2018 news

William Van Gordon standing in front of the Enterprise Centre
Fibromyalgia sufferers see chronic pain symptoms reduced in new meditation therapy study

A team of academics has conducted the first study into the effectiveness of compassion meditation for treating fibromyalgia, a debilitating pain condition, which recently hit the headlines for causing Lady Gaga to cancel her world tour.

Posted: 2 March 2018
2 students showcasing their designs to help them win the national textile industry bursaries
University of Derby students win national textile industry bursaries

Two students from the University of Derby have been recognised by the Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters for their innovative knitwear designs.  

Posted: 2 March 2018
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University of Derby Invest to Grow fund creates 1,000 local jobs

The University of Derby has supported the creation of more than 1,000 jobs in key growth sectors across the East Midlands since launching its Invest to Grow funding scheme in 2014.  

Posted: 12 February 2018
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Man Booker Prize winner has new book published by University of Derby students

The University of Derby will publish a new children’s book by 2017 Man Booker Prize winning author George Saunders.

Posted: 7 February 2018
Keith McClay and Dr Warren-Manning side by side
University of Derby drives innovation forward with two key leadership appointments

The University of Derby has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of two new Pro Vice-Chancellor Deans.

Posted: 3 January 2018