Section name	Page heading	Subject(s)	Audience	Department(s)	Research centre(s)	Abstract
Michael Hackley PwC	How we helped Michael achieve his career goals	Accounting, Economics and Finance	alumni, undergraduate			Our Accounting and Finance degree gave Michael Hackley all the knowledge and skills he needed for his career when he joined leading accounting firm PwC.
Making the most of opportunities	Simran's making the most of her opportunities	Accounting, Economics and Finance	undergraduate			BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance graduate Simran Chohan has hit the ground running in her new job as Tax Assistant at PKF Smith Cooper. She believes the opportunities she experienced throughout her degree contributed significantly to her starting her career with the leading regional accountancy and business advisory firm.
Liz's placement leads to graduate role at top financial firm	Liz's placement leads to graduate role at top financial firm	Accounting, Economics and Finance	undergraduate			Liz Hayden has secured a graduate role at top financial firm Deloitte after a successful placement year with the company. Accounting and Finance graduate Liz is now on the path to make her ambitions of being a Chartered Accountant a reality.
Accounting and Finance students collaborate on project with Chatsworth House	Accounting and Finance students collaborate on project with Chatsworth House	Accounting, Economics and Finance	undergraduate			Third-year Accounting and Finance students presented their business solutions to Chatsworth as part of their module coursework.
How Jack is banking on success	How Jack is banking on success	Accounting, Economics and Finance				BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance student, Jack Shillito is putting the skills he’s learned so far on his degree into practice with a prestigious summer internship as a Retail Banking Analyst with Barclays Bank.
Jake Gonella University Trading Challenge	Award-winner Jake’s stock is high	Accounting, Economics and Finance	undergraduate			High-flying Economics for Business student Jake Gonella has opened up exciting new markets for himself after winning a prestigious award alongside his degree by showcasing his exceptional trading skills.
Cerys Employment Success	Cerys's portfolio and work experience impress employers	Architectural Technologies and Interior Architecture				BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology and Practice student, Cerys Graham, has secured herself a full-time position working with Morrison Design, a RIBA Chartered Architecture practice. She impressed them with her portfolio of designs and real world learning experience.
Gary's woodland centre	Scouts keen to build Gary’s woodland centre	Architectural Technologies and Interior Architecture	undergraduate			Gary Dawson, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Venue Design student, has designed as part of his degree could soon be taking shape in woodland in Derby.
Millie's Award Nomination	Success built on passion and hard work	Architectural Technologies and Interior Architecture				Millie Pearson, BA (Hons) Interior Architecture and Venue Design student, was nominated for the Women in Property Student Awards 2022. This achievement underlined what she already knew: her decision to follow her passion – and do it in Derby – were correct.
Student designs for Derby city centre	Derby wowed by our students’ designs for city centre	Architectural Technologies and Interior Architecture	undergraduate			Our students' ideas on how to regenerate Derby city centre have been called “great”, “superb”, “fantastic”, "imaginative" and "brilliant".
Student redesigns University	The award-winning student who redesigned our University	Architectural Technologies and Interior Architecture	undergraduate			When Architectural Technology and Practice BSc course student Ryan Wheeler steps through the doors at Kedleston Road he feels real pride in his achievements. Because he helped redesign our main entrance while on a year’s work placement with the University of Derby Estates department.
Launching a career in Fine Art	How Shane launched a career in fine art	Art and Design	undergraduate			Keen artist Shane Goadsby joined our BA (Hons) Fine Art to develop his skills. During his studies, he has pushed himself and seen his work evolve. And he's taken the opportunity to build up a network of contacts to prepare for the next stage in his career. He has recently been exhibiting at the UK-wide Derby Print Open 2022.
Creating my own journey	Creating my own journey	Art and Design	undergraduate			Richard Lapthorn is from a small, rural community where everyone is a farmer or a mechanic. Nobody leaves. Richard has broken the mould. As an artist, his aim was always to create a new path for himself - and he has done just that.
Becoming the artist	Becoming the artist	Art and Design	undergraduate			Diana Pinhao was 18 when she left Porto, Portugal, and came to Derby to study Fine Art. Now graduating, Diana’s technology-based work has been getting noticed in all the right places.
Discovering new artistic ambitions	Discovering new artistic ambitions	Art and Design	undergraduate			As a mature student, Rebecca Cuff was looking for the chance to explore new ways of working in art. She found it in our BA (Hons) Fine Art.
Paul Cummins	Paul Cummins: 888,246 poppies at the Tower of London	Art and Design	alumni, postgraduate, undergraduate			The display of 888,246 ceramic poppies at the Tower of London was probably the most iconic image from the anniversary events marking the 2014 centenary of the start of the First World War. The installation - Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red - was created by our Arts graduate Paul Cummins.
Real-world design briefs	The real-world design briefs helping Alex stand out	Art and Design		School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts		Student Alex Freeman has been inspired by the real-world briefs he’s had the chance to work on as part of his Product Design degree.
Sarah's research aims to save bees	Sarah’s research aims to help save the bees	Biology and Zoology				Through the University's Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS), Sarah was able to undertake research examining how to reduce the current dangers our bees face.
Stepping into Springwatch: How Kirk's passion for Zoology gained national exposure	Stepping into Springwatch: How Kirk's passion for Zoology gained national exposure	Biology and Zoology				BSc (Hons) Zoology student, Kirk Mason's passion for insects and the outdoors led him to feature on BBC Spring Watch.
Abbie's dream job	Abbie’s dream job at Natural History Museum	Biology and Zoology				Abbie Herdman, BSc (Hons) Zoology graduate, has secured her dream job working at the Natural History Museum exploring climate change and biodiversity research.
Ben secures zoo internship	How Ben secured highly sought-after zoo internship	Biology and Zoology				BSc (Hons) Zoology student, Ben Thornley’s dedication to studying and gaining work experience has paid off with an exceptional summer internship. He has successfully secured himself a paid Large Mammals Internship with Bristol Zoo Gardens.
Beth secures dream job	Beth secures her dream job	Biology and Zoology				BSc (Hons) Biology graduate Beth Hanna has secured her dream job working as an Ecology Consultant after achieving a first-class honours degree.
Classroom to Coral Reefs	Classroom to coral reefs: How Ines gained hands-on experience in the Maldives	Biology and Zoology				From a young age, Ines was fascinated by wildlife, ecosystems and human biology. Eager to explore these interests further, the University of Derby’s diverse BSc (Hons) Biology course offered the perfect opportunity to combine her passions.
Human Biology student experience in Covid testing centre	Student volunteers gain hands-on experience in Covid test centre	Biomedical Science				Students on our Biomedical and Forensic Science courses are gaining valuable hands-on experience as volunteers in the University’s Covid-19 asymptomatic testing centre. BSc (Hons) Human Biology students, Jessica Dauncey and Gracie Patchett, offered their help as they wanted to be part of bringing the virus under control.
Monica Erdos cancer research internship	Internship takes Monica closer to her cancer research goal	Biomedical Science				A research internship looking at ovarian cancer inspired Monica Erdos to continue working to meet her career goals.
Megan expands her opportunities	Opportunities provide next steps for Megan	Biomedical Science				University is all about making the most of your opportunities. Megan Cope has done that in her studies – and beyond. She has achieved our Dean’s Award, won a place on a prestigious vacation scholarship scheme – and visited Iceland as part of our International Travel Awards.
Ed Hollands Dragons' Den	From Business Studies to Dragons’ Den success	Business	alumni, undergraduate			Graduate Ed Hollands went on the BBC's Dragons' Den TV show and used the skills he gained on our Business Studies course to win a £30,000 investment.
Choosing the right blend of theory and practice	Choosing the right blend of theory and practice	Business	undergraduate			Ioana Bactu could have studied anywhere. As a 19-year-old in Bucharest, Romania, with an ambition of starting her career, she looked at courses and opportunities that would help create her future. She chose Derby and our BA (Hons) Business Management.
Business Management UK Space Agency SatelLife competition	From Business Management to space technology	Business	undergraduate			A future career in space may now be on the cards for three Business Management students who were inspired to use satellite technology to improve life for people in former war zones in the developing world.
Danielle Keeling on CMI East Midlands Regional Board	Graduate Danielle joins the CMI board and wins prestigious award	Business	alumni, undergraduate			Danielle Keeling chose our Business Management course because it was accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) - she is now on CMI East Midlands Regional Board.
Degree launched Fraser's FA career	How choosing the right degree launched Fraser’s FA career	Business				Fraser Williamson chose to study BA (Hons) Business Management because he wanted a degree that would enable him to gain knowledge and skills which can be easily transferred and adapted to just about any future career or job position. After completing his degree, he has landed a managerial role at The Football Association.
Jonathan Storer Rolls-Royce work placement	Rolls-Royce placement powers Jonathan towards his career goal	Business	undergraduate			Graduate Jonathan Storer spent 14 months with Derbyshire-based aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce during his Business Management degree.
How Natalia’s putting business theory into practice	How Natalia’s putting business theory into practice	Business	undergraduate			Natalia Jarczynska’s extensive work experience has allowed her to put the skills she is learning on her Business Management degree into practice. Alongside her studies, she’s been able to work with companies both in Derby and across Europe.
Alex’s four job offers before graduating	Alex’s four job offers before graduating	Business	undergraduate			Alex Irlam finished his BA (Hons) Business Management degree ready for work, and employers agreed. He had four job offers before he even graduated.
From campus to chemicals: Nathan's journey into the world of business	From campus to chemicals: Nathan's Journey into the world of business	Business	undergraduate			BA (Hons) Business Management student, Nathan Sawyer, is putting the skills he’s learned on his degree into practice – he’s secured a year long placement with global chemicals specialist Lubrizol.
Lilly finds the perfect match at Derby	Lilly finds the perfect match at Derby	Business	undergraduate			Lilly’s university journey didn’t begin as planned, but Clearing gave her a second chance. At Derby, she found everything she was looking for.
Sam sets his sights on the construction industry	Sam sets his sights on the construction industry	Civil Engineering and Construction	undergraduate			Sam has plans to work in the construction industry and after visiting the University at an Open Day he knew he wanted to study our BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course.
Bright future for Lucy	Lucy's interest transforms to a positive future	Civil Engineering and Construction				Lucy saw the potential her future could hold if she chose to study BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering as it covers such a broad spectrum. She was confident that it could take her far in a career. With her focus on becoming a Survey or Structural Engineer and later going into renewable energy, Lucy knew this was the course for her.
Komal uses knowledge to help family business	KOMAL USES NEW ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE FOR HER FAMILY’S BUSINESS IN INDIA	Civil Engineering and Construction				Komal Landge came to study our BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course at the University of Derby, so that she could take valuable skills and knowledge back home to India to help with her family construction business and make a difference to her future.
VR work puts David in the top 30 under 30	VR work puts David in the top 30 under 30	Computing				Computer Games Modelling and Animation graduate David Sibrina has been recognised as a future leader back home in Prague for his continuing virtual-reality work on surgical planning. He’s been named in the Top 30 Under 30 by Forbes Česko in the Czech Republic.
Microsoft Xbox job for games student	Gaming student lands dream job with Xbox	Computing	alumni, undergraduate			Computer Games Modelling and Animation graduate Daniel Fern credits us with steering him towards a career with Microsoft Xbox.
Tom Williams Rockstar Games	Tom's helping to perfect landmark game	Computing	alumni, undergraduate			Tom Williams turned his gaming passion into a career, quality assurance testing Red Dead Redemption 2 at Rockstar Games.
Career in app development	How Dominik turned his hobby into his career	Computing	undergraduate			Dominik Buraczewski has a strong interest in programming and, before coming to the University, he spent much of his spare time developing apps that made life easier. He has now turned his hobby into his career after completing our BSc Computer Science degree and securing an iOS developer role with Hedgehog Lab shortly before graduation.
How a placement can be a gamechanger	Celine's game-changing placement year	Computing	alumni, undergraduate			For Celine Pypaert, a placement year led to addressing a major London conference, writing a chapter in a book on cyber security and a full-time job.
Gaming students find their perfect placement	Gaming students find their perfect placement	Computing	undergraduate			Finding the right placement can be a key part of your university journey. Four third-year students on our BA (Hons) Computer Games Modelling and Animation degree hit the placement jackpot when they all took up positions in their own company.
Placement year a key stepping stone for Emily	Placement year a key stepping stone for Emily	Computing	alumni, undergraduate			IT graduate Emily Noble is creating apps that are used around the world in the construction, engineering and nuclear industries. And she says her placement year as a web developer was a key stepping stone to landing her job after graduation.
Working with scientists at the Met Office	Working with scientists at the Met Office	Computing	undergraduate			What started as a fascination with technology as a child later led Samuel to work alongside scientists at the Met Office.
Work experience at reputable company	Matthew gains work experience with reputable company - ARM	Computing				Matthew Hill decided to study BSc (Hons) Computer Science at the University of Derby. Through his time with us, he has been given many opportunities to explore new hobbies and boost his employability including a year’s work placement, taking part in a hackathon, winning an award and becoming the President for the Computing Society.
Preparing for life as a qualified therapist	Logan's preparing for life as a qualified therapist	Counselling	undergraduate			A placement at a primary school was the stepping stone that inspired Logan Strouther on his chosen career path. The BSc (Hons) Counselling and Psychotherapy Principles and Practices graduate is now well on his way to becoming a qualified therapist.
Finally taking the plunge pays off for Tania	Finally taking the plunge pays off for Tania	Counselling	undergraduate			After ten years of considering applying to university, mature student Tania Wilson finally took the plunge and applied to the University of Derby to study Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has now graduated and is ready for the next stage of her academic career.
Helen's new passion after 20 years	Helen's new passion after 20 years	Counselling	undergraduate			Helen Simpkin was looking for a new challenge after working in finance for over 20 years. She found it in our BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy Principles and Practices. And our Foundation Year programme gave her a pathway onto the course.
Feeling prepared for dream profession	Kythe is feeling prepared for her dream profession	Teacher Training	undergraduate			Kythe Beresford decided to study the MEdu Master of Education with Qualified Teacher Status at Derby after attending an Open Day. What stood our for her was knowing she wouldn’t be classed as just another number. And now she feels fully prepared for her dream profession as a teacher.
Daniel Hill studying abroad with Erasmus+	Chance to travel helped Daniel find his path	Education, Childhood and SEND	undergraduate			A term studying abroad with one of our partner universities inspired our graduate Daniel Hill on his future career choice. Daniel took advantage of the opportunities we offer under the Erasmus+ scheme while on our Child and Youth Studies course.
Education Studies Case Study	How a semester abroad has helped Sophie decide on her future career	Education, Childhood and SEND	undergraduate			As well as building new friendships, gaining more confidence and learning a new language, going on a semester abroad gave University of Derby student Sophie clarity of what to do when she graduates.
Educational Psychologist career path	Inspiring Joanna to push for her ultimate dream	Education, Childhood and SEND	alumni, undergraduate			Joanna Wilkinson is a graduate of our BA (Hons) Education Studies with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) pathway. Joanna has been inspired, challenged and pushed past what she thought was possible. She now has her sights set firmly on a PhD and a career as an Educational Psychologist.
Charlotte Tolley Jaguar Land Rover	Engineer Charlotte’s got designs on luxury car maker	Motorsport Engineering	alumni, undergraduate			Graduate Charlotte Tolley has gone from our BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering degree to designing cars for one of the biggest names in UK car production. She is now working at Jaguar Land Rover as a Wheels and Tyres Engineer.
Engineering challenge leads to placement success	Engineering challenge leads to placement success	Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering				Aspiring Mechatronics Engineer Anselm is delighted to have secured a full-time paid placement with Alstom, a global train maker who design and build trains in Derby at the UK's largest train factory.
From undergraduate to academic: Marzena’s Derby journey	From undergraduate to academic: Marzena’s Derby journey	Engineering				Marzena Pawlik is not one to shy away from a challenge. She took a leap when she went straight from her undergraduate degree to a PhD.
Key stepping stone to career in F1	Key stepping stone to my engineering career in F1	Motorsport Engineering				Will Daniels knew fulfilling his dream of working as an engineer in Formula One would not be easy. But now, after graduating from our BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering, he is part of the Renault F1 team, testing and developing the cars driven by racing stars Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon.
Sorria Douglas design engineer	Sorria is a first-class engineering pioneer	Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering	alumni, undergraduate			BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering graduate Sorria Douglas is now a design engineer with Nottingham-based LAC Conveyors and Automation, the first female engineer at the company.
How Hannah followed her heart	How Hannah followed her heart	Computing	undergraduate			After initially following her head, Hannah's heart inevitably won over and she pursued her passion in Motorsport Engineering.
First book deal for graduate Alex	First book deal for ‘shocked’ graduate Alex					English and Creative Writing graduate Alex Foulkeshas has had her first book, Rules for Vampires published by Simon and Schuster. In this article she describes her journey to becoming a published author.
Jonathan launches new crime series with first novel	Jonathan launches new crime series with first novel					Jonathan Peace has been writing for over 30 years. In his third year of studying Creative Writing, his first novel was published.
Lauren Moore Envireau Water placement	Lauren takes the plunge to put theory into real-world practice	Geography	undergraduate			Even a short work placement can provide invaluable experience, as Lauren Moore discovered when she spent a week with Envireau Water.
Geography fieldtrips	Geography fieldtrips					Our Geography students have the opportunity to undertake overseas fieldwork in places like Morocco. If you study Global Development, you may even go to The Gambia.
Inspiring Caitlin to make a difference	Inspiring Caitlin to reduce the impact of waste	Geography				Caitlin discovered her passions for Environmental Sciences with an engaging and real-world learning experience.
Elliot's aim is to heal the planet	Elliot's aim is to heal the planet	Environmental Science				Elliot Wong is looking for solutions. He knows our environment needs some help. And he is taking the first steps on his path by studying our BSc (Hons) Environmental Sustainability.
Paige Colling joins AECOM consultancy	Inspiring Open Day leads to rewarding career	Environmental Science	alumni, postgraduate, research, undergraduate			After studying our BSc (Hons) Geology course, Paige Colling is now enjoying a varied and rewarding role with international consultancy AECOM were she is utilising her skills in engineering geology and geotechnics.
Rebecca Winstanley Tenerife volcano	When Rebecca stepped on to the volcano	Environmental Science	alumni, undergraduate			A study trip to Tenerife took our Geology and Environmental Hazards student Rebecca Winstanley to the top of the island's most famous volcano - Mount Teide - and gave her inspiration for her career path.
Case Study	How Tamara is driving forward the future of visitor experiences	Event Management	undergraduate	Centre for Contemporary Hospitality and Tourism		Event Management alumna Tamara Stasinka secured a graduate role through an industry project and went on to win a thesis prize.
Elsje Hugo International Hospitality Management	How Elsje landed her dream job in South Africa	Hospitality Management	alumni, undergraduate			Elsje Hugo went to South Africa for a family wedding and ended up becoming Tasting Room Manager at a prestigious wine farm. She credits the reputation of the University of Derby for helping her secure this position.
