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Changes to the University bus fares

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You said we did - Heat and Eat update

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Stalking Awareness Week

Molly Morrison

April 21st-26th marks Stalking Awareness Week.

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An update from your VP (Welfare)

Jack McGuinness

On the 16th of April, the UK Supreme Court went into a legal challenge on if transgender individuals are included in the legal definition of a woman or man.

Thu 17 Apr 2025 Your Officers 5 0

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You Said, We Did – Apprenticeship Budgeting Workshop

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A new initiative has been put in place to help apprentices manage their finances.

Mon 07 Apr 2025 Your Officers 0 0

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2025 Union Election Results

The results were formally announced at the Election Results event on Friday 4th April in the...

Fri 04 Apr 2025 Union of Students 5 2

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.

Tue 01 Apr 2025 Student Voice 0 0

Student Minds Opportunity

Student Minds currently have a paid position open for students to be part of their Neurodivergent Students Steering group.

Fri 28 Mar 2025 Your Officers 0 0

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Women’s History Month, celebrated annually throughout March, is a time to recognise and honour the invaluable contributions women have made across the world. This month serves as the perfect opportunity to reflect on some remarkable female inventors whose contributions have left a lasting mark on society.

Mon 17 Mar 2025 Your Officers 0 0

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Occupational Therapy Wellbeing wednesday: 5th March 1pm - 29th May noon; Kedleston Rd T012; All students welcome. Crafts, games, social. Bring your own crafts if you wish !

Occupational Therapy Wellbeing wednesday: 5th April 1pm - 29th June noon; Kedleston Rd T012; All students welcome. Crafts, games, social. Bring your own crafts if you wish !

Occupational Therapy Wellbeing wednesday: 5th May 1pm - 29th July noon; Kedleston Rd T012; All students welcome. Crafts, games, social. Bring your own crafts if you wish !

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extensions for all students with a disability

Submitted 6 months ago by Sonja Brown Expires on 11 May

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Previously students with a disability (including learning disabilities such as dyslexia etc) have a support plan and the ability to have an extension for assignments and dissertation which has now been taken away as one student informed to make it 'a level playing field' rather than using RAC. How is it a 'a level playing field' for a disabled student not to have the extra support in order to support them, as we have a learning disability means we process the information differently and need it

Jack McGuinness: 2:28pm on 12 Nov 24 Hi Sonja, Thank you for your idea. Situations such as these are supposed to be sorted under reasonable adjustments. If you believe your situation is not being adjusted for, please reach out to our Advice Service, that way we can see the quantity of instances and feed that information into meetings we have to lobby the University for the benefit of students.
Jack McGuinness: 9:52am on 7 Feb 25 Hi everyone, thank you for all the comments on this post. We're holding an event with the University as an opportunity to learn about the provisions and support available at the University, how to access and ask questions them. To learn more about the event and book your space, follow this link: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/ents/event/5146/

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extensions for all students with a disability

Submitted 6 months ago by Sonja Brown Expires on 11 May

Current
- Assignments and Exams
- Accessibility
- Equality
2comments

Previously students with a disability (including learning disabilities such as dyslexia etc) have a support plan and the ability to have an extension for assignments and dissertation which has now been taken away as one student informed to make it 'a level playing field' rather than using RAC. How is it a 'a level playing field' for a disabled student not to have the extra support in order to support them, as we have a learning disability means we process the information differently and need it

Jack McGuinness: 2:28pm on 12 Nov 24 Hi Sonja, Thank you for your idea. Situations such as these are supposed to be sorted under reasonable adjustments. If you believe your situation is not being adjusted for, please reach out to our Advice Service, that way we can see the quantity of instances and feed that information into meetings we have to lobby the University for the benefit of students.
Jack McGuinness: 9:52am on 7 Feb 25 Hi everyone, thank you for all the comments on this post. We're holding an event with the University as an opportunity to learn about the provisions and support available at the University, how to access and ask questions them. To learn more about the event and book your space, follow this link: https://www.derbyunion.co.uk/ents/event/5146/