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Le bistroT Pierre - Wristband Holders get a complimentary bottle of our La Lande ros* with your
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FRESHERS just 30 pounds wristband

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Welcome party @ the academy bar Freshers party 2012 @ the academy bar free entry to mukky duck @ walkabout free entry to maze @ nono8 WKD white t-shirt UV party @ the academy bar britains got talents globot @ the academy bar free pool fridays @ the academy bar free popcorn @ the academy bar film night billy boy condoms comedy freshers tour derby freshers take over the vic inn the westfield student lockdown Free meatballs @ the ikea student lockdown

la carte meal, or a carafe with your lunch or early bird meal PLUS we are giving you a generous 20% off our a la carte menu or the option to dine from our Early Bird menu all night when you show an NUS Card or Wristband* (*Offer valid 17-30 Sept, Sun-Thurs only, when two people take two

Greyhound & brewery tap - Carlsberg/Amstel 2.25 a pint*, blonde derby brewing beer 2.15 a pint, Quilmes Free upgrade in Blends on all hot drinks Freebies in the academy bar over freshers fortnight Quad cinema - Get 1 off your cinema ticket when you show your wristband in September and October. Walkabout - Get 20% off food, 11am-9pm. NoNo8 - Get 50% off VIP Nibble Boards & drinks 12-8pm Sun lounge - get 50% off paninis & cocktails 12-8pm Wardwick Tavern - get 50% off all food 12-8pm

Argentinean lager 2.35 a bottle, Thatchers Gold cider 2.50 a pint, Lobo Loco white wine large glass 3.50 - bottle 10, a double house spirit with mixer (not bottled mixer) 2.60, 25% off food Mon-Fri 2-5pm. *lager can vary per pub site

get your wristband from www.udsu.co.uk or induction weekend at kedleston road

Welcome to the University of Derby Students Union Freshers Events Guide 2012!
This is your guide to the official Derby Freshers Fortnight which is set to be one of the most action packed and fun filled fortnight of your life...
We hope youre all looking forward to starting your time at the University of Derby and were here to help you along the way. Here at the University of Derby Students Union weve been working hard to put together a series of events and activities that will help you to settle into your new surroundings, make new friends and have a fantastic time.
We have organised 70 different activities taking place in just 15 days. This means that there will be something for everyone; from trips to Alton Towers and Chatsworth House right the way through to comedy and open mic nights. Theres plenty for you to do and see every day, so prepare yourself for a busy two weeks, get stuck in and make the most of it - you are only a Fresher once! Many of the events weve organised for you are free and others are heavily subsidised allowing you to save as much money as possible. You can also make a massive saving by purchasing a Freshers Fortnight Wristband for just 30. This gives you free entry to some of the biggest events including the Westfield Student Lockdown, Freshers Party and UV Party. To purchase your wristband, book tickets and to find out more about each event go to www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers. Wed also like to use this Events Guide as an opportunity to introduce you to your Students Union. Well also introduce you to your Officer Trustees who will be representing you this year, as well as providing some information on how you can get involved and keep in touch with us throughout your time at University. For more in-depth information about your Students Union, look out for the Freshers Guide which you will receive when you arrive here in Derby. So read on and start planning your Freshers Fortnight now. Love, Your Students Union

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your executive 2012 /

committeefor2013
James Beckett Dom Anderson Jess Macdonald
President president@udsu.co.uk 07792 004 420
Contact James regarding democracy and your Students Union

VP academic affairs vpacademic@udsu.co.uk 07792 300 457

Contact Dom regarding the Programme Rep scheme, your course and academic representation

VP student development vpdevelopment@udsu.co.uk 07792 006 029

Contact Jess regarding societies, media, volunteering and RAG

hollie oconnor
VP welfare & student rights vpwelfare@udsu.co.uk 07792 005 646
Contact Hollie regarding welfare, liberation and your student rights