Theron's journey from Caribbean roots to hospitality entrepreneur	Theron's journey from Caribbean roots to hospitality entrepreneur	Hospitality Management	undergraduate			After experiencing the excitement of the hospitality industry, Theron Niles found his true calling. Since graduating from our BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management degree, he has forged a successful hospitality career spanning the Caribbean and the UK.
Sarah Jones Event Management	Sarah loved her course so much ... she decided to stay	Event Management	alumni, undergraduate			Sarah Jones loved our Event Management course so much that, after she graduated with a first, she got a job with us in Buxton helping our current students - and she is also working to qualify as a higher education teacher so she can pass on her love of Event Management to the next generation.
Samantha's excelling in her first graduate role	Samantha's excelling in her first graduate role	Event Management	undergraduate			Real-world experience, an active mentorship and host of opportunities have helped Samantha O'Neill secure her first graduate role. Having achieved a First Class honours degree in BA (Hons) Event Management, Samantha is now going from strength to strength at the Derby Conference Centre.
How passionate Kamila found her perfect course	How passionate Kamila found her perfect course	Tourism Management	postgraduate, undergraduate			Kamila Bezova is passionate about tourism. And her passion brought her all the way from the Czech Republic to Derby to study our BA (Hons) International Tourism Management. She has since completed our MSc Tourism Management and has her sights set on a PhD.
Kristina's graduate role as a business designer	Kristina takes on graduate role as a business designer	Event Management				Event Management graduate Kristina Petrovicova is excelling in her graduate role as a Business Designer, helping companies to understand customers and improve services.
Event Management students organise festive fundraiser	Event Management students organise festive fundraiser	Event Management	undergraduate			Second year BA (Hons) Event Management students had the chance to put the skills they’ve learned on their course into practice by organising a festive masquerade ball. The students organised and delivered the annual College of Business, Law and Social Sciences Christmas event at The Derby Conference Centre as part of their Sustainable Event Operations module.
International Kimono Fabric Design Competition	How Katie’s kimono became big in Japan	Fashion and Textiles	alumni, undergraduate	School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts		Our Textile Design student Katie Gilbert’s modern take on traditional Japanese clothing gained her international recognition when she was named one of the winners of the International Kimono Fabric Design Competition 2017.
Fashion with a purpose	Fashion with a purpose	Fashion and Textiles	undergraduate			Designing clothes is personal for Muroj Negha. It comes from a desire to tailor clothes to fit her proportions as a little person. And, since joining our BA (Hons) Fashion Design, this has evolved to her wanting to show what people with disabilities can achieve - alongside challenging prejudices around little people.
Bright futures for film award winners	Bright futures for our film award winners	Film	undergraduate	School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts		Film festival screenings and even a move to LA could be on the cards for our award-winning Film and Media Production students after three University of Derby films won four awards at the Royal Television Society (RTS) Midlands Student Awards.
To Netflix and beyond	To Netflix and beyond: how national award helped launch Omar’s film career	Film		School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts		Student Omar Soomro has won a national award and had opportunities to film projects with Sainsbury's, Microsoft, the BBC and Netflix as a result of his Film degree at the University of Derby.
Extended work placement in CSI unit	Not just watching the detectives – working with them too					Our Forensic Science student Rebekah Muldowney is working with police forensics officers and detectives as part of her extended work placement in a CSI unit.
A collection of two million insects	Two million insects! All in a day’s work for Ashleigh	Forensic Science	alumni, undergraduate			Ashleigh Whiffin loves insects. As Assistant Curator of Entomology at National Museums Scotland, our Forensic Science graduate manages an insect collection that contains over two million specimens.
Romania Forensic Dig	How a Forensic Dig Turned University Students into Best Friends	Forensic Science	undergraduate			Students Grace Godfrey and Madison Robinson went on a trip of a lifetime for a forensic anthropology and archaeological dig in Romania and discovered more than they expected.
Case Study - Shannon	How one young mum found her calling at university					Full-time mum, Shannon Underhay, took a leap into studying at the University of Derby – and she hasn’t looked back.
How Ben exceeded his own expectations	How Ben exceeded his own expectations	History	undergraduate			Ben Sephton is passionate about history. And he was delighted to find the university course he was looking for - our BA (History) - in his home city.
Kira makes history in the classroom	Kira makes history in the classroom	History	undergraduate			Kira studied history at undergraduate level, allowing her to build her transferable skills whilst studying something she was passionate about.
Case study: Alex Foulkes	Alex Foulkes		alumni			BA (Hons) English and Creative and Professional Writing graduate, Alex Foulkes is a published children’s author who regularly visits schools to inspire students to follow their creative desires.
Molly Jennens dreams of being next Gary Lineker	How Molly is chasing her football dream					Molly Jennens always wanted to be the next Gary Lineker. First, she wanted to emulate the former England star striker on the pitch. Now, she’s studying Football Journalism and, who knows, maybe one day she’ll be presenting Match of the Day alongside him.
How Blee turned his passion into a career	How Blee turned his passion into a career	Journalism and Media	undergraduate			Five years ago, Blee Carswell made the decision to quit his job to study with us and work towards a better future for himself. The self-confessed car lover has now graduated with a Journalism degree and has taken the first steps in his career as a car journalist with Volkswagen Group UK Hub.
Industry connections opening doors for Emily	Industry connections opening doors for Emily	Journalism and Media	undergraduate			Journalism graduate Emily Robertson has landed a full-time job working for one of Nottingham’s top public relations companies, Eden PR, after gaining first-class honours in her degree. But she credits the work placements and industry contacts she made during her course as key to her career success.
Shrovetide Case Study	Journalism students cover Shrovetide Football	Journalism and Media	undergraduate			For a group of University of Derby journalism students tasked with covering Shrovetide Football, this wouldn't be their typical assignment.
Graduate elected as youngest councillor	Legal dream opened new doors for ‘youngest councillor’	Law	alumni, undergraduate			Ikra Yasin’s lifelong aspiration to become a solicitor has taken her in a new direction. The skills she learned as a student on our Law LLB (Hons) course helped her become the youngest councillor in East Anglia when she was elected to Peterborough City Council.
Fighting for welfare rights	How Jennie used the law to fight for welfare rights	Law	alumni, undergraduate			Jennie Bird has been able to work as an advocate for some of the most vulnerable people in society while studying for her Law LLB (Hons). She worked on the Welfare Rights Representation Scheme thanks to our partnership with Derbyshire County Council.
BPP Advocate of the Year competition	Law student Nicola wins chance to prove her advocacy skills	Law	undergraduate			Nicola Lambert has achieved something no University of Derby Law student has done before. She reached the final in the prestigious BPP Advocate of the Year competition – and in her first year at Derby Law School.
Barbora Horackova internship	How my year in industry changed my life	Marketing	undergraduate			Digital Marketing student Barbora Horackova’s creative passion is steering her towards a career in social media marketing. And a placement as a digital media producer with our Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching proved to be a key step in realising that goal.
Lewis Dunne and The Prince's Trust	Prince leads Lewis towards his goals					Our Marketing student Lewis Dunne is setting his goals high. He has passion for his subject and is aiming to set up his own marketing consultancy. He’s already part of the way there - with the help of The Prince’s Trust.
How student Ellie was headhunted by Twitter	How student Ellie was headhunted by Twitter	Marketing	undergraduate			Student Ellie Kean has been able to put the skills she’s been learning on her BA (Hons) Marketing (PR and Advertising) degree into practice after being headhunted for a summer internship with Twitter.
Emily’s journey from clearing to co-founder	Emily’s journey from clearing to co-founder	Marketing				BA (Hons) Marketing, PR and Advertising student, Emily Smith is graduating with a first-class honours degree, having also co-founded her own business whilst studying.
Amy praised for roadside care in traffic incident	Amy praised for roadside care in traffic incident	Nursing	undergraduate			Our Adult Nursing degree prepares our students for a challenging and rewarding career. They learn how to deliver care in a variety of arenas, undergoing a series of placements during their course. And, thanks to her training, student Amy Lyons knew exactly what to do when she unexpectedly came across a road traffic incident.
Clare’s time to pursue her nursing dreams	Clare's time to pursue her nursing dreams	Nursing	undergraduate			For as long as she could remember Clare Maxwell had dreamt of becoming a nurse, but never felt the time was right to pursue her dream career. Now she is finally graduating as a fully qualified nurse after completing BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult) at our Chesterfield site.
Discussing Mental Health Nursing with the Duchess of Cambridge	When Beckie-Lea discussed Mental Health Nursing with the Duchess of Cambridge	Nursing				It’s an experience Beckie-Lea Fortescue will never forget. Not just meeting the Duchess of Cambridge but having the chance to talk to her about her passion. Beckie dreams of working in forensic mental health and our BSc (Hons) Nursing – Mental Health degree has prepared her well for her future career.
From working to Clearing to studying – Claire's dramatic month	From working to Clearing to studying - Claire's dramatic month	Nursing	undergraduate			Claire Brown was working in the care sector when she decided to apply through Clearing for our BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree. Within a month, she had begun her studies at our historic Chesterfield site. She is now a fully registered nurse and is planning the next stage of her career.
Case Study - Kate Hirst	Kate is proud to have three Derby graduations under her belt	Nursing	undergraduate
How Sarah's developing skills and passion	Learning in a pandemic: how Sarah’s developing her skills and her passion	Occupational Therapy	professional, undergraduate	School of Health and Social Care		Our Occupational Therapy degree has given Sarah Terry the knowledge, confidence and practical experience she needs to begin her career. She is full of praise for our academic team’s approach to learning during the pandemic and for the extracurricular opportunities that have given her the additional skills she needs to excel in future roles.
Charlotte secures her first graduate role	Charlotte secures her first graduate role	Occupational Therapy	undergraduate	School of Health and Social Care		Charlotte Budd decided to change direction after a 30-year career and retrain as an occupational therapist. As she approaches the end of her BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course, she has already secured her first graduate role and is taking her first steps into her new career.
Cassie proves it’s never too late to achieve your dream job	Cassie proves it’s never too late to achieve your dream job	Occupational Therapy	undergraduate	School of Health and Social Care		Cassie Haywood decided to return to education at the age of 45. Our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course enabled her to develop the skills she needed to become the practitioner she has always dreamed of being. She is now working on the Isle of Man as an Occupational Therapist.
Harry Gardiner’s policing journey	Harry Gardiner's policing journey	Policing				A police officer walks into a bar ... that's what set Professional Policing student Harry Gardiner on the path to his new career. A chance encounter with a retired Derbyshire police inspector in his mum’s pub inspired Harry to seek out a career in policing. Alongside his course, former army cadet Harry has been volunteering as a Special Constable.
How Grace joined the fast track to Police Detective	How volunteering helped Grace fast-track her way to Police Detective	Policing	undergraduate			Little over a year after completing her BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations degree, Grace Jolly is starting as a trainee detective with Nottinghamshire Police.
Gabby’s path to policing	Gabby’s path to policing	Policing				Gabby Shackles is putting the skills she developed during her BA (Hons) in Professional Policing into action as a Police Constable with the British Transport Police.
Lewis Mitchell smartphone addiction	Trying to predict smartphone addiction	Psychology	alumni, postgraduate, research, undergraduate			A research project that tries to predict smartphone addiction gave BSc (Hons) Psychology student Lewis Mitchell the ideal research internship opportunity, resulting in his work being published in the Behavioural Sciences journal.
Undergraduate research Romaana Kapadi	Romaana's passion leads to rare research feat	Psychology	undergraduate			University of Derby undergraduate Psychology student Romaana Kapadi used the skills she gained on our Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme to win a valuable University Research Internship – and has achieved the rare feat of seeing her work published in an academic journal.
Kristina’s new skills lead to funded research opportunity	Kristina’s new skills lead to funded research opportunity	Psychology	undergraduate			BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology student Kristina Knoskova has developed key research skills on her course - and on her work placement. She is now using these skills to investigate gender equality in the police force as part of our funded Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS).
How mature student Chloe took control of her life	How mature student Chloe took control of her life	Psychology	undergraduate			The idea of going to university at the age of 25 seemed daunting for Chloe Cook. But she wanted to take control of her life. Now she’s in love with academia after starting a Psychology degree at Derby.
Katie's stepping stones to degree success	Katie's stepping stones to degree success	Psychology	undergraduate			Katie Alberici's A-levels didn't go as well as she had hoped. But, driven by her passion for Psychology, she found a place on our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year. And, from that stepping stone, she has successfully progressed through our undergraduate course - and a postgraduate research degree.
How Elodie became a whole new version of herself	How Elodie became a whole new version of herself	Psychology	undergraduate			Elodie Lee didn’t think she was going to make it to university. A kidney transplant a few months before her A-level exams meant she dropped out of education for a while. But it also gave her a chance to take stock and rethink what she wanted to do next. And now she’s loving her BSc (Hons) Psychology at Derby.
How Daniel is attaining ALL of his goals	How Daniel is attaining all of his goals	Psychology	undergraduate			Daniel Lodge is realising his potential. He is a final-year BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology student with a passion for criminal justice proceedings and academia. And he can see his dream career is within reach.
High employability rate clinched course choice for Yumna	High employability rate clinched course choice for Yumna	Radiography	undergraduate	School of Health and Social Care		Yumna Ismail was looking for a degree leading to a clearly defined job after graduating. When she saw the employability rate for our Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons), she knew it was the course for her.
How a Sociology graduate is changing lives for LGBT+ asylum seekers	How a Sociology graduate is changing lives for LGBT+ asylum seekers					BA (Hons) Sociology graduate Marshall is putting the skills they learned on their degree into practice in a rewarding role as a Project Officer at Derbyshire LGBT+ where they’re supporting LGBT+ refugees.
Criminology and Sociology students help to counter criminal exploitation	Criminology and Sociology students help to counter criminal exploitation					BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology students have had the chance to work in partnership with local charities Safe and Sound and Rebuild East Midlands, as part of their second-year module ‘Community Solutions to Crime’.
Ellen's dream job investigating financial crime at Santander	Criminology graduate lands dream job investigating financial crime at Santander	Criminology	alumni, postgraduate, undergraduate			Ellen Collum is a crime fighter. A recent Criminology graduate, Ellen is now working as a compliance officer in the financial crime department of Santander. She’s part of a team that investigates money laundering, fraud and terrorist finances.
Akbar Shabir performance research	Why Akbar is researching the psyche of footballers	Sport and Exercise Science	postgraduate, research, undergraduate			Our PhD student Akbar Shabir has taken enormous strides towards a distinguished career in academia after his undergraduate study into performance led to postgraduate research into the psyche of footballers.
Graduate jobs at Derby County	Working behind the scenes at a major football club	Sport and Exercise Science				We hear from five Sport Management graduates whose placements were just the start of their time at DCFC.
Jade Shiltons case study	Relationship with Derby County is key for Jade	Sport and Exercise Science	undergraduate			Our close relationship with Derby County was key to Jade Shilton, BA (Hons) Sport Management student, choosing to study with us. And our links with the football club have boosted her academic and career progression.
Magdalena Slavikova placement builds confidence	Helping others helped Magdalena gain confidence	Sport and Exercise Science	undergraduate			Magdalena's placement on a national health promotion programme as part of her BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health course helped her to develop her skills and gain more confidence.
Nichola Davis from foundation year to research	From foundation year to high-level research	Sport and Exercise Science	postgraduate, research, undergraduate			Mature student Nichola Davis left school with few formal qualifications but thanks to our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Foundation Year course, she is now taking part in funded research to improve her academic skills and confidence.
Olivia Brown placement strengthens employability	Work placement confirms Olivia’s passion for the future	Sport and Exercise Science	undergraduate
Performance analysis placement with Derby County	Work experience with Derby County Football Club enhances Arlan’s career prospects	Sport and Exercise Science				Working as a performance analyst at Derby Country Football Club Academy, Arlan had the chance to develop vital skills that helped him succeed in his BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science degree.
Placements prepare James for sporting life after graduation	Placements prepare James for sporting life after graduation	Sport and Exercise Science	undergraduate			BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development student, James Stainton’s determination to learn has led him to completing numerous work placements, building confidence and preparing him for life after graduation.
The value of placements	Luke’s success highlights the value of placements	Sport and Exercise Science	alumni, postgraduate, undergraduate			Luke Jenkinson is Derby County’s Head of Performance. And he can draw a direct line to that role from a 10-week placement he went on as part of his BSc Sport and Exercise Science.
Work placement and healthy lifestyles	Natasha’s work experience opened her eyes to healthy lifestyles	Sport and Exercise Science				Natasha realised the opportunities presented by her work placement with the British Weight Lifting Organisation, outweighed the challenges faced.
Zenon becomes an Arsenal FC Football Analyst	Performance analyst Zenon graduates to the Premier League with Arsenal FC	Sport and Exercise Science				Zenon Backhouse has made it into the Premier League as a Performance Analyst by securing a role with Arsenal Football Club. Zenon’s first role after graduating from our BA (Hons) Sports Coaching and Development was with Ipswich Town’s youth team. Now he has joined Arsenal as an Academy Football Analyst.
Conor sets his career path	Open Day was the key to Conor’s career	Sport and Exercise Science	undergraduate			An Open Day at Derby set Conor Seaman on his career path. He was so impressed by our staff and our facilities that he joined our BSc (Hons) Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation course. He’s now working as a Sports Therapist at a private hospital.
Conditioning Coach Konrad goes from strength to strength	Conditioning Coach Konrad goes from strength to strength	Sport and Exercise Science				Konrad Polny has been offered numerous coaching opportunities since graduating from our BSc (Hons) Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation. He is now the Strength and Conditioning Coach at University College London - and at Edgware and Kingsbury Town FC.
Josh gains West Ham United FC placement	Josh undertakes placement with West Ham United's first team	Sport and Exercise Science	sport			Josh Moyes, a second year BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science student, has experienced amazing opportunities on his degree. After completing a year placement with Derby County Academy supporting their school programme, he has gained further experience working at West Ham United's 1st team in the English Premier League.
Charlotte extends her analysis skills	Charlotte extends her analysis skills	Sport and Exercise Science				BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science student, Charlotte, has undertaken placements with Burton Albion Academy, Burton Albion first team, and semi-professional Mickleover. Charlotte tells us how her studies and applied experience has benefitted her development within performance analysis throughout the course so far.
Michael excels in his work placements	Michael excels in his work placements	Sport and Exercise Science				Michael Brind, second year BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science student, is currently on an Industrial Placement Year with West Ham Utd Academy. During his first year Michael completed a year placement supporting Team Derby Performance Badminton, before spending his second-year placement with Derby County Academy supporting their school programme.
James Flowers secures work with Nottingham Forest Women FC	Funded placement leads to full-time work	Sport and Exercise Science				James Flower studied our BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science and MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science (focusing on Performance Analysis). James supported Derbyshire Cricket in his undergraduate study and secured a funded placement with Nottingham Forest Women during his masters study and has recently converted this into a full-time paid position.
