Who we are and what we do

Class One

Organisational information, structures, locations and contacts

1.1 Legal Framework

The University of Derby was established on 14 January 1993 under the provisions of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. It was subsequently incorporated as a limited company. The company registration number is 3079282. The University became an exempt charity by order in Council made on 30 November 1995 (SI 1995 No 2998). More information, including our Constitutional documents can be found below.

1.2 How the Institution is organised

Information about our governance and leadership is on our Governance web pages. You will find details of the Governing Council, and its sub-committees, including meeting minutes.

See an overview of our Governing Council and Sub-Committee Structure.
Find out more about our Governors
The Office of the Vice-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor Executive are the leadership team of the University. It is led by the Vice-Chancellor - Professor Kathryn Mitchell.
University Court, required by the Articles of Association, provides supportive advice in strategic matters.
View our Office for Students registration.
Find out more about the University of Derby organisation.

1.3 Location and contact details

Information about our campuses is available on our campuses webpage.
View details of our Partner colleges
University of Derby contact details

1.4 Organisations/Partnerships we are responsibility for, or we work with

The University Group

Partnerships

Find out more about our partnerships.

Civic and community

1.5 Student activities

1.6 Gender pay gap reporting

As an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and wellbeing, we are open and transparent with our pay gap information.