Freshers/Refreshers Events

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Sat 14th September

Irah from Chase and Status stood in front of a brick wall. Welcome UV Party ft. Irah
9pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
Join us at the biggest club in Derby for the official welcome UV launch party with a special live guest performance!

Sun 15th September

Comedy Night with Daniel Foxx
15th September 7pm - 16th September 9pm
Popworld
Comedy night at Popworld Derby with Daniel Foxx!

Mon 16th September

The Big Fat Freshers' Quiz
8pm - 11pm
The Friary
Put your mind to work at The Big Fat Freshers' Quiz!
A club night at Fever looking over a packed dance floor. Mayhem Monday Launch Night
10pm - 4am
Fever, Derby
Join us for your brand new student night!

Tue 17th September

Nerd societies quiet room. A quiet and relaxed room you can chill in to take a break from the freshers fair. Brought to you by: Board and Card Gaming, Warhammer, Anime and Manga and The Imagineers. "Nerd Socs" - Quiet Room
10am - 3pm
Kedleston Road, N112
A place you can come and meet the "nerd societies" in a more quiet and relaxed space.
Freshers' Fair event in the Atrium Freshers' Fair Day 1
10am - 3pm
The Atrium & Sports Centre, Kedleston Road
Join us for day 1 of our Freshers' Fair!
Musical Theatre - Give it a Go
6pm - 9pm
Britannia Mill, BM119
Calling all performers and tech enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting chance to explore the world of Musical Theatre. Whether you want to shine on stage or explore behind-the-scenes roles, there's a place for you. No registration needed.
Games Night
7pm - 11pm
The Hideout
Join the Board and Card Gaming society for an exciting Games Night at The Hideout in Derby! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a fun evening out, we've got something for everyone.

Wed 18th September

Nerd societies quiet room. A quiet and relaxed room you can chill in to take a break from the freshers fair. Brought to you by: Board and Card Gaming, Warhammer, Anime and Manga and The Imagineers. "Nerd Socs" - Quiet Room
10am - 3pm
Kedleston Road, T005
A place you can come and meet the "nerd societies" in a more quiet and relaxed space.
Freshers' Fair event in the Atrium Freshers' Fair Day 2
10am - 3pm
The Atrium & Sports Centre, Kedleston Road
Join us for day 2 of our Freshers' Fair!
Policing - Meet and Greet
4pm - 7pm
The Mixing House
Feel free to come down at 4pm to The Mixing House, for drinks and a chance to meet and chat to the committee. This will also give you the opportunity to ask about joining the society and even the committee.
An image looking over a packed dance floor at Popworld. Rammed Launch Party
10pm - 4am
Popworld, Derby
Join us as Rammed returns for another year of insane parties at Popworld Derby. It doesn’t get any bigger than this! #Rammed

Thu 19th September

Seven potted plants lined up on a set of drawers. There is a variety of plants and sizes. Plant Crazy!
10am - 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
We have Plant Crazy in the Atrium!
Warhammer society give it a go! Bring your army and play, have a go at a demo game or do some painting! 19th September, Kedleston road campus, Room N501 Warhammer - Give it a Go
2pm - 7pm
Kedleston road campus, room N501
Bring your army and play, have a go at a demo game or do some painting!
Musical Theatre - Give it a Go
6pm - 9pm
Britannia Mill, BM119
Calling all performers and tech enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting chance to explore the world of Musical Theatre. Whether you want to shine on stage or explore behind-the-scenes roles, there's a place for you. No registration needed.

Fri 20th September

Publishing - Meet & Greet
6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Jonty Farmer
This is an additional meet and greet hosted after our first GIAG session on Friday, 20th September.
Students in Popworld at a foam party, covered in foam on the dance floor. Foam VS Paint Party
10pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
Join us at the biggest club in Derby for a fresher’s classic party but this year with a twist! We will be combining our two biggest events into one epic night! This is going to get messy!