Will's placement year is key to success	Industrial Placement Year is one of the keys to success	Sport and Exercise Science				Will is studying our BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science at the University of Derby. Will has experience with University of Derby Badminton team, Nottingham Forest Academy and has recently completed his Industrial Placement Year with Southampton Academy. Will currently balances his studies with a paid analysis role within Aston Villa’s Academy.
Lauren thrives in multiple sporting areas	Lauren thrives in multiple sporting areas	Sport and Exercise Science	sport	School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation		Lauren is currently studying BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science. She has gained work experience with Derbyshire Cricket, University of Derby Men’s Volleyball, GB Canoe Slalom and GB Wheelchair Rugby which has shaped her development and provided opportunities to experience international competition support in Slovakia.
British Cyclist studies Sport Coaching and Development	Rhianna strikes the balance between studying and cycling	Sport and Exercise Science		School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation		Rhianna Parris-Smith is a cyclist for British Cycling and has secured a sports scholarship whilst studying our BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Coach Development.
Ewan graduates into a full-time role with DCCC	Ewan makes the most of the opportunities on offer	Sport and Exercise Science				Ewan Godfrey has graduated from our BA (Hons) Sport Management course and has secured a position working at Derby County Cricket Club. Find out more about his experience on the course and how it helped him to make connections in the sporting industry.
Matthew prepares for his future	Matthew prepares for his future	Sport and Exercise Science				BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Coach Development graduate Matthew Pritchett worked hard to ensure he could fulfil his career dreams. Since completing his studies, Matthew has been putting his knowledge and experience into practice while working at Amber Valley School Sports Partnership.
Jonny finds the right course	How hands-on experience boosted Jonny's future career	Sport and Exercise Science				Jonny Beasley studied BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at the University of Derby, graduating in 2022. He then went on to complete a MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Science in 2023. With a wealth of experience behind him, Jonny now works for the University of Derby’s Union of Students as part of Sport Development.
Chloe is living the American dream	Chloe is living her American dream	Sport and Exercise Science	undergraduate			Chloe is a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science programme. She has since gained experience with Derby County, Leicester, FIFA, and now works for Houston Dash out in the states with the women’s first team who compete in the NWSL (National Women’s SoccerLeague).
Luke works on an international project	International trip to Fiji ignites Luke’s passion	Sport and Exercise Science				Luke Pope secured the opportunity to gain experience working on the Think Pacific sport development project in Fiji during his studies. He stayed with a local family for a month and helped the community to increase their involvement in sport.
Cassie gets involved with exciting research project	Inspired by making a difference	Sport and Exercise Science				Cassie Barrett, third year BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science student, has been provided an exceptional opportunity to get involved with an exciting research project for Playivity; a company which aims to encourage positive physical activity and movement experiences in early years and school settings.
From student to academic	From Student to academic	Sport and Exercise Science				Rebecca Owen-Toon, decided our BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science degree was for her after attending an Open Day. Following on from her undergraduate degree Rebecca transitioned to a focus on clinical exercise physiology and had the great opportunity to be involved in the Universities research on Long COVID.
Zack secures role at Nottingham Forest Football Club	Zack secures dream role at Nottingham Forest	Sport and Exercise Science				Zack Marriot is a recent graduate of the BSc (Hons) Performance Analysis and Coaching Science programme at the University of Derby. Since graduating he has progressed onto an MSc Performance Analysis programme and is currently working as an analyst on an internship with Nottingham Forest Football Club 1st team.
Oli works alongside the stars	Oli works alongside the stars	Sport and Exercise Science				BA (Hons) Sport Management graduate Oli Robertson, talks about his experience as a student on the course and life after graduation working at Cheltenham Racecourse.
Mason maps out a strong future	Mapping out a strong future	Sport and Exercise Science				Performance Analysis and Coaching Science student, Mason Boyle signed up to ProChance’s six -week summer camp as a performance analyst, where his success and growth resulted in a longer term role for the 23/24 season.
'Brilliant' teaching justifies University's reputation	‘Brilliant’ teaching fully justifies University’s reputation, says Amy	Teacher Training	undergraduate			Picking the right university is one of the most difficult decisions of a young person’s life. Our Primary Education student Amy Hill’s choice was swayed by our Teaching Excellence Framework gold award.
Abi Cheetham Access to Higher Education	No A-levels? No problem for Abi					Abi Cheetham didn’t do A-levels. She left school after her GCSEs. But now she’s studying for a masters degree at the University of Derby and is on course to become a primary school teacher after completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma with us.
Emma's outstanding contribution with lockdown learning resource	Emma makes outstanding contribution with lockdown learning resource
How Rachael is using music to help people	How Rachael is using music to help people	Therapeutic Arts	undergraduate	School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts		Singer Rachael Philip knew she wanted to use her talent for music to help people. All she needed was the right course to allow her to fulfil her dreams. Studying Therapeutic Arts at Derby has given her the foundation to build her future.
Arvin	Perfectly balanced	Business	undergraduate			University has been a personal journey for Arvin Johal. He is taking every opportunity that comes his way to help, support and assist others in any way he can. And he balances this with achieving firsts in his academic studies.
Barbora	Taking the leap	Marketing	undergraduate			Sometimes you’ve got to take that leap. Barbora Horackova took one to come from the Czech Republic to Derby to study digital marketing. It was her dream to study in the UK and she found the courage and belief in herself to do it.
Charley	Switching lanes	Motorsport Engineering	undergraduate			Charley Webster-Clarke realised she was on a path her heart wasn't and changed direction to pursue her passion for motorsport. Now she's embracing both the theory and practical side of the course and loving it.
Charlotte	Falling in love	Business	undergraduate			Charlotte Evans came to university to study Business Management. She had a completely pragmatic approach to learning. Then she found a gap in her knowledge. And she started exploring it. And now she is completely and utterly in love. With finance.
Chloe	Taking it step by step	Fashion and Textiles	undergraduate			Coming to university was a big step for Chloe Twigg. She’d spent the first 18 years of her life in a little farmhouse in the middle of a field in the Oxfordshire countryside. Moving to a city, any city, seemed a daunting prospect. Now, she’s a Fashion Design graduate and she’s creating custom race suits for global names in motorcycle racing.
Claire	Starting over	Nursing	undergraduate			Deciding when the time is right to study as a mature student is a hugely personal decision. After raising a family, Clearing gave Claire Brown a path towards her career.
Dan	Making connections	Entertainment Engineering	undergraduate			Dan Jellicoe is a BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology student. He's thriving through all the connections he is making. He’s recently spent the weekend at Brands Hatch racing circuit working on a live stream for an outside broadcast company. And he’s done so much more.
Goldbox	Building a business	Film	undergraduate			Getting together on a project in their second year changed the lives of Film Production students Josh, Ben, Odhran and James. Just a year after they finished their degree, they are running their own production company full-time – with a growing reputation for their work.
Jack Hanson	Playing to strengths					A-level results day didn't go exactly as Jack Hanson had planned. Then he found his way to Derby through Clearing and he hasn't looked back since.
Jack Holcombe	Spreading positivity	Education, Childhood and SEND	undergraduate			Every day, Jack Holcombe sets himself a target. And it’s always the same: to bring a sense of energy, excitement and joy to the people around him. They could be his friends or the people he meets through his course or on work experience. Jack is studying our BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Jamie	A sense of purpose	English, Creative Writing and Publishing	undergraduate			Jamie Thrasivoulou joined our BA (Hons) Creative Writing and American Studies after completing a foundation degree as a mature student. Now, he is an inspiration. Anyone who has seen him perform his poem We Are Derby from the centre circle in front of a packed Pride Park Stadium will agree. And he’s passionate about taking poetry and creativity to places it might not normally go.
Jessica Boateng	Designing a future	Fashion and Textiles	undergraduate			A dream of one day running her own interiors business is what motivates Jessica Boateng. Discovering her African heritage through textiles and a bursary to support diversity in the industry are helping her build the skills to take her there.
Jessica Lucas	Finding self-belief	Marketing	undergraduate			Jessica Lucas was given a challenge by her friends: to prove to herself she was the success they had always believed her to be. Jessica finished her A-levels with lower grades than she had hoped for, and she was doubting her ability. But her friends encouraged her to go to university – and now, as a Marketing student at Derby, she has found the self-belief she was missing.
Lauren	Embracing change	Business	undergraduate			At a point where she couldn’t see where her future lay, Lauren Sowter discovered Derby and reset her route entirely. Now she's on track for a first-class degree and has the next stage of her career lined up.
Kate	Being inspired	Nursing	undergraduate			Kate Henry joined our Adult Nursing BSc (Hons) following a direction-changing conversation at one of our Open Days. Kate was inspired by the opportunities that would open up for her with a career in nursing.
Mark	Managing excellence	Sport and Exercise Science	undergraduate			Mark Faghy is a respected research academic leading an international collaboration in the fight against Covid. And his students are helping. He first arrived in Derby as a teenage undergraduate, when he stated proudly that his goal was to become manager of the England football team.
Mohika	Getting to know me		undergraduate			Mohika Shankar came to Derby from India to turn her passion into her career. And she found more than good grades: she got to know herself.
Oscar	Becoming Oscar	Music and Music Production	undergraduate			Oscar Quick is a student on our BA (Hons) Popular Music. He is an artist, a creator, a musician, a songwriter, a journalist. He has a great group of friends and they play music together inside and outside of University. He has become the person he was always meant to be. But it has not been an easy journey. Oscar lived with undiagnosed autism throughout his school career.
Omar	Streaming success:from Derby to Netflix	Film	undergraduate			Omar Soomro is living the dream. He graduated from our Film Production course last year and he has already spent six months working as a camera trainee on Netflix’s acclaimed series Sex Education. He's already worked on The Crown. Next, he’s moving on to a new series for Amazon (but it’s a secret so he can’t tell us anything about it).
Rachel and Dariusz	Being brave		undergraduate			Photography graduates Rachel Powell and Dariusz Szwedo quit their cosy, full-time jobs to strike out on their own. Together. They are now putting all the skills they have learned into practice with their thriving company, Studio No 74.
Sam	Finding space to grow	Business, Geology	undergraduate			Meet Sam Chikowore. He’s come all the way from Zimbabwe to study at the University of Derby. That’s a long way outside his comfort zone.
Sile	Finding a voice	Forensic Science	undergraduate			Sile Sibanda didn’t want to miss out on the uni experience. During her time at Derby, she embraced every opportunity. Now as a graduate, she uses her voice hosting BBC radio, and in performing poetry.
Tamzin	Becoming me	Marketing				Tamzin believes everything happens for a reason. She likes staying open to opportunities, pursuing her career, and making a difference in people’s lives along the way.
Toby	Being a role model	Policing	undergraduate			Respect for others, kindness and helping those around him are the ideals that drive Toby Arnold. They are values that he has held since he was a young boy and they’ve grown stronger as he has got older. And he is carrying them with him in his determination to become a police officer.
Tom	Igniting a passion	Marketing	undergraduate			For Tom Berrington, university has been about the opportunities. That link between education and real-world experience ignited a passion in him and allowed him to develop his skills – and his employability.
Lewis	Producing a career					Lewis' interest in the media has taken him from home in Langley Mill, to studying at the University of Derby and now working at BBC Radio in London.
Maya	Determined to help					Maya is a forward planner with big ambitions. But one missed A-level grade knocked her confidence and disrupted her journey. Once at Derby, she was able to find herself again, emerging with a first-class honours degree and with her career goal to be a lawyer back on track.
Why artist Adam chose our masters	Why established artist Adam chose to study a masters at Derby	Film, Photography		School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts		MA Film and Photography student Adam Neal wanted to study a masters to enhance his technical ability and also to strengthen his research and contextualisation of his artistic practice.
Costa Rica fieldtrip	Once in a lifetime trip to Costa Rica	Biology and Zoology				In May 2023, five of our MSc Conservation Biology students accompanied by a group of teaching staff, experienced a trip of a lifetime, in Costa Rica. The 10-day trip consisted of exploring Costa Rica’s habitats and biodiversity, with a focus on the impact of conservation.
How Ruth is powering her global business ambition	How Ruth is powering her global business ambition	Business	postgraduate			Ruth Hassan was looking for an MBA programme that would help her to take the next steps in her career. As an established businesswoman, she wanted a degree that would allow her to build her businesses on a global scale. After discovering our MBA Global, she knew she’d found a course that could support her goals.
Studying for success, competing for gold	Studying for success, competing for gold	Business	postgraduate			Jessica Allen was looking a master’s degree that would develop her business acumen while giving her the freedom to pursue her sporting career. As a sports scholar with a goal to compete at the LA 2028 Olympics, she needed an MBA flexible enough to support her training.
Case study: Helen Bailey	Changing the narrative in a diverse sector	Mineral Products				Dr. Helen Bailey is further developing her already extensive knowledge of the mineral products field by studying for an MSc Sustainable and Ethical Business Management Qualification as she supports EPC-UK on their sustainability journey.
Internships lead Ryan to full-time IT role	Internships lead Ryan to full-time IT role	Computing				Computer graduate Ryan Dawson paved the way to his career in IT with internships and part-time roles while studying at the University. Ryan studied at both undergraduate and postgraduate level with us and now works in our IT department.
Case Study: Maria Stejter	Placements take Maria closer to her dream	Counselling	postgraduate, undergraduate	School of Health and Social Care		Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy student Maria Stejter has dreamt of being a Psychotherapist, with an ambition to open her own Counselling and Psychotherapy practice. After moving to the United Kingdom six years ago, she pursued an undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Derby and gained valuable experience working in mental health.
Dealing with disaster	Dealing with disaster – how Daniel’s masters is helping him help others	Criminology	postgraduate			Coming to the UK to study during the coronavirus pandemic presented Daniel Nang-Tege Ekumah with an extra set of challenges. Determination to make a difference to others has helped him overcome these, with the support of fellow students and University staff.
Dealing with emergencies for the British Red Cross	Dealing with emergencies for the British Red Cross	Social Sciences	postgraduate			Rhea Sutton is putting the skills she learned on our MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management degree directly into practice. She is an Emergency Response Officer for the British Red Cross in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
From working in a power station to studying white rhinos	How Glenn went from working in a power station to studying white rhinos	Earth Sciences, Geology				After finding out that his current position at the power station was being made redundant, Glenn Powell decided to take the plunge and study his MSc Applied Acoustics degree here at the University of Derby. He carried out an exciting research project examining how low-frequency noises affect White Rhinos.
Tim's Church Bells Research - MSc Applied Acoustics	Helping Tim take his business services to the next level	Earth Sciences, Geology				Tim was keen to expand his knowledge and skills in the acoustics area as he wanted to develop his business into areas which he found most rewarding, so he decided to study our MSc Applied Acoustics course.
Dream job for first-class engineer	Dream job for first-class engineer Molly	Earth Sciences, Geology, Geoscience	postgraduate			Molly Kirven followed her passions to study at Derby. And now she is working in her dream job as a contracts engineer in the geotechnical/construction industry.
Audio Engineering graduate joins research team at world-leading company	Audio Engineering graduate joins research team at world-leading company	Entertainment Engineering	postgraduate			Iustin has achieved his dream – becoming part of the research and development team at one of the world-leading audio system manufacturers, d&b audiotechnik in Germany, after completing our MSc Audio Engineering.
World-class kayaker and events organiser	How a world-class kayaker became a respected events organiser
How Chiara’s masters launched her international events career	How Chiara’s masters launched her international events career	Event Management	postgraduate			An Event Management masters at Derby gave Chiara Giuliano a range of transferable skills which helped her gain roles with global brands, including Google. Now she’s landed her dream job, organising events all over the world.
Esther’s grad scheme success with Leonardo Hotels	Esther’s grad scheme success with Leonardo Hotels					Esther was looking for a master’s degree that would help her pursue a new career path. After discovering our MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management Esther knew she’d found a course that suited her goals. She has now secured a Hotel Management Graduate Scheme with Leonardo Hotels.
Finding a global perspective through MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management	Finding a Global Perspective	Business	postgraduate			Odinaka Pascalyn Ubeh knew she wanted to study a degree that would bring a global perspective to her industry experience and she found her perfect fit in our MSc International Hospitality and Tourism Management.
A career that’s global and local	A career that’s global and local	Marketing	postgraduate			Hazell Wooton’s marketing career is taking off in both the global and local markets. Since completing her Marketing Management MSc, she has not one but two marketing jobs - one in Derby at The Bookcafe and one with a global alternative clothing brand Killstar.
How Rabia's informing Covid-19 policy	How Rabia's informing Covid-19 policy	Nursing	postgraduate, professional			Rabia Ali Khan is helping to plot England’s course through the Covid-19 pandemic after graduating with her Master of Public Health. Her work with Public Health England informs national policies relating to the global coronavirus crisis.
Marijn Sissingh United Nations	Building peace with the United Nations	Psychology	b2b, postgraduate, professional			Peacekeeping in some of the world’s most troubled regions inspired Marijn Sissingh to take our MSc in Behaviour Change – a combination that has led to a rewarding role with the United Nations
Learning how to adapt to change	Learning how to adapt to change	Psychology	postgraduate			Gerry Mulholland works for global grocery technology business the Ocado Group. He is the group’s Global Health, Safety and Environmental Director. He is also a graduate of our MSc Behaviour Change. The skills and knowledge he learned on our course have helped him develop his role.
Learning to ‘speak the language’ as business expands	Learning to 'speak the language' as business expands	Psychology	postgraduate			Alex Williams is the director of an expanding small business, Muddy Feet. First there was just her but, over the last couple of years, she has taken on a team of 16 freelancers. As the business grew, Alex decided she needed to study our MSc Behaviour Change – principally to help her with funding bids.
Callum Thomas performance research	Research to help runners go the distance	Sport and Exercise Science	postgraduate, professional, research			Callum Thomas is helping distance runners improve their performance and go for racing glory, giving his masters study a practical and rewarding focus. His research focuses on testing lactate levels in the blood and planning training programmes using this information.
Paul Fleming Case Study - MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science	Working with performance athletes has inspired Paul to push his studies further	Sport and Exercise Science				Paul Fleming is gaining a new depth of knowledge studying a part-funded MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science course here at the University of Derby. Carrying out an internship with Team Derby ensures the theoretical knowledge is put into practice so that he will be ready for the next step in his career.
Why School-based was the perfect mix for Kimberley	Why School-based was the perfect mix for Kimberley
Improving children's mental health	How Kelly is improving children's mental health
Mature student Amy achieves her art therapy goal	Mature student Amy achieves her art therapy goal	Therapeutic Arts	postgraduate, undergraduate			Amy Broadbent set herself a goal: become a qualified art therapist. And she knew the steps she needed to take to achieve this goal. It wasn’t going to be easy. But she was determined. Now, after completing an access course and an undergraduate degree, and graduating from our MA Art Therapy with distinction, Amy is now an Art Psychotherapist within HM Prison Service.
Callum	New goals		postgraduate, professional			Callum Thomas came to study his masters at Derby to fulfil his dream of working with professional footballers. Now he’s ready to carve out an academic career, starting with a long Covid research project.
