Latest events

Thursday, 19 January 2017 at 6.00 PM

A unique opportunity to meet and hear from a Holocaust Survivor, one week before the National Holocaust Day.

Friday, 20 January 2017 at 12.00 AM
Running until Sunday, 26 February 2017

A showcase of the creative talents from within our technical support team, including fashion, textiles, photography, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and more.

Monday, 23 January 2017 at 7.30 PM

Come along to watch Team Derby take on Suffolk Saxons in this action packed National Badminton League match.

Wednesday, 25 January 2017 at 4.30 PM

Employing staff is always interesting and can be frightening for small business and large alike. This free event will re-enact a real tribunal case, enabling the audience to question, and learn from what happens.

Thursday, 26 January 2017 at 6.15 PM
Running until Thursday, 26 January 2017

BA (Hons) Sport Management students present an evening with Wayne Madsen - Captain for Derbyshire County Cricket Club’.

Thursday, 26 January 2017 at 6.30 PM

Ethics is a huge topic in communications and is only likely to become more complicated through the growth of social media, fake news and free access to publication. Our experts will discuss issues around the topic to kick off a lively discussion.

Thursday, 26 January 2017 at 6.30 PM
Running until Thursday, 26 January 2017

What does it take to become an elite athlete? Join us for a panel discussion with professional athletes, where we explore the physical and mental challenges they face. Followed by a tour of the University's Human Performance Unit.

Saturday, 28 January 2017 at 9.00 AM

Need help with your Skills Test? We hold short course preparation days throughout the year, designed to help applicants who are applying to start on a teacher training course.

Wednesday, 1 February 2017 at 5.00 PM

Join our upcoming Geldards Debate - “What next for UK Manufacturing?” on Wednesday 1 February.

Saturday, 4 February 2017 at 4.00 PM

Need help with your Skills Test? We hold short course preparation days throughout the year, designed to help applicants who are applying to start on a teacher training course.

Wednesday, 8 February 2017 at 7.30 PM

Widely admired for his endurance, courage and humour (and that beard!), Sean will entertain you with his tales of life on the edge but also inspire you to find the courage to tackle difficult challenges no matter what they may be, and above all, to live life more adventurously.

Wednesday, 22 February 2017 at 6.00 PM

Former VisitEngland Chief Executive James Berresford will talk about modern day tourism in the UK before discussing the impact of the multi-million restoration of Buxton’s Crescent as a five-star spa hotel.

Wednesday, 1 March 2017 at 6.00 PM

Michelle Brown, Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at the University of Derby’s new Chesterfield Campus, will discuss the role of carers in today’s society. Michelle will also address the burden of caring, how to support carers and the need for self-compassion among carers.

Wednesday, 22 March 2017 at 6.00 PM

Artist, architect and lecturer John Bishop will demonstrate how by seeing through the eyes of children we can gain a new understanding of the world around us and use our built and natural environment to improve health and wellbeing and develop of a sense of our belonging to a place.

Saturday, 25 March 2017 at 9.00 AM
Running until Sunday, 23 April 2017

FORMAT International Photography Festival is the UK’s most significant biennale of photography.