Halls Events and Social Life

Our Residence Life programme in halls

Activities to help you settle into university life

Our Residence Life events and activities programme is organised to help students settle into their new environment, make friends and try new things. This is especially important at the start of the year, when you may be feeling a bit homesick or nervous about meeting new people.

Most halls events are free to attend and you can turn up without booking. It’s a ready-made social life on your doorstep, where the emphasis is on having fun and welcoming new people. You'll become part of a big, friendly community and be able to attend events and socialise with a wide variety of students, from your own hall and other halls nearby.

Ongoing activities

Our regular weekly and fortnightly events are a great way to meet like-minded people and connect with your community. Whether you're into wellness, creativity, or just having fun, there's something for everyone. Choose from weekly yoga and cookery classes, fortnightly creative arts sessions, or join us for board game and film nights.

For fans of fantasy and storytelling, our vibrant Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) community hosts regular meetups across several halls. Whether you're a seasoned player or curious to try it out, you're welcome to join in.

To get involved, share ideas, or give feedback, email us at socialreps@derby.ac.uk.

International students

The Meeting Place at St Alkmund's Church on Kedleston Road hosts regular Monday evening events for International students to meet each other. Find out more by following them on Instagram.

April 2026 hall events

Date	Event	Venue	Time	Get involved
Sunday 12 April	Board Games Night	Darley Bank	6pm	No need to book - just turn up.
Tuesday 14 April	Cookery class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided.
Wednesday 15 April	Creative Arts session	Peak Court	6pm-7.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Have fun being creative with Marie. All materials provided.
Thursday 16 April	Beginner's Yoga	Peak Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Friday 17 April	Anime Night	St Christopher's Court	7pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Sunday 19 April	Film Night	Princess Alice Court	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 20 April	1625 Drop-in	St Christopher's Court	5pm - 7pm	Confidential drug and alcohol advice. Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 20 April	Sexual Violence Liaison Officer Drop-in	Peak Court	5pm - 7pm	Confidential guidance and support. No need to book.
Tuesday 21 April	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided.
Thursday 23 April	Create & Connect	St Christopher's Court	5.30pm - 7.30pm	No need to book - just turn up. Lino printing and marvellous mocktails
Thursday 23 April	Beginner's Yoga	Peak Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Friday 24 April	Peak Court's Got Talent	Peak Court	6.30pm for 7pm start	Free to attend and participate - just turn up. Refreshments provided
Friday 24 April	Quiz with pizza	Darley Bank	7pm-9pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Refreshments and prizes
Sunday 26 April	Board Games Night	Darley Bank	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 27 April	1625 Drop-in	Nunnery Court	5-7pm	Confidential drugs and alcohol advice. Free to attend - just turn up.
Tuesday 28 April	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided.
Wednesday 29 April	Creative Arts session	Peak Court	6pm - 7.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Have fun being creative with Marie. All materials provided.
Thursday 30 April	Beginner's Yoga	Peak Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided.

