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University of Derby graduate David Hambling is the owner of The Joy of Pages, a publishing services company based in Derbyshire. He set up his business with the help of our Be The Boss programme.

The Social-ISE Project was founded in 2018 by University of Derby graduate Danniebelle Gunter.

Erica Horne has recently joined the Banks Mill community as an affiliate member and is also part of the Innovation Hothouse, a support network for University of Derby enterprising graduates.

Move for Wellbeing is a psychotherapy service that uses dance and movement as a therapeutic medium for self- expression and offers movement therapy services in Derby.

Warrior Athletics was founded with one goal, to push everyone to be the best they can possibly be. Designed by athletes, created for athletes.

Entrepreneurs Arise Global activates, inspires & prepare potential and existing entrepreneurs for business success; and to help them gain sustainable competitive advantages in the global marketplace.

DS Performance is a sports performance company, supplying sport-specific development strategies through strength and conditioning support for a range of sports.

We talked to Ben Collison from video and photography firm, Goldbox Productions, about how the University’s business support has helped his company to grow since 2020.

Read how international student Žaneta Musilová, boosted her enterprise and entrepreneurial skills while at University. She's now working full-time while developing her own dance events company.

Learn more about New Tropic Pictures - an impact-driven film production company based in Derby and founded by two university friends.

CRZyBest was founded by Claire R. Zwozny-Bestwick with the intentions creating eco-friendly art with precious metal clay.

Read about Mental Roots and founder Nathan Addai, who aims to create content and experiences that are cutting-edge and inspire a new generation of culturally diverse creatives to improve society.