/news/ Latest News en-gb 15 TV star and education consultant Baasit Siddiqui has been honoured for his contribution to communities and strengthening local partnerships across Derby and Derbyshire. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/gogglebox-star-baasit-siddiqui-honoured-for-community-work-//news/2026/gogglebox-star-baasit-siddiqui-honoured-for-community-work-/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:28:00 GMTThe CEO of YMCA Derbyshire and a Queen’s Nurse are among those set to receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Derby this summer.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/ymca-derbyshire-ceo-and-a-queens-nurse-to-receive-honorary-degrees-this-summer//news/2026/ymca-derbyshire-ceo-and-a-queens-nurse-to-receive-honorary-degrees-this-summer/Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:49:20 GMTEntrepreneur and former Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis has said the University of Derby would be "at the top of my list" if he were choosing where to study today.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/theo-paphitis-if-i-had-my-time-again-derby-would-be-at-the-top-of-my-list//news/2026/theo-paphitis-if-i-had-my-time-again-derby-would-be-at-the-top-of-my-list/Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:22:06 GMTAs Tomb Raider marks three decades as one of the UK’s most influential game franchises, a developer who helped shape its early success is now sharing his expertise with the next generation of game designers in the city where Lara Croft was developed.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/from-tomb-raider-to-tomorrows-talent-original-developer-teaching-in-lara-crofts-hometown//news/2026/from-tomb-raider-to-tomorrows-talent-original-developer-teaching-in-lara-crofts-hometown/Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:54:49 GMTTalented artists, designers, creators and makers unveiled their innovative designs and bold ideas as part of an end of year vibrant degree showcase in Derby. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/city-showcase-event-highlights-next-generation-of-creative-talent//news/2026/city-showcase-event-highlights-next-generation-of-creative-talent/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:53:00 GMTWith Results Day fast approaching, parents across the UK are being encouraged to make the most of university open days as young people weigh up one of the biggest decisions of their lives. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/university-open-days-top-tips-every-parent-should-know//news/2026/university-open-days-top-tips-every-parent-should-know/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:18:08 GMTStudents have had their say – and the University of Derby has been named UK University of the Year in the 2027 Uni Compare rankings. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/university-of-the-year//news/2026/university-of-the-year/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:31:00 GMTA nursing lecturer who led an innovative emergency simulation to prepare students for real-life crises has won a major national award. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/nursing-lecturer-wins-national-award-for-approach-to-preparing-future-workforce//news/2026/nursing-lecturer-wins-national-award-for-approach-to-preparing-future-workforce/Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:14:00 GMTHigher interest rates over the next few weeks or months may be necessary to avoid a sustained period of above-target inflation explained the Bank of England’s interest rate-setter, Megan Greene, during a recent visit to Derby.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/the-case-for-hiking-rates-grows-as-iran-conflict-wears-on//news/2026/the-case-for-hiking-rates-grows-as-iran-conflict-wears-on/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:46:00 GMTAspiring entrepreneurs came face-to-face with Dragons' Den investor Theo Paphitis during a unique boardroom session held as part of his two-day visit to Derby.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/dragons-den-entrepreneur-theo-paphitis-inspires-future-business-leaders//news/2026/dragons-den-entrepreneur-theo-paphitis-inspires-future-business-leaders/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:26:00 GMT