Mark Farthing
Athletic union president aupresident@udsu.co.uk 07792 005 614
Contact mark regarding sport and your athletic union

HELLO,
The University of Derby Students Union is totally independent and is not part of the University of Derby. We are a nonprofit organisation and all the money we make is reinvested back into improving our services for you. When you enrol you automatically become a member of the Students Union; this gives you access to all of our facilities and services.
The Students Union is run by students, for students and is here to ensure that all students studying at the University of Derby are represented fairly. This means that every year the student body (thats you) vote five students into full

and a big welcome to the university of Derby from your Students Union!
position with, or you can contribute/write for, Dusted your student magazine. You can also get involved with or listen online to our radio station, d:one. If youre looking for something a little more varied then you can join (or even run) one of our of sports teams or societies - and if theres not one already set up then you can organise and start a new one. Our Liberation Campaigns provide a space for LGBT, Black, Disabled and Women students to get involved and our Zones let any student at the University have their say on any issues, and give you a chance to influence Students Union policy, through our democratic structures. Finally, your Students Union organises a variety of social events throughout the year; keep an eye out for upcoming events! Theres far more to your Students Union than we can fit into this brief introduction, so have a browse through our website, Facebook page or follow us on Twitter for more information and dont forget to get involved with your Students Union during your time at University.

We would like to take this opportunity to give you a brief introduction to your Students Union, what we do, and how we can improve your time at university
time positions to direct the Students Union and execute our vision, to defend and extend the rights of our students by proactively creating and maximising opportunities, for the next academic year. We also provide advice and representation via our independent advice service, the Source, who can help and support you throughout your time as a student. Theres a whole host of ways to get involved with your Students Union whether you want to run for an Officer Trustee or Part Time Officer position, to be a Programme Representative, a Volunteer or a Fundraiser. Interested in Media? Then you can volunteer for a committee

KEEP IN TOUCH

UDSU.co.uk online - www.udsu.co.uk Keep up to date with everything at UDSU online. Our website features all the information about the Students Union that
you could ever want including how to get involved plus news, events and advice.

UDSU twitter - www.twitter.com/udsu

Website not good enough? Want up-to-the-second updates on whats going on and during event tweets?

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friend of the Derby Rep at facebook.com/udsurep and the Buxton Rep at facebook.com/udsubuxton

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Check out the UDSUs YouTube channel and discover the fun of our animations, videos and short clips.

Add us to your circles and youll always be up to date with whats going on. It doesnt matter whether youre a Google+ or Facebooker we want to keep you informed on your social media site of choice.

the source - www.udsu.co.uk/advice Your Students Unions Independent Advice Service Were here to help!

Contact Derby 01332 591 509 // thesource@udsu.co.uk Contact Buxton 01332 594 553 // thesourcebuxton@udsu.co.uk

sat sun MON tue wed thu fri

-15th sept-16th sept-17th sept-18th sept-19th sept-20th sept Welcome Party More Tea Vicar Britains Got Talents GloBot (Area 51) Trip to ASDA Maze @ nono8 International Students Welcome Meal Planning ahead for the future Billy Boy Condoms Comedy Pub Quiz Team Derby Zumba Classes International Students Get Together Intramural Football Intramural Netball Paintballing Cadbury World Mukky Duck Rock Climbing Intramural Rugby Home Cooking Night Ghost Walk QUAD Soap Opera IKEA Student Lockdown

-21st sept-

Ice Skating LGBT & Friends Pool Fridays Team Derby Zumba Classes Intramural Football Intramural Netball Jive Night WKD UV Party

-22nd sept Alton Towers Brewery Tour Derby Fest

-23rd sept More Tea Vicar Freshers @ the Vic Inn

-24th sept Freshers Fair / Sports Day Mature Students Welcome Meal Maze @ nono8

-25th sept Freshers Fair / Societies Day Chatsworth House Musicians Society Welcome Jam Westfield Lockdown

