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HRH The Princess Royal shakes hand with Nuclear Skills Academy apprentice

HRH The Princess Royal visited the Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) in Derby to find out more about the first-of-its-kind training centre and to meet the apprentices at the forefront of the future of the nuclear industry.

Young people gather at the University of Derby for National Apprenticeship Week
A woman stands in front of a sign for the University of Derby with her golf clubs

A talented golf scholar is set to make her full debut in one of the sport's most prestigious competitions.

A picture of green peatlands in the UK countryside

New research has shown that a shift in conservation strategies is needed with the UK's peatlands facing an uncertain future. 

A bee can be seen perched on purple spring like flowers

A new handbook which explores how community initiatives can nurture the relationship between humans and the natural world has been launched.

Outside University of Derby Kedelston Road site

The University of Derby has retained its ‘Good’ rating for its Further Education, Skills and Apprenticeship provision following a recent inspection from Ofsted.

A woman and man are stood looking at a laptop

A new ‘first of its kind’ two-year degree equipping students with the skills needed for a career in international business and artificial intelligence (AI) has been developed by the University of Derby and global industry giant Rolls-Royce.

Close up of AI database

The government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, which aims to “turbocharge AI”, boost growth and deliver public services more efficiently.

Derby External Relations team celebrating at the 2025 HELOA awards

University team secures first place in two categories at the 2025 HELOA Awards for its stand-out recruitment campaigns.

The front of the University of Derby's Chesterfield campus

Prospective nursing students are invited to explore the subject in depth and see for themselves the state-of-the-art Clinical Skills Suite and first-class facilities at the University of Derby’s Chesterfield campus.

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