Student Voice News

Union Elections 2021 - The Candidates

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:41:45 Z

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

Annual General Meeting – The Results!

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:00:18 +0100

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

UDOL Student Forum - June 2022

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:41:19 +0100

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.

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

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:41:32 Z

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

UDOL Student Forum - October2022

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:49:12 Z

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

What is an AGM?

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:35:59 Z

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

Why LGBTQ+ History Month is Needed

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:49:15 Z

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

AGM 2023 Results

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:18:09 Z

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.

Who is R.O.N?

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 11:14:55 Z

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…

Education Awards: Nominations are now open!

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:37:05 Z

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.

UDOL Student Forum - March 2023

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:47:07 +0100

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.

Student Voice Unleashed (updated 4th July)

Fri, 05 May 2023 16:49:18 +0100

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

Education Awards 2023

Thu, 11 May 2023 14:30:22 +0100

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

NUS UK Affiliation Referendum - The Results

Fri, 19 May 2023 16:31:58 +0100

UDOL Student Forum - June 2023

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:41:44 +0100

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.

Make a pledge for your mental health

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:08:55 +0100

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

Why is it important to remember Disability History Month?

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:24:45 Z

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

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:20:39 Z

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

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

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:19:24 Z

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

Your Quick Guide to LGBTQ+ History Month

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:30:57 Z

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!

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

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:15:03 +0100

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.

Got an idea?

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:16:33 Z

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

ASM - What, Why and When?

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:29:37 Z

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

2025 All Student Meeting Results

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:45:34 Z

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.

Elections Drop-in Sessions

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:19:36 Z

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

Recommend a Friend and be in with a chance to win £100!

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:47:45 Z

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!

Elections Hustings 2025

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:28:07 +0100

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.

College Forum Roundup

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:58:00 +0100

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

Online Student Forum

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:17:03 Z

The second Online Student Forum of the 25/26 academic year was hosted by the Union of Students and the University of Derby Online Learning team.