2021 news

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New prizes awarded for students’ work on community SEND projects  

Care and education provider SENAD sponsors prizes for University of Derby students' initiatives for supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Posted: 13 September 2021
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Derby students scoop four East Midlands Fashion Awards

Fashion students at the University of Derby have won four out of nine categories at the Fashanne Awards 2021.  

Posted: 7 September 2021
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University of Derby Covid-19 research leads to rise in Times Higher Education World Rankings 

The University of Derby has improved its position in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022.

Posted: 3 September 2021
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New Free MOOC launched to improve flexible learning experience

A new free course is being launched by the University of Derby to help other higher education institutions provide engaging flexible learning opportunities for their students.

Posted: 1 September 2021
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New study recommends employers adopt remote working policies to target staff activity, stress and diet  

Posted: 19 August 2021
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Data science research aims to unravel crime networks

Findings of international collaboration is attracting interest from law enforcement agencies across the world.

Posted: 17 August 2021
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Make your university dreams real at Derby through Clearing 2021

Results day is almost here for students still considering their options for higher education.

Posted: 5 August 2021
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Student research to help police tackle crime from new enforcement hub

New joint enforcement hub will enable students to get real-world experience of supporting police and community safety teams in the city.

Posted: 21 July 2021
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University launches £5m business growth project with city partners

New scheme will aim to help businesses grow, attract investment and create new jobs in Derby

Posted: 20 July 2021
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University of Derby shares $2.5 million grant to address plagiarism

The University of Derby is part of a university-based global research team that has received a $2.5 million grant for research on an international intervention for the prevention of plagiarism.

Posted: 20 July 2021