Get Active Events

Throughout the academic year we host several key Get Active Events including Santa Run, This Derby Girl Can and Inclusive Sport Fortnight.

Main events

Throughout the year we run several events that students and staff can get involved in, a great opportunity to meet new friends, have fun and get active. 

Join the Get Active Events community on our UoD Active app to be first to sign up and to receive the latest event updates. To sign up simply:

  1. Download the app via the Google Play or Apple App Store
  2. Create an account using your university email address
  3. Join the Get Active Events community 

Upcoming event activities

 

Female student in sports wheelchair in sports hall, smiling

Inclusive Sport Weeks

We host a programme of activities in April-May to promote inclusive sport at Derby, highlighting ways students and staff can get involved in adapted sport and supporting those who may face challenges around accessibility. Example activities include para badminton and swimming.

A group of mixed ethnicity male student football players cheering support

Spirit in Sport

Here at Derby we've an incredibly diverse student body and wish to reflect this through the events we offer. Working with the Multi Faith Centre we look to engage students during People of Faith & Belief Month (May). SIS is about having fun, meeting new friends and bringing the community together.

Events in 2024-25

4 staff an students with medals wearing santa and snowmen outfits

Santa Dash

Our fun community run takes place in December. It's a great opportunity to take a well-deserved break and get you into the festive spirit. Take a break from work and study and have fun running or walking round the picturesque Markeaton Park with friends and colleagues.

black female running along promenade with sea in background

This Derby Girl Can

This Derby Girl Can in March celebrates active women across our university community. We run several activities for female (and those identifying as female) students and staff, supporting more women to be active in a safe and comfortable environment and encouraging them to "do their thing".

A black female taking part in a Boxercise class - punching and smiling

This Derby Girl Can Stories to Inspire You

In support of our "This Derby Girl Can" campaign, we've reached out to female students and staff, just like you, to get their story on how they get active in a way that works for them. Have a look and take some inspiration from our amazing community.

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