Netball BUCS trails sign up fee
4th September 11am - 16th September 11pm
Anyone trialling for UoD netball BUCS teams to pay this fee
A black and white photo of people on the dance floor at a club. Union of Students Freshers Welcome Party
13th September 9pm - 4am
Popworld, Derby
We’re kicking off Freshers 2025 with a BANG at Derby’s BIGGEST nightclub!
Freshers/Refreshers
An outdoor cinema set up. There is a screen on a fence with people sat on the floor in front of it Union of Students Outdoor Cinema - Barbie screening
14th September 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!
Freshers/Refreshers
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. Union of Students Bloc Party
15th September 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!
Freshers/Refreshers
Union of Students Freshers' Fair
16th September 10am - 17th September 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Your introduction to student life, our incredible two day Freshers' Fair is here!
Freshers/Refreshers
Netball Netball - Give it a Go
16th September 4pm - 5:30pm
Outdoor Court, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Netball on the outdoor court!
Give it a Go
Rounders/Softball Rounders - Give it a Go
16th September 5pm - 6pm
Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Rounders on the lower 3G pitch!
Give it a Go
Lacrosse Lacrosse - Give it a Go
16th September 6:30pm - 8pm
Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Lacrosse on the lower 3G pitch!
Give it a Go
Dance Dance - Give it a Go
16th September 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!
Give it a Go
Union of Students Big Fat Quiz
16th September 8pm - 11pm
Molly Malones
Test your knowledge and win BIG at our brand new weekly quiz night!
Freshers/Refreshers
Ramsey, the RAMMED mascot in Popworld with two students Union of Students RAMMED Launch Party
17th September 9pm - 5am
Popworld, Derby
THE biggest night of Freshers. The one. The only. RAMMED is back – and bigger than ever!
Freshers/Refreshers
Lego figures lined up in the colours of the LGBTQ+ flag Your Officers LGBTQ+ Board Games and Brunch!
18th September 11am - 2pm
The Union Social Space Stage
Brunch, board games and belonging! In collaboration with the Board and Card Gaming Society!
Buy Tickets
Freshers/Refreshers
Union of Students Derbion Student Takeover
18th September 4pm - 8pm
Derbion shopping centre
We’re shutting down the Derbion for a late-evening student takeover!
Freshers/Refreshers
Climbing Climbing - Give it a Go
18th September 7pm - 9pm
Climbing Wall, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus
Come and Give it a Go with Climbing in the climbing wall!
Give it a Go
Four male presenting people singing karaoke in front of a screen. Union of Students Karaoke
18th September 8pm - 2am
The Friary, Derby
No judgement. No pressure. Just pure, off-key, belly-laughing fun. Belt out your favourite bangers!
Freshers/Refreshers
Rugby Union Rugby Union Men's - Give it a Go
19th September 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!
Give it a Go
Students at a paint party event - covered in neon paint inside a nightclub. Union of Students Paint Party
19th September 9pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
Get ready to get absolutely splattered. It’s Derby’s wildest, messiest, most legendary Freshers event – the annual Paint Party!
Freshers/Refreshers
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. Union of Students Explore the City
20th September 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!
Freshers/Refreshers
Union of Students NORTH vs MIDLANDS vs SOUTH BAR CRAWL
21st September 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!
Freshers/Refreshers
Lacrosse Lacrosse Men's Introduction
22nd September 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kedleston 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!
Give it a Go | Freshers/Refreshers
Rugby Union Rugby Union Men's - Give it a Go
22nd September 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!
Give it a Go
People sat down at long row tables at an Ultimate Rave Bingo event. Union of Students Ultimate Rave Bingo
22nd September 8pm - 2am
Rev de Cuba, Derby
Bingo? But make it Ultimate.
Freshers/Refreshers
A large poster board that holds a poster reading 'discover, shop support'. In the background there is a market fair. Union of Students Artisan Alley
23rd September 10am - 3pm
Atrium, Kedleston Road
Join us for a fair filled with the best local artisans!
Freshers/Refreshers
Union of Students BIG FAT QUIZ ft Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis from the Chase
23rd September 8pm - 2am
Molly Malones
Test your knowledge, sabotage your mates, and win BIG.
Freshers/Refreshers
Union of Students All Student Meeting
24th September 1pm - 3:30pm
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. Union of Students Sports Team Welcome Bar Crawl
24th September 7pm - 11:59pm
Popworld, Derby
The annual sports team takeover – a competitive crawl across the city’s top venues.
Freshers/Refreshers
Union of Students RAMMED UV Party
24th September 9pm - 5am
Popworld, Derby
If you thought week 1 was wild, week 2 goes nuclear...
Freshers/Refreshers
A group of girls singing karaoke in front of a screen. Union of Students Karaoke
25th September 8pm - 11:59pm
The Friary, Derby
It’s back! Because one night of karaoke just wasn’t enough.
Freshers/Refreshers
A microphone Union of Students Comedy Show
26th September 7pm - 11:59pm
Stein Strasse
Time to swap the chaos for chuckles.
Freshers/Refreshers
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. Union of Students Freshers Finale
26th September 10pm - 3am
Popworld, Derby
We started here... and now we FINISH STRONG.
Freshers/Refreshers
Midwifery 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.