Primary School Events

Would your Year 5 and 6 pupils benefit from an activity with the University of Derby to support aspirations and encourage them to think about their future?

Our Primary Explorers Days will give pupils the chance to explore the University and its facilities. They will meet current students and take part in our exciting educational activities tailored to provide key information to encourage pupils to think about their future aspirations.

A student showing their finger prints

The students have enjoyed all of it. It was a really well-structured day without trying too hard to get too much in.

Teacher - Ashover Primary
Primary Explorers Project 2025

The campus tour was brilliant. Interaction with students is great, ambassadors were very open and friendly.

Teacher - Brookfield Primary
Primary Explorers Day 2025

Proposed schedule for on-campus events*

Timing Activity
9.30am Arrival at our Derby campus
9.30am-09.50am Welcome and introductions
09.50am-10.10am Introduction to university
10:10am-10:20am Break
10.25am-11.25am Treasure hunt campus tour
11.25am-11.55am Interview a student
12.00pm-12.30pm Lunch
12.35pm-1.05pm Mini taster session 1
1.05pm-1.35pm Mini taster session 2
1.40pm-2.00pm Test your knowledge
2.00pm-2.45pm Mini graduation ceremony
2.45pm-3.00pm Evaluations and goodbyes

*Schedule subject to change with room availability on the day. You will be sent pre-event information confirming the timings for the event. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any additional questions about the day please get in touch with the Widening Participation team by emailing wpteam@derby.ac.uk.

Year 6 students at Bemrose Primary holding their graduation certificates and hats.

Our events

View our Events Calendar to book your place and find more information, including dates and times for our Primary Explorers Days.

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