Civic news

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.

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

Research by a team of academics into the effects of long Covid has been described as a ‘model for the future of health research’, after securing a global award.  

Budding engineers, software designers and artists showed off their creations after taking part in a week-long programme hosted by the University of Derby, its spin-out company S.H.E.D and creative arts charity UK New Artists (UKNA).

The University of Derby and Derby City Council have collaborated on an innovative community engagement project designed to engage young people and those from marginalised groups in art and research.

Talented young people from across the city and county have been showing off their artwork at a national exhibition in London. 

Breakdancer Kid Karam has delivered a special masterclass at the city’s Saturday Club, run by the University of Derby.

A new fund to support local groups, organisations and individuals is now open. The University of Derby is inviting applications from anyone in Derbyshire who is seeking funding and would like to work in partnership with the University to bring their ideas to life. 

Professor Keith McLay, Provost - Learning & Teaching at the University of Derby, has been appointed as the new Chair of Derby Book Festival.