Category: Student Life

Is it possible to have it all? Marketing student Oliver Smith shares his attempts to build a brand, compete in motorsport, and navigate university life as a Student Entrepreneur.

Choosing a degree to study is a life-changing decision, as is picking the right university for you. Dan Mitchell from our Schools and Colleges Liaison Team shares his top tips for making the right choice.

Here are some top tips on making that all important call on results day and how to make a good impression when going through Clearing.

Derby is one of 10 institutions involved in International Tax Week, where students come together from across Europe to tackle contemporary tax issues. Final year Accounting and Finance students Asad Ahmed and Shakur Sackey reflect on their time at the annual event.

We’ve all be there. Exams are just around the corner, distractions are everywhere and the temptation to procrastinate is greater than ever. Kira Critchlow, a second-year BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance student, shares ideas to get you back on track when you’ve hit a brick wall and are struggling to get motivated.

Don’t know where to start with revision or struggling to get organised? Alexander Wood, Academic Librarian, explores four different revision methods to help you to study smart and set yourself up for exam success.

It can be overwhelming to get into preparing for exams or end of year assessments. Kate Wood helps identify which kind of behaviours to follow or avoid.

The life of an audio engineering MSc student at the university is exciting. Adeyinka shares her trip to Birmingham Utilita arena for the Prodigy concert, to experience how the sound, lights and stage are rigged and reinforced.

Moving away from home can feel like a big step, and understanding how university accommodation functions can be a huge help in feeling settled. Haze shares what they’ve learned about living in our halls.

Living costs are a standard part of life, but becoming a student might be your first experience of managing them. Second year Accounting and Finance student Kira shares her best advice on where you can make savings.