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

Our Residence Life programme in halls

Our Residence Life programme in halls

View Residence Life at the University of Derby video transcript

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

September events

Date Event Venue Time Get involved
Sat 16 Sept Welcome Fest (music, games, food) Kedleston Road  1pm - 6pm  Just turn up
Sun 17 Sept Welcome Brunch All halls common rooms  10am - 1pm Just turn up 
Mon 18 Sept Fresher's Fair Kedleston Road  10am - 4pm  Just turn up
Tues 19 Sept Fresher's Fair Kedleston Road  10am - 4pm Just turn up
Wed 20 Sept Creative Arts session. Materials provided Peak Court 6pm -7.30pm Just turn up - free
Thur 21 Sept Tea & cake St Christopher's Court 3.30pm - 5pm Just turn up - free
Fri 22 Sept International Welcome Party The Maypole, Nuns Street. 7pm Just turn up
Mon 25 Sept Dungeons & Dragons Beginners Night Nunnery Court 7pm Just turn up - free
Tues 26 Sept Tea & cake  Nunnery Court 3.30pm-5pm Just turn up - free
Tues 26 Sept Dungeons & Dragons Beginners Night St Christopher's Court 8pm Just turn up - free
Tues 26 Sept Cookery class. All ingredients provided.  Princess Alice Court 6pm Just turn up - free
Wed 27 Sept Tea & cake  Princess Alice Court 3.30pm-5pm Just turn up - free
Wed 27 Sept  Inter-halls football tournament Willows Sports Centre 12pm - 4pm Just turn up
Thur 28 Sept Tea & cake Peak Court 3.30pm-5pm Just turn up - free
Thur 28 Sept Megazone Laser Quest event Willows Sports Centre 6pm Email socialreps@derby.ac.uk to register for your free place 

October events

Date  Event Venue Time Get involved 
Mon 2 Oct Tea and cake  Agard Court 3.3opm- 5pm  Just turn up - free
Mon 2 Oct Dungeons & Dragons Nunnery Court 7pm Just turn up - free
Tues 3 Oct Cookery Class. All ingredients provided  Princess Alice Court 3pm Just turn up - free
Tues 3 Oct Dungeons & Dragons St Christopher's Court 8pm Just turn up - free
Wed 4 Oct Tea and cake  Darley Bank 3.30pm- 5pm Just turn up - free
Wed 4 Oct Creative Arts session. All materials provided Peak Court  6pm-7.30pm Just turn up - free
Thur 5 Oct Beginner's Yoga.  Mats provided Peak Court 5pm- 5.45pm Just turn up - free
Mon 9 Oct Dungeons & Dragons Nunnery Court 7pm Just turn up - free
Tues 10 Oct Cookery class.  All ingredients provided Princess Alice Court 6pm Just turn up - free
Tues 10 Oct Dungeons & Dragons St Christopher's Court 8pm Just turn up - free
Wed 11 Oct Meet the Guide Dogs  Darley Bank 11am-1pm Just turn up - free
Thur 12 Oct Beginner's Yoga. Mats provided Peak Court 5pm - 5.45pm  Just turn up - free
Sun 15 Oct Alton Towers Scarefest  Departure from Bridge Street 10am  £30 including transport and entrance fee. Buy online from Uni shop.
Mon 16 Oct Dungeons & Dragons Nunnery Court  7pm Just turn up - free
Tues 17 Oct Cookery Class Princess Alice Court 6pm Just turn up 
Tues 17 Oct Dungeons & Dragons St Christopher's Court  8pm Just turn up - free
Wed 18 Oct Creative Arts session. All materials provided Peak Court 6pm - 7.30pm Just turn up - free
Thur 19 Oct Beginner's Yoga. Mats provided Peak Court 5pm- 5.45pm Just turn up - free
Mon 23 Oct Dungeons & Dragons  Nunnery Court 7pm Just turn up - free
Tue 24 Oct Cookery Class. All ingredients provided Princess Alice Court 6pm  Just turn up - free
Tue 24 Oct Dungeons & Dragons St Christopher's Court 8pm Just turn up - free
Thur 26 Oct Beginner's Yoga. Mats provided Peak Court  5pm-5.45pm Just turn up - free
Mon 30 Oct Dungeons & Dragons Nunnery Court  7pm Just turn up - free
Tue 31 Oct Ghost Walk Meet at Agard Court 4pm Email socialreps@derby.ac.uk to reserve your free place.
Tue 31 Oct Dungeons & Dragons Nunnery Court 8pm Just turn up - free