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The University of Derby, in partnership with Go Jauntly, National Forest and UK Treescapes, has launched a research study which aims to break new ground in understanding how the UK’s treescapes, a landscape including groups of trees, can benefit wellbeing.

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72% of students waiting for their A-level results (or equivalent) to be published on Thursday 18 August feel under pressure from their family, friends and teachers to do well in their exams, according to a survey commissioned by the University of Derby.

Peter Lansley and Football Journalism students at the Women's Euros

A group of Football Journalism students from the University of Derby got to watch the Lionesses make history after being given the opportunity to report on the 2022 UEFA European Women's Football Championship.

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University of Derby academic Dr Naomi Shiner has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE.

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A new psychological scale to measure ontological addiction – where someone is addicted to themselves and the way they think they exist – has been developed under the guidance of a leading international expert in Contemplative Psychology at the University of Derby. 

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Two senior nursing staff, both considered trailblazers of their profession, have been appointed Visiting Professors of Nursing at the University of Derby.

Richard Whitehead talking to audience at the University of Derby

Paralympic and world champion athlete Richard Whitehead MBE visited the University of Derby to share his experiences and give advice to young people interested in pursuing a career in sport.

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The University of Derby and its Union of Students win award for embedding sustainability and social responsibility into their curriculum.

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The first woman of Indian origin to complete a solo, unsupported expedition to the South Pole, a member of the England Women’s Rugby Union Team, and an award-winning LGBT+ advocate, are among those who will receive honorary degrees from the University of Derby later this month.

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Researchers from the University of Derby’s Business School have compiled a list of the Top 200 businesses in Derby and Derbyshire.

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