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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. 

Buxton building from below

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. 

a nurse stands smiling at the top of Mount Everest

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.

Representatives from the University of Derby and Kier standing in the Cavendish Building

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.

Elnerine Greeff in the atrium of University of Derby

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.

Students celebrating at graduation throwing caps in air

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.

Young people are standing in a line in the Derbyshire countryside smiling

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.

People stand in a line smiling

The University of Derby was crowned a double winner in two categories of a national award that recognises successful individuals and initiatives aimed at widening access to higher education.  

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From the fields of Glastonbury to football stadiums packed with Oasis fans, this year is a big one for music lovers.

Outside University of Derby Kedelston Road site

Researchers from the University of Derby have worked with a national organisation to update guidance ensuring that standards for excellence in careers advice for young people in England are maintained. 

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