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I have had an enjoyable experience at University so far. During the Welcome Fest, some students were allocated as 'heroes', making themselves available to people who needed any form of support or had any queries. There was an abundance of these welcome heroes and they were very helpful, offering a warm greeting, answering queries, and showing you around. All campuses are modern, well-kept, lots of facilities, and all staff members that I have communicated with so far, including librarians, clerks, and securities have been extremely warm and helpful. I particularly appreciate the SafeZone App which allows you to reach out to emergency assistance which will activate an alarm that security officers will see and offer immediate assistance. The University provides multiple events and activities, and there is a vast range of scoieties one can join, including lots of sports and physical activity, art, gaming and discussion and support groups.
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| The Croft | #3 |
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| Agard Court | #5 |
| St Christopher's Court | #6 |
| Northgate House | #7 |
| Roman House | #8 |
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Societies are the best part of the uni. There aren't as many as some unis but they are very social!
Could do with more social sports clubs
Pretty fun settling in, One thing I would say is that It doesn't really give you time to get into how they work here. You're just kinda thrown into the mix and you've got to hope you survive.
Fantastic cheerleading club and the halls I lived in during first year were so good
Great university, I love it! The wifi let's it down. Student Union is great for food in the day but far out and not cheap on a night out.
When i first came to Derby i didn't expect much but when i enrolled and was an actual student i realised how much hard work and money had been fed into the university seeing all the up to date technology and new facilities its a brilliant university and they hold some brilliant social events, one of my most recent favourites was the Fathers and Sons which was held and organised by the rugby team for all the sport societies.
The uni has good lecters that willing take time to help you with your work and get you involved in the classes. The biggest downside is the internet is rubbish at the university.
Nice university. Only downside is joint honours don't get given a timetable you have to figure it out for yourself
Uni itself is amazing but the wifi is spotty at busy times, with many relying on it in lectures things like open days cripple everyone
Brilliant uni, really comforting and friendly. Always clean and tidy, library has everything & there are always people to help you and the uni gets even better now that its expanding
A wonderful and welcoming university :)
you have a variety of clubs in general , suiting all music tastes
Your career opportunities is merely down to how much effort you put in to network and be proactive. The university can only point you in the right direction which they do very well. The rest is down to you.
havent really started proper lectures yet but theres good facilities
Easy to walk to from some halls
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Overall, they're great. Communication is effective, security are mostly good and there's a good range of facilities, although some could do with updating.
This phrase comes to mind - 'It ticks all the boxes!'
Great experience and the tutors are helpful
Derby university is a small friendly uni to come too. It's not to big where you can get lost but not to small where you can not pursue your dreams.
The city is nice, it's easy to access all of the necessary amenities, however the societies seem badly organised.
Overall I've really enjoyed derby
Lecturers have helped me with so much, I haven't joined any clubs but there's loads of them to join, wifi in all parts of uni just log in with student Id, great place! B
Helpful staff at admissons and enrolment. Lecturers reply to emails quickly. Facilities are modern. Blends cafe is relaxing. Open days are informative. Student support and wellbeing services have helped me get back into study as a student parent.
Derby is such a good university for sports teams and societies, love the team derby family feeling.
Great uni , the lecturers know what they are talking about and the location is great
Loving my time at the University of Derby! They have a lot of great facilities such as the Student Well-Being Center and the Careers Center :) And my course is amazing (Creative Expressive Therapies). They have a huge range of courses, and some wonderful spaces. If you're looking for a course in the arts or the therapeutic sector, then I recommend this uni, as it has been a great experience for me and I'm learning so much. Although, obviously you'll know for sure if you come for an open day, because different universities suit different personalities. Choose wisely! :)
Awful experience, transferring to Lincoln
Great university for facilities and clubs ! Campus is far from town and train station though. The uni bus is expensive, unreliable and doesn't run on a Friday night or a weekend (which makes it hard to travel to town/train station if you live near campus). The main atrium and library are great but wifi sucks
The food facilities on site are too expensive for students, and the subway always has a queue at least 20 minutes long so you can't get one in a lecture break. The car park is utter sh** and is ran by a load of incompetent people that target individuals by ticketing some and not others and also by picking and choosing who is let in when me the car park is allegedly 'full'. The lecturers are okay and some of the lecture theatres are, but a lot of them are uncomfortable to sit in for so long and you end up with a bad back.
I was at the Buxton campus, but I have had a great uni experience, Lecturers are friendly, make lectures interesting
Lovely staff & good facilities, internet available
Great uni! help is easy to find and the lecturers are friendly, engaging and extremely useful especially in individual tutorials.