2026 news

A pioneering international investment index designed to help investors, businesses and policymakers assess long-term economic resilience has been launched.

A new route into medicine is being introduced in Derbyshire as part of wider plans to strengthen the region's healthcare workforce and improve the health of communities across the East Midlands.

The Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports in Greece has announced that it has awarded the University of Derby a licence to operate in Greece under its new higher education framework.

Talented young people from across Derby have showcased their creativity at a national exhibition in London. 

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Derby have signed a new agreement aimed at helping tackle healthcare workforce shortages and improve patient outcomes across the region.

Young people considering their next step in education were given the chance to discover what life could be like after they leave school during an exciting hands-on taster event. 

Young people from across Derbyshire explored what healthcare could look like in 10 years’ time during an interactive careers festival. 

TV star and education consultant Baasit Siddiqui has been honoured for his contribution to communities and strengthening local partnerships across Derby and Derbyshire. 

The CEO of YMCA Derbyshire and a Queen’s Nurse are among those set to receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Derby this summer.

Entrepreneur and former Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis has said the University of Derby would be "at the top of my list" if he were choosing where to study today.