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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

Mental Health conference report

Equality for Mental Health Awareness Officer, Annaline Jones, returns from conference and spreads the message of wellbeing support among Derby student...

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

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

Upcoming events

Volleyball Social Volleyball - Give it a Go: 18th November 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.

Occupational Therapy *Guest Speaker* - Yoon Irons: Researcher, Music Therapist, Arts for health and wellbeing.: 19th November 5pm - 6pm; Derby University Kedleston Road - Room TBC; *Guest Speaker* - Yoon Irons: Researcher, Music Therapist, Arts for health and wellbeing. Yoon is very interested in exploring health and well-being benefits from participating in arts (singing, music, dance, visual arts etc).; Buy Tickets

Student Voice Meet the Deans: 20th November 2pm - 3:30pm; The Academy; An opportunity to come and chat with senior staff to discuss upcoming projects and ideas in an informal setting. All students welcome!

Union of Students Global Café: 21st November 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

Student Voice Humanities and Journalism Reps Social: 22nd November 1pm - 23rd November 3pm; Kedleston Road, N101; We're having a Humanities and Journalism Rep Social There will, of course, be food...

Climbing UoD Climbing does Redpoint: 23rd November 9am - 7pm; Our first official centre visit takes us to Birmingham. Redpoint is a great centre with top ropes, boulders and interesting lead routes for all abilities.; Buy Tickets

Union of Students Day trip to Manchester Christmas Market: 24th November 9am - 5pm; Get your tinsel out and your elf ears on! The Union are heading to the bright city of Manchester to experience the amazing Christmas market - bring your hat and gloves, this one be a chilly one. Tickets are only £5 and this covers your transport!; Buy Tickets

Volleyball Social Volleyball - Give it a Go: 25th November 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.

Union of Students Union Housing Fair: 26th November 11am - 3pm; Kedleston Road Atrium; Worried you’re rushing into signing a contract for a student house next year? Drop into our annual housing event to get all the advice and guidance you need to master your student house hunt.

Union of Students Rep Conference: 27th November 9am - 4pm; Kedleston Road, Atrium; Calling all Union Programme Reps! Don’t miss out on our jam-packed day of fantastic opportunities for you to represent student academic interests and receive rewards for volunteering in your important roles

Union of Students Imagining a Different Planet: 27th November 1pm - 5pm; Kirtley Dance Studio, University of Derby; Using music, movement and art to explore feelings about a changing climate and to imagine our future responses as a university Workshop facilitated by Yoon Irons, Gemma Collard-Stokes and Jamie Bird

Union of Students Digitizing the library - part of Disability History Month: 28th November 10am - 3pm; Kedleston Road Library; An opportunity for students to be introduced to the assistive technologies that can be used to enhance their learning!

Archery Bowingo Bingo: 28th November 9pm - 11pm; Walkabout Derby; Introducing... BOWINGO BINGO! Come along for a fun night of bingo loco including games and activities with prizes such as bar tabs and free entry to Mukky Duck! £2 per person; Buy Tickets

Student Voice College of Health and Social Care Christmas Social: 29th November 8pm - 10pm; The Friary; Programme Reps and Part Time Officers social, to have a drink and celebrate Christmas! Meet us at the Friary for a festive evening and chance to get to know each other. Christmas jumpers recommended!

Hockey Women's Women's Hockey Give It A Go: 30th November 7:30pm - 9pm; University of Derby Upper Pitch; Women's Hockey are running a free Give It A Go session for all players, experienced or beginners, to try out hockey.

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