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Community trailblazers were celebrated for their dedication and impact at the University of Derby's annual Civic Awards.  

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Prospective students are being invited to experience university life this summer before making their application decisions.

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Sport science students have been given a unique opportunity to take part in preparing Derby County Football Club Men’s first-team for the upcoming season. 

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From 1 August 2025, the University of Derby’s further education and skills provision will be known as University of Derby – Buxton, marking a new chapter in the institution’s long-standing commitment to delivering life-changing education in the region. 

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A nursing lecturer at the University of Derby has climbed Mount Everest as part of a personal challenge to summit seven of the world’s highest peaks to showcase the strength of the profession.

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The keys to The Cavendish Building, the new state-of-the-art home of Derby International Business School, have been officially handed over ahead of its opening this September.

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A free learning course delivered by an AI-powered Digibot on WhatsApp has been created by researchers to make learning more accessible and improve financial literacy.

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A former Lord Lieutenant and an ex-Premier League footballer are among those to receive an Honorary Degree from the University of Derby later this month.

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Young creatives from Derby and Derbyshire were given a unique opportunity to explore the award-winning gardens of the historic Chatsworth Estate, thanks to a nationwide initiative hosted by the University of Derby.

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