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The university has such a range of support and a fast acting system, for wellbeing, financial advice and support, wellbeing with additional needs. The union is so enforced within there, every time I have reached out for help I have always felt seen and heard. When I haven't been able to get help, I have been directed to the right people and places, and have been helped along the way as much as possible. The course is fantastic - from the teaching styles, to the applications of the course in the working world, to the equipment, to the facilities and programmes pushed by the academics. All of the academics are passionate and it shows every lecture, practical and open day. I have been through a lot of issues personally and there have been times where I have felt lonely but I can't fault the uni from my experience. I have had overwhelming support from every point in the uni. Even the security are so kind and considerate.
Could be improved by adding more options for food at lunch time as there are limited options
I went to chesterfield campus which is very different, you feel seperated from the rest of the university. I was hoping we would have a joint graduation in the football stadium, but we are now being told that ours will be held in buxton, and with how small are numbers are i am less excited for this. The campus itself is lovely and being smaller its easy to get into and there's lots of parking in chesterfield itself, lecturers are friendly and supportive and its rare that a lecture will get cancelled. The cafe in nice and we have a good little community on my course.
Love all the community study spaces, lecture halls are spacious. The seats in lecture halls at OFGS arent great for 3 hour lectures but overall decent. Only issue is lecture halls tend to be overly hot, and as the heating is central we cant dim it or open the windows.
not the best
its convenient, its in a good location. the uni layout is good with a lot of good food places. I think student support could be improved, I don't know if it depends on what course you are doing with the level of support that you receive, but I have found that depending who you are and who you go to will depend on what support you get, it doesn't seem fair or consistent
The Tutors/Lectures are very engaging, also the teaching staff are very understanding and supportive.
Not a good university for car drivers; nearby parking is expensive, plenty of spaces on campus, but not allowed to use. The uni bus is good, but stops are near roads where there is no parking or expensive city centre parking. I feel students on my course ruin the uni experience. Constant talking and disruption throughout lectures, but when this issue is raised, nothing changes.
A wide range of facilities from sports to food and drink and a great library space for personal study. Loads of different options to get lunch or snacks throughout the day as well.
18-24 years
The Britannia mill building feels rundown and does not have the same as the main campus, e.g options for food, reception support and looks like an old college building
Amongst the things that makes the university of Derby such a great place to study is that it gives you the opportunity to grow in the things you’re learning by creating platforms for On-Campus Internships while studying for every level, and also placement opportunities for her second year students. What could be improved about it is that the international students should be given the ambient environment to express themselves via leadership especially on the platform of the union of students, and as well harmonise the international students societies.
I absolutely love the university, i mean this with complete honesty its the best decision ive ever made to come here. everyones kind, ive made such amazing friends. any problem i have had has been instantly taken seriously and taken care of. This place is absolutely wonderful.
The bad thing is being because I’m disabled and felt like no one would listen to me .
I absolutely love uni, it’s help me evolve as a person and come out of my shell, i’ve made so many friends and i feel really good about it The cost of student halls, you can’t even eat
Best is student accommodation is close to the city centre and uni building and there’s free busses to get to the train station and all the campuses. Worsts only the main campus has extensive facilities and others have less.
All of the staff are very helpful and always know when help is needed.
there is no longer a union bar as they thought a coffee shop would’ve been better. All the facilities are good but the library has been under renovations for a while
As someone who ended up struggling with attendance and had some issues were I couldn’t submit work on time there was little help.
25-34 years
The best is everything: people, lecturers, and staff!! All so kind. So glad I’ve chosen this uni. I love the fact that we have free uni bus and uni offers a big opportunity for students to go to library out of hours.


The lecturers are very supportive and class sizes for my course makes for a very good chance to get proper one on one feedback and support. Facilities are top notch for the type of creative course I study. Worst would be having most of the major facilities not related to my certain course all on the main campus. Understandable but it does make it look like the main campus gets most of the atttention *food and hangout places*
Lectures are really good and a good school-life balance in terms of how many classes one has got per week.
It's pretty good in terms of room and amenities needed and not too far from the main campus and other campuses. It is a bit old resulting in constant calls to management to fix something but management is swift and usually fixes any major issue the same day. Deliveries are well kept and emails are sent to inform you when it has arrived which is quote good. Common room is nice, but would be nice to have a bigger one.