University of Derby Magazine

The University of Derby Magazine is produced by the Corporate Communications team and is one of the ways we keep in touch with the wider community.

A robot with a large brain surrounded by tiny people

Brave new world?

We ask whether ChatGPT could spell trouble for the creative industries, explore the role of universities in the journey to net zero, and look at the impact of long Covid three years after the start of the pandemic.

Read issue 17: Brave new world?Read issue 17: Brave new world?
Map of part of the UK with Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire highlighted in blue

Future focused

We take a look at the East Midlands devolution deal, the impact of the Civic University Agreement and research that supports healthy ageing. And we talk to inspirational Derby alumni and honorand Harpreet Chandi MBE, who has started a solo expedition across Antarctica.

Read issue 16: Future focusedRead issue 16: Future focused
Map of the East midlands region with pink icons overlaid to represent its strengths

Making a difference

Find out more about our Civic University Agreement, the regeneration of the city and the future of innovation and research at the University.

Read issue 15: Making a differenceRead issue 15: Making a difference
green pound sign

Building back stronger

Explore how green jobs can help to build a greener economy, find out about the steps taken to 'pandemic-proof' the events industry, and hear from alumni Adam Buss and Hannah Fox - two of the city's biggest cultural game changers.

Read issue 14: Building back betterRead issue 14: Building back better
Image of UK flag and EU flag in arrows going the opposite way.

Bouncing Back from Brexit

This issue explores the fall-out from Brexit, and what that means for some of the region's key sectors, student mental health in the pandemic and addiction.

Read issue 13: Bouncing Back from BrexitRead issue 13: Bouncing Back from Brexit
Microscopic view of Coronavirus particle

Preparing the new nursing generation

This issue explores different perspectives and challenges concerning the future, including preparing the new nursing generation and whether COVID-19 is helping to combat climate change.

Read issue 12: Preparing the new nursing generationRead issue 12: Preparing the new nursing generation
Animated image of colourful high rise buildings and industrial plant next to river, and renewable energy sources on field in foreground

The rise of smart cities

This issue explores perspectives and challenges concerning the future, including the role technology has to play in elevating and advancing the cities we inhabit and whether Derby could become a ‘smart city’.

Read issue 11 - The rise of smart citiesRead issue 11 - The rise of smart cities
UoD magazine cover A clock reading 11:58:00 in front of flames indicating two minutes to midnight

Two minutes to midnight

This issue explores topics such as the teacher mental health crisis, the darker side of tech and we’ve attempted to find out what’s happening to the world’s politics.

Read issue 10: Two minutes to midnightRead issue 10: Two minutes to midnight

If you would like to read any previous issues of the University of Derby Magazine, please contact pressoffice@derby.ac.uk.

Join our mailing list

Sign up to receive latest issues of the University of Derby Magazine direct to your inbox.

* Indicates a required field