Events in December Forthcoming Events NovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMay Tue 1st December Neurospicy and Disabled - Weekly Sessions 3:30pm - 5pm N416 Come along to the Neurospicy & Disabled Friends weekly sessions for a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can chat, take part in activities or simply spend some time with others. Weekly Session - Neurospicy and Disabled 3:30pm - 5pm N416 Looking for a friendly, welcoming space to meet other students, make friends and take some time out? Come along to our weekly Neurospicy & Disabled Friends sessions! Warhammer Weekly Sessions 4pm - 9pm N201 Join the Warhammer Society for our weekly sessions! Play a variety of Warhammer game systems using provided terrain and dice, or paint your miniatures with the paints available. Meet fellow hobbyists, share your passion, and enjoy tabletop gaming. Medieval Reenactment - Weekly Craft Sessions 6pm - 9pm N414 Join the Medieval Reenactment community for weekly craft sessions where you can explore historical crafts, make something new and meet other students who share an interest in the medieval world. Kharis On Campus 7pm - 9pm Cavendish Building Room CB5.09 Join us for our weekly fellowships at the cavendish building! Big Fat Quiz 8pm - 11:59pm Molly Malone's Derby's Biggest Weekly Quiz 💭 Think you're the Brain of Britain? Or just relying on the luck of the Irish? 🍀 Either way, it's time to put your knowledge to the test at The Big Fat Quiz at Molly Malone's Derby. Wed 2nd December Board and Card Gaming - Weekly Social 4pm - 8pm N108 Looking for a fun way to spend your evening? Come along to the Board & Card Gaming community’s weekly social, where you can play games, meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition. Imagineers - Weekly Session 4pm - 9pm N109 & N112 Ready for your next adventure? Join the Imagineers Community for our weekly tabletop role-playing sessions, with a focus on Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)! Anime and Manga - Weekly Watch Along Sessions 2nd December 5pm - 2nd February 8pm CB507 Meet other fans, enjoy anime together and chat about your favourite characters, stories and moments. Whether you're a lifelong fan or completely new to anime, everyone is welcome! Card Madness - Regular Sessions 6pm - 11pm CB311 Join Card Madness for our regular sessions! Play card games, meet fellow players, learn something new, and enjoy some friendly competition in a welcoming environment. RAMMED 🪩🍻 9pm - 11:59pm Molly Malone's It doesn't get bigger, it doesn't get better, it doesn't get more Derby! 🐏 RAMMED has a new home! 🙌 Derby's biggest student night is taking over Molly Malone's EVERY WEDNESDAY, in partnership with the Union. Thu 3rd December Craft - Weekly Sessions 3pm - 7pm FG204 Looking for a fun and relaxing way to get creative? Come along to the Craft Community’s weekly sessions to try different crafts, meet other students and spend some time making something new. Christmas Party featuring GLEX 6:30pm - 11pm Conference Centre, Pride Park, Derby GLEX in attendance at the DIBS Christmas Party Christian Union - Weekly Meeting 6:45pm - 8:30pm One Friar Gate Square - Union Social Space Join the Christian Union for their weekly Equip meetings, a chance to explore faith, learn together and grow in your Christian journey. Come along for teaching, discussion, reflection and time with other students. Fri 4th December Hypnotherapy and Aromatherapy 10am - 11am Educational session from an NHS midwife Nottingham Christmas Market 4pm - 8pm Derby Bus Station, Red Arrow Bus Join us for mulled wine, ice skating, cheese tasting, gift buying and more! *bus tickets not provided Sat 5th December Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Sessions noon - 6pm N108 Spend your Saturday playing games and meeting new people! 🃏🎲 Join the Board and Card Gaming Community for a relaxed session of board games, card games and friendly competition. Mon 7th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Anime and Manga - Weekly Watch Along Sessions 7th December 5pm - 7th February 8pm CB507 Meet other fans, enjoy anime together and chat about your favourite characters, stories and moments. Whether you're a lifelong fan or completely new to anime, everyone is welcome! History Community No-History Pub Quiz 7pm - 9pm Mr Grundy's Tavern Join the History Community at Mr Grundy's Tavern for a pub quiz with one important rule — no history questions! Hosted by two of our History lecturers, come along for a fun evening of questions, laughs and a bit of friendly competition. Radical Youth - Men’s Fellowship 7:30pm - 9:30pm CB311 Join Radical Youth for our weekly Men’s Fellowship sessions! 💬 A welcoming space to connect with others, share experiences, enjoy meaningful conversations and build lasting friendships. Tue 8th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Neurospicy and Disabled - Weekly Sessions 3:30pm - 5pm N416 Come along to the Neurospicy & Disabled Friends weekly sessions for a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you can chat, take part in activities or simply spend some time with others. Warhammer Weekly Sessions 4pm - 9pm N201 Join the Warhammer Society for our weekly sessions! Play a variety of Warhammer game systems using provided terrain and dice, or paint your miniatures with the paints available. Meet fellow hobbyists, share your passion, and enjoy tabletop gaming. Medieval Reenactment - Weekly Craft Sessions 6pm - 9pm N414 Join the Medieval Reenactment community for weekly craft sessions where you can explore historical crafts, make something new and meet other students who share an interest in the medieval world. Kharis On Campus 7pm - 9pm Cavendish Building Room CB5.09 Join us for our weekly fellowships at the cavendish building! Big Fat Quiz 8pm - 11:59pm Molly Malone's Derby's Biggest Weekly Quiz 💭 Think you're the Brain of Britain? Or just relying on the luck of the Irish? 