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Our latest Alumni news

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Child protection expert and charity founder among recipients of honorary degrees

A leading Derby child protection expert and the founder of a charity supporting vulnerable women are among those receiving honorary degrees from the University of Derby later this month.

Posted: 6 November 2023
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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
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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
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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