Wonderful fish & chips evening with the The Multi-Faith Centre, ably organised by Anisha Kaur Gill, @AmeliaABevans and MFC staff to continue the #derbywelcome of new international students here University of Derby

I thoroughly enjoyed working on today's University of Derby open day. So many people had travelled so far to come and meet our outstanding academics and facilities. Also loved being on two panels today with Baasit Siddiqui #gogglebox and working with great colleagues from across the Uni. #derbyuni

Brilliant to chat with one of the best football journalists around. The one and only Henry Winter joined us to emphasise the importance of … 🤝 building relationships 🗣️face to face convos 🌏 learning in the real world 📖 getting the best story 👍🏼 being nice to people.

A fantastic example of broadening and deepening interpersonal relationships within a Supported a Internship. The work community is more than work itself, it’s an important arena to form social relationships in a public, mainstream environment.

The #WideningAccessDerby team have been at @InfoLCS and @Granville_dft tonight, advising pupils and parents about post-16 and post-18 options. I was non-stop from start to finish with questions about going to university. Last one out the door!

Enjoyed the opportunity to talk to University of Derby trainee teachers today about maths anxiety.

One week on since the University of Derby Novemeber #DerbyGrad ceremonies. I love these days. I love seeing so many students graduate, celebrate with those close to them and each other. I love the people I get to work with. These are the days that matter.

This a call to action to businesses. What are you doing to support the transition of young people with special educational needs and disabilities into employment? Supported Internships are evidence based programmes that bridge the gap between education and employment for SEND

My blog for FACE on being part of the first wave of institutions to submit new Access and Participation Plans to the Office for Students face.ac.uk/pioneering-the… DerbyUniPress University of Derby

I thoroughly enjoyed helping to facilitate the first stage of the 2024/25 Derby City Council Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayor elections. 14 amazing young people from across the City's schools showcased a very bright future for Derby.

Reflecting on an important day for everyone that continues to be involved in #LongCovid advocacy and research. I was (un)fortunate to be in the room to hear #BorisJohnson at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry and visit Downing Street to deliver a letter asking for recognition & funding for LC!

A very different meeting with the Associate Provost (Learning & Teaching) Neil Fowler and CoSE Deputy Dean Prof. Ian Turner 🎲🐉 this lunchtime. The annual Team Derby 5km Santa Run was a lot of fun 🏃‍♂️ 🎅, well done to all who organised it and all those who took part #derbyuni

As it's comes to the end of the year, I wanted to say a big thank you to all our ambassadors who've worked hard all year to make sure students are informed about their future. Without our amazing ambassadors, we wouldn't be able to do our work! #DerbyOutreach #WideningAccessDerby

Rounding out 2023, we hosted a second day of biology tasters with Derby Cathedral Sch and OA Newbold Big thanks to Dr Anne Danby/Peach (she/her) 🍄🕊🇺🇦 David Elliott Eleanor Atkins and Graham souch + colleagues for their time inspiring the next gen of scientists #WideningAccessDerby #DerbyOutreach

🚨Competition alert🚨 Baasit Siddiqui - Siddiqui Education Ltd and University of Derby are here to help Y12 and Y13 Get Ready for University. 💪🔍📔💻🍳 👇 UTC Derby Pride Park The Bemrose School Sixth Form DerbyMoor Sixth Form Derby Cathedral Sch LFC Derby @InfoLCS Archway Learning Trust #DerbyOutreach #WideningAccessDerby

Here are the Global Gathering talking to international students about their experiences with some fantastic music!

THIS MOMENT.

It fills me with warmth showing an intern’s parent around University of Derby about the Supported Internship pilot. Hearing how the programme has led to her son’s employment in catering is why we provide young people with disabilities meaningful work experiences. Prof Kath Mitchell CBE

Amazing to see former Team Derby athlete and University of Derby alumni Charlie Tanfield on the podium collecting silver with his GB team mates🥈#Paris2024

Proud to see University of Derby get a mention for its dedication to Supported Internships in UK Parliament We are committed to supporting SEND learners in their transition from education to employment Prof Kath Mitchell CBE Supported Internships Derby (Project SEARCH) SEND@UoD Derby City Council Catherine Atkinson MP NDTi