Halls events and social life

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

Our halls events

From social sport, shopping trips and days out, there's something for everyone.

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

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.

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 119189 socialreps@derby.ac.uk