Category: Education

People in hi vis in hard hats

Denise Baker, Head of Pre-Qualification Healthcare talks about apprenticeships and how they are seemingly becoming unpopular to employers and why.

People walking in a street from above

When asked in a nationwide social mobility survey, four out of five people said there is a large gap between the social classes in Britain.

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Amidst the political turmoil and shifting Higher Education landscape, the reputation and profile of the University of Derby has been steadily growing.

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Drumsound and Bassline Smith artist, Benjamin Wiggett, explains why he chose to study BSc (Hons) Music Technology and Production at the University of Derby

Books in a library and a ladder

Lucy Ayre, Open Access Librarian at the University of Derby discusses Open Data and Researcher IDs as part of our series of blogs for Open Access Week.

Open 24 hours in neon writing

William Van Gordon, lecturer in Psychology at UDOL talks about open access publishing and tells us how he publishes research to maximise impact.

A pile of books in a whirlwind shape

Simon Peter Nadeem, Supply Chain Improvement PHD candidate, discusses whether access to academic research should be free and open access.

Students looking towards a screen

Mohammed Jakhara, Head of Department for the Institute of Education at the University of Derby, offers advice to teachers to help students during Clearing.

A student working in an apprenticeship industry

Apprenticeships could offer a way of bridging the skills gap in the economy while at the same time boosting social mobility and worker productivity.

An aeroplane in the sky with star correlations

Professor Judith Lamie, Pro Vice-Chancellor, talks about Derby's international partnerships and the benefits of adopting a global outlook.