🍀 Either way, it's time to put your knowledge to the test at The Big Fat Quiz at Molly Malone's Derby. Wed 9th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Board and Card Gaming - Weekly Social 4pm - 8pm N108 Looking for a fun way to spend your evening? Come along to the Board & Card Gaming community’s weekly social, where you can play games, meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition. Imagineers - Weekly Session 4pm - 9pm N109 & N112 Ready for your next adventure? Join the Imagineers Community for our weekly tabletop role-playing sessions, with a focus on Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)! Card Madness - Regular Sessions 6pm - 11pm CB311 Join Card Madness for our regular sessions! Play card games, meet fellow players, learn something new, and enjoy some friendly competition in a welcoming environment. RAMMED 🪩🍻 9pm - 11:59pm Molly Malone's It doesn't get bigger, it doesn't get better, it doesn't get more Derby! 🐏 RAMMED has a new home! 🙌 Derby's biggest student night is taking over Molly Malone's EVERY WEDNESDAY, in partnership with the Union. Thu 10th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Craft - Weekly Sessions 3pm - 7pm FG204 Looking for a fun and relaxing way to get creative? Come along to the Craft Community’s weekly sessions to try different crafts, meet other students and spend some time making something new. Christian Union - Weekly Meeting 6:45pm - 8:30pm One Friar Gate Square - Union Social Space Join the Christian Union for their weekly Equip meetings, a chance to explore faith, learn together and grow in your Christian journey. Come along for teaching, discussion, reflection and time with other students. Fri 11th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Anime and Manga - Weekly Watch Along Sessions 5pm - 8pm CB507 Meet other fans, enjoy anime together and chat about your favourite characters, stories and moments. Whether you're a lifelong fan or completely new to anime, everyone is welcome! Sat 12th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Board and Card Gaming - Saturday Sessions noon - 6pm N108 Spend your Saturday playing games and meeting new people! 🃏🎲 Join the Board and Card Gaming Community for a relaxed session of board games, card games and friendly competition. Sun 13th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Mon 14th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. History Community No-History Pub Quiz 7pm - 9pm Mr Grundy's Tavern Join the History Community at Mr Grundy's Tavern for a pub quiz with one important rule — no history questions! Hosted by two of our History lecturers, come along for a fun evening of questions, laughs and a bit of friendly competition. Tue 15th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Warhammer Weekly Sessions 4pm - 9pm N201 Join the Warhammer Society for our weekly sessions! Play a variety of Warhammer game systems using provided terrain and dice, or paint your miniatures with the paints available. Meet fellow hobbyists, share your passion, and enjoy tabletop gaming. Computing - Weekly Socials 5pm - 10pm The Jonty Farmer Fancy taking a break from your studies and getting to know your fellow Computing students? Join us for our weekly pub socials, a relaxed chance to grab a drink, chat, make friends and unwind together. Kharis On Campus 7pm - 9pm Cavendish Building Room CB5.09 Join us for our weekly fellowships at the cavendish building! Big Fat Quiz 8pm - 11:59pm Molly Malone's Derby's Biggest Weekly Quiz 💭 Think you're the Brain of Britain? Or just relying on the luck of the Irish? 🍀 Either way, it's time to put your knowledge to the test at The Big Fat Quiz at Molly Malone's Derby. Wed 16th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. RAMMED 🪩🍻 9pm - 11:59pm Molly Malone's It doesn't get bigger, it doesn't get better, it doesn't get more Derby! 🐏 RAMMED has a new home! 🙌 Derby's biggest student night is taking over Molly Malone's EVERY WEDNESDAY, in partnership with the Union. Thu 17th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Fri 18th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Sat 19th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Sun 20th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Mon 21st December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Tue 22nd December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Kharis On Campus 7pm - 9pm Cavendish Building Room CB5.09 Join us for our weekly fellowships at the cavendish building! Wed 23rd December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Thu 24th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Fri 25th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Sat 26th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Sun 27th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Mon 28th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Tue 29th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. Kharis On Campus 7pm - 9pm Cavendish Building Room CB5.09 Join us for our weekly fellowships at the cavendish building! Wed 30th December Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award 2026 7th December 10am - 7th January 4pm Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Portrait Award celebrates the very best in contemporary portraiture and is one of the most important platforms for portrait painters today. RSS Feed