Alumni
When our students graduate they become one of our alumni. Here are the latest headlines about our alumni, and the work of our Alumni Team, who are dedicated to helping and promoting graduate success. For more information visit www.derby.ac.uk/alumni
 | Graduates' Masterclass On Winning Applause Off Stage An award-winning playwright and a Royal Shakespeare Company marketeer were among drama graduates returning to the University of Derby to give a ... |
 | Theatre Arts Graduate Speaks To Connected About Her Role Backstage At The RSC BA (Hons) Theatre Arts graduate Elin Joseph, 28, speaks to Connected about her role as Marketing Officer at The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), ... |
 | House of Commons Event Celebrates Local Artist's Work Local artist and University of Derby graduate Paul Cummins was guest of honour at a special event held at the House of Commons in London to ... |
 | Graduate Releases Latest Collection Of Poetry Renowned Derbyshire poet and University of Derby graduate, F Philip Holland, will launch his latest collection of poetry on August 12 (2012). ... |
 | 'Euro-Graduates' Fly In For University Reunion Europe is facing tough times but there will be plenty of international co-operation when graduates of a University of Derby course aimed at ... |
 | Globe-trotting Graduate Returns For Derby Reunion A Greek-born graduate, who now teaches English in Finland, will be among the many past students returning to the University of Derby for its 20th ... |
 | 'Family Fun Day' Brings Local Community Together Families and the local community can go for 'gold' in a sports themed fun day at the University of Derby. The free 'Family Fun Day', being held ... |
 | Hollywood Stars Make A Beeline for Derby Graduate's Toys A talented University of Derby graduate has seen her toy manufacturing business go global after being invited to 'gift' her products to Hollywood ... |
 | University Of Derby To Celebrate 20th Birthday With Graduate Reunion Graduates from the University of Derby are being encouraged to clear their diaries on Saturday June 23, to make way for the '20 Year Graduate ... |
 | Education Fuels Graduate's Search For Natural Resources A University of Derby graduate who is carving out a successful career in geology was invited to speak to a group of UK students about his ... |
 | Home-Grown' Graduate Joins Derby Theatre Team One of the University of Derby's own drama graduates has returned to the city to promote the exciting productions lined-up for Derby Theatre. Raj ... |
 | Graduates Set To Swarm Back To University The University of Derby will add its own major event to 2012's calendar by hosting a landmark celebration marking 20 years as a university. To ... |
 | Degree Means Lively and Eventful Life For Ben Helping stage international events in the Middle-East and for the United Nations are among the exciting freelance projects Ben White has been ... |
 | Derbyshire And Hollywood Legends Join Forces Legendary Derbyshire folk artist and University of Derby honorary graduate John Tams will introduce the much anticipated Steven Spielberg film War ... |
 | Summer Programme To Make Derby Theatre The Hot Ticket Political intrigue, plenty of laughs and classic performances are promised for Derby Theatre's summer 2012 season. West End comedy hit Yes, Prime ... |
 | Beauty Heads Home An expert in beauty and holistic therapy is opening up luxury treatment room in Ashbourne to provide the latest in pampering and beauty therapies. ... |
 | Derbyshire Debates Its Present..And Future Politics, law and order, the economy and the media will all be up for discussion as Derbyshire stages its very own Question Time style debate. ... |
 | Graduate Calls For Greater African Democracy At UK Event An initiative calling for greater democracy in Africa was launched at the Houses of Parliament last night, 7 November, by Derbyshire MP Pauline ... |
 | Fashion Graduates Fly The Flag In China Fashion designs by University of Derby graduates graced the catwalk of a major annual international fashion show in China and appeared on TV there. ... |
 | Graduate Goes To The Ends Of The Earth A University of Derby graduate has a cool job as a producer on one of BBC TV's most ambitious projects to date - the Frozen Planet series. Sir ... |
 | University Recognises Contributions To The Community Two high profile High Peak figures will be recognised for their dedication to the area when they receive Honorary degrees from the University of ... |
 | Derby Theatre Appoints Expert Team Derby Theatre has appointed an expert team to advise and guide its Board and managers on the theatre's future development. The expert team, ... |
