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Derby is a great place to study as it breaks you out of your comfort zone and pushes you to achieve your best potential.
Lectures are absolutely amazing and always trying to help and work around things. The facilities are great but obviously quite high up with the labs which does make it a bit hard sometimes for those with disabilities but the lifts are usually working. The university does have a small lack of food options for different dietary needs however with only one or two options for gluten free and barely anything for dairy free.
I have loved starting university and I know I made the right decision coming to Derby. The facilities are great and always kept clean, staff are always friendly and supportive. I couldn’t imagine starting this journey anywhere better.
Couldn't even pretend to complain. The staff are very engaging, clearly enjoy teaching, and ensure the students enjoy learning. Most important of all, they are extremely kind and caring. The individual is always considered, and to me, that is very important. The environment is kept in tip-top condition with everything working well at all times. Seems to be very accessible, too. Campus life is fantastic (despite being an indoors person); there is something for everyone to enjoy. Love it.
Best choice of university that I made. The intentions towards its students is top-notch. Great facilities for learning, greater teaching techniques by the lecturers.. The university of Derby is indeed a great place for any students wanting to do their masters should be.
The campus is generally well-maintained. The libraries are decent. The teaching is very prescriptive and there are no opportunities for 1:1 contact time (tutorials, etc.) Cohort is too large. Some teaching staff try very hard to be sympathetic, proactive, and human, but they’re fighting a losing battle against the administration and the disdain towards students shown by programme leaders. Even if you are guaranteed to be accommodated with a disability, and you explain your needs clearly to the OH team, the staff won’t honour this in practice. Constant failings in organisation - had to recently fork out £70 for a new DBS as the university mishandled this for the foundation year cohort. Overall morale is low.
It’s an amazing uni, i feel very safe to be there
Staff and Lectures are help when you need help.
There are plenty of clubs and societies to join. The cafe is a nice place to relax or do work. The library has several quiet or social areas to fit your needs. But, they made changes to the transport so now we have to pay for the unibus rather than it being free. £2 for a 5 minute journey
A great course with lots of knowledgeable lecturers. A lack of computers with needed software on is apparent. Derby nightlife is poor better clubs/events needed. Campus itself its a nice place to be.
Great facilities, great teaching and support. I got a graduate job at the end so no complaints.
It is a good university despite not being a russell group university, my course staff help me with a lot of things that I need such as CV support or helping me understand something that I don't understand in my lectures.
Pointless lectures and events affecting university
The lecturers are very supportive, it is great to hear from just a big depth of experiences of them.
Great social, academic and less expensive life.
Lots of support, great buildings with easy access, transportation, plenty of study materials, friendly and helpful lecturers, not much to complain about really.
The University has a very welcoming feeling with all of the staff contributing to this. You are surrounded by help that you know there is always going to be someone there if you need any help at all as there is someone for everything.
Good student spaces for studying, computer labs, libraries and good student support from teachers and union services.
4.3
As a commuter I don’t tend to experience the whole student life experience but what there is on offer does look incredible and so much fun! On my courses all of my lecturers are incredible and do so much to help us. I love the campus (Kedleston road) as it is a huge and bright environment and the library is brilliant for studying in.
The lecturers always make time for any questions or help you in need and the content in all of the lectures is essential to future training and knowledge but also very interesting!