Kanish	Making adifference		postgraduate, professional			Kanish Jones makes a difference, every day. She’s working at HMP Whatton in Nottinghamshire, with individuals who have committed a sexual offence, helping them to build skills, prevent re-offending and safeguard future victims.
Nathan	A forcefor change		postgraduate			Nathan Addai came to Derby as an undergraduate student and stayed to complete a Masters in Visual Communication. During his postgraduate studies he won a commission from the BBC for an animation exploring mental health in young black men, and is passionate about creating content that is a force for social change.
Pretty	Making it happen		postgraduate, professional			Pretty Gill is in her third year of part-time masters study at Derby. And she’s already secured a role as an Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist, working for the NHS.
Rabia	Rising to the challenge		postgraduate, professional			Rabia Khan found a supportive environment for her Masters of Public Health postgraduate study at the University of Derby. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she found opportunities to challenge herself and learn from her fellow students, who were from diverse backgrounds. Now she's making an impact in public health, with ambitious plans for her future career.
Bowen	Following my passion					Finding your passion for a subject is not always a straightforward journey. Bowen Shang’s route to studying for a PhD in Marketing began with a first degree in Chemistry. Her doctorate research is looking at department store retailing and the decline of the high street.
Danielle	Ready to take on the world		postgraduate			There was a time when Danielle Roe lacked confidence. She comes from a small village and was homeschooled. But, having completed our MRes in Social Sciences and Humanities, she now feels ready to take on the world.
Nta	Improving my prospects	Law	postgraduate			Lawyer Nta Nta knew a postgraduate degree would increase his knowledge in his chosen specialism and improve his career prospects. He is now studying for our Master of Laws (LLM) at Derby.
Jill	Reshaping my future	Education, Childhood and SEND	postgraduate			Jill Baker was going to finish her Education Studies BA (Hons) degree at Derby then head abroad to live and teach. But plans change. Jill has stayed in Derby to develop her depth of knowledge by studying for an MA in Education.
Ellen	Ellen's Masters opens the door to fighting financial crime	Criminology	postgraduate			Ellen Collum is putting her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Derby to good use, fighting financial crime as a compliance officer at Santander.
Charlie	How Charlie’s Masters helped her find a new direction
Laura	How Laura rewrote her story with a Masters degree
Marge	Keeping options open gives Marge a wealth of experience
Nicole	Nicole’s Masters sets her apart
Manaal	Manaal’s international move reaps career benefits
Neil Cufley from the Army to an MBA	Neil’s journey from military intelligence to an online MBA	Business		University of Derby Online Learning		Neil Cufley was a soldier for 20 years. After leaving the Army, he wanted to give himself the best chance of progressing in a new career. So he signed up for our online MBA.
Tyra Johl achieves more than she thought possible	Tyra achievesmore than she thoughtpossible	Business		University of Derby Online Learning		Online student Tyra Johl has achieved more than she ever thought possible. She has gained a first in her Business and Management BSc (Hons) degree while juggling some major life changes, including getting married and having two children - one of whom was born just two weeks before graduation.
Nick Goddard takes career to next level	Helping Nick take his career to the next level	Business		University of Derby Online Learning		Nick Goddard had been working in technology for nearly three decades when he decided to study online. After one of our academic leads helped to find the perfect course for him, our MBA Global, Nick's now applying his newfound knowledge to take his career to the next level.
Nina-Jane Turner, Strategic Management MSc	Nina-Jane's journey to becoming a strategic leader					Nina-Jane explores a new exciting career, studying online whilst overcoming personal struggles and raising her family.
Supporting Thobekile's determination	Supporting Thobekile's determination to succeed	Business		University of Derby Online Learning		Online student Thobekile Ncube is from Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. She is a graduate of our MBA Global Finance. She had to overcome regular water and electricity shutdowns to complete her studies, with support from our University of Derby Online Learning academics.
Industry experience leads Gabrielle to degree	How Gabrielle’s industry experience launched her onto degree path	Business		University of Derby Online Learning		Online Finance MSc student, Gabrielle Davies had trouble finding a degree course. At school in Switzerland, she had focused on becoming a musician and so had left with few academic qualifications. But her subsequent experience in admin, HR and accounting showed her obvious abilities and this was her stepping stone to joining the University of Derby for an online degree.
Asmaa Sakr extended reality in higher education	Extended reality: the future of education?	Computing		University of Derby Online Learning		Online student Asmaa Sakr has used her MSc in Information Technology to research how emerging technologies, particularly extended reality technologies, can be used in higher education.
Aspiring to be the best in her field	Adebanke aspires to be the best in her field	Computing		University of Derby Online Learning		With aspirations to be the best in her field, Adebanke Odeniyi decided to study a Big Data Analytics MSc online at the University of Derby. With the skills she has gained, she is not only helping her current business make profitable business decisions, but she is also progressing her career in data management and giving back to her local community.
Brando Marzio Sabatini	Gaining the flexibility Brando needed	Computing		University of Derby Online Learning		Originally from Italy, Brando is driven by a profound passion for technology and innovation. He developed his understanding of the IT sector by studying a BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technologies (Top-up) degree.
Helping Mo improve patient care	Helping Mo improve the care he gives to his patients	Counselling		University of Derby Online Learning		Online student Mo Aledeh helps patients on their journey to recovery in a hospital psychiatric department in Vienna in Austria. For him, gaining a deeper understanding of his patient’s issues would help him in his role. That’s when he discovered our online counselling courses. He is now studying our Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Approaches (Top-Up) BSC (Hons).
Helping Ken follow his inspiration	Helping Ken follow his inspiration	Counselling		University of Derby Online Learning		Ken Curley was inspired to become a psychotherapist when he saw the “amazing” positive changes counselling brought to people. He has now found his true calling – and he’s continuing to learn and grow in the profession with the help of our University of Derby Online Learning courses.
How Karen was enriched by her online degree experience	How Karen was enriched by her online degree experience	Education, Childhood and SEND		University of Derby Online Learning		Karen Spring is passionate about working with children. She has been a teaching assistant, senior practitioner, curriculum coordinator and a lead teacher. And she decided to study our Early Childhood Studies BA (Hons) online top-up degree to gain a deeper understanding of children and their unique childhoods.
Olga Kazarina, iPGCE	Olga's passion for Educational Technology shines through					Olga's journey from English language teacher to EdTech coach is full of determination, persistence and commitment.
Russell Ramage, MSc Environmental Health (online)	Returning to Study While Working: How an Online MSc Opened New Career Paths.					Russell chose this MSc in Environmental Health online master’s degree for its strong reputation and the flexibility it offered.
Andrew Lynch, MSc Environmental Health (online)	From Michelin-Star Kitchens to Environmental Health: A Journey to Senior Officer.					Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH), the online MSc Environmental Health course enabled Andrew to gain CIEH membership.
Pushing for healthy cultural change	Helping Alawi push for healthy cultural change	Ergonomics		University of Derby Online Learning		Online student Alawi Almajid is aiming to implement, educate and improve the health and safety culture across Saudi Arabia. To do this, he is studying his Ergonomics MSc at the University of Derby Online Learning to expand his knowledge and help with his aspirations for the future.
Helping Philippa save lives	How Ergonomics is helping Philippa save lives	Ergonomics		University of Derby Online Learning		For University of Derby Online Learning Ergonomics student Philippa Tredget, Ergonomics is about making her products just right for the end user. It’s about getting everything in the perfect place. And it’s about saving lives. Because Philippa designs tanks for the British Army.
Helping Gilson make a real difference	Helping Gilson make a real difference in his career	Ergonomics		University of Derby Online Learning		Gilson Timire has been able to develop a more holistic approach to his working methods as a physiotherapist after studying our Ergonomics and Human Factors MSc at the University of Derby Online Learning. Now, he wants to make a real difference in his career and in Zimbabwe.
Caring passion leads to new career	How Jackie’s passion for helping others has led to a new career	Public Health and Social Care		University of Derby Online Learning		Jackie Ingram found a new passion of caring for others after her mother became unwell. Jackie gave up her job as payroll officer to care for her mum full time. After her mum died, Jackie took that new-found caring passion and enrolled on the University of Derby Online Learning's online Integrative Health and Social Care (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) course.
How Sarah’s changing the system from the inside	How Sarah’s changing the system from the inside	Public Health and Social Care		University of Derby Online Learning		Sarah Willocks wanted to make the system better. That's why she studied our BSc (Hons) Integrated Health and Social Care Top-up degree. And she has graduated with first-class honours. But the start of her journey was very different. She left school at 14 and fell into a life of addiction that lasted over 20 years. Now she’s giving others the kind of support she never received.
Helping Phil emigrate to Australia	Helping Phil emigrate to Australia	Nursing		University of Derby Online Learning		Online nursing student Phil Richardson set his sights on emigrating to Australia. Gaining a degree would help him to achieve his goal. Now armed with a First-Class Nursing Studies (Top-Up) BSc from University of Derby Online Learning, he is in the process of obtaining his visa, finding a place to live and moving there with his husband and two dogs.
Passion for career in mental health	From childhood dream to accomplished career	Public Health and Social Care		University of Derby Online Learning		From the age of five, Rachel Bage knew that she wanted to become a nurse. After many years volunteering for St John Ambulance she took the plunge of studying online. Now her passion and drive for mental health has made her push her career even further. Our online MSc in Integrative Health and Social Care has helped her move to the next stage in her career.
From top-up to masters	Flexible study opens world of possibilities for Lisa	Nursing, Public Health and Social Care		University of Derby Online Learning		Working 12-hour shifts in a hospital in Malta meant Lisa Libreri had no time for a traditional university experience. Then a colleague recommended flexible, online study with the University of Derby Online Learning. And, after completing our Nursing Studies (Top-Up) BSc (Hons), she moved on to our Integrative Health and Social Care MSc.
Helping Stephen be an inspiration	Helping Stephen be an inspiration to others	Nursing		University of Derby Online Learning		Stephen Sadiku knew that he wanted to obtain his Nursing Studies BSc. He found he could study with the University of Derby Online Learning while continuing to work in his hospital role. Choosing our accelerated rate also meant he completed his top-up course within a year. And he developed new skills along the way that have helped him to become a better nurse and an inspiration to others.
Achieving educational and professional success	Achieving educational and professional success	Nursing		University of Derby Online Learning		Sunita Adhikari was working full-time as a Clinical Nurse Specialist when she decided to study her Nursing Studies Top-Up) BSc. For Sunita online learning was the only way to fit her studies in around her busy life. She is now using her degree as a stepping-stone to study her masters and is hoping to gain a leadership and management role in a gynaecology setting.
Ejiroghene Jackson-Uweru	Ejiroghene is inspiring the next generation of Nurses	Nursing		University of Derby Online Learning		Originally from Nigeria, Ejiroghene is a driven professional who enjoys developing herself and her career. She qualified as an adult and mental health nurse in Nigeria in 2017 and moved to UK in 2021. Since qualifying, she has worked in various roles, such as nursing officer, band 5 nurse and clinical lead.
Jayne Wimbleton, Nursing Studies BSc (Top-up)	Jayne Wimbleton takes her skills and passion to inspire the next generation of Nurses					Jayne wanted to progress in her career, but to achieve the promotion she aspired for, she had to gain a degree qualification.
Fiona Henderson BSc and MSc	How Fiona’s cancer inspired her studies	Psychology		University of Derby Online Learning		Fiona Henderson was in the second year of our online Psychology degree and was writing an essay on what stops women going to the doctor when they spot breast cancer symptoms. That’s when she found out she had breast cancer.
Regina Holler Germany Denmark and England	How we solved Regina's Danish dilemma	Psychology		University of Derby Online Learning		Regina Holler is a German living in Denmark and she wanted to study a Psychology degree. She found the best option was our online Psychology BSc (Hons).
Joy Rickard flexible study options	How Joy found a flexible way to follow her dream	Psychology		University of Derby Online Learning		Having two young children and a business to run wasn’t enough to put Joy Rickard off her dream of pursuing a career as an educational psychologist. She just needed to find a way to fit it all into her busy life.
Sarah Short changing career	Sarah’s passion for her children led to a new career	Psychology		University of Derby Online Learning		As the idea of a new career grew, Sarah wanted to learn more about Psychology. Sarah did her research before choosing our online Psychology University Certificate.
Turning a fascination into a career	Turning a fascination for psychology into a career	Psychology	postgraduate	University of Derby Online Learning		A fascination with the human psyche had always been a constant thread in Amanda’s life. It wasn’t until she started reading books about psychology, that it dawned on her that she had found something that she was deeply passionate about. That’s when she decided to study a Psychology MSc at the University of Derby Online Learning.
Kelly Davies exceeds her expectations	Helping Kelly exceed herexpectations	Psychology		University of Derby Online Learning		For Kelly Davies, studying online was her only option. At times she doubted her abilities but with our support she increased her self-belief and realised she could exceed her own expectations. Plus, she found a new passion along the way.
From New Zealand with passion	A new challengefrom the other side of the world	Psychology		University of Derby Online Learning		Ann-Marie Edwards was working in a mental health unit in New Zealand when she found her passion. Having discovered an interest in psychology, she wanted to explore the topic further. Now, after completing our online Psychology BSc (Hons), she plans to continue her studies and do a masters and a PhD with us.
Helping George follow his calling	Helping George follow his true calling	Psychology		University of Derby Online Learning		When George Papakyritsis found his true calling was becoming a practising therapist, he realised studying our accredited online Psychology BSc (Hons) was his best first step to achieving his goal.
Stephanie Davey	Stephanie had the best university experience online	Psychology		University of Derby Online Learning		Fiona Henderson was in the second year of our online Psychology degree and was writing an essay on what stops women going to the doctor when they spot breast cancer symptoms. That’s when she found out she had breast cancer.
Apprenticeship success at E.ON	Apprentice success at E.ON			Apprenticeships		Cerys completed her apprenticeship at E.ON.
Case Study: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust	Strengthening the NHS with Derby apprenticeships			Apprenticeships		Strengthening the NHS with Derby apprenticeships.
Case study: Alex Lawrence	Staking out a future in procurement					Alex Lawrence talks about his experience as a procurement apprentice.
Case study: Shannon Huxley	Shannon advances her career with a degree apprenticeship					Shannon-Louise Huxley tells us why she chose to study the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship.
Case study: Molly Burrows	‘Exceptional support’ for engineering apprentice Molly					Molly Burrows shares her experience of working towards the Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering.
Case study: Kully Boden	Apprentice Kully’s journey to promotion and Chartered Manager status					Kully Boden explains how the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship has benefitted her.
Case study: Harminder Rai-Mottram	New PC’s desire to help others takes her from F1 to the frontline					Aged 40, Harminder Rai-Mottram switched from a career in Motorsport to the Police Force with an apprenticeship. This is her story.
Case study: Code 56	From business owner to senior leader		b2b			Managing Director Owen is studying our Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship to develop his senior leadership skills to support him in his role at Code 56.
Case study: E.ON	E.ON impressed with business apprenticeships					Our Apprenticeships team have been working with energy provider E.ON since 2019, providing apprenticeships to develop the company’s future leaders.
Case study: Connor Denning	From pubs to police officer	Policing				From pulling pints to pulling criminals off the street, PC Connor Denning discusses his journey on our Policing Constable Degree Apprenticeship and how it's benefitted his Policing career.
Case study: Rachel Atkin	From care worker to registered nursing associate and beyond					Rachel Atkin has recently become a Registered Nursing Associate by completing a two-year Higher Apprenticeship. This is her story.
Case study: Emma Macukiewicz	Nursing Associate Apprenticeship takes Emma to the other side of the world					Emma Macukiewicz completed the Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship and now works in Australia as a Registered Enrolled Nurse (equivalent to the UK's Registered Nursing Associate). This is her story.
Case study: Ioan Evans	JCB apprentice Ioan gets his career off to a solid start					JCB employee, Ioan Evans, is partway through the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship. Hear his experience of the programme so far and of being a JCB apprentice.
Case study: Stuart Greensmith White	Senior Leader Apprenticeship helps Stuart secure a promotion					School business professional, Stuart Greensmith White, is currently undertaking the Senior Leader Apprenticeship. It's already given him new opportunities and helped him to secure a promotion. Read his story.
Case study: David Kinsey	Beating 'imposter syndrome' with a postgraduate-level apprenticeship					David Kinsey works for Derby City Council as its Head of Highway Asset Management, Grounds and Arboriculture. He's recently completed the postgraduate-level Senior Leader Apprenticeship and reflects on the experience and opportunities this gave him.
Case study: Kamil Ogrodowicz	Following in my dad's footsteps: Kamil's apprenticeship journey					Kamil Ogrodowicz is following in his father's footsteps by embarking on a career in the mineral extractives industry. He's undertaking the Mineral Products Technician Higher Apprenticeship, which the University runs with Hanson UK. This is his story so far.
Case study: Sarah Howarth	Studying while working is the perfect blend for mineral products apprentice Sarah					In the third year of her Mineral Products Technician Higher Apprenticeship with Aggregate Industries, Sarah Howarth reflects on her experience so far.
Case study: Alex Johnson	How apprentice Alex found his true calling					Alex Johnson is a happy man. He's working in the civil engineering sector, studying on our Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, and is confident that this is the field he wants to forge a career in.
Case study: Charlie Jackson	Achieving professional success with a degree apprenticeship		b2b, professional			Charlie decided to study the Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship as a way to develop his knowledge whilst gaining valuable practical experience. Charlie's commitment, drive and determination helped him achieve Incorporate Engineer (IEng) status whilst studying the course.
Case study: Lois	Moving from centre stage to the centre of the classroom					With a passion for Performing Arts, Lois applied for the Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship, specialising in Performing Arts to pass on her passion and knowledge to students within Derby.
Case study: Samantha Owen	Discovering her love for teaching with the help of our Teacher Apprenticeship	Education, Childhood and SEND	b2b, professional			Samantha had been a Teaching Assistant for twenty years, but after teaching a class of fourteen to nineteen year olds, she was introduced to a new career path. After finding her new direction, Samantha was supported by her head teacher to complete her Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship. Explore her journey to her new career.
Case study: Tarnia Lefevre	Nursing Associate Apprentice wins award at the 2021 Student Nursing Times Awards	Public Health and Social Care				Tarnia Lefevre, Nursing Associate apprentice was awarded the ‘Nursing Associate Trainee of the Year’ at the Student Nursing Times Awards in 2021 for her dedication to helping and advocating for the deaf community.
Case study: Josh Rice	Josh sets his sights on management roles after second apprenticeship					Find out why Josh Rice loves apprenticeships so much, and how they have helped him in his career so far.
Case study: Steffi Ward	How Steffi's apprenticeship helped her change careers	Nursing	b2b, professional	Apprenticeships		When teacher Steffi Ward decided she needed a career change, our Mental Health Nursing Apprenticeship gave her the perfect opportunity. She is now working at North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust as she learns.