-26th sept Team Derby Fitness We are Team Derby Give it a Go Day Making Yourself Employable Waterworld Real Ale Sampling Mukky Duck

-27th sept Rock Climbing Ghost Walk Team Derby Fitness Intramural Rugby Alton Towers Home Cooking Night Open Mic Night The Academy Bar Film Night

-28th sept Free Pool Fridays SWSS Welcome Intramural Football Intramural Netball Twycross Zoo Freshers Party After Party @ Walkabout

-29th sept International Students Trip to London Fresher the Musical

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Saturday

15th SEPTEMBER 2012

late. Time 8pm 8pm 8.30pm is exclusive entry for wristband holders. 8.30pm onwards open to all. meeting place The academy bar, Kedleston road. cost Free with wristband or 2 on the door.

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Come down to your Students Union bar for the first student event of the year! Hosted by Mukky Duck and offering great drinks offers, DJs playing the latest tunes, stage games, live music, BBQ and great freebies from Jgermeister. Last year was a sell out event so come early to avoid disappointment. Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

welcome party @ The Academy Bar in association with jgermeister

Time from 4pm. meeting place 1 Peet street, derby, de22 3rf. cost Free to all.
Open house at the home of Richenda Leigh, one of our chaplaincy team for some social time with tea and cakes, this is a great chance to meet people and have a chat. Contact the chaplaincy on chaplaincy@derby.ac.uk for more information.

More tea vicar... tea and cakes with the chaplaincy

sunday
16th SEPTEMBER 2012
late. Time 8pm 8pm 8.30pm is exclusive entry for wristband holders. 8.30pm onwards open to all. meeting place The Academy bar, kedleston road. cost free with wristband or 5 on the door.

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Head to your Students Union Bar, The Academy for an evening not to be missed with Globot, part of the Area 51 semi-finalist act from this years Britains Got Talent. Great drinks offers, DJs playing the latest tunes, BBQ and the best entertainment in Derby with Globot! Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

Britains got talents

Globot

Time 7.30pm. meeting place Le bistrot pierre, friar gate. cost 13.90 for a two course meal and a drink.
international students

A great opportunity for international students to get together and make friends. Le Bistrot Pierre has put together a fantastic deal of two courses from their early bird menu and a glass of wine, lager or a soft drink for only 13.90. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

welcome meal monday 17th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 1pm 4pm. Last bus leaves ASDA at 3.30pm. meeting place Sir peter hilton. cost Free to all first come first served basis.
Need to stock up on the essentials and not just the booze!? Then this is your opportunity to visit one of the cheapest supermarkets in the UK and fill your fridge with the fuel you need to get you through the fortnight. The bus will circulate between ASDA and Sir Peter Hilton Halls of Residence.

Time 8pm 4am. meeting place nono8, Wardwick. free with wristband before midnight or 3/4 cost (before/after midnight) on the door.
From the mosh pit to the VIP booth, from karaoke to a DJ battle, Dubstep to RnB - a festival of music every Monday night at Derbys newest student night. Live music, the odd TV star, chill out room, shisha terrace - 5 rooms of entertainment in one MAZE of a venue! Dont get lost, find your way every Monday. Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

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trip to

@ nono8

Time 12pm 1pm. to www.derby.ac.uk/careers/events meeting place Go for the latest information. cost Free to all.
Why bother with careers now when graduation is so far away? For a start, we can help you earn some cash while you study. Secondly, there are skills and attributes that all employers, regardless of sector, look for when they recruit. These cant be developed overnight and you need evidence that you have them when applying for jobs. Come along and find out how the Career Development Centre can help you to make yourself irresistible to future employers. Dont be one of those finalists who say I wish Id done this in my first year. To book your place, please go to www.derby.ac.uk/careers/events.

Time 7.30pm. mile pub, ashbourne road. meeting place the cost free to all.
Pub quiz held at The Mile! A great way to start meeting Freshers, in association with the University of Derby Students Unions Christian Union society.

planning ahead for the future you want

Christian union society pub quiz

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tuesday

18th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 8pm late. meeting place The academy bar, kedleston road. cost free to wristband holders or 3 in advance and 5 on the door.

