Events in August Forthcoming Events SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember Fri 4th September Origami Workshop (Online) 5:30pm - 7pm Online Discover the art of paper folding in this relaxing and creative Origami Workshop! International Student Q&A 6pm - 8pm One Friar Gate Square Social Space Got questions about studying, living and settling into university as an international student? Come along to our International Student Q&A! Sat 5th September How To: Online Shopping 1:30pm - 2pm Online & FG105 (One Friar Gate Square campus) As a student who struggles for a with ability, heavy lifting big shop, or just someone who wants to stay home – having Online Shopping skills and options are essential! Supermarket Trip 2pm - 4pm Meet outside One Friar Gate Square Join us on a trip to the supermarket to help you get to know your local shop! Sun 6th September Coffee Hour (Online) 9:30am - 10:30am Online Grab your favourite hot drink and join students from around the world for an informal coffee hour! Global Cafe 3pm - 7pm One Friar Gate Square Social Space Fancy meeting new people, making friends and getting to know different cultures? Come along to our Global Cafe! Virtual Pictionary 5pm - 7pm Online Put your drawing skills to the test in this fun and fast-paced online version of the classic game! Thu 10th September Team Building Day (Buxton) 9:30am - 4:30pm The Dome, Buxton A mix of motivational speaking, Mini Olympics, and STEM problem-solving challenges designed to develop teamwork, resilience, and communication for our students at Buxton. Chesterfield: Mindfulness Mixer noon - 1pm Chesterfield (exact location TBC) Nursing can be rewarding, but it can also be demanding — so take some time to pause, breathe and look after yourself. Fri 11th September Chesterfield: Grey's Anatomy Watch Party 4pm - 6pm Chesterfield (exact location TBC) Calling all future nurses! Take a break from studying and join us for a Grey’s Anatomy Watch Party — the perfect chance to relax, laugh, debate and see how much you can relate the drama to your own nursing journey. Scavenger Hunt (Online) 6pm - 7pm Online Race against the clock to find unusual household items, complete fun challenges, and earn points throughout this fast-paced virtual scavenger hunt! There's No Place like Home: Room Decorating 7pm - 9pm One Friar Gate Square Social Space Want to make yourself at home fast? Decorate! Don't know where to start? Start with us - and your room! Sat 12th September Welcome Weekend: Day One 10am - 4pm The Cavendish Building Your uni experience starts here! We want to welcome you to the university in style, so why not join us for a relaxed weekend to get to know us and meet some people. You can also complete your enrolment! Welcome Quiz Night 6pm - 7pm One Friar Gate Square Social Space Test your knowledge, join a team and meet other students at our fun and friendly quiz night! Bring Your Own Games Night 7pm - 8:30pm Cavendish Building - Atrium Bring your favourite game (or just yourself!) for an evening of games, snacks and new friends. Whether you’re competitive or haven’t played in years, everyone’s welcome - Grace will make sure of it! Sun 13th September Supermarket Trip 1pm - 3pm Meet outside One Friar Gate Square Join us on a trip to the supermarket to help you get to know your local shop! Welcome Weekend: Day Two 1pm - 6pm The Cavendish Building Your uni experience starts here! We want to welcome you to the university in style, so why not join us for a relaxed weekend to get to know us and meet some people. You can also complete your enrolment! How To: Online Shopping 3pm - 4pm Online & FG105 (One Friar Gate Square campus) As a student who struggles for a with ability, heavy lifting big shop, or just someone who wants to stay home – having Online Shopping skills and options are essential! Speed Friend-Making 5pm - 7pm One Friar Gate Square Social Space New to Derby? Join us to make new friends in your new home! Open Mic Night 7pm - 11pm The Shakespeare Join us at Shakespeare's every Sunday for your official weekly open mic night! Mon 14th September Hydration Station 10am - 2pm The Kitchen, Kedleston Road Stay hydrated! Spin the pizza wheel! 11am - 3pm The Kitchen, Kedleston Road Could you win a free pizza? Diagnostics and Clinical Intervention Course Meet-Up 5pm - 6pm Union Social Space (Kedleston Road campus) Join fellow Diagnostics & Clinical Intervention students to meet others studying similar subjects! Officer Showdown: Game Show Night 7pm - 8:30pm One Friar Gate Square Social Space Looking to meet new people and have some fun? Join your Student Officers for a game show inspired evening! Welcome to CU - Pizza Night 7pm - 8:30pm Cavendish Building - Atrium Come along for pizza, drinks and a chance to get to know us! Jacob will be leading the evening, so you’re guaranteed a fun and friendly night. ❤️ Tue 15th September Freshers' Fair 10am - 4pm Kedleston Road Your introduction to student life, our incredible two day Freshers' Fair is here! Freshers' Cafe 11am - 4pm TBD Take a break from Freshers’ Fair with a drink, a snack and some friendly faces! Come and say hello to Toby and Erin, have a chat, or just relax for a while. Welcome Movie Night 7pm - 9pm FG301 (One Friar Gate Square campus) Join us for a relaxed Welcome Movie Night! Big Fat Quiz 8pm - 11:59pm Molly Malone's Test your knowledge, sabotage your mates, and win BIG. Grab your team and head to Molly Malones for a quiz night full of laughs and unexpected twists. Wed 16th September Freshers' Fair 10am - 4pm Kedleston Road Your introduction to student life, our incredible two day Freshers' Fair is here! Freshers' Cafe 11am - 4pm TBD Take a break from Freshers’ Fair with a drink, a snack and some friendly faces! Come and say hello to Toby and Erin, have a chat, or just relax for a while. Chesterfield: Navigating Your Unions noon - 1pm Chesterfield (exact location TBC) As a nursing student, you may have support from both your Students’ Union and your professional/trade union - but knowing who to speak to, and when, isn’t always straightforward How To: Getting a Job 1pm - 2pm MS222 (Markeaton Street campus) This workshop will help you understand the opportunities available while studying to develop valuable skills and gain experience that will improve your future employability. Bingo & Singobingo 7pm - 8:30pm One Friar Gate Square - Union Social Space Join us for bingo, snacks, laughter and some friendly competition! You don’t need to know anyone - just come along, get involved and maybe win a prize! RAMMED Launch Party 9pm - 11:59pm Molly Malone's Join us for the launch of RAMMED in it's brand new home, Molly Malone's! This is the first of many weekly student-only club nights, and we're kicking things off with a bang 💥 Thu 17th September It's all about MATCHA! 10am - 5pm The Kitchen, Kedleston Road Sample a range of Matcha drinks and food items designed to entice the taste buds. Adult Nursing Course Meet-Up (Chesterfield) noon - 1pm Atrium, Chesterfield A dedicated meet-up for Adult Nursing students based at the Chesterfield campus. Chesterfield: Yoga noon - 1pm Chesterfield (exact location TBC) Take some time to slow down, stretch and reset with a relaxing Yoga session at our Chesterfield campus. Derbion Student Takeover 3pm - 7pm Derbion Discover everything Derbion shopping centre has to offer! GIAG - Church Search 7pm - 8:30pm Cavendish Building - Atrium Meet churches from across Derby, hear what they’re about and find one that could feel like home. There’ll be friendly faces, freebies and plenty of opportunities to chat! RSS Feed