Business events

Advance your knowledge and grow your network: these are our upcoming events for business people, most of which are free to attend. They include conferences and networking events, business advice workshops, and public lectures on today’s most interesting issues.

Person giving a business lecture.

In this workshop, future leaders will learn about the importance of AI and ChatGPT and its impact on institutions. 

People in the atrium for the Derby Talent Fair in 2016.

The Derby Talent Fair brings together leading employers, industry experts, and graduate recruitment specialists, creating an environment for you to build connections and find opportunities such as placements, internships, and graduate roles.

Black woman wearing a headscarf smiling.
public lecture

The University of Derby's Race Equality Network is proud to celebrate and honour Black History Month with colleagues and students across the university and within the wider community. We will be hosting a lecture featuring two local Black women who have made immense contributions to health, social care and academia in the United Kingdom and beyond. 

Brown bench beside tree.
workshop

Explore how sustainability goals can positively impact business performance and boost organisational resilience.

Female engineering student stood in a smart factory
networking

The Built Environment, Engineering and Technology Careers Fair is an event designed specifically for students and recent graduates who have studied these subjects, or for anyone interested in pursuing a career in these fields.

Black female breakdancing at a basketball court.

This event is to celebrate 50 years of hip hop with Baby J from the UK's first dedicated hip hop school, Baby People on Forman Street, Derby and Devon Daley.

Exterior of One Friar Gate Square
networking

The Law, Criminology and Social Sciences Fair is an event designed specifically for students who have studied these subjects, or for those who are interested in pursuing a career in these fields. 

Happy people at a University of Derby event

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