Category: Student Life

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Student Anisha shares the wide range of extra-curricular activities she's been involved in whilst studying at the University of Derby.

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Revision is an inevitable aspect of your time at university. Student Anisha shares her top tips for effective revision.

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English student Anisha shares insight into what it's like balancing studies, part-time employment and extra-curricular activities.

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Melanie Welaratne explores why TED and TEDx have provided inspiration, education and knowledge throughout her life and shares plans for her TEDxUniversityofDerby event on the topic "What if?".

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Students Yvette and Molly are on a mission to help others adopt a better, plastic-free way of life. Here, they share their passion for helping to protect the environment and their top tips for reducing plastic waste.

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Nigel Duffus explains how Derby-based charity, Steps for the Future helped him complete his professional placement module. 

Derby is the city where you can have it all - you just need to know where to look. Here's a quick run-through of some of our students' favourite destinations.

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Nigel left full-time work to start his university journey. Here, he shares his experience of progression - from Access to BSc (Hons) - and the support he's had along the way.

At the University of Derby, you'll find an exciting range of opportunities within and outside of your studies for you to develop your current interests, boost your employability and career prospects, and make the most of your student life.

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Masters student Jill Baker takes us through her approach to flexible study and how it is helping her to achieve her postgraduate degree.