Case study: Georgia Wood	Perfect timing as Georgia retrains via hospital apprenticeship		b2b, professional, undergraduate	Apprenticeships
Case study: Patrick Challen	Working alongside Leading Scientists and Engineers
Case study: Abigail Harris	Nursing Apprenticeship Graduate Becomes a Rapid Response Nurse	Nursing	b2b, professional	Apprenticeships		Abigail Harris explains her journey and describes how the MSc Nursing (Adult) Apprenticeship has benefitted her.
Case study: Josie Bates	Changing career paths to become a front face in patient care	Nursing	b2b, professional	Apprenticeships		Josie Bates explains her journey and describes how the MSc Nursing (Adult) Apprenticeship has benefitted her.
Case study: Anna Wild	From Healthcare Assistant to qualified Nursing Associate	Public Health and Social Care	b2b, professional			Anna's experience as a Healthcare Assistant in A&E during Covid-19 kickstarted her ambitions to become a qualified nursing associate. Pursuing a nursing apprenticeship enabled Anna to achieve the qualifications she wanted whilst supporting her family by undertaking paid work in the field.
Case study: Bryde Beighton	Management apprenticeship helps Bryde secure promotion					Read about Bryde's experience of doing a leadership and management apprenticeship with the University of Derby.
Case study: Mohammed Khan	Gaining hands on experience outside the classroom			Apprenticeships		Apprentice Nuclear Submarine Fitter at Rolls Royce, Mohammed Khan, has always been fascinated by how things work. His interest in problem solving led him to study a Level 3 Advanced Technical Apprenticeship, which has provided him with the skills to excel in his role.
Case study: Elivia Gates	Overcoming Challenges: A journey to Chartered Manager status					Overcoming challenges: a journey to Chartered Manager status case study.
Case study: Katie Hadley	The power of combining academic learning with real world experience					Katie’s journey through the Material Science Technologist Degree Apprenticeship is a testament to the power of combining academic learning with real-world experience.
Case study: Rachael Bullivant	Never give up on your dreams of becoming a nurse: Rachael's Journey					Nursing apprentice Rachael Bullivant shares her journey through some of the hardest times of her life but never giving up and achieving her dreams.
Case study: Ryan McGrath	From PCSO to Police Constable: Ryan’s Inspiring Journey					Ryan McGrath shares his remarkable journey of perseverance, personal growth, and success through the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA), a path that tested his resilience and rewarded his dedication.
Case study: James Vivian	Building Confidence and Career Foundations: James Journey					James is a Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprentice at Rolls-Royce, gaining valuable hands-on experience while advancing his academic knowledge.
Case study: Abdirahman Jaffar	Enhancing Skills, Expanding Horizons: Abdi’s Journey					Starting as an Assistant Practitioner, Abdi's scope of practice was initially limited. However, through the radiography pathway, he gained valuable hands-on experience, allowing him to expand his responsibilities and develop into a well-rounded radiographer.
Case study: Lisa Thorogood	From Healthcare Assistant to Nursing Associate: Lisa's Journey	Nursing		Apprenticeships		Now a Student Nursing Associate working in a community healthcare setting, Lisa is studying towards her Nursing Associate Foundation Degree at the University of Derby.
Case Study: Matilda Coe	Combining Passion and Purpose: Matilda's Journey					Matilda is a Police Constable with Derbyshire Constabulary, currently completing the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) at the University of Derby.
Case Study: DCC employer	Derby City Council			Apprenticeships		Since 2018, Derby City Council has invested over £1 million in developing its current and future leaders through management and leadership apprenticeships delivered in partnership with the University of Derby.
Case Study: Janice Hadfield	Janice Hadfield			Apprenticeships		Having already qualified as an accountant through the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Janice was motivated to continue advancing her professional skills.
Case Study: Douglas Monaghan	Douglas Monaghan			Apprenticeships		For Douglas Monaghan, the decision to take on an apprenticeship at Derby came as part of a wider organisational initiative.
Case Study: Thomas Hay	Thomas Hay			Apprenticeships		Already an experienced manager at Derby City Council, Tom was keen to continue stretching himself and developing his professional skills.
Case Study: Mostafa Abdelshafy	Mostafa Abdelshafy			Apprenticeships		University of Derby apprentice Mostafa Abdelshafy has been recognised as one of the region’s brightest talents, winning the prestigious title of West Midlands Degree Apprentice of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2025.
Tony Morgani	Transforming a career through engineering			Apprenticeships		Tony Morgani studied the Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship at the University of Derby which enhanced his skills and qualifications at Dywig's Structural Health Monitoring.
Case study: Abbie Boyers	Shaping a career in mineral products: Abbie's journey					Through determination and curiosity, Abbie transformed herself through the Mineral Products Technician Higher Apprenticeship
Generation Next	Connectingyoungprofessionals			Business Engagement & Employability, Innovation and Research		Generation Next is a professional network for entrepreneurs and employees aged 18 to 35 across the East Midlands. It’s run by East Midlands Chamber and the University of Derby has been a key partner since 2021. Find out how some students and graduates have benefitted from it.
Megan Poulder-Study Abroad	Studying Abroad in Madrid: Megan’s Experience					Marketing and Consumer Psychology student Megan Poulter spent the Spring semester of her second year studying in Madrid at our partner institution, Universidad CEU San Pablo. After immersing herself in the Spanish culture and forging a new family of friends from around the world, she is now seriously considering working abroad after graduation.
Case study Merin Matthews India	Developing research skills on 'tailor-made' course					Merin had already completed a bachelors and masters in India then decided to apply to study for an MRes in Social Sciences specialising in Humanities at the University of Derby, along with the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship. She says the course seemed 'tailor-made' for her.
Case study Samantha Roy India	A story worth telling			International		Samantha Roy was successful in securing our GREAT Scholarship for India, which meant she received an £11,000 funding boost to start as an MA Publishing student.
Case study Bua Khemacheva Thailand	Dancing dream becomes GREAT reality					Bua Khemacheva grew up in Bangkok, Thailand. After studying in London, she was attracted to the MA in Dance Therapy at Derby because of the expertise of the lecturers. Her passion is dancing and she was keen to explore its therapeutic effects. She was able to study with us thanks to a GREAT scholarship.
Case study Olajumoke Adefolakemi Sobayo Nigeria	How a GREAT scholarship moved climate advocate Olajumoke			International		Olajumoke Adefolakemi Sobayo joined us from Nigeria, looking for ways to help the global environment. Receiving her £11,000 GREAT Scholarship made it all possible.
Case Study Marie Blomqvist from Norway	From Norway to Derby: 'the England you see in the movies'					International student, Marie Blomqvist, discusses her experience studying for a BA (Hons) in Illustration at the University of Derby.
Managing time as a champion athlete and as a student engineer	Managing time as a champion athlete and as a student engineer		sport			As a student-athlete, Lyddia Chea Yi had to learn how to balance time so that she could achieve both academically and in her sport.
Courting success in Badminton and the Law	Courting success in badminton and the law		sport			A student-athlete, Kiara Henry, talks about her success at Derby University in both her law degree and exceptional performance as a badminton scholar.
Inspiring the next generation of basketball players	Inspiring the next generation of basketball players		sport			Ronald studied BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering with Built Infrastructure and made a significant contribution to basketball in Derby and beyond.
Cycling to success: starting a degree in the pandemic	Cycling to success: starting a degree in the pandemic		postgraduate, sport, undergraduate			Cycling scholar Dan Cooper explores how he balanced elite sport and study with support from the University’s sports scholarship.
Rhianna's Journey to the GB Cycling Team	Rhianna's Journey to the GB Cycling Team		sport			From sprints to the saddle, how a passion for sport, a bold move to Derby, and the right support helped Rhianna shift gears into elite track cycling.
Moving to Derby as a semi-pro footballer	Moving to Derby as a semi-pro footballer		postgraduate, undergraduate			Jiri is a third-year, student athlete playing for the University of Derby men’s first team and the University's partner club, Mickleover Sports. Here, he describes how his football scholarship helped him to succeed in academically and athletically.
Student Refereeing	Student Refereeing		sport			Hear how our students are gaining real-world experience and building their leadership skills and confidence through football officiating opportunities.
Building future-focused skills through a Performance Analysis internship	Building future-focused skills through a Performance Analysis internship	Sport and Exercise Science	sport			Tiana Chapman, MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science student, has undertaken a Performance Analysis internship to help develop essential skills to build a strong platform for his future career.
Gaining future-focused skills through a Team Derby internship	Gaining future-focused skills through a Team Derby internship	Sport and Exercise Science	sport			Pursuing his interest in Strength and Conditioning, and Nutrition, Rohan Sood, MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science student is carrying out an internship in this area.
Sports psychology internship transforms student experience	Sports psychology internship transforms student experience	Sport and Exercise Science	sport			During his time studying our MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Science course, Joseph Dick carried out an Internship in a field of interest in sports psychology.
Physiological Symposium	Physiological Symposium	Sport and Exercise Science	research	School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation
Case Study for MA in Career Guidance and Development	Case Study	Education, Childhood and SEND	civic, community, postgraduate, professional		International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS)	Case Study for MA in Career Guidance and Development
War on terror cells: Creating antibiotics from pests	War on terror cells: Creating antibiotics from pests		postgraduate, research		Health and Social Care Research Centre	Dr Naveed Khan, Professor of Biomedical Science, and his team are investigating the gut microbiome of pests such as cockroaches to see if they can create a new antibiotic to treat medical conditions. This innovative research will take place in our state-of-the-art facilities including the OMICS laboratory and insectary, and the brand-new Bioscience Superlab, once it opens late 2025.
Improving transition for newly qualified nurses	Improving transition for newly qualified nurses		postgraduate, research		Health and Social Care Research Centre	As the number of nurses leaving the NHS hits an all-time high, researchers from the University of Derby have received national recognition for their work in increasing the retention rate of newly qualified nurses (NQNs) in the crucial early stages of their careers. Our research team: Dr Bill Whitehead, Dr Patricia Owen, Lorraine Henshaw, and Elaine Beddingham.
Helping people live with chronic pain	Helping people live with chronic pain		postgraduate, research		Health and Social Care Research Centre	Health psychology experts at the University of Derby have helped improve the treatment of pain – and quality of life – for patients with chronic medical conditions such as haemophilia and sickle cell disease. The work has been carried out by Professor James Elander, Professor David Sheffield, and Andrew Baird.
Championing deeper connections with nature	Pioneering research team champions deeper connections with nature		postgraduate, research			Behavioural research at the University of Derby is shaping national and international programmes which draw on the power of nature connectedness to improve mental wellbeing and encourage pro-environmental action. Our research team: Professor Miles Richardson, Professor David Sheffield, Dr Kirsten McEwan, Dr Ryan Lumber.
Finding solutions to maths anxiety	Maths anxiety: how to solve the problem		postgraduate, research		Human Sciences Research Centre	Psychology experts at the University of Derby are leading a drive to raise maths attainment in education and improve numeracy skills in the workplace – by tackling the fear of maths affecting both children and adults.
Conserving coral reefs in the face of climate change	Conserving coral reefs in the face of climate change		postgraduate, research		Environmental Sustainability Research Centre	Researchers at the University of Derby have developed an innovative technique for inducing the spawning of corals in captivity for the first time – paving the way for large-scale international conservation efforts to restore endangered coral reefs.
Using eDNA research to trace endangered - or invasive - species	Using environmental DNA research to trace endangered - or invasive - species		postgraduate, research		Environmental Sustainability Research Centre	Experts at the University of Derby are developing new DNA barcoding techniques to trace both rare or endangered species and those which are invading or colonizing various freshwater habitats around the world – providing a vital first step for successful conservation programmes and delivering real world solutions for the ecological industry.
Ensuring young people make good career decisions	Ensuring young people make good career decisions		postgraduate, professional, research		International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS)	Research from the University of Derby has led to every student in mainstream secondary education in England benefiting from new standards for excellence as part of their school’s career guidance programme.
Diverging pathways in further education	Diverging pathways in further education: policy, curriculum and practice		postgraduate, research			University of Derby researchers in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) have highlighted how further education policies have the potential to widen the gap in young people’s transitions to employment and adulthood.
Long exposure: FORMAT	Long exposure: developing the UK’s leading international photography festival		postgraduate, research		Digital and Material Artistic Research Centre	Making a significant and cultural impact on the city of Derby, FORMAT has grown to become the UK’s leading international photography festival. Organised as a collaboration with QUAD arts and media centre and drawing from the research and curation expertise of the University of Derby, it engages audiences worldwide with the power of the photographic image in all its forms.
Protecting and promoting urban parks	Protecting and promoting our urban parks and heritage		community, postgraduate, research		Identity, Culture and Representation Research Centre	At a time where our public parks and urban trees are under threat, research from the University of Derby is playing a pivotal role in efforts to safeguard, restore and manage these invaluable features of our cities and towns for the benefit and wellbeing of future generations.
Achieving the democracy of sound	Achieving the democracy of sound: audio engineering research		postgraduate, professional, research			The World Health Organisation, Glastonbury Festival, YouTube and the BBC are just some of the many organisations to have tuned into the University of Derby’s expertise in immersive and live audio applications.
Shaping UN protocol on investigative interviewing	UN protocol on investigative interviewing shaped by Derby research		postgraduate, professional, research		Social, Cultural and Legal Research Centre	The University of Derby’s landmark research to increase the rate and integrity of criminal convictions is being used to shape a protocol being drafted for the United Nations.
Tackling inequalities in a social mobility ‘cold spot’	Tackling inequalities in a social mobility ‘cold spot’		postgraduate, research		Social, Cultural and Legal Research Centre	Social mobility projects aimed at transforming the lives of disadvantaged children and families in Derby have been shaped, strengthened and extended – thanks to the expertise of University of Derby researchers.
Strategies to support a greener economy	Strategies to support a greener economy		postgraduate, professional, research		Centre for Business Improvement	With the low carbon economy critical to UK business growth, researchers from the Derby Business School at the University of Derby have pioneered effective strategies to support more firms to incorporate green practices into their operations.
Delivering the goods with lean logistics research	Delivering the goods with lean logistics research		b2b, postgraduate, professional, research		Centre for Supply Chain Improvement	Innovative research by the Centre for Supply Chain Improvement (CSCI) into green-lean and lean logistics is enabling transport, manufacturing and emergency medical service industries worldwide to combine improvements in productivity with a stronger environmental performance.
An influential role in tackling religious discrimination	An influential role in tackling religious discrimination				Social, Cultural and Legal Research Centre	University of Derby research has shaped international and national policies that address discrimination, promote equality and challenge extremism related to religion or belief. Our work encompasses addressing unfair treatment in the workplace, anti-Semitism and radicalisation.
Critical thinking skills for healthcare professionals	Building vital critical thinking skills for healthcare professionals	Psychology	postgraduate, research			Trainee healthcare professionals worldwide have benefited from resources developed by the University of Derby that strengthen their lifelong learning skills for improved practice in the workplace. One of the most influential outcomes is the Critical Thinking Toolkit (CriTT), which helps identify students’ development needs.
Let's Do Business	Let’s Do Business: enhancing support to help small firms survive, grow and thrive	Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, research			University of Derby research, commissioned by the Let’s Do Business Group (LDBG), has helped justify the relevance and impact of financial support for hundreds of start-up and small businesses and identified further areas for enhancing the support offer by combining finance and managerial training as an integrated package.
Bringing Derby's Enlightenment to life	Bringing Derby’s role in the Enlightenment to life for new audiences	English, Creative Writing and Publishing, History	community, postgraduate, research			Researchers at the University of Derby are using historical collections in creative ways to engage the public and shed new light on the city’s influence in the global Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Harnessing compassion for mental health and wellbeing	Harnessing compassion for mental health and wellbeing		postgraduate, research			Around one in 12 people suffer from a mental health disorder, making improving mental wellbeing a global priority. Pioneering research at the University of Derby has led to effective therapies and interventions – centred on the power of compassion.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and mental health across the lifespan	Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and mental health across the lifespan	Biological Sciences, Biomedical Science	b2b, postgraduate, research			Our multi-disciplinary research team at the University of Derby are currently undertaking projects which align with understanding the impact of PCOS on psychological health and quality of life, exploring interventions to improve psychological outcomes, the experience and perspective of adolescents with PCOS, and exploring suicide ideation, and non-suicidal self-injury in women with PCOS.
Artistic encounters deliver new perspectives on climate emergency	Artistic encounters deliver new perspectives on climate emergency	Art and Design	postgraduate, research	School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts	Digital and Material Artistic Research Centre	Vital debates about climate change are being taken into new communities – thanks to thought-provoking artistic research by the University of Derby. Our researchers have devised original approaches that inspire the public to engage with environmental issues through site-specific art installations, performances and events.
Transforming the speed and efficiency of data analytics	Transforming the speed and efficiency of data analytics on huge scales		postgraduate, research		Data Science Research Centre	Groundbreaking data science research at the University of Derby is delivering both technical and economic benefits for major organisations such as CERN. Our Data Science Research Centre has harnessed Distributed Data-Stream Analytics (DDSA) to help a range of partner organisations to fine-tune and expand their own research or to develop new commercial products and services.
Ensuring greater inclusion for young people with SEND	Ensuring greater inclusion for young people with special educational needs and disability	Education, Childhood and SEND	postgraduate, professional, research		Centre for Educational Research and Innovation	Research from the University of Derby's Institute of Education has helped deliver more inclusive and socially just support for children and young people with special educational needs and disability (SEND). With IFF Research, our team was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) to investigate service users’ experiences of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.
Metal 3D printing research makes its mark in industry	Metal 3D printing research makes its mark in industry		b2b, postgraduate, research		Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE)	University of Derby research has delivered metal 3D printing solutions for a range of industrial applications, helping businesses to improve their efficiency and productivity.
Computing solutions give companies that competitive edge	Computing solutions give companies that competitive edge		b2b, research			University of Derby expertise in edge computing is helping businesses to capture and process data for faster decision-making – including improving their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Giving voice to Irish diasporas	Award-winning research gives a voice to Irish diasporas		community, postgraduate, research			Researchers have delivered important new perspectives on the historical relationship – and interdependency – between the Irish and British by capturing a wide range of Irish diasporic experiences.
The Birth Project	The Birth Project	Public Health and Social Care			Health and Social Care Research Centre	The Birth Project uses the arts to explore the impact of birth on new mothers, obstestricians, midwives, doulas and birth-partners. The films created as part of The Birth Project will be taken to new audiences as part of the Birth Shock! project extension, with follow-on funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
A giant leap towards AI dream	A giant leap towards artificial intelligence dream					Data Science researchers at the University of Derby have developed a revolutionary new computing system that could turn your humble laptop into a mini supercomputer.
Breastfeeding beyond infancy	Exploring mothers' experiences of breastfeeding beyond infancy	Public Health and Social Care			Health and Social Care Research Centre	We carried out a qualitative exploration of the experiences of mothers breastfeeding beyond infancy and the support provided by healthcare professionals.
