Student Success

Showcasing our students and graduates

We champion and encourage the extra-curricular successes of our students and graduates. By valuing our people, we respect one another and enable everyone to achieve beyond their expectations. We are proud of the achievements of all our students and graduates, and are excited to see the careers they go on to.

Group of students throwing hats in air outside Derby Arena

Recognising brilliance

Our teaching team offer opportunities to further students' knowledge and develop themselves as individuals beyond the classroom. Our careers team leads the way with industry engagement, enabling students to make an impact within businesses. And our students brilliance is often recognised and rewarded nationally and globally, giving us the chance to celebrate their achievements.  

iconSport Coaching and Development student joins GB Cycling team**Rhianna Parris-Smith
iconFilm and Television Production alumni part of BAFTA and OSCAR winning film**Ross Wilkes-Houghton
iconEconomics and Finance students reach finals with plastic reuse idea
iconIntelligence, Security and Disaster Management students take part in RAF simulation
iconSound, Light and Live Event Engineering student speaks at World Health Organisation**Nick Peverett
iconChildren’s Nursing students curate award-winning national peer network

College of Arts, Humanities and Education

Ross Wilkes-Houghton on campus
Alumni Ross Wilkes-Houghton visiting us on campus following his BAFTA and Oscar wins
Nathan Addai with Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Award at the Generation Next Awards Ceremony
Nathan Addai with his Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Award at the Generation Next Awards

College of Business, Law and Social Sciences

Law students stood in line at UK Supreme Court
2nd year LLB students' mooting competition finals at Manchester Civil Justice Centre
Students sat at meeting table with RAF staff
MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management students at Chilwell military base

College of Health, Psychology and Social Care

Students on placement in Guadalajara, Mexico
Students on placement in Guadalajara, Mexico

College of Science and Engineering

Students at railway challenge competition
Engineering and Computing students winning second place at the annual Railway Challenge
Antony Weston competing at the World Bench Press Championships in South Africa
Antony Weston competing at the World Bench Press Championships in South Africa