 | Experts Debate The End Of The Earth A dedicated environmentalist and founder member of Friends of the Earth will share his views on the future of planet earth, and lead a debate ... |
 | Movie To Get Your Teeth Into Two Derby brothers, who together produce short films, have launched their latest offering - a horror rom-com about a zombie romance. University of ... |
 | Katherine's Website Wows Strictly Fans As series nine of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing properly gets underway tomorrow,9pm, Friday 30 September many fans will turn to Derby's ... |
 | Celebrated Poet Brought To UK By University An internationally renowned poet will talk about his work spanning more than half-a-century in a rare UK tour including the University of Derby, ... |
 | Wildlife Writing Prize Goes To Derby Graduate A University of Derby graduate has been named BBC Wildlife Magazine Travel Writer of the Year 2011. Carol Donaldson, 37, from Elm Park, Essex ... |
 | Students' Swiss Route To Success A Swiss bank is coming exclusively to the University of Derby to offer students well-paid, one year work placements abroad. Derby graduate Paul ... |
 | Graduate Switches Computer Bytes For Tasty Bites Derby's newest cake shop will open on Monday,18 July, in Westfield Derby - and it's giving shoppers the chance to order a cake like that of Royal ... |
 | Derby Talent To Light Up Edinburgh Festival Arts festivals up and down the country will be lit up by some dark tales this summer, when three theatre companies created by graduates from the ... |
 | GEES Masterclass Talented Derby graduates recently came back to the University to give our current geography, geology and environmental hazard students a ... |
 | 'Camera Beer' To Launch Photo Exhibition A few pints of this and they might have difficulty getting their photos in focus. To congratulate students about to complete the University of ... |
 | Badminton Star Becomes University Ambassador A British badminton star is using her extensive experience and achievements to raise the profile and quality of sport at the University of Derby ... |
 | Derby's Lifelong Learning Solution To Wolf Report Academic experts in lifelong learning at the University of Derby could hold the key to helping the education sector achieve some of the ... |
 | An Evening With Slimming World Founder A successful Derbyshire businesswoman will share the secrets of her business success as well as her views on slimming and health at an exclusive ... |
 | Lifestyle Brand Launches Cool Promotional Vehicles Lights changed from red to green for a Derby-based lifestyle brand on Wednesday 18 May when it showcased the latest addition to its promotional ... |
 | Textile Designers' 13 Awards For 'Cut Above' Work Textile Design students at the University of Derby have scooped 13 awards at one of the UK's most prestigious industry competitions - with one ... |
 | Bugs and Bowls Amongst the Fun in University's Events Programme The University of Derby is encouraging people to get active this summer with its brand new programme of community events. This year's programme ... |
 | Talk Will Champion Beauty Of Wildlife In the season of the dawn chorus, leading wildlife writer, broadcaster and television producer Stephen Moss visits the University of Derby next ... |
Update On Alumni 60 second news round up BA (Hons) Business Studies graduate Victoria Moore's flying high with her recent promotion at Association of European ... | |
 | Bob's Premier Challenge Former Arsenal and Scotland goalkeeper, TV presenter and University of Derby honorand Bob Wilson is embarking on the greatest challenge of his ... |
 | Chair of Heritage Lottery Fund On The Future Of Our Past Dame Jenny Abramsky, Chair of the Heritage Lottery Fund, will deliver this year's annual Phillip Whitehead Memorial Lecture at the University of ... |
 | Debate Asks 'What Now For The Middle-East?' The turbulent state of politics in the Middle-East and the possible future for its states will be tackled by speakers in a public debate at the ... |
 | Putting Women First For Business Women in the East Midlands wanting to follow in the footsteps of The Apprentice's business guru Karren Brady were invited to the first Ladies Only ... |
 | Battle of the 'Derbots' At University Robot rivals built by international teams will pit their electronic wits against each other as part of a University of Derby engineering challenge. ... |
 | International Artists Support Pakistan Floods Appeal World famous artists have donated works for a University of Derby graduate's auction - to help flood victims in her home country of Pakistan. ... |
 | Top Civil Servant Meets Derby Students The UK's top civil servant and Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell visited the University of Derby this afternoon to talk to students about their ... |