Building a nationwide picture of religion and belief, discrimination and equality	Investigating belief-based discrimination		postgraduate, research			Work by our researchers has contributed to new national policies for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Equality Challenge Unit and the Department of Communities and Local Government.
Building sustainability	A novel way to build 'true sustainability'	Architectural Technologies and Interior Architecture	research, undergraduate			A “truly sustainable” house, with breathable walls and an “earth tube” for heating, has been built near Derby with the help of a team from our Architecture programme.
Designing a sustainable public transport system	Designing a sustainable public transport system				Visitor Economy Research Group	Our students and staff are part of a team that is aiming to deliver sustainable public transport for Buxton. They are members of the Buxton Town Team that is considering the design of delivery methods and implementing sustainable transport policies for those living, working and visiting in the town.
Finding efficiencies in ship loading times	Finding efficiencies in ship loading times	Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, research		Centre for Supply Chain Improvement	Operations experts from our Centre for Supply Chain Improvement, led by Professor Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, have helped an iron ore producer in Oman find a US$300,000 annual saving in ship loading procedures. They used the process improvement methodology known as Six Sigma to find efficiencies.
Helping corals survive	How we’re helping corals survive		research		Environmental Sustainability Research Centre	Our Aquatic Research Facility is carrying out work with organisations across the globe to make coral reefs more resilient in the face of man-made afflictions such as pollution and climate change.
Helping people to make good career decisions	Helping people make good career decisions		postgraduate, research			Our experts in the International Centre for Guidance Studies (iCeGS) have produced over 150 research publications in the areas of careers education and guidance since 1998.
How air pollution affects a developing placenta	Analysing how air pollution affects a developing placenta		research		Human Sciences Research Centre	Our Biomedical scientists are studying the likely effects of environmental toxic substances, hormones or drugs on a human embryo. In their latest experiment, they are examining how air pollution could affect the growth of the placenta.
How cats behave when no-one's watching	How cats behave when no-one's watching					Dr Maren Huck’s research into cat behaviour has lifted the lid on what your pets get up to when they think they’re not being watched. Our lecturer in animal behavioural ecology attached collar cameras to 16 cats – and produced some intriguing results
How climate change affects coastal communities	How climate change is affecting coastal communities		research		Environmental Sustainability Research Centre	We are researching how climate change is affecting people’s lives in coastal communities in Ghana. The aim of our research is to help people living in these coastal regions find strategies to cope with changes to their environment, such as sea level rises and erosion, as well as deal with increasing plastic pollution.
Overcoming hospital supply room problems	Overcoming hospital supply room problems	Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, research		Centre for Supply Chain Improvement	Dr Simon Peter Nadeem, Lecturer in Operations Management and Logistics and Supply Chain Management, has used lean-thinking principles to overcome supply room problems at a small regional hospital in Pakistan. He has helped the remotely located hospital improve efficiency, cut waste and reduce costs.
How microbes protect the Earth	How an army of microbes protects the Earth		research		Environmental Sustainability Research Centre	Researchers in our Environmental Sustainability Research Centre are investigating how a tiny army of microbes, moss and lichen do the job of plants in places in the world where plants cannot survive. They stabilise soil by gluing the surface together in a “biological soil crust” or “biocrust”.
Identifying efficiency savings for drinks firm	How we identified $1.5m in efficiency savings for drinks firm	Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, undergraduate		Centre for Supply Chain Improvement	Our supply chain experts have been working with a beverage producer in Central Asia to find ways of making its operations more efficient. They were led by Dr Simon Peter Nadeem, Lecturer of Operations Management and Logistics and Supply Chain Management in our College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. Their recommendations could save the company at least US$1.5 million.
Improving production quality for park homes manufacturer	Improving production quality for park homes manufacturer	Logistics and Supply Chain Management			Centre for Supply Chain Improvement	Our researchers have used process improvement techniques to raise production standards at a UK park homes manufacturer. Professor Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, Head of our Centre for Supply Chain Improvement, and his team addressed a number of costly production errors at the firm. Our intervention has saved the company around £180,000 in the first year alone.
Improving road transport	Improving road transport operations through lean thinking					A University of Derby project to improve a brewery’s transport operations found a way to cut the company's loading and transportation costs by about 40%.
Inspiratory muscle training for pneumonia patients	Trial to help pneumonia patients in their recovery				Human Sciences Research Centre	Dr Mark Faghy, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology, has adapted a technique normally used to enhance the performance of athletes, so it can be used by patients suffering from respiratory problems. He’s now hoping to embark on a full clinical trial with pneumonia patients.
Leading a global effort for addiction recovery	Leading a global effort for addiction recovery				Better Society	Researchers at the University of Derby are leading an international effort to help people overcome addiction.
LGBTQ in Care Homes	Raising awareness of LGBTQ in care homes	Public Health and Social Care	postgraduate, research		Social, Cultural and Legal Research Centre	Award-winning short film The Carer was written and directed by Dr Christine Templeton-Parker as the result of her research into equality for the LGBTQ community within care homes.
Measuring physical activity in preschool children	Measuring physical activity in preschool children	Sport and Exercise Science	research		Human Sciences Research Centre	One of our academics has been conducting innovative research with preschool children, measuring their physical activity levels at home and in early years settings. Dr Clare Roscoe’s findings are a wake-up call for parents and education practitioners.
Microbiology of glaciers	Finding signs of life deep inside glaciers		research		Environmental Sustainability Research Centre	Our microbiology researchers have dug deep into the ice at the bottom of glaciers to find out what is living inside – or whether there is life there at all. What they found was a complex community of microbes in the cryosphere.
Student hidden homelessness and rough sleeping	Homeless in higher education	Criminology, Political Sciences, Social Sciences			Better Society	Homeless in HE: Exploring hidden homelessness and rough sleeping among higher education students.
Thatcherism and crime	The long-term impacts of 'Thatcherism': crime, politics and inequality					A major study by our Social, Cultural and Legal Research Centre is looking at how economic and social policies impact on crime, focusing on the Thatcher and Major governments from 1979 to 1997.
Uncovering the link between HPV and head and neck cancer	Uncovering the link between HPV and head and neck cancer		research		Human Sciences Research Centre	Our researchers have been developing a new screening method that detects human papillomavirus (HPV) in the mouth. They are now using this technique to analyse tissue samples taken from patients in order to gain a better understanding of how HPV causes head and neck cancer.
Using caffeine to encourage adults to exercise	Using caffeine to encourage adults to exercise	Sport and Exercise Science	research		Human Sciences Research Centre	Dr Joel Chidley, Lecturer in Sport Outdoor and Exercise, has discovered that caffeine can make exercise more appealing and more enjoyable for people. His findings could offer a surprising and controversial new strategy for increasing physical activity levels in adults.
Virtual reality testing of new transport infrastructure	Virtual reality testing of new transport infrastructure		research		Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE)	We have partnered with consultancy Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) to explore how virtual reality (VR) tools can be used to help people visualise the future of transport development schemes. The project was part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Arts-based interventions for girls and women refugees	Investigating how art benefits refugee girls and women		community, research		Digital and Material Artistic Research Centre	Refugee girls and young women are marginalised across multiple strands of their lives. This project explored the literature around arts-based interventions aimed at them. And it found that art helped these refugees make sense of their situation.
Do forests really have the power to change how we feel?	Do forests really have the power to change how we feel?	Public Health and Social Care	research	Innovation and Research		Researcher Dr Kirsten McEwan has looked into improving wellbeing, physical health and social connection through nature-based interventions, such as Forest Bathing.
Addressing the history and identity of welsh wales through Realistic Collage	Addressing the history and identity of welsh wales through Realistic Collage			Innovation and Research		Understanding our past can help us learn and discover how and why historical events occurred. Researcher Marc Bosward is concerned with how history and society can be understood through the practice of archive film collage, and whether our interpretations of the past change when we look at history in a different way.
Optimising performance and training: an interactionist perspective	Optimising Performance and Training: An Interactionist Perspective		research			A team of University of Derby researchers are evidencing the importance of ‘nurture’ in developing talented performers. And they are leading a multi-country collaborative programme into psychology-based anti-doping intervention funded by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Using abandoned mines to tap into geothermal energy	Using abandoned mines to tap into geothermal energy		research			Researchers at the University of Derby are considering harnessing geothermal energy as a way of either heating or cooling systems or to generate electricity.
Aaisha Makkar	Real-world problems inspiring Aaisha’s research journey			Innovation and Research		Real-life problems have always been at the heart of Aaisha’s research. Find out how the problems people face every day inspire her research journey and passion.
Andy Pringle	How school reboot inspired a professor's research journey		alumni, postgraduate, professional, research, undergraduate	Innovation and Research		Andy Pringle’s journey to university professor is not a traditional one. Find out how Andy's school reboot helped him to become a Professor at the University of Derby.
Charlie Whiffin	Researcher driven to help the families of Traumatic Brain Injury patients					Dr Charlie Whiffin is carrying out important work on how Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) affects families. Find out how her journey began.
Oliver Godsmark	Historian's research inspired by East Midlands link to India		alumni, postgraduate, professional, research, undergraduate	Innovation and Research		Senior Lecturer, Oliver, took a trip to India which opened his eyes to the power of research. Find out how this trip continues to inspire Oliver's work.
Yusra Siddiqui	Research is key: never lose sight of your goals		alumni, postgraduate, professional, research, undergraduate	Innovation and Research		Yusra’s research journey is nothing short of inspiring. Find out how Yusra continued to follow her passion for research through moving across the world, motherhood and the Covid-19 pandemic.
University leads first trial in anti-viral medicines for long covid	University leads first trial in anti-viral medicines for long Covid		research		Human Sciences Research Centre	Our researchers are currently leading a study that is exploring the causes of Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) and Post Exertional Symptom Exacerbation (PESE) in people living with long Covid. We hope that the study will enable us to develop support strategies to improve the quality of life for long Covid patients.
Supporting Musculoskeletal Awareness, Research and Training for the Early Year’s Workforce	Work SMARTey: Musculoskeletal Health in the Early Years Workforce		research		Human Sciences Research Centre	Researchers working on project SMARTey are investigating musculoskeletal health risks associated with physical tasks undertaken by the early year's workforce.
The Embodiment Lab	The Embodiment Lab @ University of Derby	Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, research			University of Derby research, commissioned by the Let’s Do Business Group (LDBG), has helped justify the relevance and impact of financial support for hundreds of start-up and small businesses and identified further areas for enhancing the support offer by combining finance and managerial training as an integrated package.
Institute of Carbonomics	A UK-first Institute of Carbonomics, right here in Derby	Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, research			University of Derby research, commissioned by the Let’s Do Business Group (LDBG), has helped justify the relevance and impact of financial support for hundreds of start-up and small businesses and identified further areas for enhancing the support offer by combining finance and managerial training as an integrated package.
Better Business 4 Nature (BB4N)	Better Business 4 Nature (BB4N)	Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, research			University of Derby research, commissioned by the Let’s Do Business Group (LDBG), has helped justify the relevance and impact of financial support for hundreds of start-up and small businesses and identified further areas for enhancing the support offer by combining finance and managerial training as an integrated package.
Dale Grange Farm	Case study: Dale Grange Farm	Business	b2b, postgraduate, research			Dale Grange Farm partner and landowner, Mr Richard Wheeldon, approached the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust (DWT) in 2024 to see if they could help create wood pasture on their farmland.
Business and Human Rights: Developing networks and perspectives from the Global South	Business and Human Rights: Developing networks and perspectives from the Global South	Business, Environmental Sustainability, Law	postgraduate, research			The Business and Human Rights project led by the University of Derby, examines how Business and Human Rights (BHR) issues are understood and addressed across the Global South. Through a series of research and engagement activities, the project brings together academics, practitioners, human rights institutions and community groups to share knowledge and build new networks.
Supporting the Rail Sector Supply Chain	Supporting the Rail Sector Supply Chain	Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, research			Rail sector employers have access to graduate talent while graduates and learners have access to local employers for projects, work experience, career and employment opportunities across a range of disciplines from humanities and business to engineering and computing.
Integrating Technology, Microplastics and Community Monitoring for Primate Conservation	Integrating Technology, Microplastics and Community Monitoring for Primate Conservation	Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management	b2b, postgraduate, research			University of Derby research, commissioned by the Let’s Do Business Group (LDBG), has helped justify the relevance and impact of financial support for hundreds of start-up and small businesses and identified further areas for enhancing the support offer by combining finance and managerial training as an integrated package.
Case study: Social-ISE Project	Social-ISE Project					A case study looking into a recent graduate from the University of Derby, Danniebelle Gunter who discusses her business.
Alana Barker Case Study	Alana Barker: Mission Kawaii					Alana Barker enrolled on the Be The Boss programme whilst studying fashion at the University of Derby.
Warrior Athletics	Warrior Athletics					Innovation Hothouse member, Sam Booth designed and created Warrior Athletics for amateur athletes, with expertise in a multitude of sports including; Olympic Lifting, Body Building, American Football, Rugby, Aussie Rules Football, Rowing and many more.
Case study: Erica Horne	CAD for Fashion					A case study that looks at new affiliate member, Erica Horne as she joins Banks Mill and the Innovation Hothouse.
Entrepreneurs Arise Global	Entrepreneurs Arise Global/​Bryhanels					Innovation Hothouse member Vivian Nelson, we take a look at her business.
Case study: DS Performance	DS Performance					Founder David Smith joined the Innovation Hothouse in July 2021, as a University of Derby graduate from BSc Sport and Exercise Science – Strength and Conditioning.
Case study: Zaneta Musilova	Getting more than a degree: Žaneta’s enterprising journey					Read how international student Žaneta Musilová, boosted her enterprise and entrepreneurial skills while at University. She's now working full-time while developing her own dance events company.
Case study: New Tropic Pictures	New Tropic Pictures		b2b	Business Engagement & Employability		Learn more about New Tropic Pictures - an impact-driven film production company based in Derby and founded by two university friends.
Samuel Appentnsen	From marketing student to entrepreneur	Business, Marketing	b2b, professional, undergraduate			Sam Appentsen graduated six months ago from the University pf Derby but already he runs two separate businesses. His entrepreneurial spirit was encouraged and nurtured at university and in his final year, he managed to juggle studying and the development of his fledgling companies.
Be the Boss	Be the boss					“Be The Boss” is an award winning programme of enterprise support aimed at students and graduates of the University of Derby who want to become self-employed.
Case study: Mental Roots	Nathan Addai- Mental Roots					An ethical, creative brand, making media content and community solutions to improve mental wellbeing and opportunities in under-represented communities.
Case study: CRZyBest	Claire R. Zwozny-Bestwick- CRZyBest		b2b	Business Engagement & Employability		Eco Friendly Silversmith & Sculptor
Case Study: Hawkstone Developments	Hawkstone Developments					Hawkstone Developments is a Derbyshire-based design and build company that combines innovation and expertise to bring architectural visions to life.
Natalie Weir	Natalie's award winning business idea					Natalie Weir, PhD researcher and entrepreneur, developed her award-winning business idea, Playivity, whilst studying and achieved success on the Ingenuity Programme and through the University’s Three Minute Thesis competition.
Digital Impact Mentorship Competition	Digital impact mentorship competition					Our Enterprise Service from the University of Derby collaborated with JDR Group by launching the Digital Impact Mentorship Competition, celebrating their 20th anniversary. This initiative marked two decades of JDR Group’s excellence in digital innovation while embodying the university’s commitment to fostering talent and promoting innovation.
Case study: Aishwarya Deshpande	Building a movement psychotherapy business with University support					A graduate of our MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Aishwarya Deshpande has made the most of self-employment support schemes at the University. These have enabled her to establish and grow her own business, Move for Wellbeing.
Case study: Stevie Davies	Stevie Davies Glass					Stevie Davies is an artist and designer who works with glass, and she's spent the last six and a half years developing her business at our incubation unit, Banks Mill Studios.
Beatrice Russell: Flomotion	Flomotion Limited		b2b	Business Engagement & Employability		Learn more about Flomotion- Specialists in sports apparel & wearable technology. Creating new and exciting market-leading products for elite competitors in a range of sporting disciplines.
DevTank Ltd	Devtank Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Transport Equipment Manufacturing programme; Devtank Ltd provides product design together with test, measurement and automation solutions using a talent pool of hardware and software experts.
Resonant Systems Ltd	Resonant Systems Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's TEM programme; Resonant Systems Ltd offers a full range of services relating to scientific and electronic equipment.
Accrofab Ltd	Acrrofab Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's TEM programme, Accrofab is a class-leading manufacturer of precision fabricated and machined parts for the aerospace industry.
Detallado Design Ltd	Detallado Design Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's TEM programme, Detallado Design has been developing a customised CAD keyboard
Evolution Composites Ltd	Evolution Composites Ltd					Evolution Composites Ltd have produced some new type of sandwich panels using recycled PET and basalt skin.
ASAP Watercrafts	ASAP Watercrafts Ltd					ASAP Water Crafts Ltd was one of the first businesses to enter ‘The Studio’, Loughborough University’s incubation programme for graduate enterprise.
Composites Evolution Ltd	Composites Evolution Ltd					Composites Evolution applied for and received grant funding from the EDRF Catalysing Growth (GTR TEM) programme
Crowle Wharf Engineers Limited (CWE Ltd)	Crowle Wharf Engineers Limited (CWE Ltd)					Crowle Wharf Engineers Limited (CWE Ltd) were enrolled onto the ERDF GTR TEM (Growth through Research for Transport Equipment Manufacturing) programme by the University of Derby.
Alpha Rail Ltd	Alpha Rail Ltd					Alpha Rail Ltd conducts a test on products to ensure they meet manufacturing standards.
Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust	Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust					Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust create a android application to provide commentary on Derby's first electric boat ride.
Case Study: Tech Air Solutions	Developing a unique solution to reduce outdoor air pollution					We've supported new venture, Tech Air Solutions, with fully-funded research that has helped them understand the science behind their new cleaning air solution.
Case study: Productivity increases at factory	Productivity increases at factory – thanks to LED lighting					Productivity has increased at a Derbyshire factory because its new LED lighting has helped re-energise its workforce.
Case Study: Cawarden Co. LTD	Leaders in Demolition, Land Remediation and Earthworks Commit to Low Carbon Economy					Carmel (UK) Ltd is one of the UK’s top 50 mechanical and electrical companies. Carmel joined the DE-Carbonise programme to support reducing carbon emissions from its transport.
Case Study: Croots Farm Shop	Replacing Inefficient Fridges to Reduce Energy Usage					Croots Farm Shop is an award-winning family run business in Derbyshire, offering locally produced beef, poultry and free-range pork, home-produced lamb, and other homemade produce.
Case Study: DSF Refractories	Reducing energy, materials use and waste					DSF Refractories operates a large refractory manufacturing site at Friden in Derbyshire. The company was keen to reduce energy use, generate renewable energy, and reduce materials use and waste.
Case Study: Evolution Composites	Reducing energy, materials use and waste					Evolution Composites is a family-run business based at the Enterprise Centre in Tibshelf that specialises in the design and manufacturing of sustainable, lightweight eco-boards. They approached DE-Carbonise for support in developing suitable machining and assembly solutions to build a three-dimensional box made from the company’s proprietary materials.
