Get Active Events

Throughout the academic year we host several key Get Active Events including Santa Run, This Derby Girl Can and Inclusive Sport Fortnight.

Main events

Throughout the year we run several events that students and staff can get involved in, a great opportunity to meet new friends, have fun and get active. 

Join the Get Active Events community on our UoD Active app to be first to sign up and to receive the latest event updates.

To sign up simply:

  1. Download the app via the Google Play or Apple App Store
  2. Create an account using your university email address
  3. Join the Get Active Events community 
4 staff an students with medals wearing santa and snowmen outfits

Santa Dash

Our fun community run takes place in December. It's a great opportunity to take a well-deserved break and get you into the festive spirit. Take a break from work and study and have fun running or walking round the picturesque Markeaton Park with friends and colleagues.

British Inspiration Trust logo

BRIT Challenge

The British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) supports young adult mental health in the UK. We host the BRIT challenge during February and March to help raise awareness of student and staff health and well-being, and the key connection between mental health and fitness, whilst raising funds for the charity.

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This Derby Girl Can

In support of International Women's Day we run several activities for female (and those identifying as female) students and staff to get involved in. This Derby Girl Can week in March is about supporting more females to be active in an safe and comfortable environment.

Female student in sports wheelchair in sports hall, smiling

Inclusive Sports Fortnight

We host a programme of activities in May to showcase inclusive sport here at Derby and raise awareness of the different sports and staff can get involved in regardless of ability, emphasizing that sport is for everyone. Example sports include para badminton, wheelchair basketball and boccia.

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Spirit in Sport

Here at Derby we've an incredibly diverse student body and wish to reflect this through the events we offer. Working with the Multi Faith Centre we look to engage students during People of Faith and Belief Month. The event is about having fun and meeting new friends to bring the community together.