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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Use of CBPMs (Cannabis based prescription medications) on site and indoors

Submitted 6 months ago by Darren Cassidy Expires on 12 May

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- Wellbeing
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I am prescribed cannabis based meds. My idea is the uni creates areas to use these meds in each block, they do not fall under no smoking indoor laws. I ask so people don't have to use the entrance, feeling stigmatised by people. We could use cards to enter these safe spaces, vetted by a letter/prescription. When people need their meds, it is important to have equal access rights to prescriptions, safe places would help many like me. They will need heat detectors not smoke and good ventilation

Darren Cassidy: 7:24pm on 13 Nov 24 My idea is that people can have this on a support plan, enabling us to use a room within the block we are situated in. Not having to go all the way to the entrance to medicate, which is reasonable and hard with onlookers commenting.. Employers have started to make this exact adjustment, as people have a legal right to be allowed to use their medications like any other prescription. I realise this is a hot topic, however it is something I wanted to post and not hide from it.
Tracey Taylor: 9:32am on 21 Nov 24 I have shared this idea with a friend of mine a former student who graduated with first class honours in journalism and she states that the only way she managed to complete her university studies was through the use of CBPMs, she has some amazing ideas and contacts who may be able to provide some really positive promotional outlets for this idea. For example she knows an amazing cannabis journalist and she currently writes for a company called Leafie. She is very eager to be involved with this project/idea as a former student of the University of Derby. She also suggested that introducing facilities would be very beneficial for other students with prescribed meds that are administered in unpleasant ways such as people with diabetes who need regular injections in their thigh and would need to remove clothing such as trousers to administer their injections. Those people currently use the spaces in the disabled toilets, which offer the privacy they need but are not necessarily a healthy environment for those activities. I would love it if you would reach out to me as this idea progresses.
Darren Cassidy: 8:21pm on 21 Nov 24 I definitely will reach out, it is very much something many could benefit from. I approached it from CBPMs however it goes for many medications. I hope that this idea takes flight so it can be discussed with the relevant people. Thank you for your lengthy reply Tracey. I really appreciate the time you put in :). Darren

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13 voters

Use of CBPMs (Cannabis based prescription medications) on site and indoors

Submitted 6 months ago by Darren Cassidy Expires on 12 May

Current
- Wellbeing
- Facilities
- Accessibility
- Equality
3comments

I am prescribed cannabis based meds. My idea is the uni creates areas to use these meds in each block, they do not fall under no smoking indoor laws. I ask so people don't have to use the entrance, feeling stigmatised by people. We could use cards to enter these safe spaces, vetted by a letter/prescription. When people need their meds, it is important to have equal access rights to prescriptions, safe places would help many like me. They will need heat detectors not smoke and good ventilation

Darren Cassidy: 7:24pm on 13 Nov 24 My idea is that people can have this on a support plan, enabling us to use a room within the block we are situated in. Not having to go all the way to the entrance to medicate, which is reasonable and hard with onlookers commenting.. Employers have started to make this exact adjustment, as people have a legal right to be allowed to use their medications like any other prescription. I realise this is a hot topic, however it is something I wanted to post and not hide from it.
Tracey Taylor: 9:32am on 21 Nov 24 I have shared this idea with a friend of mine a former student who graduated with first class honours in journalism and she states that the only way she managed to complete her university studies was through the use of CBPMs, she has some amazing ideas and contacts who may be able to provide some really positive promotional outlets for this idea. For example she knows an amazing cannabis journalist and she currently writes for a company called Leafie. She is very eager to be involved with this project/idea as a former student of the University of Derby. She also suggested that introducing facilities would be very beneficial for other students with prescribed meds that are administered in unpleasant ways such as people with diabetes who need regular injections in their thigh and would need to remove clothing such as trousers to administer their injections. Those people currently use the spaces in the disabled toilets, which offer the privacy they need but are not necessarily a healthy environment for those activities. I would love it if you would reach out to me as this idea progresses.
Darren Cassidy: 8:21pm on 21 Nov 24 I definitely will reach out, it is very much something many could benefit from. I approached it from CBPMs however it goes for many medications. I hope that this idea takes flight so it can be discussed with the relevant people. Thank you for your lengthy reply Tracey. I really appreciate the time you put in :). Darren