Category: Student Life

Laura Stroud describes her experience of studying a postgraduate course and how she discovered a new-found sense of belonging.

Emma Rodrigues, Occupational Therapy student, has immersed herself in every opportunity that's come her way, and sourced many more. Emma shares her experiences of studying abroad, volunteering, presenting at conferences, and being a society advocate.

A detailed account of a disabled mature student's experience of starting university.

Second-year Criminology students recently had the opportunity to see first-hand how the American criminal justice system works. Student Danielle Poulter, now in her final year, tells us about her experience, meeting inmates in jail and sitting in on a murder trial.

Student Sam Chikowore makes the case for staying in (or moving into) university halls of residence: events, all-inclusive bills, security and more.

International transfer student Marcus Chan offers some tips and advice on how to cope with moving away from home to come to university in the UK.

Sam Chikowore lifts the lid on what it's like to work as a residential assistant in one of our University halls of residence.

Student Charlotte Pearson shares her first impressions on moving to Derby and explains what it’s like to live in Derby city centre.

Moving away from home for the first time can be difficult. Student Ray Underwood found there was so much to do in Derby that her homesickness soon melted away.

International student Weronika Jedrak shares her favourite places in the city that are affordable and fun. Together they make up her perfect Saturday.