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Alumni Relations
University of Derby
Kedleston Road 
Derby
DE22 1GB

T: +44 (0)1332 591368
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Our latest Alumni news

Michael Holding
Fast-bowling cricket legend and motorcycle racing icon to receive honorary degrees

Legendary West Indian cricketer Michael Holding, known as ‘Whispering Death’ for his pace bowling technique, is among the honorary graduates being recognised by the University of Derby at its awards ceremonies later this month.

Posted: 6 July 2023
Staff from the University of Derby with representatives from Rolls-Royce, Derby City Council and TV presenter Louise Minchin smiling on stage with award
Derby's Nuclear Skills Academy scoops national partnership award 

A partnership between the University of Derby and Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd focused on developing nuclear skills and experts of the future has been recognised at a top industry awards ceremony.

Posted: 6 April 2023
A student midwife practises on a baby mannequin
New postgraduate Midwifery course helps address midwife shortage 

Qualified registered nurses are retraining as midwives thanks to a new Masters degree at the University of Derby that aims to address the shortage in qualified midwives.

Posted: 3 April 2023
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Sprinting to success – Derby student joins GB Cycling team

A University of Derby student has been described as ‘one to watch’ and a ‘star of the future’ after being selected to join the GB Cycling team. Rhianna Parris-Smith, who is studying BA (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching, has been part of the University’s Sport Scholarship programme since she started her studies in 2020. 

Posted: 3 April 2023
Staff at the University of Derby with colleagues from Policy Connect sitting smiling at roundtable in House of Lords
Assessing progress towards improving disabled students’ experiences in higher education

The University of Derby and the Higher Education Commission at Policy Connect held a parliamentary event, chaired by Professor Philip Lord Norton of Louth, to assess what progress has been made towards improving the experience of disabled students in higher education.

Posted: 27 March 2023