2026 news

A seafood business founded by a family who fled Vietnam on fishing boats and rebuilt their lives in the UK has secured major government-backed funding.

The University of Derby has climbed 13 places to 27th place in a national ranking that measures the social mobility of graduates.

Prospective students will have a final opportunity to experience university life before starting in September at an Experience Day in Derby this week.

A nature-loving science teacher has taken top prize in a unique national music competition designed to celebrate and reconnect people with the natural world.

The University of Derby and Unipart have signed a partnership agreement, aimed at creating new opportunities for students, driving sustainable growth across the region and developing skills and innovation for sustainable supply chains.

The University of Derby is part of two university consortia that have been awarded funding to lead new doctoral training programmes designed to develop the UK’s future nuclear workforce.  

One of Derby’s newest buildings has been recognised for its impressive design and contribution to the city’s regeneration. 

Multi-award-winning rock band Biffy Clyro has made global live music history by becoming the first international tour to achieve certification for responsible sound management.

New research has found that microplastics released from food packaging could cause damage to the normal function and health of the liver. 

Business leaders from across the region came together to explore how universities can better align graduate skills with the evolving needs of the workforce now and in the future.