Sun 22nd September

A bartended in The Hideout pouring some shots. ABBA Brunch
2pm - 3:30pm
The Hideout, Derby
Join us at The Hideout for bottomless drinks and a meal of choice.
Ultimate Rave Bingo. Students in fancy dress sat on long benches at tables. Ultimate Rave Bingo
6pm - 11pm
Popworld, Derby
This is nothing like any other bingo you have ever been to; Ultimate Rave Bingo is a touring bingo show that never performs the same show twice.

Mon 23rd September

Four IKEA flags against a clear blue sky. IKEA Trip
1pm - 5pm
Kedleston Road Campus
Back by popular demand, our IKEA trip is back for the second year in a row. This is the perfect chance to get your essentials and kit out your new room! Pre-booking is essential so head to our website to secure your spot.
Ice Breaker Quiz Night
8pm - 11pm
The Friary
Quiz night at The Friary is not your average quiz night. Blending interactive and physical elements, this quiz is winnable for all abilities and knowledge.
A club night at Fever looking over a packed dance floor. Mayhem Monday
8pm - 4am
Fever, Derby
Join us for your brand new student night!

Tue 24th September

The Spring Market Fair - lots of market traders in the Atrium. Artisan Alley
10am - 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Join us at Artisan Alley, a market trader fair with a variety of stalls and with lots of goodies for you to pick up!
Warhammer society give it a go! Bring your army and play, have a go at a demo game or do some painting! 24th September, Kedleston road campus, Room N506 Warhammer - Give it a Go
2pm - 7pm
Kedleston road campus, room N506
Bring your army and play, have a go at a demo game or do some painting!
Movie Night
7pm - 11pm
The Hideout
Join the Musical Theatre and Film & Cinema societies as they host the official freshers' movie night!
Students dancing on benches at Stein Strasse Bierkeller Party
10pm - 3am
Stein Strasse
Join us for an unforgettable night at Stein Strasse for the full bierkeller experience with 2-pint steins, massive list of cocktails and benches that you can dance on all night long.

Wed 25th September

Live DJ Fitness Classes
noon - 4pm
Sports Centre
This year’s event is packed with FREE fitness classes, each accompanied by live DJs to keep the energy high and the vibes even higher.
five people in a line holding out wine glasses. Mocktail and Quiz Night with Advice
5pm - 7pm
Basecamp, Kedleston Road Campus
Join Advice for a Mocktail and Quiz Night!
Welcome to the City Pre-Drinks
8pm - 11pm
The Hideout, Derby
A great opportunity for you to socialise with your new fellow students. Come alone or bring a friend – we can’t wait to welcome you!
Students dancing in Popworld at one of their zoo themed parties. Rammed Zoo Party
10pm - 4am
Popworld, Derby
Another classic freshers’ night, it’s the zoo party! Join us at Rammed, the biggest student night in Derby, for the hottest chart music along with some throwback classics.

Thu 26th September

A selection of leather jackets on a rail Freshers' Sustainability Day ft. Vintage Folk
10am - 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Join us for a day of all things sustainable - including Vintage Folk Ltd!
Drag Karaoke with Angela Bra
8pm - 11pm
The Friary, Derby
Did someone say Drag Karaoke?!
A dancer in a festival party outfit on stilts with wings in Rev de Cuba. Salsa Party
9pm - 3am
Rev de Cuba, Derby
Welcome to Derby, Amigo’s. Expect live performances, dancers, giveaways and so much more! It’s going to be a night to remember!

Fri 27th September

The Atlantis inflatable water park at Moorways Sports Village. Moorways Water Park Day
12:30pm - 2pm
Moorways Sports Village
Make a splash during freshers' and join us at the Moorways Sports Village for a Water Park Day!
Big Narstie pointing at the camera. Freshers' Finale ft Big Narstie!
10pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
Let's finish Freshers where it all began - in Popworld! We have a huge guest performance lined up!

Thu 3rd October

People at freshers' fair picking freebies up off a table. Activities Fair
10am - 2pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Missed Freshers' Fair? No worries, we've got you covered with our Activities Fair!
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