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Tree Charter Bell raises awareness of climate change

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. 

Posted: 20 December 2024
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National Saturday Club for young creatives set to return for a third year

A free-to-attend club for young people in Derby and Derbyshire where they can learn new skills and meet fellow creative and artistic people is being hosted by the University of Derby for a third consecutive year.

Posted: 17 December 2024
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Derby alumni given preview of new Business School site ahead of opening

Influential business leaders from Derby and Derbyshire were granted an exclusive preview of The Cavendish Building, which is set to be home to the Derby Business School in 2025.

Posted: 12 December 2024
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Civic Community Fund returns for 2025 after successful debut

A fund created to support local groups, organisations and individuals in Derby and Derbyshire will return for 2025 following a successful debut.

Posted: 9 December 2024
Midlands Regional Hub for Nuclear Skills Officially Launched

A new Midlands Regional Hub for Nuclear Skills has been endorsed by the Nuclear Skills Delivery Board to help develop the future nuclear workforce. The Hub was launched at an event hosted by the University of Derby with Rolls-Royce as the prime sponsor.

Posted: 2 December 2024
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Annual Impact Report

Our Annual Impact Report takes a look back at the University's successes over the 2023-24 academic year.

Guardian Seminar Series

These articles were originally published on theguardian.com as part of the University of Derby and Guardian Labs, 'Future Focused: the University of Derby Seminar series' campaign.

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The Guardian: How degree apprenticeships are widening participation
Mike and Jamie from the University of Derby
The Guardian: Saving coral reefs - how a university is making waves worldwide
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The Guardian: The University fast-tracking students to careers of the future
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The Guardian: Students and jobs - how industry and academia are teaming up