Case Study: Glossop Gasworks	Reducing energy, materials use and waste		b2b			Business Services Agency operates a shared office and business space in the old Glossop Gasworks building.
Case Study: Microtech Filters	Working to improve air pollution in towns and cities		b2b			Air pollution is a growing problem in towns and cities around the world. But a team at Tech Air Solutions are attempting to improve the situation by developing a set of 'smart bollards', which clean the air at locations where there are a high density of traffic and people.
Case Study: Rayden Engineering	Moving to sustainable vehicles		b2b			Rayden Engineering Ltd are specialists in the fabricating and installing high pressure pipework systems in both low and high alloy steels.
Case Study: Riverside Medical Packaging	Working in collaborative to assess greenhouse gas emissions					Riverside Medical Packaging started manufacturing Face Shields to supply the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Case Study: DS Screenprints and Nostalgic Clothing Ltd	Reducing energy, materials use and waste					DS Screenprints and Nostalgic Clothing operate from shared premises in Derby. The companies have invested steadily in energy and carbon saving initiatives each year, making improvements such as replacing print machinery with lower energy versions and upgrading lighting to LED with a previous grant from Derby City Council.
Case Study: Superior Wellness	Seeking out a smart factory solution		b2b			Superior Wellness is the largest supplier of hot tubs throughout Europe. Hot tubs are delivered from manufacturers in China and the US, and then sold in Europe to other distributors.
Case Study: Terratrip Ltd	Improving building efficiency to reduce carbon footprint					Terratrip Ltd produces electronic components. They invited the DE-Carbonise team to survey the building and provide advice on how to improve their buildings.
Case Study: Tidyco	Investing in measures to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions		b2b			Tidyco is a Derby-based manufacturing and engineering business which supplies hydraulic and pneumatic components to the UK rail industry.
Case Study: Willow Direct	Company pledge at COP 26 leads to awareness and reduction					Willow Direct specialises in the import and wholesale of the finest basket ware.
Case study: Positive Homes	Building the highest quality homes with the lowest practical energy demand			Business Engagement & Employability		Positive Homes approached the ERDF DE-Carbonise team at the University of Derby to understand where the company currently stood in terms of sustainability and how it could improve.
Case Study: Derby and Sandiacre Trust	Restoration of the Derby Arm working boat lift model					The Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust project fitted well with DE-Carbonise because the Derby Arm boat lift is expected to deliver benefits to Derby and the wider region.
TPS Healthcare Group	Developing the strategic skills for sustainability		b2b, professional
Airport Information Systems	Long term partnership develops skills for the future					Airport Information Systems (AIS) formed a long-term partnership with the University which has enabled the business to develop skills that will ensure their continued success.
Impressions	Helping a Digital Marketing Team Upskill					We helped digital marketing agency, Impression, upskill their whole team and bring their marketing strategy to life.
Global Brands	Developing the Skills to Drive Forwards in Challenging Times	Business	b2b, professional
Synergy Environmental Ltd	Synergy Environmental Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Enabling Innovation programme; Synergy Environmental Ltd (SEL) is a company engaged in the development of environmentally positive products and services.
Bloc Digital	University expertise aids rapid expansion for digital firm					Guidance, funding and talent from our University, particularly the Enscite team, have played an integral part in the expansion and success of immersive technology firm Bloc Digital.
Elastacloud	Helping a data science firm establish itself in the Midlands					Data science experts Elastacloud have been working with our Enscite team to find new clients and grow the business.
Composite Braiding	Derby firm revolutionises composite manufacturing with our support
Devtank	Supporting an electronics and software start-up					Start-up business Devtank has been working with our Enscite team and the wider University to grow their business and network of contacts.
Alliance Procurement Solutions	Raising ambitions for a procurement start-up
CoMech Metrology	A long-term partnership with a calibration SME
Resolute Group	Supporting a management consultancy in raising the profile of their brand
Tidyco	Tidyco digitises training with help of placement student					Derby-based hydraulics and pneumatics specialist Tidyco, employed a student for a short-term project with funding and support from Enscite. Find out what the benefits have been.
Graphoidal	Graphoidal adopts lean manufacturing with the help of Enscite					Chesterfield based manufacturer, Graphoidal, has received subsidised training and one-to-one support from Enscite on lean manufacturing principles. Find out how it's helping the firm.
Peak NDT gains from graduate talent	Peak NDT gains from graduate talent					A 12-month graduate project part-funded by Enscite really made the difference for ultrasonic inspection specialist Peak NDT.
Daniel Grady	Placement year with Enscite is a win-win					Business Management and Finance student, Daniel Grady, has just completed a placement year with the Enscite team. This experience has been valuable not only for Daniel, but also for the project team. Read Daniel's story.
Penta Pattern and Model Ltd	Penta Pattern and Model Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Penta Pattern are a well-established manufacturer of composite moulds and patterns, specialising in high quality production and bespoke solutions, particularly for the automotive sector.
GE Precision Engineering Ltd	GE Precision Engineering Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow programme, GE Precision Engineering Ltd is an engineering design and manufacturing company which serves the motorsport and wider industry. It specialises in high end engine and chassis components.
Onomi Ltd	Onomi Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund, Onomi Ltd specialises in database technologies, a niche area within the IT services sector. They are based in Nottingham.
Surescreen Scientifics Ltd	Surescreen Scientifics Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; SureScreen Scientifics is an independent, family-run business specialising in forensic analysis, covering a wide range of different activities dependent on client need.
The National Forest Spring Water Company Ltd	The National Forest Spring Water Company Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; The National Forest Spring Water Company utilises its own on-site borehole to produce and sell water to a range of businesses and educational establishments.
EPS Ltd	EPS UK Ltd		b2b			Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow programme, EPS UK Ltd provides a range of products and services to the electrical power industry, with a specific focus on innovative medium voltage switchgear solutions.
Healthy Baker Ltd	Healthy Baker Ltd					The University of Derby's Invest to Grow programme is supporting the start-up of Healthy Baker Ltd, leading to new jobs for the local area, increased turnover and access to new markets.
Middlebrook Transport Ltd	Middlebrook Transport Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Middlebrook Transport Ltd is a family run professional road haulage company based in Alfreton, Derbyshire.
N & R Needham & Co Ltd	N & R Needham and Co Ltd					N&R Needham (N&R) is a precision engineering company that is supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund. It offers precision machining of components to micron tolerances to fulfill specific customer requirements.
Vitesse Ltd	Vitesse Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Vitesse Global Ltd provides specialist engine, gearbox and ancillary components to the niche automotive sector. It is located in Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Premtech Ltd	Premtech Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Premtech Limited provide specialist engineering, consultancy and design management services to the Energy sector.
Legendary Games Ltd	Legendary Games Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Legendary Games is a games developer and publisher that has created online multi-player strategy games.
Creation Reprographics	Creation Reprographics Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Creation Reprographics (Creation) is a UK specialist in packaging artwork, reprographics and plate production, working across the food and drink, personal and home care, horticulture and pharmaceutical markets designing solutions for labelling, folding carton, rigid and flexible packaging applications.
Almac Pharma Services Ltd	Almac Pharma Services Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Almac Pharma Services Ltd, is an FDA and MHRA approved outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company has over 30 years’ experience in solid, oral dose, drug delivery services.
Creagh Concrete Products Ltd	Creagh Concrete Products Ltd					Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Creagh Concrete Products Ltd designs, engineers, manufactures, delivers and installs a wide range of concrete products for use in construction across the residential, commercial, civil engineering and agricultural sectors.
Van Elle Ltd	Van Elle Ltd		b2b			Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Van Elle is the UK’s largest geotechnical engineering contractor offering a diverse range of innovative ground engineering techniques and services in a variety of construction markets.
Strawdog Studios	Strawdog Ltd		b2b			Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund, Strawdog Limited (Strawdog) is a Derby-based independent games developer.
Penny Hydraulics Ltd	Penny Hydraulics Ltd		b2b			Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Penny Hydraulics Ltd manufactures, designs and installs lifting equipment including the development of a wide range of vehicle mounted cranes and lifting platforms.
XenoGesis Ltd	XenoGesis Limited
Tidyco Ltd	Tidyco Ltd		b2b			Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund, Tidyco Ltd is a Derby-based company, supplying hydraulic and pneumatic products and services to the rail, defence, utilities and manufacturing industries.
Meadowfresh of Chesterfield	Meadowfresh of Chesterfield
Swiftool Precision Engineering Ltd	Swiftool Precision Engineering Ltd		b2b			Supported by the University of Derby's Invest to Grow fund; Swiftool Precision Engineering Limited (SPE) provides full manufacturing and project management services for high integrity precision machined components, kits and precision machined assemblies.
Evolution Workshop	Evolution Workshop		b2b			Evolution Workshop offers fast and reliable precision cutting supported by in-house CAD design. The Ilkeston firm applied successfully for £20,000 of Invest to Grow funding for a development project.
Positive ID Labels	Positive ID Labels
Print and Display	Print and Display Ltd					Print and Design Ltd a Nottinghamshire based company, who received funding from the University of Derby's Invest to Grow programme. This case study looks at how positively the programme has helped the business.
Dales Fabrications	Dales Fabrications Ltd					Dales Fabrications is a Derbyshire based company who work with architects and contractors across the UK to enhance the appearance of buildings. Specifically, this includes designing and manufacturing an extensive range of standard and bespoke aluminium building products.
Orderly	Orderly					Within this case study, the Invest to Grow Programme looks at how it supported Orderly with funding so that they could successfully develop a new product.
RDS Global Ltd	RDS Global Ltd					RDS Global Ltd were supported by the Invest to Grow programme, within this case study they share the positive impact from working with the programme.
AM-CoE	AM Centre of Excellence					AM Centre of Excellence Limited is a research and manufacturing centre focussing on additive manufacture and 3D printing of ceramics, metal and polymer components.
myenergi	myenergi					A case study on myenergi who design and manufacture devices in relation to electric vehicles and they received Invest to Grow funding.
Links, Labels & Tapes (LLT)	Links Labels & Tapes (LLT)					Links Labels and Tapes discusses in this case study how their business evolved with the help of the University's Invest to Grow programme.
Fowler and Holden Ltd	Fowler and Holden Ltd		b2b, professional			Based in Grimsby and founded in 1919, Fowler and Holden provides foundry and engineering services to clients around the world. They received Invest to Grow funding to enable significant increase in capacity to meet additional demand exacerbated by Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine.
Nutrivitality Ltd	Nutrivitality Ltd					Nutrivitality is a manufacturer of liquid vitamin supplements, researching and developing the best in class nutrition for customers worldwide.
Trans Sport.tv	Trans-Sport.tv		b2b, postgraduate			Family-owned Trans-Sport.tv designs, manufactures and supplies equipment for the broadcasting and media events sector.
Car Charged	Car Charged UK Ltd		b2b, professional			Nottinghamshire company Car Charged UK Ltd is a specialist supplier, installer and service provider of Electric Vehicle charging points.
Food Attraction Ltd	Food Attraction Limited					Food Attraction Limited is a family-owned food manufacturing business based in Leicester.
The T-shirt Factory	The T-shirt Factory Europe Ltd					The T-shirt Factory Europe Ltd is one of the fastest growing SME's in the merchandise and clothing sector, providing ethically produced, climate-conscious fashion.
Atlas Janitorial & Catering Supplies (UK) Ltd	Atlas Janitorial & Catering Supplies (UK) Ltd					Atlas Janitorial & Catering Supplies (UK) Ltd (Atlas) is a supplier of a wide range of commercial cleaning and hygiene supplies across a variety of clients and sectors.
Boulder Developments Ltd.	Boulder Developments Ltd					Boulder Developments Ltd is a manufacturer and distributor of eco-building products to the construction, DIY and green energy sectors. It is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of high-performance foil insulation SuperFOIL.
Mowbray Foam Ltd	Mowbray Foam Ltd		b2b	Business Engagement & Employability		Mowbray Foam Ltd provides high quality custom foam solutions to manufacturers in a variety of industries.
Mason Foodservice case study	Mason Foodservice Limited					Masons Foodservice Limited is a long-standing food wholesaler providing everyday essentials to businesses such as care homes, delis, pubs and schools across the Midlands.
BM TECH - Case Study	BM Tech Ltd
SoeMac	Researching the impact of a medical device					The Productivity through Innovation programme is currently helping to fund a research project with SOE Health, a company that develops medical devices for sufferers of COPD.
HistologiX	Researching how HPV causes oropharyngeal cancer		b2b, professional, research	Innovation and Research	Human Sciences Research Centre	Our molecular biologists are currently working on a funded research project with an independent laboratory, to try to understand more about how Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes oropharyngeal cancer: a cancer that starts in the middle part of the throat.
Scitek	Innovation funding delivers results for SCITEK					Engineering consultancy SCITEK, used funding and support from our Productivity through Innovation programme to recruit a graduate to deliver an R&D project — Read the story.
Connected	Connected Perinatal Support	Public Health and Social Care, Social Sciences	b2b	Innovation and Research		Established in 2016 and previously known as Derby Community Parent Programme, Connected Perinatal Support is a perinatal support service for all new and expectant parents across Derby.
Alana Barker Case Study
Case study: Social-ISE Project						A case study looking into a recent graduate from the University of Derby, Danniebelle Gunter who discusses her business.
Warrior Athletics						Innovation Hothouse member, Sam Booth designed and created Warrior Athletics for amateur athletes, with expertise in a multitude of sports including; Olympic Lifting, Body Building, American Football, Rugby, Aussie Rules Football, Rowing and many more.
Entrepreneurs Arise Global						Innovation Hothouse member Vivian Nelson, we take a look at her business.
Case study: DS Performance
Longcliffe Quarries	Longcliffe Quarries					Longcliffe Quarries is one of the finest and largest suppliers of calcium carbonate powders and aggregates in the UK.
Callow Top Holiday Park	Callow Top Holiday Park					Callow Top Holiday Park is a leisure, tourism, hospitality, and retail business.
BM Tech	BM Tech Limited					BM Tech Ltd is an engineering company specialising in plastic recycling from power station cooling towers and water treatment plants.
BZP Hotels	BZP Hotels Ltd					BZP Hotels is a small hotel group based in the East Midlands.
Colin Reid Bespoke Furniture Ltd	Colin Reid Bespoke Furniture Ltd					Colin Reid Bespoke Furniture Ltd is a long established family run business providing furniture for interior designers and housing developers across the UK.
Oxdale Products Limited	Oxdale Products Limited
The Arkwright Society	The Arkwright Society					The Arkwright Society is committed to preserving the heritage and history of Cromford Mill. The Mill is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Environ	Free business consultancy helps 'energy from waste' firm					Environ Ltd, a specialist solutions provider to the ‘energy from waste’ sector, received free business consultancy through the Derbyshire Accelerator programme. Find out why this came at a critical time for the business how it has benefitted them.
Zink	Local charity heading to net zero with our support					Buxton-based charity, Zink, has received funding and support through the Derbyshire Accelerator scheme, to help it become more sustainable. Read the case study to find out more.
Zaremba Marsden	Nutrition and retreat business launches with University support					Nutrition and Retreat is a new venture for Zaremba Marsden Ltd — a small business based in Matlock. Read the case study to find out more.
Destination Digital Marketing	Funding increases capacity and sustainability at digital marketing agency					Bakewell-based digital marketing agency, Destination Digital, was able to take on an extra member of staff and improve its sustainability, thanks to funding from Derbyshire Accelerator. Read the case study to find out more.
Whitehouse	Whitehouse Construction benefits from our manufacturing expertise					Civil engineering firm, Whitehouse Construction, is benefitting from funded manufacturing support thanks to the Derbyshire Accelerator scheme. Read the case study to find out more.
Electric Innovation	Improving fault-finding in solar PV systems					We're supporting an electrical design consultancy's research into faults in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, so that it can develop solutions to protect against these.
ECSL	Supporting innovation in rail infrastructure					Rail engineering and infrastructure consultancy ECSL Ltd, has secured funded technical support and expertise from our Innovate 4 Rail programme for their research project into Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) footbridges.
Derby West Indian Community Association	Supporting a community group during challenging times		b2b, professional			Sam Hudson is part of the leadership team for Derby West Indian Community Association (DWICA). The organisation experienced many challenges during the pandemic and joining the Smart and Inclusive Leadership (SAIL) programme has helped Sam develop the resilience and strategic skills to ensure DWICA continues to make a positive impact within the community.
Inspire Nottingham	Supporting a charity in developing the resilience to move forwards during challenging times		b2b, professional			Thulani Molife is CEO of Inspire Nottingham, a charity serving the Nottinghamshire community. The Smart and Inclusive Leadership (SAIL) programme has helped Thulani develop his resilience and leadership skills, ensuring Inspire Nottingham continues to make a positive impact.
Safe and Sound	Supporting a charity in promoting their services		b2b, professional			Safe and Sound supports some of the most vulnerable young people in Derbyshire. With a commitment to raising the profile of the organisation and ensuring future funds, Lucy joined the SAIL programme. She developed a range of leaderships skills and is already putting her learning to good use.
EMA Training	Newly appointed manager gains new skills and confidence		b2b, professional			Abbygail, a newly appointed Recruitment Manager at EMA Training was looking to gain new skills and develop confidence to support her and her business. The Smart and Inclusive Leadership (SAIL) programme has supported Abbygail in her new leadership role to ensure her department continues to make a positive impact.
BPEC	Enhancing leadership skills and business impact through collaborative learning					We provided flexible data governance training for an entrepreneur, opening her eyes to the business opportunities that data can bring.
Leah Barratt - TDP	Empowering career transitions: a reskill and recover success story		b2b, professional			Leah Barratt is an 18-year-old business administration professional at TDP a family-owned company based in Wirksworth, which makes garden furniture from recycled plastic. Leah embarked on a transformative journey with the Reskill and Recover courses which contributed to both her personal and business growth.
Aramide Odele – Caremark	Aramide Odele's inspiring journey: building a thriving home care business					Aramide Odele, the managing director of Caremark Chesterfield and Bolsover discusses her experiences and insights of the support she received from the University.
Promedia Design	Helping a software developer improve his efficiency		b2b, professional			Robert Foryński is owner of Promedia Design. He participated in the STEM programme to help improve his analytical and business skills. Since completing the course, Robert has not only advanced his skills, but is far more efficient as a result.
SADACCA	Supporting a Community Group in developing problem solving capabilities		b2b, professional			Olivier Tsemo is Chief Executive Officer of The Sheffield and District African Caribbean Community Association (SADACCA). The STEM programme has taught Olivier how to apply mathematical concepts to solve workplace problems, so that the organisation can make an even bigger impact within the community.
Skills Repeat	Providing flexible data governance training for an entrepreneur					We provided flexible data governance training for an entrepreneur, opening her eyes to the business opportunities that data can bring.
