https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/officers/https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/article/officers/Statement-Regarding-Operation-Raise-the-Colours/https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/article/officers/Statement-Regarding-Operation-Raise-the-Colours/<img src="https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/asset/News/6040/Screenshot-2025-09-09-at-14.06.11.png?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=Force" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />Recently, across England and elsewhere, hundreds of St George's and Union Jack Flags have been put up in towns and cities and even on Motorways and Main Roads. To some, these are well-meaning demonstrations of national pride; however, these flags carry an entirely different message to others.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:07:05 +01002025-09-10T15:12:19+01:00https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/article/officers/A-Message-to-University-of-Derby-Students/https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/article/officers/A-Message-to-University-of-Derby-Students/<img src="https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/asset/News/6040/OFFICIAL-STATEMENT-FORM-THE-UNION.png?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=Force" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />Over the past few days, many of us will have seen distressing reports about the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:55:51 Z2026-03-13T09:47:21Zhttps://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/article/officers/Meningitis-and-Staying-Safe-as-a-Student/https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/article/officers/Meningitis-and-Staying-Safe-as-a-Student/<img src="https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/asset/News/6040/meningitis.jpg?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=Force" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />A recent rise in meningitis cases in Kent has prompted an important reminder for students (especially first‑years) to stay aware of the symptoms, how the disease spreads, and when to seek urgent help. The piece explains key warning signs, stresses the importance of registering with a GP and keeping vaccinations up to date, and directs students to trusted resources such as the NHS and Meningitis Now for further support and information.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:26:56 Z2026-03-27T10:43:45Zhttps://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/article/officers/Statement-on-incident-in-Derby-city-centre/https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/news/article/officers/Statement-on-incident-in-Derby-city-centre/<img src="https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/asset/News/6040/OFFICIAL-STATEMENT-FORM-THE-UNION.png?thumbnail_width=200&thumbnail_height=160&resize_type=Force" alt="" style="float: left;width:200px height:160px;" />We are aware of the serious incident that occurred on Saturday night (28 March) in Derby city centre.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:12:52 +01002026-03-30T17:12:52+01:00