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A national competition that aims to showcase new music by upcoming artists inspired by the natural world is now open for entries.

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Derby has cemented its reputation as a city of innovation for transport, with businesses such as Toyota, Alstom and Rolls-Royce leading the Top 200 Businesses in Derby and Derbyshire list.

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Students looking for support with their UCAS personal statements ahead of the January 14 deadline are invited to attend the University of Derby’s upcoming Open Day.

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On Wednesday 26 November, the 2025 Autumn Budget was presented in the House of Commons for the second time by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Expert economics academics at the University of Derby have broken down what was announced and what it means for the UK economy.

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Today, when presenting the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced that she is pleased to be supporting Team Derby.

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Britain is one of the least “nature-connected” nations in the world, and new research has explored the reasons why.

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The University of Derby has been awarded £2,499,594 from the Office for Students (OfS) for a range of innovative teaching equipment, further enhancing the institution’s teaching capabilities for health and life science programmes.

Matt Crawford, CEO of Embark Federation and Professor Kathryn Mitchell CBE DL Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Derby signing MoU

The University of Derby and Embark Federation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), launching a bold new strategic partnership aimed at transforming education and talent development across the region.

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The University of Derby is celebrating a triple success at the 2025 Global Student Living Awards (UK and Ireland), securing three major accolades based on student feedback.

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A world-leading academic has won a prestigious award, recognising his commitment to mentoring the next generation of marine scientists, leading to global impact.

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