2020 news

Cyclist Dan Cooper in competition for Great Britain
Derby recognised for its support for elite student athletes

Dual Career Accreditation for University confirmed by Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme 

Posted: 21 October 2020
City’s bid to become leading UK centre for future fuels 

University of Derby joins council and major employers in promoting vision for the city as a centre for fuel innovation

Posted: 21 October 2020
Derby professor to lead international study of Covid impact on drug addiction recovery

Research programme funded by the Economic and Social Research Council will involve studies in the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Posted: 20 October 2020
Freight train engine with wagons travelling on tracks in the UK
SMEs challenged to make rail freight transport cleaner and greener

University working with industry partners to help meet the government's net zero carbon emissions target for the UK.

Posted: 15 October 2020
Illustration for the movie Armored Saint: A Band of Brothers
Film lecturer’s heavy metal biopic set to make a big noise

Documentary of Los Angeles band Armored Saint created by University of Derby academic and students.

Posted: 14 October 2020
Photo of Kedleston Road in the summer
University of Derby PVC Dean to receive MBE from the Queen

Dr Paula Holt, Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean at the University of Derby, has been honoured with an MBE for her services to Education, the NHS and Veteran Health in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

Posted: 10 October 2020
UK Social Mobility Awards logo
Derby crowned University of the Year at SOMO Awards

University's commitment to social mobility is recognised with prestigious accolade.

Posted: 8 October 2020
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge visits University of Derby

Duchess looks at how the University is supporting students through the pandemic and discusses new online service for student mental health.

Posted: 6 October 2020
How were you ‘Made In Derby’?

The University of Derby has today (5 October) launched a new campaign to reconnect with alumni it has lost touch with and discover how the University helped to make them who they are today. 

Posted: 5 October 2020
Singer and songwriter LYDIAH sitting in a woodland
Derby professor’s Tune Into Nature Music Prize announces first winner

'I Eden' by singer-songwriter LYDIAH named the inaugural winner of prize designed to help people reconnect with the natural world.

Posted: 30 September 2020