're an experienced player or complete beginner, social volleyball is for you! Come and meet new people, learn new volleyball skills and just play, for fun, every Monday! First session is FREE and £2 from then on.

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