 | Festival Sets FORMAT For World Class Photography Images dealing with the surveillance society, questions of privacy and even streetfighting will be part of the University of Derby's contribution ... |
 | Ladies Only Network Event The Alumni Relations team has organised a ladies only business networking event. The aim is to showcase female graduates and their businesses to ... |
 | First 'Creative Garden' To Help Businesses Bloom Film, fancy footwork and fine cakes will all be represented at a major trade exhibition featuring more than 50 creative businesses and people from ... |
 | Mary's Bid For Saatchi Fame Here's your chance to get behind University of Derby graduate Mary Nugent in an exciting national competition. Last summer, Mary caught the ... |
 | Awards Celebration Highlighting Professional Excellence Around 40 students who have studied on a range of professional and vocational courses to boost their academic and industry expertise will graduate ... |
 | Fashion's Claudia Shows Her Cooking Flair Fashion lecturer Claudia Huxtable swapped couture for cuisine when she won one of 20 coveted places in the new series of BBC One TV's MasterChef. ... |
 | Graduate's Role In Rwanda's Recovery A Derby graduate working to raise awareness of genocide in the former war-torn African country of Rwanda has helped establish its first youth ... |
 | How 'Digital Detectives' Track Criminals The role of digital technology in investigations of paedophile rings and other cases involving internet use will be revealed in a senior police ... |
 | Busman's Holiday For Gareth - Even At Graduation A Derby student who put himself through University by working as a bus driver is looking to make his mark in the world of automotive engineering. ... |
 | Dan's Coin Design Celebrates Changing Olympics The London Olympic Games has a new 50p coin design thanks to a University of Derby graduate. Dan Brittain (25) from Field Lane, Alvaston, Derby ... |
 | Serendipity Cottage Article by Rachael Nicholls The stage was set for a thought-provoking experience when young people from Alfreton Grange Arts College had the ... |
 | Artist's Blooming Career Gets Olympic Stamp A Derby graduate is among 13 artists with disabilities commissioned - at a cost of £820,000 - to produce work for a groundbreaking cultural ... |
 | AWARDS 2011: Helen's First Class Response To Epilepsy Battle Courageous mum Helen Hollis had part of her brain removed five years ago in an operation which was a life or death gamble to beat epilepsy. At ... |
 | AWARDS 2011: Graduates To Share Their Tweet Success! For the first time this year the University of Derby will harness the social media tool Twitter to capture and share good news messages, and ... |
 | AWARDS 2011: Sarabjit's Struggle To Get Onto Write Path A woman who has written movingly about the degenerative muscular condition which leaves her unable to even smile will graduate from the University ... |
 | AWARDS 2011: 'Credit Crunch' Gives Graduate's Career Bite The 'Credit Crunch' caused Heather Anderson to leave her job in a finance company and enrol on a degree course - now she's helping the NHS deal ... |
 | AWARDS 2011: Frontline Role Protecting Nuclear Power A former University of Derby student graduating this week has joined the armed police service protecting the UK's nuclear industry sites. The ... |
 | AWARDS 2011: 'The Only Way Out Is Through' A tattoo on Will Goring's left arm indicates how he summoned up the strength to get through life during his dad's courageous fight with cancer. ... |
 | AWARDS 2011: Derby First Choice Despite Great Distance For one of this year's graduating students the University of Derby remained first choice, even while living on the other side of the world. ... |
 | AWARDS 2011: Beloved Father Inspiration For Courageous Tina Brave Tina Premjee says that what should be one of the happiest days of her life will be an extremely difficult occasion for her and her family. ... |
 | Research Appeal For New Mums And Mums-To-Be When it comes to nutrition in pregnancy, managing cravings and avoiding potentially harmful foods are usually top of the menu for discussion. Now ... |
 | It's Stage Right For A Brighter 2011! Rhiannon Prytherch's brain haemorrhage was so serious last summer that she began to plan for her own funeral. But the brave 28-year-old, from ... |
 | Chip Shops' Batter Class Of Business Help An award-winning fish and chip shop chain looking to expand has had some tasty ideas served up to it by University of Derby students. The well ... |
 | Brave Mother Reunited With Children A mother of four who fled Africa for England after the suspicious death of her husband - believing her own life was also in danger - will mark her ... |
