2026 news

Talented young people from across Derby have showcased their creativity at a national exhibition in London. 

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Derby have signed a new agreement aimed at helping tackle healthcare workforce shortages and improve patient outcomes across the region.

Young people considering their next step in education were given the chance to discover what life could be like after they leave school during an exciting hands-on taster event. 

Young people from across Derbyshire explored what healthcare could look like in 10 years’ time during an interactive careers festival. 

TV star and education consultant Baasit Siddiqui has been honoured for his contribution to communities and strengthening local partnerships across Derby and Derbyshire. 

The CEO of YMCA Derbyshire and a Queen’s Nurse are among those set to receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Derby this summer.

Entrepreneur and former Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis has said the University of Derby would be "at the top of my list" if he were choosing where to study today.

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.

Talented artists, designers, creators and makers unveiled their innovative designs and bold ideas as part of an end of year vibrant degree showcase in Derby. 

With 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.