Give it a go

Sometimes you're not 100% sure on whether you'll fit in, or enjoy, something. We understand, and our Communities understand. To help you get a taste of what's on offer, and to have a chance to try out something new without having to fully commit, we bring you Give It A Go sessions - or GIAGs as they're known to some.

And remember, this year your Vice President (Activities) has set up a scheme to help those of you that are a bit weary of attending something new on your own. You can book a buddy to attend a Community with you, to help you with any anxiety you may have or just to boost your confidence with trying something new. Check out the scheme, and book your buddy

You're never alone
with a Buddy

All the GIAGs

Fri 25th September

Taekwon-Do Taekwondo - Give it a Go: 25th September 7pm - 9pm; Kirtley Dance Studio, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and try Taekwondo in the Kirtley Dance Studio!

Football & Futsal Women's Futsal Women's - Give it a Go: 25th September 8:30pm - 10pm; Sports Hall, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Futsal Women's in the sports hall!

Sat 26th September

Nigerian Students Nigerian Students Week: 26th September 8am - 2nd October 3pm; University of Derby; Nigerian Students Week

Hiking Hiking 1st Give It A Go: 26th September 9am - 4pm; Cromford; First UoD hike of the year from Black Rock in Cromford to Matlock. All Welcome!

Archery Archery - Give it a Go: 26th September 3pm - 5pm; Sports Hall, University Sports Centre. Kedleston Road Campus; Second Archery Give it a Go, stop by and have a go at shooting.

Sun 27th September

Nigerian Students Nigerian Students Week: 26th September 8am - 2nd October 3pm; University of Derby; Nigerian Students Week

Mon 28th September

Nigerian Students Nigerian Students Week: 26th September 8am - 2nd October 3pm; University of Derby; Nigerian Students Week

LGBTQIA+ LGBTQIA+ - Give it a Go: 28th September 4pm - 6pm; N410; Come along to our LGBTQIA+ Give It a Go and meet other students in a friendly, welcoming environment! Whether you're looking to make new friends, find your community or simply see what the group is all about, everyone is welcome.

Football & Futsal Women's Football Women's - Give it a Go: 28th September 4:30pm - 6pm; Lower pitch, sports centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Football Women's on the Lower 3G pitch!

Basketball Basketball Women's - Give it a Go: 28th September 5:30pm - 7pm; Sports Hall, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Women's Basketball in the sports hall! Please buy your ticket beforehand; Get Ticket

Rugby Union Women's Rugby Union Women's - Give it a Go: 28th September 6pm - 7:30pm; Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Rugby Union Women's on the lower 3G pitch!

Table Tennis Table Tennis - Give it a Go: 28th September 6pm - 8pm; Kirtley Hall, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB; Come and Give it a Go with Table Tennis in Kirtley Hall!

Hockey Hockey - Give it a Go: 28th September 7pm - 8:30pm; Saint Benedicts CVA, Duffield Road, Darley Abbey, Derby, DE22 1JD; Come and Give it a Go with Hockey at Saint Benedicts School CVA!

Tue 29th September

Nigerian Students Nigerian Students Week: 26th September 8am - 2nd October 3pm; University of Derby; Nigerian Students Week

Law Law - Give it a Go: 29th September noon - 1pm; One Friar Gate, Union Social Space; Interested in a career in law? Join us for an academic Give it a Go session hosted by BPP, our society sponsor. Get practical guidance on completing law-based applications and learn how to strengthen your applications when applying for legal roles.

Neurospicy and Disabled Neurospicy and Disabled - Give it a Go: 29th September 3:30pm - 5pm; N111; Looking for a friendly and welcoming space to meet other students? Come along to our Neurospicy & Disabled Friends Give it a Go!

Rounders Rounders - Give it a Go: 29th September 5pm - 6:30pm; Lower 3G Pitch, Sports Centre, Kedleston Road Campus; Come and Give it a Go with Rounders on the lower 3G pitch!

Wed 30th September

Nigerian Students Nigerian Students Week: 26th September 8am - 2nd October 3pm; University of Derby; Nigerian Students Week

Health & Social Care Health & Social Care - Give it a Go: 30th September 5pm - 7pm; T111; Interested in Health & Social Care? Come along to our Give It a Go session to meet other students, get involved in some fun activities and find out more about the community.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu - Give it a Go: 30th September 8pm - 10pm; Kirtley Hall, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, DE22 1GB; Come and Give it a Go with BJJ in Kirtley Hall!

Thu 1st October

Nigerian Students Nigerian Students Week: 26th September 8am - 2nd October 3pm; University of Derby; Nigerian Students Week

Geological Make Your Own Pizza Night!: 1st October 7pm - 10pm; Carnero Lounge, St Peters Street; Come along to our final GIAG at Carnero Lounge - RSVP to make your very own pizza! Places are limited, so first come, first served! Message our email or Insta to RSVP.

Fri 2nd October

Nigerian Students Nigerian Students Week: 26th September 8am - 2nd October 3pm; University of Derby; Nigerian Students Week

Sat 3rd October

Hiking Hiking 2nd Give It A Go: 3rd October 9am - 4pm; Ambergate; Second UoD hike of the year from Shining Cliff Woods, Ambergate to Alport Height circular. All Welcome!; Get Ticket

Wed 7th October

Global Language Exchange GIAG 1: 7th October 12:30pm - 1pm; CB320; GIAG event 1

Health & Social Care Health & Social Care - Give it a Go: 7th October 5pm - 7pm; T111; Interested in Health & Social Care? Come along to our Give It a Go session to meet other students, get involved in some fun activities and find out more about the community.

Mon 12th October

Global Language Exchange GIAG 2: 12th October 12:30pm - 1pm; CB320; GIAG 2

Wed 14th October

Health & Social Care Health & Social Care - Give it a Go: 14th October 5pm - 7pm; T111; Interested in Health & Social Care? Come along to our Give It a Go session to meet other students, get involved in some fun activities and find out more about the community.