Once you have successfully completed your studies at the University of Derby, the support you receive from us doesn’t stop. As a member of our University of Derby Alumni community, you have access to a range of exclusive benefits that can develop your career - and help you make the most of your leisure time.
Professional development
To help you extend your knowledge, we have exclusive discounts on offer to study at postgraduate level. Plus, there’s a wide range of flexible work-based study options to consider too.
Free PebblePad alumni account
If you have been using PebblePad during your course, you are entitled to a free Personal Pebble+ Alumni Account. This can contain everything you had in your University Asset Store as well as providing you with additional space to carry on using for personal and professional development. Please follow the instructions on how to activate your alumni account.
This account must be activated within 3 months of your programme being formally completed but will continue to be free for as long as the University of Derby holds a license for PebblePad.
Free library membership
Join the University of Derby library for free.
Benefits include:
- Access to our Kedleston Road Library
- Five standard loan items at any one time
Apply at our Library service desks by bringing your ID, plus proof you studied at the University of Derby (student card or certificate).
Please note; due to accepted licence terms and agreements with suppliers, access to eResources is limited to current staff and students.
London-based alumni benefit
The University of Derby's strategic partner, Marketing Derby, invites alumni who are based in London, either living or working and have strong ties to Derby and Derbyshire, to join the London Chapter of the Derby Ambassadors Club.
The aim of the Club is to create a network that will help raise the profile of Derby and Derbyshire to attract investment into the city and county.
There is no cost to joining the Derby Ambassadors Club and benefits include:
- Invitations to exclusive events in London and Derby to network with other club members and be kept up to date on developments in Derby and Derbyshire
- Opportunities to meet key business leaders in Derby and Derbyshire
- Quarterly e-newsletters covering key stories from the city and county
Contact the University of Derby’s Development and Alumni Relations Office for more details on how to be involved with this exciting network alumni@derby.ac.uk.
The Derby Ambassadors Club is wholly managed by Marketing Derby, a third-party organisation.
Enterprise
Alumni who graduated within the last three years can benefit from enterprise support, including 1-1 coaching, coworking and funding to support graduates to start and grow their own business.
More information is available through our Enterprise Support.
Employability
There are many ways the University can support your career development, including helping you to develop your business ideas including accessing funding to help it grow.
Our three-year career promise
- Once you have successfully completed your studies at the University of Derby, we will continue to support you in securing the job you want. For up to three years after you graduate, our Careers and Employment Service will support and guide you with one-to-one appointments with employment advisers, career planning, CV tailoring and preparing for interviews
- Visit Three year promise for more information
- Visit the Careers and Employment Service website and register as a graduate to access the support available. Having problems with your graduate login? Use our checklist to restore your account
- Require further assistance? Contact the team on careers@derby.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1332 591316
Leisure and retail discounts
You've worked hard to get your degree at the University of Derby, you are moving on to the next stage of your career and now we want to help you relax and enjoy yourself. We have exclusive sports and leisure offers for our Alumni, including discounted membership for our Sports Centre.
Sports Centre membership
- You can join our Sports Centre for £22.99 for monthly membership with Direct Debit or £229.90 for annual membership
- Your membership includes access to all of our facilities at our £10.8m Sports Centre, including access to the gym and all classes on the activity timetable
- You will need to provide your student number to benefit from the discount
- The centre is open on weekdays from 6.30am-10pm and at weekends from 9am-5pm
- You can also have access to over 90 other university gyms around the country with a multi-site membership for an extra £4.99 per month
- Contact the Sports Centre sportscentre@derby.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1332 591790 for more information
Union of Students
University of Derby clothing
Would you like to update or replace your University of Derby hoodie? Alumni can claim a 10% discount on their purchases by entering 'alumni10' at the checkout in the Union of Students online shop.
Associate Membership
Maintain your team connections with this membership, it gives our alumni continued access to the Union of Students sports clubs and societies beyond graduation. Membership costs:
- £15 for one year*
- £20 for two years*
*Sports or Society membership fees are applicable on top of this membership. Contact the Union of Students at info@derbyunion.co.uk to find out more.
NUS Totum Card
Totum cards can only be bought by registered students. However, final-year students are eligible to buy a three-year card. So, to continue benefiting from Totum discount, we recommend all final-year students buy one before they complete their course.
- A three-year card costs £32
- You can also buy a one-year card for just £12 or a two-year card for £22
- A Totum card entitles you to more than 200 UK discounts
- Many discounts are online only so you can’t get them without your Totum card
- You will also receive a one-year FREE ISIC card, which will give you over 42,000 international discounts
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