Halls Events and Social Life

Our Residence Life programme in halls

Our Residence Life programme in halls

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Our halls events

There really is something for everyone on the halls events programme and, if you don’t spot anything you like, let us know and we will try our best to put it on! We hope to see you at one of our events very soon.

From social sport, shopping trips and days out, there's something for everyone.

“I love the uni halls events because it brings that sense of community and builds new friendships between students of all courses and cohorts. It also helps to build new skills and live some brilliant life experiences. This was one of the things that drew me to attending the University of Derby.

Living in halls is the ideal start to your university journey. You'll become part of a big, friendly community and be able to attend events and socialise with a wide variety of people, from your own hall and other halls nearby.

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Join in our events programme

One of the best things about living in halls is that you can join in with all of our exclusive events and activities. Events located at any hall are open to all halls students, providing another fantastic opportunity to meet new people and become a part of the wider halls community.

All events are either free or subsidised so, even if you are on a tight budget, there'll be something for you. During your first few weeks in halls make friends with your flatmates, neighbouring flats, and other residents by going out together to familiarise yourself with your new city, or arrange to go to some Freshers events to break the ice. Check the halls Facebook and Instagram pages for more details.

Some events below require you to book your place by emailing socialreps@derby.ac.uk. Other events need to be booked and paid for via the Unishop. And, Union of Students events need to be booked online. All inter-hall sports tournaments should be booked through the UOD Active app.

Find out more about inter-hall sports tournaments

If you have attended a recent halls event and would like to share your feedback please complete our form.

Ongoing activities

We have a thriving Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) community here in halls with regular meet ups at several halls. To find out more about taking part, email socialreps@derby.ac.uk.

March 2025 events

Date Event Venue Time Get involved
Mon 3 March Outreach 1625 drug and alcohol advice  Darley Bank 5pm-7pm Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Tues 4 March  Pancake Race  Nunnery Court 10am onwards  Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Tues 4 March Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court  6pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Ingredients provided. 
Thurs 6 March  Beginner's Yoga  Peak Court  5pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Yoga mats provided
Mon 10 March  Outreach 1625 drug and alcohol advice  Princess Alice Court  5pm-7pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Tues 11 March  Cookery Class (CANCELLED) Princess Alice Court  6pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Ingredients provided. 
Tues 11 March  Dodgeball competition  Sport Hall, Kedleston Road  5.30pm - 7pm Book your place via the UOD Active app. 
Wed 12 March  Creative Arts session Peak Court  6pm- 7.30pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. All materials provided
Wed 12 March  Movie Night  Princess Alice Court  7pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Snacks provided.
Thurs 13 March  Beginner's Yoga  Peak Court  5pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Thurs 13 March  Taylor Swift Night - Eras tour on the TV, plus a Taylor Swift quiz  Peak Court  7pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. Dress up like a Swifty!
Fri 14 March  Quiz night with free pizza St Christopher's Court 7pm- 9pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Fri 14 March  Basketball competition Sport Hall, Kedleston Road  4pm-6pm  Book your place via the UOD Active app.
Sun 16 March  Board Game Night Princess Alice Court  7pm  Free to attend. Just turn up.
Mon 17 March  St Patrick's Day Movie Night  Nunnery Court 7pm Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Tues 18 March  Cookery Class (CANCELLED) Princess Alice Court  6pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. Ingredients provided. 
Wed 19 March  Creative Arts session  Peak Court  6pm - 7.30pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. All materials provided.
Thurs 20 March  Beginner's Yoga  Peak Court  5pm  Free to attend.  Just turn up. Yoga mats provided
Fri 21 March  Quiz night with free pizza Agard Court 7pm - 9pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Fri 21 March  Karaoke and Open Mic night Peak Court  7pm Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Tues 25 March  Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court  6pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Ingredients provided. 

April 2025 events

Date  Event Venue Time Get involved 
Tue 1 April Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court  6pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. All ingredients provided.
Wed 2 April  Creative Arts session  Peak Court  6pm-7.30pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. All materials provided. 
Fri 4 April Quiz night with free pizza  St Christopher's Court  7pm-9pm Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Fri 4 April Meme Karaoke Party Nunnery Court  7pm Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Thurs 10 April  Beginner's Yoga Peak Court  5pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Yoga mats provided
Thurs 10 April Easter egg painting  Nunnery Court  2pm-4pm Free to attend. Just turn up. All materials provided.
Fri 11 April Quiz night with free pizza  Agard Court  7pm-9pm Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Thurs 17 April  Beginner's Yoga Peak Court  5pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Thurs 24 April  Beginner's Yoga Peak Court  5pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Tues 29 April Cookery Class Princess Alice Court 6pm Free to attend. Just turn up. All materials provided.
Wed 30 April  Creative Arts session  Peak Court  6pm-7.30pm Free to attend. Just turn up. All ingredients provided.

Contact the halls social team

If you have any questions, or suggestions for our events and activities programme, please contact our halls social reps:

+44 (0)7775 119189socialreps@derby.ac.uk

A place called home

Staff are always on-site so feel free to pop into the office for a friendly chat or, if you are experiencing any problems, talk to your Hall Manager. The Residential Assistants and cleaners do weekly flat visits so you’ll soon get to know your whole halls team. Another bonus is the on-site common room which includes a free pool table, Playstation four, large TV and board games. Students can also book the room for free for a private gathering with friends. Just speak to your Hall Manager and they’ll be happy to help you arrange it.

Watch as students Harry, Tan, Charley and Jack, let you into their day-to-day lives, talking about their own experiences and what they love about halls. From exploring Derby or cooking in halls, to being a part of halls events or meeting up with society friends, this will give you a true flavour of life in halls.

Students talking about their day-to-day lives living in halls.

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