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The University of Derby has shared advice for prospective students after research found that almost 70 per cent of applicants are apprehensive about making the ‘correct’ decision.

Marvin Cooke, Professor of Enterprise (Professional Practice) at the University of Derby, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in HM The King’s New Year Honours List for 2025.

Three hundred tree have been planted across 250 hectares of land as part of an initiative to create more woodland across England and help tackle climate change. 

A free-to-attend club for young people in Derby and Derbyshire where they can learn new skills and meet fellow creative and artistic people is being hosted by the University of Derby for a third consecutive year.

Influential business leaders from Derby and Derbyshire were granted an exclusive preview of The Cavendish Building, which is set to be home to the Derby Business School in 2025.

A fund created to support local groups, organisations and individuals in Derby and Derbyshire will return for 2025 following a successful debut.

A new Midlands Regional Hub for Nuclear Skills has been endorsed by the Nuclear Skills Delivery Board to help develop the future nuclear workforce. The Hub was launched at an event hosted by the University of Derby with Rolls-Royce as the prime sponsor.

New analysis from Universities UK of government LEO data reveals that individuals who choose to attend university earn substantially more over their lifetimes compared to those who do not, regardless of the region they are from. 

As bumper numbers of students are booking onto the University of Derby’s Open Day events, the University has shared a checklist to help visitors make the most of their experience.