Case study: Wabtec	Developing talent across the Wabtec UK Group
Case Study: Danielle Dawson	Mineral Products Alumni makes waves as Product Development Manager at Aggregate Industries UK		b2b, professional	Centre for Mineral Products		Danielle Dawson started her career as an apprentice at the University of Derby and has since used the knowledge that she gained from her studies to drive innovation and change in the aggregate industry.
Case Study: Josh Herridge	From aggregate apprentice to youngest depot manager in the South-East		b2b, professional	Centre for Mineral Products		Josh Herridge began his career as an apprentice at the University of Derby's Centre for Mineral Products. Since then, he has applied the knowledge that he acquired during his studies to become, at 26, the youngest depot manager in the South-East.
Beacon Bingo	Beacon Bingo
Chatsworth	Chatsworth
Croda	Croda
Aurora	Aurora
FieldStar	FieldStar
Trent and Dove	Trent and Dove
Vinci Construction UK	Vinci Construction UK
Noel Baker Community School	Noel Baker Community School
Showsec	Showsec
Center Parcs	Center Parcs
Manager as Coach and Mentor	Manager as Coach and Mentor
High Performing Manager	High Performing Manager
Advanced Improvement in Quality and Safety	Advanced Improvement in Quality and Safety
Institute for Innovation and Improvement	Institute for Innovation and Improvement
East Midlands Ambulance Service	East Midlands Ambulance Service
Derby City Council	Derby City Council
Nurturing future leaders	Nurturing future leaders
Working in a mobile workforce	Working in a Mobile Workforce
Clancy Docwra	Clancy Docwra
Atos	Atos
Alstom	Alstom
New College Nottingham	New College Nottingham
DHP	DHP
Waterstones	Waterstones
Toyota	Toyota
The Partnership	The Partnership
Sally Salons	Sally Salons
Citi	Citi
Transport for London	Transport for London
Futures Housing	Futures Housing
Network Rail	Network Rail
Tata Steel	Tata Steel
Helping people and organisations become more carbon literate	Helping people and organisations become more carbon literate					Derby Business School is delivering carbon literacy training to health providers and business leaders, as well as its own staff and students. Find out more about what's been achieved so far.
Developing responsible leaders	Developing responsible business leaders					Derby Business School has been embedding the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its courses and giving students opportunities to develop a sustainability mindset, through work experience and projects for charities and businesses. Find out more.
Helping SMEs to innovate - TBAT Innovation Ltd	Helping SMEs to Innovate - TBAT Innovation Ltd
FP Solutions	Bringing better business intelligence to automotive sector					Computer science researchers from our University are working with FP Solutions, a business intelligence provider to the motor trader, on a 30-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership.
Porterbrook	3D printing for a major rolling stock leasing company					The major rolling stock leasing company, Porterbrook, wanted to resolve an issue with the handrails on its trains. As a result, Porterbrook contacted our Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE) to help it develop some 3D-printed prototypes of a new component.
Chatsworth	Helping Chatsworth measure its economic impact					A team involving economists from our University and a graduate, have developed a way to measure the economic impact of Chatsworth and the wider Devonshire Group. Read what the key findings were...
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust	Helping Derbyshire Wildlife Trust develop new commercial services					Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has chosen to work with our University on a new, two-year Management Knowledge Transfer Partnership (MKTP). This will help the Trust establish a business model for new commercial ecosystem services. Find out more...
Bloc Digital	Partnership with local SME supports growth and develops future innovators					Find out how we've been working in partnership with digital technology studio, Bloc Digital, since 2016.
Sure Screen	A Long Term Knowledge Exchange Collaboration with SureScreen					For the last six years, the University of Derby has successfully collaborated with analytical laboratory, SureScreen Scientifics, and its sister company, SureScreen Diagnostics Ltd, on a range of knowledge exchange projects.
Riverside Medical Packaging	A new Covid Collaboration with the NHS and Riverside Medical Packaging		professional		Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE)	During the pandemic, our research engineers worked with local NHS trusts and Derby-based SME, Riverside Medical Packaging Ltd, to design and manufacture face shields for healthcare staff caring for patients with Covid-19.
DE-Carbonising D2N2	DE-Carbonising D2N2		professional		Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering (IISE)	The pursuit of clean and green growth is at the heart of the D2N2 Local Industrial Strategy. The University of Derby has responded to this call by leading a Derby and Derbyshire collaboration to support SMEs to reduce their carbon emissions or produce low carbon products.
Supporting Derby’s Rail Sector	Supporting Derby’s rail sector		professional			The University of Derby has been playing its part in supporting a dynamic rail cluster in the city, through R&D collaborations with rail companies, a new research centre specialising in rail, knowledge exchange collaborations with other universities and our engagement with members of the Rail Forum Midlands.
Airport Information Systems	Graduate Talent and CPD - Airport Information Systems		professional			AIS has been producing and developing support software for the airport industry for the past 30 years. More recently, AIS has been working with our University on succession planning, new skills development and networking.
Devtank	Supporting the Transport Equipment Manufacturing Supply Chain - Devtank		professional			Devtank Ltd is an open source engineering company based in Derbyshire. It focuses on providing product design, together with test, measurement and automation solutions, using a talent pool of hardware and software experts.
Penny Hydraulics	Supporting Business Diversification - Penny Hydraulics		professional			Since 2016, we’ve been helping manufacturing firm, Penny Hydraulics, expand, innovate and diversify its product offer. We’ve supported them with capital funding, collaborative research and innovation, and other projects which harness our academic expertise alongside graduate talent.
Blind Screen	Blind Screen collaborates with university experts					Blind Screen has experienced remarkable growth, with the University of Derby playing a key role in driving its success.
Just-Ice	Driven internhelps develop a delivery strategy for ethical ice cream company		b2b			In February 2020, Directors of Just-Ice, Gavin and Sally Murray, attended the University of Derby Driven Internship Fair, where the University of Derby Employer and Community Engagement Team invited a number of SME employers on-site to meet members of the Driven Talent Pool.
Derby Museum	Accounting intern for Derby Museums					Derby Museums recently hosted one of our Accounting students for an internship. Find out about their experience of employing student talent.
Community Chesterfield	Our partnership with Chesterfield's voluntary sector			Innovation and Research		Find out about Community Chesterfield - a collaborative partnership between Derbyshire Voluntary Action and the University of Derby - which aims to connect the University with Chesterfield’s voluntary sector, for mutual benefit.
Student projects for business	Student projects for business					Find out how we've been creating opportunities for students to work on projects for real companies and charities as part of their learning. And see what the benefits have been to the students and the business.
Accounting and marketing students work with Chatsworth	Accounting and marketing students work with Chatsworth	Accounting, Economics and Finance, Marketing	b2b, postgraduate, professional, research, undergraduate			Every year, our undergraduate accounting and marketing students work on projects for Chatsworth as part of their courses. Find out what they do and how this benefits them.
Case study: Peak Gateway	Students wow real estate developer with concepts for Peak Gateway					Architecture students worked with Milligan to create inspiring concepts for the Gateway component at Birchall Properties’ PEAK gateway resort. Read the story.
Global Timber Products	Benn Brown: My experience of Help to Grow					Benn Brown is the Finance Director of Global Timber Products. He’s recently completed the Help to Grow management programme. In this case study, Benn reflects on the experience and how it's benefitted him.
Leigh Boekestyn	Leigh Boekestyn: My experience of Help to Grow					Leigh Boekestyn from Plants365 reflects on his experience of the Help to Grow management programme.
Ben Anderson	Ben Anderson: My experience of Help to Grow					Ben Anderson is the founder of a Derby-based SME working in the aerospace, medical and power generation industries. Here, he reflects on his experience of the Help to Grow management programme.
Claire MacDonald	Claire MacDonald: My experience of Help to Grow					Claire MacDonald from full-service marketing agency MacMartin, reflects on her experience of the Help to Grow management programme.
Andy Darke	Andy Darke: my experience of Help to Grow		b2b, professional			Andy Darke is the Event and Operations Manager for Bustler Market, Derby’s monthly street food market. He has recently completed the Help to Grow management programme. Read what he says about the experience.
HG2M - case study TDP Kym Barlow	Kym Barlow: My experience of Help to Grow					Read about Kym Barlow's experience of the Help to Grow management programme. Kym is Commercial Director for TDP, a family-owned business which manufactures recycled garden furniture.
Richard Franklin, Thermal Fluid Solutions	Richard Franklin: My experience of Help to Grow					A year on from completing the Help to Grow management programme, Richard Franklin from Thermal Fluid Solutions reflects on how it’s benefitted his business. Read the case study.
Eunice and Yoram Mwale, Lovehands Care Services	Eunice & Yoram Mwale:Our experience of Help to Grow		b2b, professional			Eunice and Yoram Mwale run Lovehands Care Services along with Asled Silungwe. They completed the Help to Grow programme together in late 2022 and now reflect on how it’s benefitted their business. Read their case study.
Rue Consultancy	Rue Consultancy: From launch to long-term impact		b2b, civic			How Help to Grow shaped Rue's consultancy’s path from launch to long-term impact.
Paoma Solutions Case Study	Supporting a new business in developing skills for the future		b2b
Brightside Vets Case Study	Helping a Veterinary Practice Plan for the Future		b2b
Aspen House	Supporting a care home during challenging times		b2b, professional
Case study: Better IT	Developing Confident Leaders in an IT Company		b2b, professional
Turning Point Brew Co	Supporting a business through challenging times		b2b, professional
NMITE Case Study	Helping an education provider ensure effective support is in place		b2b
White Rose	Helping a social enterprise prioritise mental health		b2b			Nottingham-based social enterprise, White Rose Recycled Fashion, has been receiving support through our Mental Health and Productivity Pilot. Read the story so far.
Amelia – Motorsport Engineering	How Clearing opened the door to Amelia’s Motorsport Engineering dream					Amelia Shackleton always had a keen interest in motorsport engineering. She didn’t believe that she would get the grades needed at A-Level to follow her dreams so when she did better than expected, she decided to try Clearing to see what options were available to her.
Omoye – Computer Science	From last-minute change to long-term success: Omoye's story					When Omoye last-minute changed her mind on where and what she wanted to study, Clearing was able to calm her nerves and help her secure the right place.
Student Legal Advice Centre Case Study	Providing free legal advice toindividuals, families, and businesses					Our Student Legal Advice Centre provides free legal advice to the local community. It's been operating for four years now and continues to go from strength to strength. Find out more about the impact it has had so far.
Student case studies	Student Outreach case studies					Our University of Derby students talk about the impact engaging in Outreach has had on their career journey.
Graduate case studies	Graduate Outreach case studies					Our University of Derby alumni share the impact Outreach has had on their educational journey.
Teacher case studies	Teacher and Advisor Outreach case studies					Our Teachers and Careers Leaders reflect on the impact working with the University's Outreach teams has had on their schools.
Derbyshire County Cricket Club	Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Dhana Ramasamy	Dhana Ramasamy		alumni			Dhana reflects on her time at the University of Derby with great appreciation.
Natalie Kerslake	Natalie Kerslake, Educations Studies, MA Education		alumni
Samuel Liltorp Johnson	How Sam built his dream career at LEGO					Samuel Liltorp Johnson explains how his degree in Product Design helped him realise his dream of becoming a toy designer. He now works for one of the biggest toy companies in the world – LEGO – as a Design Manager.
Caroline Ralston	Caroline Ralston, Travel and Tourism Management		alumni
Lynsey Buxton	Lynsey Buxton BA (Hons) Business Management, 2012		alumni
Abigail Kirchmann	Abigail Kirchmann, Creative Expressive Therapies		alumni
Natalie Harrison	Natalie Harrison, Bsc (Hons) Forensic Science, 2015		alumni
Cristina Plant	Cristina Plant, BSc (Hons) Zoology, 2013		alumni
Luke Jenkinson	Luke Jenkinson, Sport and Exercise Science, 2012		alumni
Simon Brownhill	Dr. Simon Brownhill, Doctor of Education, 2012		alumni
Verity Lee	Verity Lee, BEd (Hons) Primary Education, 2010		alumni
Sarah Curtis	Sarah Curtis, PGCE Primary, 2015		alumni
Tom Ralston	Tom Ralston, BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology, 2007		alumni
Alexander Rowley	Alexander Rowley, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2013		alumni
Ivana Babicova	Ivana Babicova, BSc (Hons) Psychology, 2016		alumni
Jennifer Stafford-Curtis	Jennifer Stafford-Curtis, Creative Expressive Therapies 2012		alumni
Ashley Peden	Ashley Peden, Business Studies, 1998		alumni
Mihai Ghinescu	Mihai Ghinescu, Business Management and Law, 2012		alumni
Sarah Lovatt	Sarah Lovatt, MSc Pre-registration graduate		alumni
5 minutes with Arlo White	5 minutes with...	Journalism and Media	alumni, undergraduate			University of Derby Honorary graduate, Ted Lasso star, sports presenter and commentator Arlo White is using his industry expertise to guide aspiring sports journalists. We caught up with him about his time at Derby on a recent visit he made to the University.
Andy Harris	Andy Harris		alumni			Andy Harris successfully founded his own business as a result of attending the Business Management course at University of Derby.
Natalia Jarczynska	Natalia Jarczynska		alumni			Natalia shares her journey of attending University of Derby and how it helped and assisted her with her further education and professional career.
Elle Farell-Kingsley	Elle Farrell-Kingsley		alumni			In her career, Elle contributes to AI development by humanising AI interactions, training AI models, curating training datasets and ensuring content is culturally relevant and linguistically accurate.
Jeanette Ashmole	Jeanette Ashmole, Law, Class of 2011		alumni			Practising criminal barrister and TV crime adviser, Jeanette Ashmole, discovered her passion for law after joining the police force and won a scholarship to study Law and Criminology.
Adam Gomes	Adam Gomes		alumni			Having first studied American Studies at the University of Derby, Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Adam Gomes is continuing his education by studying the online Masters Sustainability and Environmental Management.
Victoria Riley	Victoria Riley	Accounting, Economics and Finance, Mathematics	alumni			Victoria is proud of graduating from the University of Derby, sharing that the University was great at supporting her with her coursework by providing counselling and adjusting deadlines.
Muhammad Qureshi	Dr Muhammad Qureshi		alumni, community, postgraduate			Muhammad is a qualified medical doctor specialising in Public Health Medicine. Muhammad is actively involved in the community and was elected as the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health.
Rumannah Akhtar	Rumannah Akhtar		alumni			Rumannah Akhtar enjoyed studying at the University of Derby so much so that, upon completing her MSc Marketing Management degree, she decided to stay and work at the University in a variety of roles.
Tyra Tucker	Tyra Tucker		alumni
Ryan Plant	Ryan Plant		alumni			Through the skills developed on the course Ryan was able to secure a role at Two Circles, a digital data-driven sports agency.
Kallum Booth	Kallum Booth		alumni			Recent graduate, Kallum Booth, secured a role as a graduate Civil Engineer at AtkinsRealis, where he uses the skills and experience that he gained whilst studying BEen (Hons) Civil Engineering.
Geoffrey Etule	Geoffrey Etule		alumni			Geoffrey Etule, acquired key skills through his Human Resource Management and European Studies degree, giving him the confidence to pursue his dreams of promoting the importance of mental health.
Mollie Selby	Mollie Selby		alumni			Mollie Selby, Aspirant Assistant Principal and Community Organisation Chair, studied International Relations, Diplomacy and Global Development at the University of Derby, where she acquired key skills and fantastic memories.
Diana Magallano	Diana Magallano	Accounting, Accounting, Economics and Finance	alumni	External Relations		Diana Magallano, HR Executive at Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo, joined the University of Derby as an international student studying Management Accounting. During her studies, Diana developed her confidence and knowledge whilst also experiencing British culture.
Melissa Campbell	Melissa Campbell	Law	alumni			Now a Paralegal at the University of Derby, Melissa began her law journey by studying Law LLB at the University.
Paul Wabike	Dr Paul Wabike		alumni			Dr Paul Wabike, has applied the skills he acquired during his course at University of Derby to make education more accessible in his role as the Chairman of the Kasulu Foundation  a non-profit organisation in Tanzania.
Mackenzie Sargeant	Mackenzie Sargeant		alumni			Mackenzie Sargeant is a Zoology graduate currently studying an MPhil in Science and Engineering. She won the Pitch Perfect competition for her Probiotic Bio Ball, supporting coral restoration.
Jordan Carr	Jordan Carr	History	alumni			Now a Civic Coordinator, Jordan Carr joined the University as a mature student studying History.
James Pilkington	James Pilkington	Mathematics	alumni, b2b, community			James Pilkington is a firm believer that learning never stops. Now Senior Manager of Digital Implementation at global creative tech company Monotype, James’s career journey reflects a deep commitment to growth - both personal and professional.
Nick Eley	Nick Eley		alumni
Ross Gilmour	Ross Gilmour		alumni			Ross is a lighting technician alumni who shares his university journey with great excitement.
Thomas Walker	THOMAS A WALKER		alumni
Michelle Darlow	Michelle Darlow		alumni			Michelle Darlow studied BA Hons Fashion Studies at the University of Derby. Her story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of leveraging opportunities to build a successful career in the ever-evolving world of fashion and media.
Jasmine King	Jasmine King		alumni			We are proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni Jasmine King, Founder and Creative Director of Kin and Cloth.
Matt Palfrey	Matt Palfrey	Marketing, Theatre	alumni			Matt Palfrey is the co-founder of Comfa, the innovative clothing brand he launched with his son Max.
Jill Wise	Jill Wise					When Jill Wise left her home in North Norfolk to study at the University of Derby, she was seeking both challenge and opportunity.
Anisha Kaur Gill	Anisha Kaur Gill		alumni
Alfie Dickin	Alfie Dickin					For Alfie, a passion for football and storytelling naturally led him to pursue the BA (Hons) Football Journalism course.
James Coghlan	James Coghlan					From University of Derby graduate to global touring engineer, James is shaping the future of live sound. Working with world-renowned artists and leading the first HELA-certified international tour, he is driving safer, more sustainable sound experiences across the industry.
Ramsey Funwie	Ramsey Funwie					Abstract goes here
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship	Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship	Biomedical Science	everyone	School of Science		Thanks to generous support from donors and funding from the University of Derby’s School of Science, the Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship was launched in autumn 2024 and has been awarded to its first two students.
Sitwell Scholarship	Sitwell Scholarship	Art and Design, History	everyone	School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts		Supporting students studying at postgraduate level within the College of Health and Humanities
Case study: Zofia Kaczmarek	Psychology student Zofia's URSS journey			Innovation and Research, Learning and Teaching		Insert sentence description = image
Case Study: Daniel Lodge	Ex-gamer Daniel investigates streamers' mental wellbeing			Innovation and Research, Learning and Teaching		Former professional gamer Daniel Lodge sees his undergraduate research into the mental health and wellbeing of online streamers as a stepping stone to a career in academia.
Case Study: Tracey Lukaza	How research set Tracey on the right path			Innovation and Research, Learning and Teaching		Tracey Lukaza joined URSS because she wanted to be more involved with the University. She left it knowing absolutely the path she wanted to travel – international criminal law.
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