May 2026 events

Date	Event	Venue	Time	Get involved
Friday 1 May	Open Jam and Decks Night	Dubrek Studios	7pm	Run by students for students. FREE. No need to book - just turn up.
Sunday 3 May	Board Games Night	Darley Bank	6pm	No need to book - just turn up
Monday 4 May	Star Wars Movie Marathon	Princess Alice Court	2pm-10pm	Free to attend - just turn up
Tuesday 5 May	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up. All ingredients provided. We will be making Crispy Halloumi tacos with a spicy slaw
Wednesday 6 May	Charity lunch	Multi-Faith Centre	12pm - 2pm	Free to attend - just turn up. A small donation is appreciated.
Wednesday 6 May	Open Mic/Karaoke afternoon	Princess Alice Court	2pm-4pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Thursday 7 May	Beginner's yoga	Paek Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided
Sunday 10 May	Film Night	Princess Alice Court	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 11 May	Chaplaincy Choir	Multi-Faith Centre	12.30pm - 1.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. All welcome.
Monday 11 May	1625 Drop-in	Peak Court	5pm - 7pm	Confidential drugs and alcohol advice. Free to attend - just turn up.
Tuesday 12 May	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided. We will be making Apple Strudel
Wednesday 13 May	Creative Arts session	Peak Court	6pm - 7.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Have fun being creative with Marie. All materials provided.
Wednesday 13 May	Charity Lunch	Multi-Faith Centre	12pm - 2pm	No need to book - just turn up. A small donation is appreciated.
Thursday 14 May	Beginner's Yoga	Peak Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Thursday 14 May	Paint & Swap	St Christopher's Court	7pm	Free to attend. All materials provided
Saturday 16 May	Eurovision party with pizza	Peak Court	8pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Refreshments and pizza
Saturday 16 May	Eurovision watch-a-long with pizza	Nunnery Court	7pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Pizza provided
Sunday 17 May	Board Games Night	Darley Bank	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 18 May	Chaplaincy Choir	Multi-Faith Centre	12.30pm - 1.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. All welcome.
Monday 18 May	1625 Drop-in	Agard Court	5pm - 7pm	Confidential drugs and alcohol advice. Free to attend - just turn up.
Tuesday 19 May	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided. We will be making risotto
Wednesday 20 May	Charity Lunch	Multi-Faith Centre	12pm - 2pm	No need to book - just turn up. A small donation is appreciated.
Thursday 21 May	Beginner's Yoga	Peak Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Sunday 24 May	Film Night	Princess Alice Court	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Tuesday 26 May	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided. We will be making carrot cake muffins
Wednesday 27 May	Creative Arts Session	Peak Court	6pm - 7.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Have fun being creative with Marie. All materials provided.
Wednesday 27 May	Charity Lunch	Multi-Faith Centre	12pm - 2pm	No need to book - just turn up. A small donation is appreciated.
Thursday 28 May	Beginner's Yoga	Peak Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Friday 29 May	Quiz Night with pizza and prizes	Darley Bank	7-9pm	No need to book - just turn up.
Friday 29 May	Suns Out Nuns Out BBQ and Karaoke	Nunnery Court	6.30pm	No need to book - just turn up. Refreshments provided

June 2026 hall events

Date	Event	Venue	Time	Get involved
Monday 1 June	Open Jam and Decks Night	Dubrek Studios	7pm	Run by students for students. FREE. No need to book - just turn up.
Monday 1 June	Chaplaincy Choir	Multi-Faith Centre	12.30pm - 1.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. All welcome.
Tuesday 2 June	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up. All ingredients provided. We will be making Mini Cheddar & spring onion quiches
Thursday 4 June	Beginner's yoga	Paek Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided
Sunday 7 June	Board Games Night	Darley Bank	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 8 June	Chaplaincy Choir	Multi-Faith Centre	12.30pm - 1.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. All welcome.
Monday 8 June	1625 Drop-in	Peak Court	5pm - 7pm	Confidential drugs and alcohol advice. Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 8 June	Paint & Swap	St Christopher's Court	7pm	No need to book - just turn up. All materials provided.
Tuesday 9 June	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided. We will be making NYC chocolate chip cookies
Wednesday 10 June	Creative Arts session	Peak Court	6pm - 7.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Have fun being creative with Marie. All materials provided.
Thursday 11 June	Beginner's Yoga	Peak Court	5pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Yoga mats provided.
Sunday 14 June	Film Night	Princess Alice Court	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 15 June	Chaplaincy Choir	Multi-Faith Centre	12.30pm - 1.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. All welcome.
Monday 15 June	1625 Drop-in	Darley Bank	5pm - 7pm	Confidential drugs and alcohol advice. Free to attend - just turn up.
Tuesday 16 June	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided. We will be making Bang Bang Cauliflower
Friday 19 June	Quiz Night with pizza	Darley Bank	7pm - 9pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Sunday 21 June	Board Games Night	Darley Bank	6pm	Free to attend - just turn up.
Monday 22 June	Chaplaincy Choir	Multi-Faith Centre	12.30pm - 1.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. All welcome.
Monday 22 June	1625 Drop-in	St Christopher's Court	5pm - 7pm	Confidential drugs and alcohol advice. Free to attend - just turn up.
Tuesday 23 June	Cookery Class	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up. All ingredients provided. We will be making cheesecake
Wednesday 24 June	Creative Arts Session	Peak Court	6pm - 7.30pm	Free to attend - just turn up. Have fun being creative with Marie. All materials provided.
Sunday 28 June	Film Night	Princess Alice Court	6pm	No need to book - just turn up.

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.