Binge-worthy Netflix?
We all get those days… or weeks… or months… where we just want to binge on Netflix and make ourselves feel a little better by forgetting about everything else for a little while. Here’s...
Author: Reuben Burlingham
Top Fresher Tips!
1. Get that student bank account sorted. Have a look around and see which branch suits you best. Not only do they come with interest free overdrafts (be VERY careful) but also they usually...
Does Our Future Depend on the Survival of Bees?
(By Becky Orme) Bees play a crucial role in multiple ecosystems all over the globe. They are perfectly designed pollinators and significant contributors to the fertilisation of the World’s plant populations. Pollination is imperative...
Post Erasmus+
Since arriving home, I’ve found myself bringing up my time in Denmark more often than not. If I hold any type of conversation, I will mention it and probably will get annoying. There’s not...
The Resurrection of the Debating Society
(By Shannon Townsend) As of September 2018, the University of Derby Debating and Speaking Society is back up and running! I spent some time talking to the president of the society, Matthew Eyre, to...
University of Derby Literature & Decolonisation – the Launch of a Literary Revolution
(By Anisha Kaur Johal) It’s finally here…the University of Derby Literature & Decolonisation Network. After months of planning, preparing and creating this brand new network, the launch event took place on Monday 4th June 2018...
Best Beers in Derby
It’s Fresher’s Week so what better way to start the year than with a few beers and new friends, take a look around town for all the nights Derby has to offer, you might...
Can I Stay Please?
With the Easter break rearing it’s head, I decided to take a long weekend in Copenhagen. The trip entailed bonding with fellow hostel stayers, museums, a lot of map using and heavy drinking. Then...
Whoopsie! Week 3, 4 & 5? Embrace it!
Time had slipped by very very quickly the past few weeks. I guess that’s something about exchange: time moves extremely quickly. The idea of being away for 6 months might be daunting at first...
Not-so-typical Week 2
Here’s a quick guide to how to start your study abroad: The first and MOST important step: Don’t get pneumonia. Step 2: Don’t ignore advice on going to the doctors. Step 3: Well done,...
