/news/ Latest News en-gb 15 As Tomb Raider marks three decades as one of the UK’s most influential game franchises, a developer who helped shape its early success is now sharing his expertise with the next generation of game designers in the city where Lara Croft was developed.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/from-tomb-raider-to-tomorrows-talent-original-developer-teaching-in-lara-crofts-hometown//news/2026/from-tomb-raider-to-tomorrows-talent-original-developer-teaching-in-lara-crofts-hometown/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:54:49 GMTTalented artists, designers, creators and makers unveiled their innovative designs and bold ideas as part of an end of year vibrant degree showcase in Derby. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/city-showcase-event-highlights-next-generation-of-creative-talent//news/2026/city-showcase-event-highlights-next-generation-of-creative-talent/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:53:00 GMTWith Results Day fast approaching, parents across the UK are being encouraged to make the most of university open days as young people weigh up one of the biggest decisions of their lives. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/university-open-days-top-tips-every-parent-should-know//news/2026/university-open-days-top-tips-every-parent-should-know/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:18:08 GMTStudents have had their say – and the University of Derby has been named UK University of the Year in the 2027 Uni Compare rankings. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/university-of-the-year//news/2026/university-of-the-year/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:31:00 GMTA nursing lecturer who led an innovative emergency simulation to prepare students for real-life crises has won a major national award. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/nursing-lecturer-wins-national-award-for-approach-to-preparing-future-workforce//news/2026/nursing-lecturer-wins-national-award-for-approach-to-preparing-future-workforce/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:14:00 GMTHigher interest rates over the next few weeks or months may be necessary to avoid a sustained period of above-target inflation explained the Bank of England’s interest rate-setter, Megan Greene, during a recent visit to Derby.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/the-case-for-hiking-rates-grows-as-iran-conflict-wears-on//news/2026/the-case-for-hiking-rates-grows-as-iran-conflict-wears-on/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:46:00 GMTAspiring entrepreneurs came face-to-face with Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis during a unique boardroom session held as part of his two-day visit to Derby.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/dragons-den-entrepreneur-theo-paphitis-inspires-future-business-leaders//news/2026/dragons-den-entrepreneur-theo-paphitis-inspires-future-business-leaders/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:26:00 GMTProspective students are being invited to explore a range of new industry-focused courses launching in Chesterfield at an upcoming event. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/students-invited-to-explore-new-industry-focused-courses-at-chesterfield-open-day-//news/2026/students-invited-to-explore-new-industry-focused-courses-at-chesterfield-open-day-/Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:41:00 GMTThousands of prospective students and their families are expected to attend a bumper two-day event in Derby next month as they explore their university options ahead of Results Day this summer.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/bumper-open-day-event-returns-to-derby-ahead-of-clearing//news/2026/bumper-open-day-event-returns-to-derby-ahead-of-clearing/Wed, 27 May 2026 10:10:44 GMTPeople across Derby and Derbyshire are being encouraged to nominate local “unsung heroes” for an annual civic awards scheme that celebrates those making a difference in their communities. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/nominations-open-to-honour-unsung-heroes-in-derby-and-derbyshire//news/2026/nominations-open-to-honour-unsung-heroes-in-derby-and-derbyshire/Thu, 21 May 2026 16:15:00 GMT