Union Advice

The Union of Student’s Advice team provides a free, confidential advice and support service for all University of Derby Students. This includes FE, Access, University of Derby Online Learners, and students studying at Partnership Colleges around the world.

Independent to the University, our advice is completely impartial for any student seeking advice, support and information on a range of issues and concerns. Our main areas of advice include; academic issues including offences, appeals and issues affecting personal studies; student conduct, complaints and disciplinaries.

Services & Provisions

Book with an Advisor

Our advice service has advisors available Monday to Friday throughout the year. We're able to give advice via: Face to face appointments, telephone appointments, email, and Microsoft Teams.

Alternatively, you can call us on 01332 591 507 to book an appointment if you would prefer to speak to someone directly.

SVLO Service

Our friendly and supportive Sexual Violence Liaison Officers (SVLOs) are available to offer confidential one-to-one support to all members of the University who have been affected by sexual violence or misconduct.

To access the service, please email svlo@derbyunion.co.uk or call 01332 591 507 where our friendly advice assistant will schedule an appointment for you.

Live Chat

You'll see the live chat box in the bottom right hand corner of your screen. It will say if an advisor is online or offline - and if we're offline you'll be able to leave a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

While our live chats aren't a substitute for booking an appointment, it can be a good way to check if an issue you have is something we are able to help with before you book an appointment with an advisor.

Information & Advice

Advice Events

Help & Advice SVLOs in Halls
28th January 5pm - 7pm
Agard Court
Meet your Union SVLOs, who can offer confidential support and guidance for anyone impacted by any form of sexual misconduct
Woman smiling behind stall. Help & Advice Halls Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
9th February 5pm - 7pm
St Christopher's Court
Open to residents of St Christophers Court.
Help & Advice SVLOs in Halls
11th February 5pm - 7pm
Darley Bank
Meet your Union SVLOs, who can offer confidential support and guidance for anyone impacted by any form of sexual misconduct
2 women sitting behind a stall smiling. Help & Advice Halls Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
16th February 5pm - 7pm
Nunnery Court
For all residents of Nunnery Court
2 women sitting behind a stall smiling. Help & Advice Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
17th February 11am - 1pm
Learning Curve, Kedleston Road
1625 Outreach can support you with making informed decisions and tips on staying safe around drugs and alcohol.
Woman smiling behind stall. Help & Advice Halls Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
23rd February 5pm - 7pm
Peak Court
For all Peak Court residents!
Help & Advice SVLOs in Halls
25th February 5pm - 7pm
Nunnery Court
Meet your Union SVLOs, who can offer confidential support and guidance for anyone impacted by any form of sexual misconduct
2 women sitting behind a stall smiling. Help & Advice Halls Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
2nd March 5pm - 7pm
Agard Court
For all Agard Court residents
Woman smiling behind stall. Help & Advice Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
3rd March 11am - 1pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
1625 Outreach can support you with making informed decisions and tips on staying safe around drugs and alcohol.
Woman smiling behind stall. Help & Advice Halls Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
9th March 5pm - 7pm
Darley Bank
For all Darley Bank residents!
Help & Advice SVLOs in Halls
11th March 5pm - 7pm
Princess Alice Court
Meet your Union SVLOs, who can offer confidential support and guidance for anyone impacted by any form of sexual misconduct
2 women sitting behind a stall smiling. Help & Advice Halls Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
16th March 5pm - 7pm
Princess Alice Court
For all Princess Alice Court residents
2 women sitting behind a stall smiling. Help & Advice Drop in Session with 1625 Outreach
17th March 11am - 1pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
1625 Outreach can support you with making informed decisions and tips on staying safe around drugs and alcohol.
Help & Advice SVLOs in Halls
25th March 5pm - 7pm
St. Christopher's Court
Meet your Union SVLOs, who can offer confidential support and guidance for anyone impacted by any form of sexual misconduct
Help & Advice SVLOs in Halls
15th April 5pm - 7pm
Peak Court
Meet your Union SVLOs, who can offer confidential support and guidance for anyone impacted by any form of sexual misconduct
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