Get Involved

There's loads of things you can join us in doing during your time at university. From fundraising and volunteering to sports and social societies. We even have our own newspaper and radio station if you're a budding journalist. Go on, have a look around!

Sports Events

Rugby Union Women's 5K Fun Run/Walk: 2nd May 11:30am - 3pm; Sturgess Field; A 5K fun run/walk for the British Heart Foundation. Sturgess Field (Behind the Jonty Farmer) on 02/05/2025. Arrive no later than 11:30am; the run begins at 12pm. Fancy dress.; Buy Tickets

American Football Strictly Braves Dancing: 2nd May 7pm - 10pm; Popworld Derby; Watch American Footballers put on their dancing shoes and compete against their teammates with the help of Dance.; Buy Tickets

Union Sports BUCS Athletics Outdoor Championships 2024-25: 3rd May 8am - 5th May 5pm; Manchester Regional Arena, Gate 13, Ethiad Campus, Rowsley Street, Manchester, M11 3FF; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Football Men's Charity 5-a-side Tournament: 7th May noon - 4pm; Lower Pitch, University of Derby Sports Centre; This will be a 5-a-side tournament between 16 teams and will have a group stage, then a semi-finals stage and then a final. All money raised will go to a Derby-based charity called Children First. We will also have a raffle on the day as well.; Buy Tickets

Lacrosse University Challenge: 7th May 7pm - 10pm; Popworld; Watch university sports teams battle it out to decide which sport is the best academic!; Buy Tickets

Football Men's Football v Futsal Charity match: 14th May 12:30pm - 3pm; Upper pitch, University of Derby sports center; Men's Football will be playing a full 11 aside match against the Men's Futsal club. This event was very successful last year raising over £500 for charity. We aim to better this with all donations going to the British Heart Foundation.

Rugby Union Women's Charity Match: 14th May 6pm - 9pm; Derby Universtiy; Women's rugby charity match for the Alzheimers society. 14/05/2025. KO: 6PM. Derby vs. Stafford.

Pole Fitness Songs of the Soul Showcase with Pole Fitness: 14th May 8:30pm - 10pm; Popworld Derby; Pole Fitness are hosting an end of year showcase where performers can show off there skills they’ve learnt this year. So please come and support all our gorgeous performers.; Buy Tickets

Union Sports Sports Awards 2025: 15th May 7pm - 11pm; The Reach, Derby; Celebrate the end of the University sporting year in style...

Union Sports BUCS Cycling Road Race Championships 2024-25: 18th May 8am - 6pm; Petroc College (Tiverton), Tiverton Campus, Bolham Road, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6SH; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Union Sports BUCS Archery Outdoor Championships 2024-25: 14th June 8am - 15th June 6pm; Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Lilleshall, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 9AT; A chance to represent the University of Derby in national competition.

Society Events

Occupational Therapy Wellbeing wednesday: 5th March 1pm - 29th May noon; Kedleston Rd T012; All students welcome. Crafts, games, social. Bring your own crafts if you wish !

Occupational Therapy Wellbeing wednesday: 5th April 1pm - 29th June noon; Kedleston Rd T012; All students welcome. Crafts, games, social. Bring your own crafts if you wish !

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 2nd May 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 3rd May noon - 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N405; Join us for our weekly Saturday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 5th May 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 7th May 4pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N108; Join us for our weekly Wednesday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Psychology Hotpod Soundbath Trip: 8th May 2pm - 3:30pm; Hotpod Yoga, Perkins Yard, Derby.; A restorative yoga stretch session followed by a calming sound bath, designed to help you release sensory stress and find deep relaxation...perfect for managing your wellbeing through your studies!; Buy Tickets

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 9th May 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 10th May noon - 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N405; Join us for our weekly Saturday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Musical Theatre ‘In The Dark’ Fundraising Event: 10th May 6:30pm - 10:30pm; Derby; HALF A MARATHON WALK TO DONATE TO ME AND DEE (CN:1146147)

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 12th May 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 12th May 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 14th May 4pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N108; Join us for our weekly Wednesday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 16th May 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Anime and Manga End of Year Event!: 16th May 5pm - 11pm

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 17th May noon - 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N405; Join us for our weekly Saturday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 19th May 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 19th May 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Wednesday Session: 21st May 4pm - 7pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N108; Join us for our weekly Wednesday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Occupational Therapy End of Year Party: 22nd May 7pm - 23rd May noon; The Old Bell Hotel; `Celebrate the end of the academic year with us! There will be a bar, music and dance floor ! - Maximum 40 people OT students, you are welcome to bring a friend however they must purchase a ticket (OVER 18's ONLY).; Buy Tickets

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 23rd May 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Board and Card Gaming Board and Card Gaming Saturday Session: 24th May noon - 5pm; Kedleston Road Campus - Room N405; Join us for our weekly Saturday in-person sessions! Bring along a game of your own, or try something from our collection!

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 26th May 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 26th May 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Warhammer UK Games Expo trip: 30th May 7:30am - 5:30pm; NEC, Birmingham (Pick up from Kedleston Road Campus); The Warhammer Society, The Board and Card Gaming Society and The Imagineers are joining forces to run a trip to the yearly UK Game Expo in Birmingham.; Buy Tickets

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 30th May 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 2nd June 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 2nd June 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

History End of Year Party: 2nd June 6:30pm - 11:30pm; The Old Bell Hotel, 51 Sadler Gate, Derby DE1 3NQ ·; Come join us for our end of year party.; Buy Tickets

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 6th June 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 9th June 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 9th June 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 13th June 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 16th June 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 16th June 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 20th June 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 23rd June 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 23rd June 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Warhammer Warhammer Society Weekly Session: 27th June 4pm - 9pm; Kedleston Road Campus N405

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 30th June 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 7th July 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

Medieval Reenactment Crafts!: 14th July 6pm - 9pm; N502; Medieval Crafts where people get to learn many different skills. Requests for certain crafts can be made each week.

SLS Events

There are currently no SLS Events planned.