/news/ Latest News en-gb 15 A world-leading professor will discuss how some of nature’s toughest survivors could hold the key to improving human health and performance during a public lecture in Derby. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/why-crocs-are-resistant-to-cancer-public-lecture-to-explore-link-to-saving-human-lives//news/2026/why-crocs-are-resistant-to-cancer-public-lecture-to-explore-link-to-saving-human-lives/Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:22:00 GMTA successful city-wide initiative demonstrating how culture, education and civic engagement can work together to support lifelong learning was in the spotlight at an international conference. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/derby-in-the-spotlight-at-international-conference-for-successful-city-wide-civic-project-//news/2026/derby-in-the-spotlight-at-international-conference-for-successful-city-wide-civic-project-/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:24:00 GMTStudents considering their next steps are being invited to find out more about career-focused degrees and industry opportunities on offer at Chesterfield at an upcoming open event.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/industry-opportunities-on-display-at-chesterfield-open-day//news/2026/industry-opportunities-on-display-at-chesterfield-open-day/Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:40:00 GMTTeam Derby Motorsport is celebrating its biggest motorsport success to date after securing the 2026 Radical Cup UK Championship with Scottish racing drive Gordie Mutch. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/derby-students-race-to-radical-cup-uk-championship-success//news/2026/derby-students-race-to-radical-cup-uk-championship-success/Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMTFrom investigating a mock crime scene to exploring whether crocodiles could hold clues to fighting cancer, prospective students are being invited to see where their studies could take them at Derby during a bumper open day event.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/crocodiles-to-crime-scenes-students-invited-to-discover-future-careers//news/2026/crocodiles-to-crime-scenes-students-invited-to-discover-future-careers/Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:31:00 GMTA landmark development in the heart of Derby has been recognised with a prestigious property award, coinciding with its first anniversary of its opening.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/university-of-derbys-cavendish-building-wins-special-award-for-contribution-to-the-east-midlands-//news/2026/university-of-derbys-cavendish-building-wins-special-award-for-contribution-to-the-east-midlands-/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:01:16 GMTThe University of Derby has climbed 25 places in The Guardian University Guide 2027, making it one of the Top 35 universities in the UK. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/derby-rises-25-places-to-33rd-in-guardian-university-guide-2027-//news/2026/derby-rises-25-places-to-33rd-in-guardian-university-guide-2027-/Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:07:00 GMTA new nationwide initiative designed to transform communities by bringing together public, academic and civic organisations has been launched at St George’s House, Windsor Castle. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/derby-led-network-aims-to-turn-ideas-into-action-for-communities-across-the-uk-//news/2026/derby-led-network-aims-to-turn-ideas-into-action-for-communities-across-the-uk-/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:03:00 GMTStudents from across the region were given the chance to gain first-hand experience of healthcare careers at a two-day summer school hosted by Treetops Hospice, in partnership with the University of Derby. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/young-people-explore-healthcare-options-at-treetops-hospice-summer-school//news/2026/young-people-explore-healthcare-options-at-treetops-hospice-summer-school/Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:59:43 GMTA pioneering international investment index designed to help investors, businesses and policymakers assess long-term economic resilience has been launched.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/new-global-index-offers-new-benchmark-for-long-term-investment-resilience//news/2026/new-global-index-offers-new-benchmark-for-long-term-investment-resilience/Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:54:42 GMT