Union Communities
Communities are a big part of university life here at Derby. Run by students and guided by their memberships our Communities offer regular, inclusive, opportunities to get involved and be part of the vibrant Derby community.
From meeting like-minded people to trying something completely new, Communities are the perfect way to enhance your student experience and unwind from the responsibilities of studying.
Our Communities are supported by the Communities Council, a group of democratically elected Community members who help promote the benefits of being a part of it all; the Sports Council, who focus on the sporting communities; and our part-time paid Student Organisers, who are students employed to support Communities and bridge the gap with our full-time Communities Team at the Union.
Your Community Organisers
We have three part-time, paid, roles that support our Communities. Each has a specific remit to focus their efforts but all are a great option if you need help with promoting or running your Community. If you're interested in the role you can also apply for the roles when we recruit each year.
Eva Pickering
Academic Communities Organiser
Shirley Peacock
Liberation & Equality Communities Organiser
Doubra Enerekpemi
Nationalities & Culture Communities Organiser
Communities Council
We have an elected group of students who champion Communities at the Union, this Communities Council help promote opportunities to students at Derby. They're a great first port of call if you have any questions about our Communities.
We are an elected group of students who support communities at the Union, the Communities Council promotes events and opportunities to students, collating feedback and making sure voices are heard. Get in touch with us to find out more about Communities.
Kira Critchlow
As part of Communities Council I want to enhance the communication links between Communities and the Union and increase visibility of Communities across the University.
Vikki Nolan
I’m passionate about inclusion, creative expression, and community-building, and I’d love to help empower all Communities to shine in their own unique ways.
Madison Steffen
I would like to achieve more communication between the Union and Communities. And promote Communities more as a whole to the university experience.
Princeton Uwaifo
I want to improve communication between Communities and the Council, streamline event support, and ensure all voices are heard, especially those of smaller or newer Communities.
Sharlene Rudd
I’m passionate about improving communication, championing wellbeing, and ensuring all students feel heard and valued.
Contact the Communities Council