Category: Student Life

In celebration of International Men's Day this month, Kate Haresnape (Deputy Chair of the Gender Equality Network) meets with Animation graduate Nathan Addai to discuss his creative media and brand Mental Roots.

Olivia Wilkinson is a final-year Marketing student. In this blog, she shares her experience and advice on finding success at Derby. 

Final-year student Megan shares her advice on how to thrive as an anxious first-year student. 

Megan Wallbanks, a final-year BA (Hons) Media and Communications student, shares her top tips for survivng your final year.

Final-year student Oviya looks back over the hurricane of emotions of the last few months. The stress over deadlines, the pressure of trying to find a job, and feeling sentimental about her time as a student at Derby coming to an end. Now she's excited. She's happy. And she's sad.

John Mungai shares his non-linear university experience as a mature student.

Sam Chikowore reflects on his university experiences that have brought him lasting friendships.

Greta, a third year Professional Culinary Management student, shares her cooking on a budget tips and tricks.

Trying to make sense of student finance? Student Izzy’s blog will help – she has some helpful hints and tips on loans, fees and funding.