 | Sam Builds Great Career - With LEGO A childhood love of LEGO building bricks has been turned into a dream career by one determined University of Derby designer. The top educational ... |
 | Festive Feel To Buxton Community Open Day The University of Derby Buxton invited its neighbours and Buxton residents to enjoy festive food, drink and beauty, and a traditional Christmas ... |
 | Online Study A Growing Route To Degree Success The popularity of studying higher education qualifications online is soaring at the University of Derby, with the numbers of students doubling in ... |
 | Leading Lights To Be Honoured At Derby Graduation An Olympian, a critically acclaimed novelist and one of the country's most distinguished military officers will be among those receiving honorary ... |
 | Games Technology 'Virtually' Advances Architecture Architects' two-dimensional plans are set to be turned into highly realistic three dimensional (3D) virtual worlds you can walk through and ... |
 | Millions To View Free Speech Debate A leading Derby Education academic is preparing for a global audience of up to 400 million viewers after being invited to the Middle East to join ... |
 | University Opens Its Doors To Community This Christmas The doors to Buxton's iconic Devonshire Dome will be flung open to the community on December 14 when the University of Derby Buxton invites people ... |
 | Eastern Promise For 'Green' Technology Event Far East will meet East Midlands when cutting edge University of Derby research is showcased at a regional technology event for Japanese investors. ... |
 | Visual Communication Masterclass Around 120 current students studying BA (Hons) Graphic Design, BA (Hons) Illustration, BA (Hons) Animation recently enjoyed a master class in ... |
 | First Class Training For Chatsworth Managers Managers at Chatsworth - home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire - are to go on a tailor-made training course demonstrating the latest methods ... |
 | Buxton Students Treat Diners To Evening Of Opulence Buxton diners are invited to start the festive season with an evening of fantastic food and jazz music at The Dome Fine Dining Restaurant on 3 ... |
 | Business Guru And Secret Millionaire At University A philanthropist, International Businesswoman of the Year and star of Channel 4's Secret Millionaire TV programme will be a guest speaker at the ... |
 | Derbyshire Olympian Ellie Koyander named University of Derby Sportsperson of the Year Derbyshire Olympian Ellie Koyander has been named University of Derby Sportsperson of the Year at the Derbyshire Sports Awards. Freestyle moguls ... |
 | Owzat! Bushcrickets: Big Secret Revealed! Researchers at the University of Derby and colleagues at the University of Cambridge believe they have found which species has the largest ... |
 | Banks Mill Studios Winter Open Event Meet the artists and view, purchase or even commission their work! Banks Mill Studios on Bridge Street in Derby is once again opening its doors ... |
 | Phone Tech Gives Jazz Greats New Life Jazz greats of the 20th Century are being brought back to the streets of London today through a collaboration between a University of Derby artist ... |
 | Fans Gearing Up For 'Super Saturday'! The University of Derby and Derby County Football Club are gearing up for a 'Super Saturday' in Derby on Sky Sports! The Rams' npower ... |
 | Student Success Celebrated With Masterclass A successful international graduate of the University of Derby Buxton returned recently to share the secrets of her success in the spa and tourism ... |
 | Will 'Digital Literacy' Determine Your Future Career Success? Inadequate 'digital literacy' could jeopardise your future career prospects, say international career guidance experts. More must be done to help ... |
 | Marketing Masterclass With Business Brains Experts in branding and customer relations will hold a free masterclass for business people at the University of Derby's Enterprise Centre, hosted ... |
 | Combating Cyber-terrorism And Online Crime With the Government warning of increased risks from cyber-terrorism a free public talk on the issue will be hosted by the University of Derby, as ... |
 | Sounds and Scales Weigh-in For New UK Arts Event Model buildings made from waste, songs on request and a 'mayor weighing' machine will be among the unusual attractions at a new regular exhibition ... |
 | Top Role For Derby Pro Vice-Chancellor One of the University of Derby's most senior academic managers is leaving to become Vice-Chancellor of Staffordshire University. Professor ... |
