Events in September

Forthcoming Events

Sun 14th September

An outdoor cinema set up. There is a screen on a fence with people sat on the floor in front of it Outdoor Cinema - Barbie screening
2pm - 10:30pm
Electric Daisy
Grab your flatmates, a blanket, and some snacks because we’re transforming Electric Daisy into a magical movie night under the stars!

Mon 15th September

The inside of Popworld during a club night. It's dark, but you can see people on the dance floor. The ceiling has coloured lights hanging from it. Bloc Party
8pm - 11:59pm
Revs de Cuba, Stein Stasse, Molly Malones
Get ready for a FULL Wardwick shutdown as 1000s of students take over Derby’s nightlife scene for a multi-venue party like no other!

Tue 16th September

Freshers' Fair
16th September 10am - 17th September 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Your introduction to student life, our incredible two day Freshers' Fair is here!
Netball - Give it a Go
4pm - 5:30pm
Outdoor Court, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Netball on the outdoor court!
Rounders - Give it a Go
5pm - 6pm
Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Rounders on the lower 3G pitch!
Lacrosse - Give it a Go
6:30pm - 8pm
Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Lacrosse on the lower 3G pitch!
Taekwondo - Give it a Go
7pm - 8:30pm
Gym Studio, University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Rd, Derby, DE22 1GB
Join us for our first Give it a Go of the year in the Sports Centre Gym Studio!
Dance - Give it a Go
7:30pm - 10pm
Kirtley Dance Studio, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB
Come and Give it a Go with Dance in the Kirtley Dance Studio!
Big Fat Quiz
8pm - 11pm
Molly Malones
Test your knowledge and win BIG at our brand new weekly quiz night!

Wed 17th September

Freshers' Fair
16th September 10am - 17th September 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Your introduction to student life, our incredible two day Freshers' Fair is here!
Ballroom and Latin Dance - Give it a Go
4pm - 5pm
Kirtley Dance Studio, Kedleston Road Campus
Not sure about what community might suit you? Come along to our first Give it a Go and experience what our sessions are like... FOR FREE!
Meet Us!
4pm - 8pm
The Hideout
Come and meet us! We’ll be at The Hideout 🎉 Come say hi to our committee 👋, grab a drink 🍹, some food 🍔… or both 😏—no judgement here!
Phantom Media - Give it a Go
6pm - 8pm
Kedleston Road
Welcome to Phantom Medias GIAG. A place where students can explore media production, including live and paper. This is a relaxed and friendly event that will give you an insight into what we do here at Phantom - no experience required.
Ramsey, the RAMMED mascot in Popworld with two students RAMMED Launch Party
9pm - 5am
Popworld, Derby
THE biggest night of Freshers. The one. The only. RAMMED is back – and bigger than ever!

Thu 18th September

Lego figures lined up in the colours of the LGBTQ+ flag LGBTQ+ Board Games and Brunch!
11am - 2pm
The Union Social Space Stage
Brunch, board games and belonging! In collaboration with the Board and Card Gaming Society!
Derbion Student Takeover
4pm - 8pm
Derbion shopping centre
We’re shutting down the Derbion for a late-evening student takeover!
GIAG Craft Society
4pm - 7pm
Come along to BM115 at Britannia Mill, bring along any craft projects or ideas if you have any! We have yarn, buttons, hooks, thread, whatever you might need to explore your next project! 🧵
Climbing - Give it a Go
7pm - 9pm
Climbing Wall, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and give climbing a go! Top rope climbing and bouldering with a wide mix of grades for everyone.
Four male presenting people singing karaoke in front of a screen. Karaoke
8pm - 2am
The Friary, Derby
No judgement. No pressure. Just pure, off-key, belly-laughing fun. Belt out your favourite bangers!

Fri 19th September

Ballroom and Latin Dance - Give it a Go
5pm - 6pm
Kirtley Dance Studio, Kedleston Road
Not sure about what club might suit you? Come along to our Second Give it a Go and experience what our sessions are like FOR FREE!
GIAG Sessions
19th September 5:30pm - 26th September 7:30pm
Kedleston road 4G Pitch
Women's rugby Give it ago sessions for 2025/2026. Come and give it a go!
Rugby Union Men's - Give it a Go
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Rugby Union Men's on the lower 3G pitch!
Taekwondo - Give it a Go
7pm - 9pm
Kirtley Dance Studio, Kedleston Road Campus
Come along to Give it a Go with Taekwondo in The Kirtley Dance Studio!
Students at a paint party event - covered in neon paint inside a nightclub. Paint Party
9pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
Get ready to get absolutely splattered. It’s Derby’s wildest, messiest, most legendary Freshers event – the annual Paint Party!

