Halls events and social life

Living in halls is the ideal start to your University journey. You’ll become part of a big, friendly community and be able to attend events and socialise with a wide variety of people, from your own hall and other halls nearby.

Lisa Varley

There really is something for everyone on the halls events programme and, if you don’t spot anything you like, let us know and we will try our best to put it on! We hope to see you at one of our events very soon.

Lisa Varley
Halls Events Co-ordinator

Our halls events

From social sport, shopping trips and days out, there's something for everyone.

  • Two students holding two goats
  • Three students cooking chocolate brownies.
  • students playing sport
  • students at glitter party

Join in our events programme

One of the best things about living in halls is that you can join in with all of our exclusive events and activities. Events located at any hall are open to all halls students, providing another fantastic opportunity to meet new people and become a part of the wider halls community. 

All events are either free or subsidised so, even if you are on a tight budget, there'll be something for you. During your first few weeks in halls make friends with your flatmates, neighbouring flats, and other residents by going out together to familiarise yourself with your new city, or arrange to go to some Freshers events to break the ice. Check the halls Facebook and Instagram pages for more details.

Some events below require you to book your place by emailing socialreps@derby.ac.uk. Other events need to be booked and paid for via the Unishop. And, Union of Students events need to be booked online. All inter-hall sports tournaments should be booked through the UOD Active app.

Find out more about inter-hall sports tournaments

If you have attended a recent halls event and would like to share your feedback please complete our form. 

June events

Date Event Venue Time  Get involved
Sat 1 June Dungeons & Dragons Peak Court  7pm  Just turn up.  No need to book
Mon 3 June  1625 drugs & alcohol outreach service  St Christopher's Court  5pm - 8pm  Just turn up.  No need to book
Tues 4 June Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court  6pm Just turn up.  No need to book
Wed 5 June  Creative Arts session  Princess Alice Court  6pm - 7.30pm  Just turn up.  No need to book
Thurs 6 June Beginner's Yoga  Peak Court  5pm - 6pm  Just turn up.  No need to book
Sat 8 June Dungeons & Dragons Peak Court  7pm  Just turn up.  No need to book
Mon 10 June  1625 drugs & alcohol outreach service  Princess Alice Court  5pm - 8pm Just turn up.  No need to book
Tues 11 June  Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court  6pm Just turn up.  No need to book
Sat 15 June Dungeons & Dragons Peak Court  7pm  Just turn up.  No need to book
Sat 15 June Day trip to Cleethorpes  Pick up outside Princess Alice Court  10am  Visit https://unishop.derby.ac.uk/ to book your ticket 
Tues 18 June Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court 6pm  Just turn up.  No need to book
Wed 19 June  Creative Arts session Agard Court 6pm - 7.30pm  Just turn up.  No need to book 
Wed 19 June 1625 drugs & alcohol outreach service  Agard Court  5 - 8pm  Just turn up.  No need to book
Sat 22 June Dungeons & Dragons Peak Court  7pm  Just turn up.  No need to book. 
Wed 26 June 1625 drugs & alcohol outreach service  Nunnery Court 5pm - 8pm Just turn up.  No need to book
Sat 29 June Dungeons & Dragons Peak Court  7pm  Just turn up.  No need to book. 

 

Our Residence Life programme in halls

Our Residence Life programme in halls

View Residence Life at the University of Derby video transcript

A place called home

Staff are always on-site so feel free to pop into the office for a friendly chat or, if you are experiencing any problems, talk to your Hall Manager. The Residential Assistants and cleaners do weekly flat visits so you’ll soon get to know your whole halls team. Another bonus is the on-site common room which includes a free pool table, Playstation four, large TV and board games. Students can also book the room for free for a private gathering with friends. Just speak to your Hall Manager and they’ll be happy to help you arrange it.

Watch as students Harry, Tan, Charley and Jack, let you into their day-to-day lives, talking about their own experiences and what they love about halls. From exploring Derby or cooking in halls, to being a part of halls events or meeting up with society friends, this will give you a true flavour of life in halls.

Students talking about their day-to-day lives living in halls.

View A place called home: Living with the University of Derby video transcript

Contact the halls social team

If you have any questions, or suggestions for our events and activities programme, please contact our halls social reps:

+44 (0)7775 119189socialreps@derby.ac.uk