Halls Events and Social Life

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.

“I love the uni halls events because it brings that sense of community and builds new friendships between students of all courses and cohorts. It also helps to build new skills and live some brilliant life experiences. This was one of the things that drew me to attending the University of Derby.”

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.

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.

Ongoing activities

We have a thriving Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) community here in halls with regular meet ups at several halls. To find out more about taking part, email socialreps@derby.ac.uk.

December events

Date	Event	Venue	Time	Get involved
Mon 2 Dec	1625 drugs & alcohol outreach service	Darley Bank	4pm -7pm	No need to book. Just turn up
Tues 3 Dec	Sexual Health Drop-In	St Christopher's Court	6pm - 8pm	Just turn up - free
Tues 3 Dec	Cookery class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	All ingredients provided. Just turn up - free
Wed 4 Dec	Dodgeball Tournament	Sports Hall Kedleston Road	3pm - 6pm	Find out more about halls sports tournaments and how to register. Free to attend
Wed 4 Dec	Creative Arts session	Peak Court	6pm - 7.30pm	No need to book. Just turn up
Fri 6 Dec	Santa Walk and Run	Markeaton Park	12.20pm	Find out more about halls sports tournaments and how to register. Free to attend
Fri 6 Dec	Quiz Night with free pizza!	Agard Court	7pm - 9pm	No need to book. Just turn up
Fri 6 Dec	Christmas Film Night	Princess Alice Court	7pm	No need to book. Just turn up
Mon 9 Dec	1625 drugs & alcohol outreach service	Princess Alice Court	4pm - 7pm	No need to book. Just turn up
Tue 10 Dec	Sexual Health Drop-In	Agard Court	12pm - 4pm	No need to book. Just turn up
Tue 10 Dec	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	4pm-7pm	All ingredients provided. Just turn up - free
Wed 11 Dec	Literature Lounge	Peak Court	6pm - 8pm	Quiet space to read, draw and write. Just turn up - free
Thu 12 Dec	Beginners' Yoga.	Peak Court	5pm - 6pm	Mats provided. Just turn up - free
Wed 25 Dec	Christmas Day Buffet	Princess Alice Court	6pm	Email socialreps@derby.ac.uk to secure your place

Our Residence Life programme in halls

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.

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 119189 socialreps@derby.ac.uk