Sat 20th September

GIAG Sessions
19th September 5:30pm - 26th September 7:30pm
Kedleston road 4G Pitch
Women's rugby Give it ago sessions for 2025/2026. Come and give it a go!
Give It A Go - Combat
11am - 3pm
Markeaton Park
Come try out some combat training!
Archery - Give it a Go
3pm - 5pm
Sports Hall, University of Derby Sports Centre
First Archery Give it a Go, Stop by and have a go at shooting.
The inside of Popworld during a club night. It's dark, but you can see people on the dance floor. The ceiling has coloured lights hanging from it. Explore the City
8pm - 4am
Popworld, Derby
Grab your crew and take over the city with your official Freshers wristband – your VIP pass to Derby’s best venues!

Sun 21st September

GIAG Sessions
19th September 5:30pm - 26th September 7:30pm
Kedleston road 4G Pitch
Women's rugby Give it ago sessions for 2025/2026. Come and give it a go!
NORTH vs MIDLANDS vs SOUTH BAR CRAWL
8pm - 11:59pm
O’Dwyers Bar, Derby
Represent your region in the ultimate student showdown – the North, Midlands & South go head-to-head in the wildest bar crawl on the map!

Mon 22nd September

GIAG Sessions
19th September 5:30pm - 26th September 7:30pm
Kedleston road 4G Pitch
Women's rugby Give it ago sessions for 2025/2026. Come and give it a go!
GIAG Craft Society
4pm - 7pm
Come along to BM115 at Britannia Mill, bring along any craft projects or ideas if you have any! We have yarn, buttons, hooks, thread, whatever you might need to explore your next project! 🧵
Lacrosse - Men's Introduction
6:30pm - 7:30pm
SC101, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Fancy playing something new? Whether it's beating someone with pace, or defending an attacker with pure grit lacrosse has it all. This session we will discuss the history of our great club and the ins and outs of the game!
Climbing - Give it a Go
7pm - 9pm
Climbing Wall, Sports Centre, Kedlestone Road Campus
Come and give climbing a go! Top rope climbing and bouldering with a wide mix of grades for everyone.
Rugby Union Men's - Give it a Go
7:30pm - 9pm
Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Rugby Union Men's on the lower 3G pitch!
People sat down at long row tables at an Ultimate Rave Bingo event. Ultimate Rave Bingo
8pm - 2am
Rev de Cuba, Derby
Bingo? But make it Ultimate.

Tue 23rd September

GIAG Sessions
19th September 5:30pm - 26th September 7:30pm
Kedleston road 4G Pitch
Women's rugby Give it ago sessions for 2025/2026. Come and give it a go!
A large poster board that holds a poster reading 'discover, shop support'. In the background there is a market fair. Artisan Alley
10am - 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Join us for a fair filled with the best local artisans!
Netball - BUCS Trials
5:30pm - 7pm
Sports Hall, University of Derby Sports Centre
Please pay this fee to secure your spot at Netball's BUCS trials!
The Historia Normannis Derby shield has a red and green vertical stripe, with a white chevron. Give It A Go - Craft
6pm - 9pm
To Be Confirmed
Our first Craft session of the year will involve games like Cards Against Humanity! We look forward to seeing you there.
Taekwondo - Give it a Go
7pm - 8:30pm
Sports Hall, University of Derby Sports Centre, Kedleston Rd Campus
Come along to Give it a Go with Taekwondo in the Sports Hall!
BIG FAT QUIZ ft Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis from the Chase
8pm - 2am
Molly Malones
Test your knowledge, sabotage your mates, and win BIG.

