Latest events

Friday, 1 April 2016 at 10.00 AM
Running until Friday, 29 April 2016

This exhibition of wall art, sculptures, sketches and photos explores the overlooked details, textures and patterns found on the walls of Banks Mill, a University-owned building on Bridge Street, Derby.

Wednesday, 6 April 2016 at 4.00 PM

Dr Caroline Lafarge, from the University of West London, will speak on Coping with pregnancy termination for fetal abnormality.

Wednesday, 13 April 2016 at 9.00 AM

This will be an excellent opportunity for students, local residents, employers and university staff to engage with our local community activists and to understand the different ways we can support, engage and integrate with our community.

Wednesday, 13 April 2016 at 5.30 PM

An evening of inspiring discussion and debate with high profile local government and business leaders on the current state of the UK planning system and their visions for the future.

Wednesday, 13 April 2016 at 6.00 PM

Two of the opposing campaigns looking for your vote in the EU referendum present their case in a public lecture.

Wednesday, 13 April 2016 at 6.30 PM

Professor Catherine Belsey will deliver a lecture entitled 'Hamlet’s Beard: Shakespeare and the History of Gender' to mark the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare. This is the first event in the University Cathedral Lecture Series.

Monday, 18 April 2016 at 9.00 AM
Running until Friday, 29 April 2016

The photographers in this exhibition are finding their voices, and we should take the time to listen.

Monday, 18 April 2016 at 12.30 PM

Christianity is increasingly being pushed to the margins of public life. So why do more and more professional Football Clubs want a Chaplain when only a minority of players go to church?

Tuesday, 19 April 2016 at 7.00 PM

By Dr Viv Kendon, University of Durham , Member of Atomic and Molecular Physics Research Group. This is an IET event (The Institution of Engineering and Technology).

Wednesday, 20 April 2016 at 7.00 PM

This Sensory Dining Experience was created to engage the smell, taste, touch and hearing senses. Guests will be served a 3 course meal, designed and prepared by Culinary Arts students from University of Derby.

Thursday, 21 April 2016 at 5.30 PM

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening, with the opportunity to network with local businesses, agencies and marketing professionals.

Friday, 22 April 2016 at 1.00 PM

The University’s annual games showcase will see final year students on both the BA (Hons) Computer Games Modelling and Animation, and BSc (Hons) Computer Games Programming work put on display.

Wednesday, 27 April 2016 at 7.30 PM

The Multi-Faith Centre is pleased to announce that Terry Waite will be our guest speaker for this year’s Annual Lecture. The 2 hour talk, co-arranged with by Derby City Council, will include a refreshment break, followed by a book selling/signing.

Sunday, 1 May 2016 at 12.00 PM

Looking for an exciting Bank Holiday weekend? Our Family Fun Day returns to our Kedleston Road site in Derby on Sunday 1 May 2016 (12noon to 4pm) to save the day!

Saturday, 7 May 2016 at 9.45 AM

The third FE & Skills Showcase at the University of Derby. This event, organised by the PGCE (FE and Skills) Initial Teacher Education team, provides a unique opportunity for early-career professionals working in post-14 education to share their ideas and experiences in teaching.

Wednesday, 11 May 2016 at 4.00 PM

Join us for our popular student showcase to learn more about the great work our students have been doing with local and regional employers.

Friday, 13 May 2016 at 10.30 AM

This workshop will discuss the theory of gamification and the type of play mechanics which can be employed in a teaching environment.

Saturday, 28 May 2016 at 10.00 AM
Running until Monday, 30 May 2016

Visit Banks Mill Studios during the Derbyshire Open Arts festival and meet over 17 artists, designers and makers under one roof. See our artists in their working studios and buy or commission original artwork and handmade products direct from some of Derbyshire’s best artists, designers and makers.

Wednesday, 1 June 2016 at 10.00 AM
Running until Wednesday, 29 June 2016

This solo exhibition by textile artist Jo Beattie is a reflection on memories and is created by machine stitching on see through fabrics. By raising the artwork from its background light and reflection enable its shadow to be the prominent picture and to tell a story.

Tuesday, 7 June 2016 at 9.00 AM
Running until Wednesday, 8 June 2016

This is the University of Derby’s final workshop with Dr Padesky. After 2016, she plans to teach fewer workshops outside North America so she can complete several writing projects, devote more time to consultation, and develop international training programs that require less travel.

Tuesday, 7 June 2016 at 9.00 AM
Running until Wednesday, 8 June 2016

A two day workshop with leading CBT presenter Dr Padesky.

Monday, 4 July 2016 at 10.00 AM
Running until Friday, 29 July 2016

The exhibition will include five large scale artworks which will be over one and a half meters tall along with photographs depicting life in the village compound. To set the atmosphere music and tribal singing will be played in the background.

Friday, 8 July 2016 at 9.30 AM

Join us for an exciting and inspiring day of professional development with the Department of Law, Criminology and Social Sciences. Conference workshops will be available in a variety of areas such as Law, Criminology, Policing, Sociology and International Relations.

Monday, 11 July 2016 at 9.30 AM

Join us for an exciting and inspiring day of professional development with the Department of Humanities, Journalism and Media.

Monday, 1 August 2016 at 10.00 AM
Running until Friday, 26 August 2016

Kerri will be inviting members of the public who have lived or worked in Derby to become involved in the project by contributing stories, photographs and ephemera, documenting personal recollections of the changing city.