Your wellbeing

We’re here to support you throughout your time at university, helping you with your health and wellbeing.

Looking after your wellbeing

Our StudentHub@Derby has specialist teams to support your wellbeing, the friendly and approachable advisers can provide non-clinical advice and help co-ordinate the right support for you. 

If you have a long-term health condition, mental health condition, disability, or Specific Learning Difference (SpLD – such as dyslexia or ADHD), get in touch so that we can put together a Support Plan for you. Or, if you’re experiencing some personal issues, not feeling your best, or you’re not sure where to turn, we can provide support, advice and guidance through our specialist advisors and free counselling service, available throughout the year.

Find out more about our Student Wellbeing Service

We also offer support through the Chaplaincy at our Multi-Faith Centre. This is where we welcome different faiths and traditions and is open to everyone, whatever your background. Our Multi-Faith Centre is a space to pray or find somewhere quiet to sit, relax and socialise. Our team of Chaplains and Faith Consultants are also on hand to offer pastoral support and can advise on matters around faith and belief.

Find out more about our Chaplaincy

The Union of Students' Advice team provides a free, confidential advice and support service for all University of Derby students. This includes Buxton and Leek College students, access, University of Derby online learners, and students studying at partnership colleges around the world.

Find out more about the Union Advice Service

Supporting your studies

Studying at university can be a different experience to learning at school or college and this is why we offer a range of support to help you with your studies.

The StudentHub@Derby has a whole host of services that support you at all levels of study and in every aspect of your student life, providing a central point of contact that can link you with the right team.

You’ll also be assigned a Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) when you begin your studies and they will help to support you, getting in touch regularly to discuss your progress and ensure you’re on track to achieve your goals.