Student Welfare Support

University life can be exciting, but it can also bring pressures, uncertainty, and challenges. Whatever you’re experiencing, you don’t have to face it alone, there is lots of support availble here at the University of Derby and in the local area to support after your physical health, and your emotional/mental health.

From empowering you through online self help resources and guiding you to workshops or local groups, exploring your inner creative side, to short term - academic focused Counselling, we have got support for you for every step of your student journey.

Student Welfare Workshops

Our Student Welfare workshops are our first step in supporting your welfare here at University. Designed to help you to succeed on your journey here with us. The workshops are also a great opportunity to meet other students whilst learning new skills and techniques to support you on your journey through university life. These workshops can be accessed in person in our Kedleston Road Campus and online.

The workshops are a great opportunity to meet other students whilst learning new skills and techniques to support you on your journey through university life.

Read through the table below for more information on all our workshops, and book directly through UniHub.

Workshop	What it's about	How to book
Anxiety & Stress	This workshop is designed to explore stress and anxiety here at University. It aims to help you look at how you manage your workload, anxiety and stress, and will give you some tips on naigating this during your student journey here at University.	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!
Academic Anxiety; Exams & Presentations	This workshop is designed to explore your relationship with exams and presentations. Learn about anxiety, how to help manage these feelings, and some tips on naigating this during your student journey here at University.	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!
Healthy Sleep	This workshop is designed to explore how your sleep, whether too much or too little can affect your physical and mental health. Get guidance in how you can improve your sleep, get into good routines and support your student journey here at University.	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!
Mood, Move and Motivate	This workshop is designed to explore how all movement can be factor in improving your mental health. From starting small to goal setting and challenging yourself, we hope you will go away with ideas on how to move more and look after your health while you are here at University.	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!

Create and Connect Workshops

Feel like being creative? Whether you are a skilled artist or completely new to channeling your inner creativity, Student Services Create & Connect events are a great way to meet others, challenge yourself and maybe find a new hobby.

Event	What it's about	How to book
Unplug and Play	Come along, put the mobile phones and devices down and play! Board games, card games, challenges. Meet and chat with new people, or come along as a group!	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!
Pottery & Pebble Painting	Test out your artistic skills and paint a coaster for your favourite drink, or paint a pebble! This is a first come first served event as there will be a limited number of coasters / pebbles available, but you are still welcome to stay and chat!	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!
Lino Printing	Using lino, get creative by designing a pattern or picture and printing with ink! Make a card, a picture for the wall or just have fun!	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!
Me-Zine	Learn more about you, or someone else by creating a Me-Zine! Use paper, card, magazines, pictures and an assortment of craft to show your inner self!	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!
Weaving & Macrame Bookmarks	Try a new skill, or come and practice your knotting skills! Create a bookmark or a weaving square, and chat with others	Academic Year 2026/2027 dates coming soon!

Specialist Support

For more specialist support, within the University, or externally please explore the options below.

Safeguarding

The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children.

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Disability Support

Our Disability team provides a wide range of support for students with long term conditions, from mental and physical health, specific learning differences and much more.