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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

Freshers Village - opening on Monday 21st September

Our updated announcement on plans for Freshers 2020 for week commencing Monday 21st September....

Fri 11 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

Union of Students ranked in WhatUni Top 25

The Union of Students at the University of Derby has smashed through national rankings to achieve at top 25 position, following a leap of 47 places la...

Fri 10 Jul 2020 Union of Students

Eight individuals receive Honorary Life Membership

Each year, the Union awards Honorary Life Membership to students who have gone the extra mile during their time at the University of Derby....

Thu 09 Jul 2020 Union of Students

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

Union of Students Freshers' 2020: 21st September 6pm - 25th September 5pm; Online and on site; Enjoy a safe and sociable mix of virtual and in-person Freshers events when you arrive, all hosted by your Union of Students.

Freshers Mini Golf - Thursday: 24th September 11am - 7pm; Freshers Village; Grab a putter and put your short game to the test over nine holes of mini golf at the Union's Freshers Village. Avoid those bogeys and down it in one!

Advice Advice - twilight session*: 24th September 5pm - 7pm; derbyunion.co.uk/advice/livechat; Live chat with our free, independent Advice service

Business Business Society welcome: 24th September 6pm - 7pm; Microsoft Teams; Introduction to the Society and committee with an overview of what we have planned for the year. Join our 'Give it a go' channel on Microsoft teams to access the meeting. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a940328823110451882819075937efac

Freshers Discover Derby: Derby Market Place takeover: 24th September 6pm - 9pm; Derby Market Place; Good food. Good times.

Musical Theatre Virtual Musical Theatre Give It A Go: 24th September 7pm - 9pm; Virtual; A one-time virtual Give it a go session, hosted on the musical theatre discord server for current and prospective members.

LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ Virtual Pub Quiz: 25th September midnight - 11:59pm

Freshers Mindful Zumba (Feel Good Friday): 25th September 9:30am - 10:15am; the Freshers Village; Find a calm little corner in one of our Freshers Village marquees and join in with some of our creative sessions including Mindful Zumba.

Freshers Poetry Workshop (Feel Good Friday): 25th September 10am - 11am; Online, via Zoom; Find a calm little corner of the internet and join in with some of our creative sessions including a Poetry Workshop.; Buy Tickets

Freshers Mindful Pilates (Feel Good Friday): 25th September 10:30am - 11:15am; the Freshers Village; Find a calm little corner in one of our Freshers Village marquees and join in with some of our creative sessions including Mindful Pilates.; Buy Tickets

Buxton Freshers Buxton Virtual Scavenger Hunt: 25th September 11am - 7pm; Buxton; Explore, fun, repeat.... while keeping your social distance of course! Download the app now!

Freshers Mini Golf - Friday: 25th September 11am - 2pm; Freshers Village; Grab a putter and put your short game to the test over nine holes of mini golf at the Union's Freshers Village. Avoid those bogeys and down it in one!; Buy Tickets

Freshers Laughtercise*: 25th September 11:30am - 12:30pm; Zoom; Stretched Muscles. Warm Hearts. Tickled Ribs. Calm Minds.; Buy Tickets

Freshers Mindful Meditation (Feel Good Friday): 25th September 11:45am - 12:30pm; the Freshers Village; Find a calm little corner in one of our Freshers Village marquees and join in with some of our creative sessions including Mindful Meditation.; Buy Tickets

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