 | Bluebells And Daffodils On Sturgess Fields Green fingered volunteers are being encouraged to spend an afternoon planting bulbs at a city beauty spot. Staff from the University of Derby, ... |
 | Willow Sculpture Celebrates Graduate Success An original outdoor sculpture created by University of Derby graduates was unveiled at a special ceremony at the University's Kedleston Road site ... |
 | Tom's Real 'Cutting Edge' Skills Universities thrive on the cut and thrust of debate but one Derby student is about to cross real blades with some of the world's finest fencers. ... |
 | Willow Sculpture Celebrates Graduate Success Two top national willow-weaving sculptors, and Derby graduates, who have made their names crafting amazing art pieces across the UK, have teamed ... |
 | Sexual Politics And Intrigue At Derby Theatre A powerful drama about sexual harassment and 'political correctness' on a university campus will be played out at Derby Theatre. Screenwriter, ... |
 | Best Selling Author's Talk on Derby Student Days Internationally acclaimed author, Hollywood screenwriter and University of Derby Honorary graduate Graham Joyce will revisit the city where he was ... |
 | Last Night of The Proms A great night out at Derby's Big Screen. If you didn't make it on Saturday night here is a flavour of what you missed! View more images and find ... |
 | Bowls Team Show Their Fashion Colours Members of one of the country's oldest bowls clubs are sporting a new designer top and badge thanks to fashion students at the University of Derby. ... |
 | Festival Celebrating 'Brit Cool' Decades Gets Derby Touch An exciting national feast of cool British fashion and music covering 50 years will include a slice of University of Derby style. The first ... |
 | Carnival Fun Is Family Affair For Charley A great Derbyshire tradition will be staged at the end of this month (July) thanks to a University of Derby student keeping it all in the family. ... |
 | Green Tips At Your Fingers Have you ever been toiling in the garden, trowel in hand and struggled to remember how best to plant those carrots? Worry not! Help is at hand ... |
 | 'Posh' Society And Poor Patients In The Picture A photographer's exhibition giving a modern twist to classical 18th century paintings has sparked his interest in making a 'grand tour' of stately ... |
 | Shops and Skulls Inspire Unusual Fabrics Bird skulls and an East Midlands shopping centre are among the unusual sources of inspiration for final year Textiles students at the University ... |
 | University Clocks Up Another Towering Success It's enough to win us a Blue Peter badge. The three towers at the University of Derby's Kedleston Road site - part of the Derby skyline since the ... |
 | 'Time Machine' Shows Students' Bright Future Having recreated a World War I trench and torrential rain - both indoors - technical wizards at the University of Derby are now taking audiences ... |
 | BBC Big Screen Brings Live Opera To Derby Derby's Market Place will be alive with the sound of Opera tonight when the Royal Opera House's production of Carmen is broadcast live on the BBC ... |
 | French Connection For County's First Ever 'BioBlitz' An environmental 'first' for the county jointly organised by the University of Derby is attracting international interest. The University has ... |
 | Baby's 'Career Advice' For Photographer Mum Helen Little Eli Rose's birth halfway through mum Helen's photography course has made a big difference to her final year project and future career plans. ... |
 | 'Brit Art' Bid To Define Britishness A search to answer the question of 'what is Britishness?' led one determined art student to cross the country in his Union Jack decorated car to ... |
 | Future Fashion Stars' Store Turn Fashion students about to leave the University of Derby won't have to wait until they get into the industry to see their work in a prime location. ... |
 | Artist's 'Blues' Period For Jazz Festival Jazz will be a feast for the eyes as well as the ears at the Every Secondfestival in Derby this weekend. John Goto, Professor of Fine Art at the ... |
 | Rachel's Green Garden Goes To Chelsea University of Derby graduate Rachel Carter is exhibiting for the first time at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show with her Green Garden. Rachel ... |
 | Blogs Not Banners For Today's Feminist Twice as many modern-day feminists promote their views through blogging and internet activism as take part in protests, according to new research. ... |
 | It's Question Time For Derby North Candidates Students and the public will have an opportunity to grill candidates for the key marginal seat Derby North at a Question Time-style event being ... |
