We're often asked 'So, what is a #foundationyear and how does it differ from a standard undergraduate course?'

In this blog Dr Ian Turner, Associate Professor at #DerbyUni explains the differences. 👇
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HALLS CLIMBING - Still time to enter our competition🏆🧗‍♀️

📅Tuesday 1st November, 2pm-5pm
📍Sports Centre, Kedleston Road

St Christopher's Court are leading the way... but Princess Alice Court are top of the #halls leaderboard 😬

Enter here ➡️ow.ly/8u9U50LnITo
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Our economy needs innovation to grow. That’s why we are supporting calls for Jeremy Hunt & HM Treasury to recommit to £20 billion a year for Research and Development to support growth in our community #InnovateforGrowth

#DerbyGeo University of Derby MSc GeoEnergy students analysing superb Permian outcrops on a grey day in S Yorkshire. Trying to imagine ourselves in tropical seas 255 million years ago! #fieldwork #geology Stephen Lokier

HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE 🎃

It's not too late to check out our #Halloween #derbymoves challenges to keep you active over the witchy weekend 👻

Try the Spooky Step, Pumpkin Pedal, Creep Crawl or Spooky Shuffle🏃‍♀️🚴🏃💪

£20 Amazon Prize Draw entry for all completers 🎁

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Ali Bramwell decided to embark on her #DerbyUni journey at the age of 54. She has fully embraced her time as a student, taking on new opportunities and meeting friends for life.

Read Ali's story 👇
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Looking for weekend plans in #Derby , but not sure where to go? During his time as a student, Sam Chikowore spent plenty of time exploring the city.

In his blog, Sam shares some hidden gems that you might enjoy exploring too!🌳
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Have you met Alex yet? Alex is Vice President (Education) at Union of Students for this academic year (2022/2023)! 😄

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Have you ever had a business idea but never pursued it?

Well, now's your chance to pitch your business idea to a panel of experts and be in with a chance of winning £1000.

Find out more: dby.ac/pitch-perfect
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Our economy needs innovation to grow. That’s why we are supporting calls for Jeremy Hunt & HM Treasury to recommit to £20 billion a year for Research and Development to support growth in our community #InnovateforGrowth

Are you ready?🎓

There is officially one week left until our Buxton graduation ceremony on 4 November. We cannot wait to celebrate the achievements of our 2022 graduates!

Details on where you need to be and at what time 👇
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#DERBYMOVES - Check out our #Halloween themed challenges to keep YOU active over the witchy weekend 🎃👻

Try the Spooky Step, Pumpkin Pedal, Creep Crawl or Spooky Shuffle - £20 Amazon Prize Draw entry for all completers 😍🎁

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Finding ways to help you budget as a student is always helpful, so here are our three favourite apps that can help you manage your money at uni 📲

#BudgetingApps #MoneyManagement #DerbyUni

Fantastic news that the Princess of Wales has become Patron of our honorand Preet Chandi's expedition across Antarctica. Captain Chandi MBE is aiming to become the first woman to cross Antarctica solo and unsupported and we wish her all the best on this amazing endeavour.👏

Inspiring diagnostic radiographer Sue Johnson will receive an honorary degree from University of Derby at the Buxton Award Ceremony on 4 November. Read more: ow.ly/p1Eq50LmySx #DerbyGrad Sue Johnson 💙

Student nurse careers fair University of Derby - many employers attending. Coach arranged for Chesterfield students; don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to discuss your options 🙌 #nursingcareersfair

The #DerbyMoves app is transitioning… the way we support University of Derby students and staff to be active is changing.

Information on this is here ➡️ ow.ly/zo8x50Ll1OO

For further support you can email [email protected]

Brilliant to see our students out working hard 🌿🪨