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The University of Derby has retained its ‘Good’ rating for its Further Education, Skills and Apprenticeship provision following a recent inspection from Ofsted.

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A new ‘first of its kind’ two-year degree equipping students with the skills needed for a career in international business and artificial intelligence (AI) has been developed by the University of Derby and global industry giant Rolls-Royce.

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The government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, which aims to “turbocharge AI”, boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently.

Derby External Relations team celebrating at the 2025 HELOA awards

University team secures first place in two categories at the 2025 HELOA Awards for its stand-out recruitment campaigns.

The front of the University of Derby's Chesterfield campus

Prospective nursing students are invited to explore the subject in depth and see for themselves the state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Suite and first-class facilities at the University of Derby’s Chesterfield campus.

one of the University of Derby’s six Academic Themes.

An innovative, three-year project aimed at revolutionising the railway industry using artificial intelligence has been launched by the University of Derby and Sperry Rail.

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Large letters reading Derby Uni stand on the grass in front of the University of Derby's Kedleston Road campus

The University of Derby has shared advice for prospective students after research found that almost 70 per cent of applicants are apprehensive about making the ‘correct’ decision.

Marvin Cooke has joined the University of Derby

Marvin Cooke, Professor of Enterprise (Professional Practice) at the University of Derby, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in HM The King’s New Year Honours List for 2025.

Students stand in a semi-circle observing a bell which is being rung to signify the planting of a tree

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. 

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