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Could you be a Part Time Officer?

Could you step-up to be a Part Time Officer of the Union? Following our by-elections we still have a small number of vacancies...

Thu 30 Apr 2020 Student Voice

The winners of the Main Elections 20/21 pose on stage at the results ceremony

By-Elections Results 2020

Thu 30 Apr 2020 Union of Students

Phantom Radio does the 2.6 challenge

With the London marathon cancelled due to Covid-19 fears, the 2.6 challenge an alternative for that. The aims were simple: Twenty-six minutes of conti...

Wed 29 Apr 2020 Phantom Radio

Meet your By-Election Candidates

It's almost time to cast your votes in the Union's By-Elections, but you don't have to wait long. Voting opens on 27th April at 9.00am and closes o...

Wed 22 Apr 2020 Student Voice

Covid-19: Coronavirus and Private Housing Rights

The Union Advice Service are currently receiving enquiries from students asking what their legal obligations are in relation to their accommodation re...

Wed 22 Apr 2020 Help & Advice

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Covid-19 - Update from your Union

A joint message from the Union and the University of Derby in response to Covid-19...

Thu 09 Apr 2020 Union of Students

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Top Tips from your Education Council

The University has seen some challenging times of late, and we’ve compiled this to help students in all the schools. We hope you find some use to it...

Mon 06 Apr 2020 Your Officers

Top Tips for Student Parents

We have all just completed our first week of the children being off school (although some may have finished earlier) so I hope you’re reflecting and f...

Tue 31 Mar 2020 Your Officers

Important info - COVID-19

Please check back - this article will be updated regularly Last update: Monday 23rd March, 9.00am...

Mon 16 Mar 2020 Union of Students

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Nominate someone brilliant for an award

The Union Awards - Education. Do you know any student or staff who have gone above and beyond? If yes - nominate them for one of our awards!...

Tue 10 Mar 2020 Student Voice

Josh, Emily, and Nina pose as the winners of the Vice President positions in the Elections

Election Results 2020

The results of the Union Elections 2020!...

Fri 06 Mar 2020 Union of Students

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Your thoughts needed: Derby Creative Arts Network

A new project led by Derby Theatre, in partnership with a consortium of organisations from Derby and beyond, working and consulting with the community...

Tue 25 Feb 2020 Union of Students

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And the candidates are...

Find out who the Union Elections 2020 candidates are!...

Mon 24 Feb 2020 Student Voice

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Your questions answered!

Your Programme Reps and Part Time Officers attended Rep Conference in November and asked key University staff members questions all things relating to...

Wed 19 Feb 2020 Student Voice

Phantom Radio host regional SRA training day

On 12th February 2020, Phantom Radio hosted the Student Radio Association’s second regional training day of this academic year....

Thu 13 Feb 2020 Phantom Radio

Upcoming events

Student Voice Scrutiny Panel - June: 9th June 1pm - 3pm; Scrutiny Panel is held approximately every two months and is an opportunity for the full time officers to be ‘scrutinised’ on their work and progress with regard to their manifesto aims.

Student Voice Masters Research Conference: 18th June 9am - 4:30pm; Heap Lecture Theatre Kedleston Road Campus; Join masters students to celebrate the work they have completed over the past academic year, and gain an insight into the broad range and quality of research that goes on at the University of Derby. Not sure postgraduate study is for you? Come and s

Occupational Therapy postponed: 20th June 7pm - 1am; Buy Tickets

LGBTQ+ London Pride Trip: 26th June midnight - 28th June midnight; London; LGBTQ+ Societies London Pride Trip

Student Voice Scrutiny Panel - July: 9th July 3pm - 5pm; Scrutiny Panel is held approximately every two months and is an opportunity for the full time officers to be ‘scrutinised’ on their work and progress with regard to their manifesto aims.

Union of Students Freshers' Fortnight 2020: 20th September 8am - 4th October noon; Two weeks of fun filled freshers activity right on your doorstep. Your University of Derby life is about to begin. Start it the only way that's right, grab your flatmates and join us on campus to kick off your year the best way possible.

Business Business Ball: 13th November 7pm - 11:59pm; Derby Conference Centre; 2020 Business Ball brought to you by the Business Society! Welcome Drink, 2 Course Meal and Disco included for just £25 per person. Plus ones welcome - Over 18's only; Buy Tickets

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