Wed 24th September

GIAG Sessions
19th September 5:30pm - 26th September 7:30pm
Kedleston road 4G Pitch
Women's rugby Give it ago sessions for 2025/2026. Come and give it a go!
All Student Meeting
1pm - 3:30pm
TBC
The Union holds an All Student Meeting (ASM) every year. In this meeting, amongst other things, our Executive Officers deliver their annual reports and policy is voted upon.
Hiking & Climbing Welcome Party
7pm - 2am
The Bless & Popworld
Join Hiking and Climbing for an I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here themed party.
The inside of Popworld during a club night. It's dark, but you can see people on the dance floor. The ceiling has coloured lights hanging from it. Sports Team Welcome Bar Crawl
7pm - 11:59pm
Popworld, Derby
The annual sports team takeover – a competitive crawl across the city’s top venues.
Welcome Party
7pm - 2:30am
The Bless, Popworld
Hiking Society Freshers and Returners Welcome Party
RAMMED UV Party
9pm - 5am
Popworld, Derby
If you thought week 1 was wild, week 2 goes nuclear...

Thu 25th September

GIAG Sessions
19th September 5:30pm - 26th September 7:30pm
Kedleston road 4G Pitch
Women's rugby Give it ago sessions for 2025/2026. Come and give it a go!
Hiking & Climbing Welcome Party
7pm - 2am
The Bless & Popworld
Join Hiking and Climbing for an I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here themed party.
GIAG Craft Society
4pm - 7pm
Come along to BM115 at Britannia Mill, bring along any craft projects or ideas if you have any! We have yarn, buttons, hooks, thread, whatever you might need to explore your next project! 🧵
Motorsport - Karting Give it a Go
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Units 1-2, Victoria Business Park, Pintail Cl, Netherfield, Nottingham NG4 2SG
Join us at TeamSport Nottingham to give karting a go!
Climbing - Give it a Go
7pm - 9pm
Climbing Wall, Sports Centre, Kedlestone Road Campus
Come and give climbing a go! Top rope climbing and bouldering with a wide mix of grades for everyone.
A group of girls singing karaoke in front of a screen. Karaoke
8pm - 11:59pm
The Friary, Derby
It’s back! Because one night of karaoke just wasn’t enough.

Fri 26th September

GIAG Sessions
19th September 5:30pm - 26th September 7:30pm
Kedleston road 4G Pitch
Women's rugby Give it ago sessions for 2025/2026. Come and give it a go!
A microphone Comedy Show
7pm - 11:59pm
Stein Strasse
Time to swap the chaos for chuckles.
Taekwondo - Give it a Go
7pm - 9pm
Kirtley Dance Studio, Kedleston Rd Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Taekwondo in the Kirtley Dance Studio!
The inside of Popworld during a club night. It's dark, but you can see people on the dance floor. The ceiling has coloured lights hanging from it. Freshers Finale
10pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
We started here... and now we FINISH STRONG.

Sat 27th September

Give It A Go - Combat
11am - 3pm
Markeaton Park
Come try out some medieval combat!
Archery - Give it a Go
3pm - 5pm
Sports Hall, University of Derby Sports Centre
Second Archery Give it a Go, stop by and have a go at shooting.

Mon 29th September

A POV shot of someone sat at a table with another person sitting across from them. They are drawing. Speed Creating: Creative Collab Mixer
4pm - 6pm
Britannia Mill - BM310
High-energy great creative space for meeting future artist collaborators.

Tue 30th September

Give It A Go - Craft
6pm - 9pm
To Be Confirmed
Introduction to Medieval Crafts

Wed 1st October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.
Nine small white dice with black logos on EduGames Night
4pm - 6pm
Kedleston Road, Union Social Space
Casual, fun, and great for new connections across teaching platforms.

Thu 2nd October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.

Fri 3rd October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.
A photo taken from behind of a woman stretching her arms above her head. Recovery Room: Self-Care & Mental Health in Sport
4pm - 6pm
Track and Field Room, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road
Develop teamworking and inclusivity awareness for future professionals

Sat 4th October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.

Sun 5th October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.

Mon 6th October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.

Tue 7th October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.
Breast Cancer Awareness Stall
9am - 3pm
University of Derby Kedleston Road Atrium
Join us at our Breast Cancer Awareness Stall, where you can: 🧁 Treat yourself to delicious cakes for a good cause 📖 Pick up vital information on Breast Cancer 💬 Ask questions and learn more about early detection

Wed 8th October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.
A black and white shot of a group of people debating in a room. Hot Takes Live!
4pm - 6pm
Union Social Space, Kedleston Road
Hot Takes Live: where bold opinions, fiery debates, and a dash of chaos collide – are you ready to join the conversation?

Thu 9th October

4Louis Silent Steps
1st October 8am - 31st October 8pm
Remote
257,659 steps – one for every baby lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, or child death in 2023.
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