Halls events and social life

Living in halls is the ideal start to your University journey. You’ll become part of a big, friendly community and be able to attend events and socialise with a wide variety of people, from your own hall and other halls nearby.

Lisa Varley

There really is something for everyone on the halls events programme and, if you don’t spot anything you like, let us know and we will try our best to put it on! We hope to see you at one of our events very soon.

Lisa Varley
Halls Events Co-ordinator

Join in our events programme

One of the best things about living in halls is that you can join in with all of our exclusive events and activities. Events located at any hall are open to all halls students, providing another fantastic opportunity to meet new people and become a part of the wider halls community. 

All events are either free or subsidised so, even if you are on a tight budget, there'll be something for you. During your first few weeks in halls make friends with your flatmates, neighbouring flats, and other residents by going out together to familiarise yourself with your new city, or arrange to go to some Freshers events to break the ice. Check the halls Facebook and Instagram pages for more details.

Some events below require you to book your place by emailing socialreps@derby.ac.uk. Other events need to be booked and paid for via the Unishop. And, Union of Students events need to be booked online. All inter-hall sports tournaments should be booked through the UOD Active app.  Find out more about inter-hall sports tournaments.

If you have attended a recent halls event and would like to share your feedback please complete our form

Events February 2023

Date Event Venue Time Get involved
8 February Creative Art Session St Christopher's Court 6pm - 7:30pm Materials provided. Just turn up.
9 February Refresher's Fair Kedleston Road 10am - 4pm Free of charge.
14 February Yoga Peak Court 5:30pm - 6:15pm Free of charge. Mats provided.
14 February Cookery Class 'Fakeaways' Princess Alice Court 6pm Free of charge. All ingredients provided.
16 February Manage Your Budget Workshop Nunnery Court 6pm Free of charge.
18 February Day trip to York Pick up outside Princess Alice Court 9am £5 in advance. Tickets from unishop.
21 February Yoga Peak Court 5:30pm - 6:15pm Free of charge. Mats provided.
21 February Cookery Class 'Fakeaways' Princess Alice Court 6pm Free of charge. Just turn up.  All ingredients provided.
21 February Fish & Chip Quiz Night Multi Faith centre 5pm - 7pm Email Chaplaincy to book your place.
22 February Creative Art Session Darley Bank 6pm - 7:30pm Free of charge. All materials provided.
28 February Yoga Peak Court 5:30pm - 6:15pm Free of charge. Mats provided.
28 February Cookery Class 'Fakeaways' Princess Alice Court 6pm Free of charge. All ingredients provided.

Events March 2023

Date  Event  Venue Time

Get involved

4 March  Montana's Independent Market  Dubrek Studios 10am onwards  Just turn up 
4 March  FIFA Tournament (Prizes to be won)  Princess Alice Court  12pm - 5pm  Email social reps to register 
6 March  International Student Social St Alkmunds Church  7pm - 9pm  Book here for the International Student Social
7 March  Fakeaway Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court  6pm Just turn up 
7 March Yoga session  Peak Court  5.30pm - 6.15pm Just turn up 
8 March Meet the Guide Dogs Darley Bank See facebook for details  Just turn up 
8 March  Creative Arts Session  Agard Court  6pm - 7.30pm  Just turn up 
8 March Open Mic Night Dubrek Studios  7pm onwards  Just turn up
9 March  Dungeons & Dragons  Princess Alice Court  7pm onwards  Just turn up
11 March  FIFA Tournament (Prizes to be won)  Princess Alice Court 12pm - 5pm  Email social reps 
14 March  Vegan Night Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court 6pm Just turn up 
14 March  Yoga Session  Peak Court  5.30pm - 6.15pm  Just turn up 
17 March 

Dungeons & Dragons - St Patrick's Day Special 

Princess Alice Court 7pm onwards  Just turn up 
18 March FIFA Tournament (Prizes to be won)  Princess Alice Court 12pm - 5pm 
21 March Budget Meal Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court 6pm Just turn up 
21 March  Yoga Session Peak Court  5.30pm - 6.15pm Just turn up 
21 March  Board Games Night Dubrek Studios  7pm onwards  Just turn up 
22 March Creative Arts Session  Peak Court  6pm - 7.30pm  Just turn up 
23 March Megazone Laser Tag Willows Sports Centre  6pm - 8pm Email social reps
25 March  FIFA Tournament (Prizes to be won)  Princess Alice Court  12pm - 5pm  Email social reps
28 March Budget Meal Cookery Class Princess Alice Court 6pm Just turn up 
28 March  Yoga Session  Peak Court  5.30pm - 6.15pm Just turn up 

April Events 2023

Date Event Venue Time Get involved
1 April Dungeons & Dragons (April Fools Day Special)  Princess Alice Court 7pm Just turn up
4 April Yoga session Peak Court 5:30pm - 6:15pm Just turn up
5 April Creative Arts Session Agard Court 6pm - 7:30pm Just turn up
6 April Open Mic Night Dubrek Studios 7pm Just turn up
11 April Yoga session Peak Court 5:30pm - 6:15pm Just turn up
11 April Board Games Night  Dubrek Studios 7pm Just turn up
18 April Yoga session Peak Court 5:30pm - 6:15pm Just turn up
19 April Montana's Street Food Night Dubrek Studios 5pm Just turn up
19 April Creative Arts Session  Peak Court 6pm - 7:30pm Just turn up
23 April Dungeons & Dragons - National Picnic Day Special Princess Alice Court 7pm Just turn up
25 April Yoga Session Peak Court 5:30pm - 6:15pm Just turn up

Our Residence Life programme in halls

Our Residence Life programme in halls

View Residence Life programme in halls 2021 video transcript and audio description

A place called home

Staff are always on-site so feel free to pop into the office for a friendly chat or, if you are experiencing any problems, talk to your Hall Manager. The Residential Assistants and cleaners do weekly flat visits so you’ll soon get to know your whole halls team. Another bonus is the on-site common room which includes a free pool table, Playstation four, large TV and board games. Students can also book the room for free for a private gathering with friends. Just speak to your Hall Manager and they’ll be happy to help you arrange it.

Watch as students Harry, Tan, Charley and Jack, let you into their day-to-day lives, talking about their own experiences and what they love about halls. From exploring Derby or cooking in halls, to being a part of halls events or meeting up with society friends, this will give you a true flavour of life in halls.

Students talking about their day-to-day lives living in halls.

View A place called home: Living with the University of Derby video transcript

Contact the halls social team

If you have any questions, or suggestions for our events and activities programme, please contact our halls social reps:

+44 (0)7775 119189socialreps@derby.ac.uk