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New analysis from Universities UK of government LEO data reveals that individuals who choose to attend university earn substantially more over their lifetimes compared to those who do not, regardless of the region they are from. 

Green Growth activity – environmentally sustainable economic growth – from businesses in the East Midlands is three times higher than it was in 2015, according to joint research published by the University of Derby and East Midlands Chamber.

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As bumper numbers of students are booking onto the University of Derby’s Open Day events, the University has shared a checklist to help visitors make the most of their experience.

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Forty-four per cent of reef-building coral species globally are at risk of extinction, the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has revealed following a global assessment announced at the ongoing COP29 UN climate conference.

University of Derby Open Day

The University of Derby has shared its top tips and advice for prospective students writing their personal statements, ahead of the January deadline for UCAS submissions.

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The University of Derby is co-leading a project which will connect East Midlands MedTech SMEs with health and care professionals, academics and the public to drive rehabilitation technologies.

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A set of identical twins who both studied Nursing at the University of Derby were reunited at their graduation ceremony with the midwife who helped to deliver them 27 years ago.  

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Four academics from the University of Derby have been added to a prestigious global list of the world’s top scientists.

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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.  

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