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University of Derby Blog
2w ago
Ahead of Global Atrial Fibrillation Aware Week (18-24 November), Dr Elaina Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, whose work focuses on the quality of life in individuals with atrial fibrillation, highlights the importance of self-screening for irregular heartbeats – and provides some top tips of how to conduct this yourself ..read more
University of Derby Blog
2w ago
Is it possible to have it all? Marketing student Oliver Smith shares his attempts to build a brand, compete in motorsport, and navigate university life as a Student Entrepreneur ..read more
University of Derby Blog
3M ago
Choosing a degree to study is a life-changing decision, as is picking the right university for you. Schools and Colleges Regional Lead, Dan Mitchell, shares his top tips for making the right choice ..read more
University of Derby Blog
4M ago
Now that the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 has become law, what does this mean for universities and what exactly is Free Speech? ..read more
University of Derby Blog
4M ago
Dr Anna Burton and Dr Amanda Blake Davis discover our living heritage through landmark trees and the growing field of 'arboreal humanities ..read more
University of Derby Blog
7M ago
Derby is one of 10 institutions involved in International Tax Week, where students come together from across Europe to tackle contemporary tax issues. Final year Accounting and Finance students Asad Ahmed and Shakur Sackey reflect on their time at the annual event ..read more
University of Derby Blog
7M ago
Maintaining focus when preparing for exams is essential for success. Dr Katia Vione, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology, delves into the world of neuroscience and brain health to understand how a healthy lifestyle can support you during exam revision ..read more
University of Derby Blog
7M ago
Don’t know where to start with revision or struggling to get organised? Alexander Wood, Academic Librarian, explores four different revision methods to help you to study smart and set yourself up for exam success ..read more
University of Derby Blog
7M ago
We’ve all be there. Exams are just around the corner, distractions are everywhere and the temptation to procrastinate is greater than ever. Kira Critchlow, X year X student, shares ideas to get you back on track when you’ve hit a brick wall and are struggling to get motivated ..read more
University of Derby Blog
7M ago
With so many options now available to students, how do you decide what path to follow when you leave school or college? We're here to sort fact from fiction and to help you understand the differences between a degree, an apprenticeship and a degree apprenticeship. ..read more