UoDerby History

New post! A State Bed’s Journey: From East India Company Cargo to Calke Abbey? blogs.bl.uk/untoldlives/20…

Reminder: Our Kedleston Road Library will be closed tomorrow (Saturday 4 January) for maintenance. 📚 You can access our Britannia Mill study area on the second floor as an alternative, from 9am - 5pm. 🙌

Bad weather is forecasted in the coming days. 🌧️❄️ We'll provide updates on any impacts to our campuses and travel routes caused by severe conditions. Find the latest updates: ow.ly/Au9T50UzlCE

This year's #ArchiveAdventCalendar starts with snow ❄️ - a great excuse to show these impressive snow drifts at Higgar Lodge in the 1940s. We're feeling very cold now 🥶 #EYASnow

Our Postgraduate Open Event is tomorrow! We can't wait to welcome you to #DerbyUni to learn about our postgraduate and professional degrees. The best way to find out if a university is right for you is to see it for yourself. Book your place here 👉 ow.ly/4scZ50UfSHJ

Following the discovery of penicillin in 1928 by Alexander Fleming, during the Second World War production of the antibiotic was ramped up to an industrial scale. Here, The Sphere, 25 May 1946, pictures the penicillin plant in Speke bit.ly/47yPtTV #ScienceSeptember

I had no idea that @Primark first UK store was in #Derby #Echobox=1726930255" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-new…

The closing date for the @MidlandHistory 2024 Essay Prize is 31 October🎃 First Prize £400 Last year's winning essay is now published and available #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1080/004772…

BRAVA! 📖📖 They’re here! #AnneLister’s last two Journal volumes (21 Mar 1839-4 Feb 1840 & 5 Feb-11 Aug 1840) 📖📖 The award-winning & life-changing transcription by @wyorksarchives has made literary history today 🙏THANK YOU to EVERYONE who made this ver. fine project a reality!

Re:Imagine Derby is a collaboration between Down To Earth and @DerbyUni and will take place in #Derby this weekend. The family-friendly event will feature interactive workshops. Find out more in this @DerbyWorld_ article: ow.ly/9Nt650TmF0u

Drawn to arts and culture? Derby's cultural scene has plenty to offer including historic buildings, museums and galleries. 🎭🏛️ There's lots to explore... ow.ly/sT7l50SkzMt

As the only university serving Derby and Derbyshire, we are proud of the impact we are making as a Civic University across the city and county. 🏙️🚀 Watch the video to discover the impact of our Civic work 👉 ow.ly/q1YQ50SI6RB

If you have recently graduated, the Careers and Employment Service offer resources, guidance and support to help you prepare for those important next steps. 👩‍🎓👩‍🏫 Explore your options and plan your future with one of our friendly career advisors. 👉 dby.ac/graduating

.@DerbyBookFest has announced it is to further expand its number of ‘Shared Reading’ groups across the county. Read more 👉 buff.ly/3WxkWSv @DerbyUni

That's a wrap on undergrad. What a truly incredible journey, all topped off with the honour of delivering the vote of thanks. If you know me, you know that this path wasn't for me... but I did it anyway. Don't ever let the world tell you no and make you belive it. #derbygrad

Did you know we are rated in the top 30% of all providers for learning opportunities (@NSS) and Top 5 for course quality and employability in the Uni Compare Annual Student Review Rankings 2025?   That's why our students have such a great experience!🎉

@nss There’s nothing better than looking back on your special memories 🥹🎓 Make sure to share your photos and tag #DerbyGrad so we can celebrate with you ✨

We’re kicking off the last day of the Derby Summer Awards Ceremonies by celebrating the School of Sport and Exercise Science & the School of Humanities and Journalism. 🗞️⚽️ Congratulations guys! 🥳 #DerbyGrad

Are you looking for part-time paid work this summer?☀️ The Student Employment Agency is great for current students and recent graduates to find job opportunities at @derbyuni and with local employers! Register and begin exploring roles: 👉//ow.ly/vCJE50SxCxm @derbyunistudent

We are excited to celebrate with the class of 2024 as our History students graduate this morning #derbygrad