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Priming students for work: how industry collaboration supercharges learning at Derby International Business School

From teaching the realities of business in an AI-enabled world to improving companies’ pipeline of talent, the University of Derby is leading the way in preparing students for the world of work once they graduate

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

‘I’m ready to make an impact in the world of work’: how the University of Derby equips students for career success

The university is committed to applied learning and developing students’ soft skills, not just academic performance, helping them to stand out and feel confident when seeking employment

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

‘AI has changed the world, and will continue to do so’: the university fast-tracking students to careers of the future

In the third of our Guardian Labs seminars, two professors at the University of Derby shed light on how its new-generation courses will prepare students to use artificial intelligence in their chosen field

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2024

Student mum left 'stressed out' after university suspends her for bringing baby son to class

Leah Foster was suspended from the University of Derby for two weeks despite claiming she was previously told it was okay to bring him with her.

Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022

Mum 'blindsided' as she's suspended from university after taking her baby to lectures

Leah Foster feels she has been left "blindsided" after being suspended from the University of Derby, pending the result of an investigation, for bringing her newborn son into classes

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022

Student suspended from university after taking baby to lectures

Leah says she was originally told she could take her son to uni as she is still breastfeeding him

Wales Online · Dec 13, 2022

Student 'distraught' after university suspends her for taking baby son to lectures

Leah Foster has been forced to put her studies on hold after the University of Derby told her she wouldn't be welcome on campus if she insisted on bringing her son into class

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

Student mum claims she was suspended after taking baby to university lectures and seminars

Leah Foster was told that her son could disrupt other students in class despite the fact that she claims no one complained to her

Manchester Evening News · Dec 12, 2022

University of Derby selling off four buildings

Agent says 'there have already been several early expressions of interest for the properties'

Birmingham Post · Nov 22, 2022

200 apprentices kick off careers at new Rolls-Royce Submarines Nuclear Skills Academy in Derby

Rolls-Royce has provided the power for Royal Navy nuclear submarines for 60 years

Birmingham Post · Sep 26, 2022