 | 'Pitch' And Get £1,000 Off Postgraduate Course Costs Not many people are paid £2 per word but the University of Derby is offering career minded graduates the chance to effectively earn just ... |
 | Business Quest And Cygnet Fund 2010 Winners Announced The winners of the first annual Business Quest and Cygnet Fund competitions have been announced - scooping more than £20,000 in total in ... |
 | 'Me and Dee' Receives A Secret Millionaire's Hand-out A University of Derby graduate who founded the charity Me and Dee was featured in a new episode of The Secret Millionaire, Channel 4's award ... |
 | Search For First 'Business Quest' Star Nears Its End A unique device that encourages drivers to brake better and a fresh approach to finding tomorrow's football stars are among the entrepreneurial ... |
 | Prospectus Is Picture Perfect For Jen For the first time the University of Derby has used one of its Photography graduates to help to create its new style undergraduate prospectus - ... |
 | 'Democracy Day' Gets The Student Vote With a General Election imminent, prospective MPs will get an early taste of political debate and meeting their constituents during a Democracy ... |
 | Preparing To Celebrate Achievement Students on the only UK University undergraduate UK course aimed at professionals in the specialist pharmaceutical area of aseptic preparation and ... |
 | Games Guru Gives Students Glimpse Of The Future One of the computer games industry's biggest names spoke to University of Derby students about his career - and his role in developing games for a ... |
 | Awards 2010: Real 'Higher Education' For RAF Helicopter Graduates A female member of an RAF combat helicopter crew and her male colleague - both bound for Afghanistan - will be flying high when they graduate from ... |
 | Awards 2010: Occupational Therapists Can Help Address 'Digital Divide' Occupational therapists could help mental health sufferers to bridge the 'digital divide' and access services like the Internet and iPods more ... |
 | Awards 2010: Graduate Gets Real With Computer Games Computer games expert Mat Henson is playing it seriously by creating realistic programmes for an international company whose clients include the ... |
 | Awards 2010: The Social Group Without A Name A child who loses their parents is an orphan while a woman whose husband dies is known as a widow; similarly a bereaved husband becomes a widower. ... |
 | Business Quest Beckons Would-Be Entrepreneurs One of the East Midlands' best known and most successful businessmen has teamed up with the University of Derby to find the business leaders of ... |
 | Local Chef Returns To Culinary Roots The jungle's got Gino D'Acampo, the Caribbean's got Levi Roots and his Reggae Reggae sauce and now Derbyshire's Peak District has its own ... |
 | Tams To Unveil New Charity Single Award-winning musician and actor John Tams will give a sneak preview of his new charity single being launched nationally this Christmas, during ... |
 | University Announces Derby Honorary Award Winners Man Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel CBE, TV presenter Simon Groom and former soccer star Roy McFarland are among the six honorary award winners ... |
 | Wood You Believe It?! Giant Sculptures Add To Magic Of Christmas What have two penguins, a car, a train, a jet engine, a soldier and a bear got in common? They form a unique collection of giant hand-crafted and ... |
 | Awards 2010: Course Helps Youth Project Break Records Delighted project leaders say their expertise, enhanced through a University of Derby course, has played a key role in making 2009 a year to ... |
 | Directors' 24 Hour Film Feat Heroes in movies often race against the clock to complete some impossible task - now those behind the camera are to be given just 24 hours to ... |
 | Derby Graduate Up For Community Award A University of Derby graduate has been nominated for an award for helping to improve community relations in her home town. Shelly Littlejohn, ... |
 | Successful Derby Graduates Star In A January Start Campaign Across Midlands Cities For the first time the University of Derby is using huge outdoor billboard images of their successful graduates to promote their January start ... |
 | OnetoOne Help In The Recession Unique free careers service offering for unemployed professionals, managers, graduates and those at risk of redundancy. A new careers advice ... |
 | Derby Graduate Artists First Collaboration An empty shop in Derby's centre will be transformed into a fantastical Alice in Wonderland style scene, thanks to the skills of an all female art ... |
 | Loving John's Retirement Gesture To Wife Generous University of Derby lecturer John Paling will use funds from his retirement party to support his wife who has been severely affected by ... |
