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Students walking into the University of Derby

As students look to explore their options ahead of the UCAS January submission deadline, the University of Derby is anticipating a record turnout for its first Open Day of the academic year.

A group of people stand in front of a historic building

A partnership between the University of Derby and a charity that supports the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site has been agreed.

A man wearing a suit and smiling is pictured

The University of Derby has appointed a new Associate Provost to lead on Industry Engagement and to drive forward employability, enterprise and business development.

Keith McLay, Deputy Vice Chancellor

The University of Derby has appointed Professor Keith McLay as its Deputy Vice-Chancellor to support in driving forward the University's ambitious growth plans. 

Ella in a University of Derby sports kit holding a football in front of a goal

A sports scholar from the University of Derby has been selected for the very-first England Futsal Lionesses squad.

A group of young people with certificates are smiling

Budding engineers, software designers and artists showed off their creations after taking part in a week-long programme hosted by the University of Derby, its spin-out company S.H.E.D and creative arts charity UK New Artists (UKNA).

The picture shows the entrance of the University of Derby Kedleston Road campus

The University of Derby is celebrating winning an international award for its digital practice and excellence in education.

The University of Derby Kedleston road site featuring The Future is You branding

Students still undecided about what university to go to this September can experience life at the University of Derby by attending an Open House event – the first being held on Results Day (15 August).

Dr Jordan Phethean

Scientists have discovered similarities between the present-day separation of tectonic plates in Africa and the ongoing formation of Iceland, in what in what is believed to be a world-first.

Derby University Sign

Over recent days there has been community disorder and unrest across some towns and cities in the UK, which is distressing to see. Derby has been unaffected but we will continue to engage our community partners to do all we can to ensure that this city and region celebrates community diversity and inclusion.