/news/ Latest News en-gb 15 Ambitious students and recent graduates are invited to apply to an exclusive entrepreneurs' club, offering direct access to some of the UK’s leading business figures. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/dragons-den-star-opens-exclusive-opportunity-for-aspiring-entrepreneurs-//news/2026/dragons-den-star-opens-exclusive-opportunity-for-aspiring-entrepreneurs-/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:28:00 GMTUK researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind bespoke AI system designed to assess coral health and detect early stress, helping to prevent restoration projects from failing.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/researchers-unveil-new-ai-driven-system-set-to-transform-coral-reef-restoration//news/2026/researchers-unveil-new-ai-driven-system-set-to-transform-coral-reef-restoration/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:42:25 GMTStudents who have applied to start university this September were given a unique behind-the-scenes insight into professional football during an exclusive VIP experience at Derby County Football Club.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/prospective-students-gain-behind-the-scenes-access-at-derby-county-football-club//news/2026/prospective-students-gain-behind-the-scenes-access-at-derby-county-football-club/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:46:00 GMTOne of the region's leading universities has launched a range of career-focused degree programmes to equip students with the high-demand skills needed across the UK.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/new-career-driven-degrees-launched-in-chesterfield-to-meet-demand-//news/2026/new-career-driven-degrees-launched-in-chesterfield-to-meet-demand-/Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:35:00 GMTA seafood business founded by a family who fled Vietnam on fishing boats and rebuilt their lives in the UK has secured major government-backed funding.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/funding-secured-to-power-ocean-kings-ai-driven-supply-chain-transformation//news/2026/funding-secured-to-power-ocean-kings-ai-driven-supply-chain-transformation/Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:59:32 GMTThe University of Derby has climbed 13 places to 27th place in a national ranking that measures the social mobility of graduates.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/derby-social-mobility-index//news/2026/derby-social-mobility-index/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:54:59 GMTProspective students will have a final opportunity to experience university life before starting in September at an Experience Day in Derby this week.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/try-before-you-apply-university-gives-students-a-real-feel-for-campus-life-//news/2026/try-before-you-apply-university-gives-students-a-real-feel-for-campus-life-/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:01:19 GMTA nature-loving science teacher has taken top prize in a unique national music competition designed to celebrate and reconnect people with the natural world.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/national-music-competition-tune-into-nature-music-prize-reveals-winners-for-2026-//news/2026/national-music-competition-tune-into-nature-music-prize-reveals-winners-for-2026-/Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:13:35 GMTThe University of Derby and Unipart have signed a partnership agreement, aimed at creating new opportunities for students, driving sustainable growth across the region and developing skills and innovation for sustainable supply chains.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/unipart-strategic-partnership//news/2026/unipart-strategic-partnership/Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:23:52 GMTThe University of Derby is part of two university consortia that have been awarded funding to lead new doctoral training programmes designed to develop the UK’s future nuclear workforce. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/derby-part-of-consortium-of-universities-set-to-strengthen-uks-nuclear-skills-capabilities-//news/2026/derby-part-of-consortium-of-universities-set-to-strengthen-uks-nuclear-skills-capabilities-/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:04:16 GMT