Open Day Livestream

We're really looking forward to welcoming you to our Open Day Livestream. This is a great opportunity to get to know the University and find out if it's right for you.

Next Open Day Livestream: Saturday 22 June, 10.30am - 12pm (GMT)

Join us at our Open Day Livestream for the opportunity to discover if studying at Derby is right for you. You’ll hear from our great line-up of speakers to tell you all about studying at the University. 

Got questions? Perfect. This isn't a one-way street. Bring your queries along, and we'll aim to answer them throughout the event. 

We’re looking forward to connecting with you virtually! 

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Open Day Livestream - March 2024

Watch our previous livestream to get a taste of what to expect on the day: 

Open Day Livestream - March 2024

View Open Day Livestream - March 2024 video transcript

We cover lots of topics in our latest livestream including videos on teaching excellence, student life in Derbyshire and what our halls are like as well as interviews with our academics, Union of Students, Admissions and student support representatives.

Find what's most relevant to you by skipping to the timecodes below: 

  • 0:00 Intro video
  • 0:40 Welcome from Kedleston Road
  • 1:34 Open Day video
  • 2:35 Hear from Derby's Vice Chancellor, Professor Kathryn Mitchell CBE DL
  • 8:13 Video: Student Life in Derbyshire
  • 9:13 Interview: Union of Students President, Dominic White
  • 14:06 Video: International Student Life
  • 16:54 Interview: Head of Admissions, Helen Mercado
  • 25:17 Video: What are halls like?
  • 27:37 Interview: Halls Manager, Sara Hickinbotham
  • 31:09 Video: University of Derby makes me feel...  
  • 32:27 Interview: Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of College of Business, Law and Social Sciences, Professor Kamil Omoteso
  • 35:53 Video: Tour of One Friar Gate Square
  • 36:50 Interview: Law Senior lecturer, Dr Jennifer Gant
  • 49:27 Video: Tour of Kedleston Road
  • 51:18 Interview: Psychology Lecturer, Gulcan Garip
  • 57:25 Video: Research at Derby
  • 58:27 Interview: Initial Teacher Education Lecturer, Rebecca Petronzi
  • 1:08:48 Interview: Computing Student, Sam Voltolini
  • 1:14:39 Interview: Sports Scholar: Billie-Jo Smith
  • 1:19:44 Interview: Head of Student Services,  Sarah Richardson
  • 1:24:17 Video: Graduation Memories  
  • 1:25:22 Q&A session
  • 1:28:16 Video Why staff and students love Derby

Livestream highlights

Find out about what it's like to study at the University of Derby from these interviews taken from our livestreams:

  • 'Admissions Advice' and Helen Mercado
  • 'Choosing a Hall' and Steve Ward
  • 'Parent perspective' and Jo Lord
  • 'Graduates' Olivia and Arvin
  • 'Studying Forensics' and Dounia
  • 'Studying Computing' and Sam Voltolini
  • 'Student support' and Head of Student Services, Sarah Richardson