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The University of Derby’s College of Business, Law and Social Sciences has been accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate Educator for its commitment to embed climate education and action into its ethos and facilitate a cultural shift towards a zero-carbon society.

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Research highlighting that engaging with nature supports good mental health by a team of Derby academics has been featured in World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF) new campaign.

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Award-winning British mountaineer and author Mick Fowler will receive an honorary degree from the University of Derby at its awards ceremony in Buxton next month.

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The University of Derby has taken the coveted Best University Housing accolade at the 2024 Global Student Living Awards (UK and Ireland) for the third year in a row.

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The Chief Nursing Officer for England visited the University of Derby to meet with nursing students to find out how they are learning to become the future generation of healthcare professionals.

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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.

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

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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. 

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

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