Civic news

Gaia exhibition in 2019

Visitors to Derby Cathedral this autumn will be able to experience an astronaut’s view of the world when the stunning ‘Gaia’ artwork comes to the city, supported and sponsored by the University, as part of its worldwide tour.

group of adults holding hands in a circle and smiling

A pioneering new research project, which will address the impact of diagnosis on the bonds between people with young onset dementia and their caregivers using creative approaches, has been awarded £113,000 in funding by Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).

People looking at their laptop and smiling

University works in partnership with East Midlands Chamber, Derbyshire County Council, Marketing Peak District and Derbyshire and The Food and Drink Forum, to offer fully funded support to businesses across Derbyshire, as part of the East Midlands Accelerator Programme.

Exterior shot of 67 Bridge Street building

The owner of a popular recording studio and music venue in Derby has found a new home for his business after being supported by the University of Derby.

child playing with nature

Communities within Amber Valley, Derbyshire, are set to benefit from a new programme of cultural activity after a consortium, led by the University of Derby, was awarded a grant of up to £826,000 for its Make/Shift project, as part of the Arts Council England Creative People and Places National Portfolio 22-25 programme.

representatives of partner organisations outside the new joint enforcement hub in Derby city centre (July 2021)

New joint enforcement hub will enable students to get real-world experience of supporting police and community safety teams in the city.

People talking at the launch of the Ascend programme in Derby city centre

New scheme will aim to help businesses grow, attract investment and create new jobs in Derby

Gold Award logo for the 2021 Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

The University of Derby has been awarded Gold in the 2021 Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

x-ray image of lungs

Equipment donated to help assess COVID-19 patients and to ease pressures caused by pandemic.

Picture of Lonsdale House

Essential PPE items for frontline staff at local hospitals being developed at the University's Institute for Innovation in Sustainable Engineering

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