Civic news

A new sustainable travel hub at the University of Derby’s Kedleston Road site is now open, giving students and staff greater choice when deciding how to travel.

Hundreds of secondary school pupils from across Derby participated in an exciting two-day science-themed event which focused on climate action, sustainability and jobs of the future.  

A unique national music competition designed to celebrate nature and inspire hope has announced its winners for 2025.

New research has shown that a shift in conservation strategies is needed with the UK's peatlands facing an uncertain future. 

A new handbook which explores how community initiatives can nurture the relationship between humans and the natural world has been launched.

A new global report highlighting the urgent action required to prevent further loss of animal and plant life reveals a need to connect more with nature.  

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.