/news/ Latest News en-gb 15 Thousands of prospective students and their families are expected to attend a bumper two-day event in Derby next month as they explore their university options ahead of Results Day this summer.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/bumper-open-day-event-returns-to-derby-ahead-of-clearing//news/2026/bumper-open-day-event-returns-to-derby-ahead-of-clearing/Wed, 27 May 2026 10:10:44 GMTPeople across Derby and Derbyshire are being encouraged to nominate local “unsung heroes” for an annual civic awards scheme that celebrates those making a difference in their communities. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/nominations-open-to-honour-unsung-heroes-in-derby-and-derbyshire//news/2026/nominations-open-to-honour-unsung-heroes-in-derby-and-derbyshire/Thu, 21 May 2026 16:15:00 GMTDerby is set to strengthen its status as a leading centre for advanced manufacturing and innovation following a £1.5 million investment from the East Midlands Combined County Authority. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/new-era-for-research-and-innovation-in-derby//news/2026/new-era-for-research-and-innovation-in-derby/Wed, 13 May 2026 11:08:00 GMTPromotion-chasing Chesterfield FC has teamed up with the University of Derby in a new partnership opening the doors for students to gain unrivalled access and industry experience within the Club.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/chesterfield-fc-and-university-of-derby-sign-strategic-partnership-to-power-talent-and-opportunity//news/2026/chesterfield-fc-and-university-of-derby-sign-strategic-partnership-to-power-talent-and-opportunity/Thu, 07 May 2026 14:29:00 GMTOne of the most recognisable faces to have appeared on British television in recent years shared insights into a career spanning more than five decades during an intimate event in Derby. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/award-winning-derby-actor-reflects-on-impressive-career-at-exclusive-event-//news/2026/award-winning-derby-actor-reflects-on-impressive-career-at-exclusive-event-/Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:16:00 GMTAfter research revealed Britain as one of the world’s least nature-connected nations, a national campaign is putting nature back in the spotlight - on our screens.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/research-sparks-national-campaign-to-include-more-nature-on-our-tv-screens//news/2026/research-sparks-national-campaign-to-include-more-nature-on-our-tv-screens/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:09:50 GMTDerby has been selected to lead the UK’s UNESCO Learning Cities Network, placing the city at the forefront of a global movement to make lifelong learning accessible to all. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/tender-won-to-lead-prestigious-unesco-uk-learning-cities-network-//news/2026/tender-won-to-lead-prestigious-unesco-uk-learning-cities-network-/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:50:00 GMTScientists have discovered a Jurassic tectonic plate boundary that could help to predict what the planet might look like millions of years into the future.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/scientists-discover-huge-tectonic-boundary-that-shook-the-ground-where-dinosaurs-once-stood-//news/2026/scientists-discover-huge-tectonic-boundary-that-shook-the-ground-where-dinosaurs-once-stood-/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:09:34 GMTA befriending service, group of community litter pickers, and a canal boat that hosts storytelling sessions are among those set to benefit from a fund created to support impactful local projects.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/group-projects-in-city-and-county-set-to-receive-boost-from-community-fund-//news/2026/group-projects-in-city-and-county-set-to-receive-boost-from-community-fund-/Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:50:00 GMTStudents planning their next steps in education descended on Derby to explore university life and career pathways at the UK University & Apprenticeship Search Fair. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/derby-puts-student-futures-in-focus-at-major-national-careers-event-//news/2026/derby-puts-student-futures-in-focus-at-major-national-careers-event-/Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:01:00 GMT