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Annual Impact report 2024/25

Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Vice-Chancellor, at Kedleston Road campus

Higher education remains a demanding and rapidly evolving sector with significant financial and political challenges. Yet, through it all, our colleagues have shown unwavering commitment to our students, our city, and our partners across the region. As an institution, we are evolving and are building stronger connections and shaping a brighter future.

Professor Kathryn Mitchell CBE DL
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, University of Derby
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Research

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Academic Excellence

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Environment and Sustainability

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University Experience

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Student Success

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Business Engagement

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A Civic University

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Philanthropy

The highlights at the University of Derby throughout the 2024/25 academic year.

A Year at Derby

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2nd for employability and course quality (Uni Compare 2026)

Read more about our latest award wins →
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Top 10 UK university (Uni Compare 2026)

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'Outstanding' in the latest Ofsted report

Read more about our exceptional teaching →
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BSc (Hons) International Business and AI launched in collaboration with Rolls-Royce

Learn more about innovation through industry →
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Keys handed over for the £75m Cavendish Building

More about Derby International Business School →
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33% increase in apprenticeship starts, far exceeding the 2% national average

Read more about our business partnerships →
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£33.5m awarded through Invest to Grow, supporting 350 businesses

Learn more about our business impact →
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Professor Faghy wins €20,000 to fund long Covid research

Learn more about our research →

52 new Joint Honours courses introduced

We have created a range of new Joint Honours courses including Business, English, History, Psychology and Artificial Intelligence, to help students become highly versatile and adaptable workers.

‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating for our Initial Teacher Education programmes

In the latest Ofsted report, our Initial Teacher Education programmes achieved ‘Outstanding’ which is the highest possible award. This rating is based on the quality of our education and training, leadership and management and overall effectiveness of our courses.

Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

In recognition of our outstanding student experience and student outcomes, we were awarded Gold, the highest possible rating, in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.

£1.2 million awarded by the OfS for degree apprenticeships

Demand for degree apprenticeships is on the rise and the University was awarded to develop new programmes that will help increase widening participation and address the skills gaps in vital sectors.

Best University Housing and Best Environmental Management in Global Student Living Awards

Our halls of residence have scooped up the coveted prize of Best University Housing for the second year running in the Global Student Living Awards 2023, as well as Best Environmental Management for our commitment to sustainable living.

East Midlands Institute of Technology opened

A state-of-the-art facility for Computing students has opened up inside the University’s Enterprise Centre as part of a regional collaboration with Derby College Group and Loughborough College.

Our Annual Impact Report 2023/24 is also available to view online.

Our Financial Accounts are also available to view online.