Halls Events and Social Life

Our Residence Life programme in halls

Our Residence Life programme in halls

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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.

Ongoing activities

We have a thriving Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) community here in halls with regular meet ups at several halls. To find out more about taking part, email socialreps@derby.ac.uk.

June 2025 events

Date Event Venue Time Get involved
Tues 3 June Cookery Class  Princess Alice Court 6pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Ingredients provided. 
Weds 4 June Film Night: The Italian Job  Princess Alice Court 6.30pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Snacks provided.
Thurs 5 June  Beginner's Yoga  Peak Court  5pm

Free to attend. Just turn up. Yoga mats provided

Fri 6 June Quiz night with free pizza  St Christopher's  Court  7-9pm Free to attend. Just turn up. 
Tue 10 June Cookery Class Princess Alice Court 6pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Ingredients provided. 
Wed 11 June  Creative Arts session Peak Court 6pm - 7.30pm  Free to attend. Just turn up.  All materials provided 
Thurs 12 June Beginner's Yoga  Peak Court  5pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Yoga mats provided
Sun 15 June Board Games Evening  Darley Bank  6pm onwards Free to attend. Just turn up. Games and snacks provided
Tue 17 June Cookery Class Princess Alice Court  6pm  Free to attend. Just turn up. Ingredients provided. 
Thurs 19 June Beginner's Yoga  Peak Court  5pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Yoga mats provided
Fri 20 June  Quiz Night with free pizza Agard Court 7pm-9pm  Free to attend. Just turn up.
Sat 21 June Film Marathon: The Hobbit Princess Alice Court 11am- 8pm Free to attend.  Just turn up. Snacks provided
Tues 24 June Cookery Class Princess Alice Court 6pm Free to attend. Just turn up. Ingredients provided. 
Wed 25 June Creative Arts session  Peak Court  6pm - 7.30pm 

Free to attend.  Just turn up. All materials provided.

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

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