/news/ Latest News en-gb 15 The University of Derby has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/international-partnership-agreement-signed-with-global-university//news/2026/international-partnership-agreement-signed-with-global-university/Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:38:52 GMTFive leading academics from the University of Derby have been added to a prestigious global list of the world’s top scientists for 2026.   https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/five-derby-academics-added-to-list-of-the-worlds-leading-scientists-//news/2026/five-derby-academics-added-to-list-of-the-worlds-leading-scientists-/Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:51:00 GMTThe University of Derby has renewed its strategic partnership with The Devonshire Group, building on a successful relationship to create further opportunities and experiences for students, staff, visitors, and communities across the region.  https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/the-devonshire-group-strengthens-strategic-partnership-with-renewal-//news/2026/the-devonshire-group-strengthens-strategic-partnership-with-renewal-/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:48:00 GMTThe University of Derby’s halls of residence have been named Best University Housing for the fifth consecutive year at the Global Student Living awards.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/university-accommodation-named-best-for-fifth-successive-year//news/2026/university-accommodation-named-best-for-fifth-successive-year/Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:38:00 GMTThe proportion of East Midlands businesses investing in decarbonisation has fallen by nearly four per cent, according to joint research published by the University of Derby and East Midlands Chamber.  https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/collaborative-research-shows-drop-in-decarbonisation-investment-in-east-midlands//news/2026/collaborative-research-shows-drop-in-decarbonisation-investment-in-east-midlands/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:51:08 GMTBusiness leaders from leading brands, including Unipart, Intercontinental Exchange and AstraZeneca, gathered in Derby for a mentoring session with the next generation of entrepreneurs.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/live-pitching-workshop-puts-budding-entrepreneurs-to-the-test//news/2026/live-pitching-workshop-puts-budding-entrepreneurs-to-the-test/Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:57:39 GMTStudents across the UK are being challenged to help reshape the future of recycling, as part of a new national competition launched by the University of Derby in partnership with McDonald’s UK&I.https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/students-challenged-by-mcdonalds-uki-to-rethink-recycling-in-uk-wide-competition//news/2026/students-challenged-by-mcdonalds-uki-to-rethink-recycling-in-uk-wide-competition/Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:20:00 GMTThe University of Derby has been awarded the highest rating for Local Growth & Regeneration and CPD & Graduate Start Ups in a key national measure of how universities contribute to the economy and wider society. https://www.derby.ac.uk/news/2026/university-recognised-for-driving-growth-across-east-midlands-national-report-finds-//news/2026/university-recognised-for-driving-growth-across-east-midlands-national-report-finds-/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:17:00 GMTA 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 GMT