Student Voice news

College Forum Roundup
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The last Online Student Forum of the 24/25 academic year. There was a lot of discussion around learning and teaching and opportunities and careers

 
Elections Drop-in Sessions
The Executive Officers (in order of appearance: Jack, Holly, Gabby and Pournami) sat together all on

Chat to our current Executive Officer team about all things elections!

 
2025 All Student Meeting Results
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On Monday 10th February the Union held its annual All Student Meeting, where a series of changes to the Union of Students were voted on by students.

 
ASM - What, Why and When?

The Union of Students will be holding an All Student Meeting on Tuesday 4th February 12.00pm - 1.30pm and all students are invited.

 
Got an idea?

Do you have an idea that will improve the student experience? The Ideas Forum is the place for you!

 
Why is it important to remember Disability History Month?

Disability History Month plays an important part in highlighting and remembering the people of the past, present and future who have disabilities.

 
Trans Day of Remembrance 2023

Trans Day of Remembrance aims to honour and remember transgender individuals who have lost their lives in acts of anti-transgender violence.

 
Make a pledge for your mental health

Your Student Officer for Mental Health Awareness writes about Mental Health Awareness Day

 
Education Awards 2023

Last night, the Education Awards returned to the Museum of Making with a bang!

 
Education Awards: Nominations are now open!

The Union of Students Education Awards are a fantastic celebration of all the hard work and dedication of our Student Reps and the inspirational staff at the University.

 
Who is R.O.N?

When voting on the Student Officers you wish to be successful, you may notice that for every candidate you are voting for, there’s an option to vote for R.O.N…

 
AGM 2023 Results

On Tuesday 28th February the Union had its Annual General Meeting, where a series of changes to the Union of Students were voted on by over 50 students.

 
What is an AGM?
Annual General Meeting. Your chance to vote on important changes to your Union of Students.

A key annual meeting that all students are invited to vote on proposed policy changes.

 
UDOL Student Forum - October2022
We hear you

We have now had the first Student Forum of the 22-23 academic year, hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby Online Learning team

 
UDOL Student Forum - June 2022

On Thursday, June 30th, the Union of Students and University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) hosted their final UDOL student forum of the 2021/22 academic year.

 
Annual General Meeting – The Results!

Find out what changes are being made to your Union of Students

 
Union Elections 2021 - The Candidates

See our fabulous candidates here and how to vote ( and what you could win just for voting!)

 
Elections Hustings 2025

On Monday 31st March we held a hustings as part of the Union Elections where we’re asking students to vote for the Executive Officers who will be in role next academic year.

 
Recommend a Friend and be in with a chance to win £100!
The Executive Officers (in order of appearance: Jack, Holly, Gabby and Pournami) sat together around

The main elections are now open and we're electing our 4 full-time paid officers (President, Vice President (Education), Vice President (Welfare) & Vice President (Activities) and we need your help finding students up for the challenge!

 
Summary of the final online student forum of the year 23/24

The third and final Online Student Forum of the 23-24 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby Online Learning team on Thursday 27th June.

 
Your Quick Guide to LGBTQ+ History Month
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It’s February, which means… Happy LGBTQ+ History Month!! Here’s just a quick guide to what this month is all about and why we celebrate it, hopefully answering some of your questions along the way!

 
10 iconic transgender people to remember this day 🏳️‍⚧️💙💗🤍

We remember the lives lost for choosing to live freely, and we celebrate how far we’ve come today.

 
UDOL Student Forum - June 2023

The third and final Online Student Forum of the 22-23 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby Online Learning team.

 
Student Voice Unleashed (updated 4th July)

What happened as Student Voice was unleashed on 25th April?

 
UDOL Student Forum - March 2023

The second Online Student Forum of the 22-23 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby Online Learning team.

 
Why LGBTQ+ History Month is Needed

As LGBTQ+ History Month is ending, it’s a great time to reflect on why this month is needed.

 
PGR (Postgraduate Research) Students: What Societies Can do for You

Welcome (back) to Derby! We hope your summer has been relaxing and/or productive.