Union of Students News

Welcome to Derby Uni!

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:09:24 +0100

We’re so glad you’re here! Welcome to the University of Derby – your new home for the next few years.

Finding Your Tribe

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:56:05 +0100

A huge part of the student lifestyle is finding friends that you’ll keep for life. We want to help you find your tribe, so we thought we’d share a few tips on the best ways to make friends whilst you’re here.

What is the Union and How Can They Help Me?

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:58:21 +0100

Well…it’s us! We’re your Union of Students, and there are so many ways we can help you throughout your time here!

Freshers' Fair accessibility changes

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:19:29 +0100

We want to create a fair that's accessible to every student, which is why we've taken some extra steps to ensure everyone can join us!

ASM: what, when and why??

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:11:41 +0100

We've got an ASM coming up, and you may be wondering what that is....

Online Forum Recap

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:51:12 Z

The first Online Student Forum of the 25-26 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby Online Learning team on Monday 27th October.

My Graduate Transitions Journey - a Student Employability Week piece

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:32:28 +0100

Abigail Parkin, Student and Graduate Engagement Officer at the Careers and Employment Service, has shared her journey from graduation to employment for Student Employability Week.

From a Committee Member to Union Staff - a Student Employability Week piece

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:25:11 +0100

Molly Morrison, Marketing Coordinator at the Union, has shared her journey from being a student at the University of Derby to working for the Union for Student Employability Week.

Destresstival - helping you manage your stress✨

Wed, 06 May 2026 11:57:45 +0100

We understand that everyone is busy with assignments and exams at the minute, which is why between May 11th - 15th we're hosting Destresstival - a week filled with ways to help you manage your stress in these busy times!

You've got your results (congrats!), now what?

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:25:28 +0100

Happy A-Level Results Day and congratulations to everybody receiving results today! No matter what you get, you should be proud of all of your effort and hard work.

The Union: Everything You Need to Know

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:09:49 +0100

Now that you're a member of the Union, here's everything you need to know!

Union Awards 2026 Winners

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:41:48 +0100

Earlier in the month we celebrated a successful year at The Union Awards 🌟 Here are the winners!

Sports Awards 2026 Winners

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:17:49 +0100

Last month we celebrated a successful year of sports at the Sports Awards 🌟 Here are the winners!

Calling all budding artists!

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:02:42 +0100

Derby City Council are seeking proposals for commissioned artworks in the city centre.

A Handy Guide to Local Shops!

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:15:37 +0100

Are you new to Derby? Looking to find the local shopping hotspots to bag some bargains for your weekly shops? We've got you covered!

Adjusting to the Student Lifestyle

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:06:19 +0100

Dolly Parton (RIP) had a point about the whole "working 9-5". Once you have your timetable, exam days or assignment deadlines, reading lists, and contact points your pretty much set to go. Of course, you want to do as well as you can, but it would be borderline unhealthy to focus every waking hour on your academics. What if i told you, you can achieve those high grades while also maintaining a social life?

Could you be our next Trustee?

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:49:14 +0100

Our Union of Students is seeking an External Trustee to join our Board and help shape our next chapter.