Billy Boy, the exciting new condom brand is heading to The Academy Bar to launch their products with an exclusive one off comedy road show. Four hilarious top comedians will be performing along with the headline act, Jeff Leach, best known for his antics on Big Brothers Big Mouth. The night will include great giveaways, an interactive photo booth and a chance to meet the comedians in person. Doors open at 8pm, performances start at 9pm. This event is free for wristband holders and 5 on the door without. There will also be only 100 advance tickets available at 3 online at www.udsu.co.uk/ derbyfreshers or from The Academy Bar. Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

Billy boy condoms comedy freshers tour

Time 2pm 5pm. hall, meeting place sports kedleston road. cost Free to all.
The Intramural Netball programme is designed to give you another opportunity to play Netball on a regular basis at a social level. These recreational leagues attract a high number of participants, from both genders, as they focus on enjoyment and are a great way to meet new people and get involved with the social aspect of coming to University. The leagues start on Friday 12th October, and this is a great opportunity to see in Intramural Netball is for you.

Time 2pm 5pm. pitch, meeting place 3g kedleston road. cost Free to all.

Intramural Football focuses on fun rather than serious competition. These recreational leagues attract a high number of participants, from both genders, as they focus on enjoyment and are a great way to meet new people and get involved with the social aspect of coming to University. Come down to 3G Pitch and join in on this give it a go Football Session. The leagues start on Friday 12th October, and this is a great opportunity to see if Intramural Football is for you.

intramural netball

intramural football

wednesday

19th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 5.30pm 6.30pm. TDF gym, meeting placekedleston road. cost Free to all.

Zumba is a class for people who like to have a bit of fun, whilst keeping fit at the same time. It includes easy-to-follow dance moves and infectious music. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place by calling 01332 591790.

Time 4pm 6pm. meeting place The academy bar balcony, kedleston road. cost Free to all.
Made some friends at the International Welcome Meal? Well this is the perfect opportunity to get to know each other better and make even more new friends. The Academy will be serving food and drink and Blends Coffee shop is just next door.

Team derby fitness (TDF) zumba taster classes

international students get together

Time 10am 3.45pm. bus leavesStudents wildpark at 3.15pm. reception, meeting place kedlestonunion road. cost 12 includes travel, equipment and 100 free paintballs.

Its an adventure, its a challenge, its exciting, its action packed and above all its great fun. As anyone who has been paintballing will tell you, it is the ultimate game of excitement between two teams of players where skill, strategy and teamwork combine to make your day really memorable. Each Paintballing player is fully equipped with protective gear and a top of the range semi-automatic paintball marker. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

world at 2pm. Time 10am 3pm. bus leaves cadbury Students union reception, meeting place kedleston road. cost 10 includes entry and travel (student card needed)
Discover a whole world of chocolatey fun at the world famous Cadbury World. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

paintballing @ wildpark

world
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wednesday

19th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 8.30pm late. meeting place Walkabout, the market place. free with a wristband before midnight or cost 3/4 (before/after midnight) on the door. theme School disco.

The most crazy, fun and wild night of the week returns, with top DJ and host Chris Lauriello hosting Mukky Ducks Second Birthday Bash! You can be sure there will be mischief and mayhem, plus all the usual fun, games and giveaways on the stage! Dress to impress in your school uniforms for Derbys biggest student night, and help Mukky Duck celebrate his second birthday in style! Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

@ walkabout

Time 2pm 5pm. pitch, meeting place rugby kedleston road. cost Free to all.

The Touch Rugby programme is designed to give students of all abilities the opportunity to play Rugby at a recreational level with and against other students. Regardless of your past Rugby experience, this programme looks to cater for all students, any shape or size whether you are male or female. Come down to the Rugby Pitch and join in on this give it a go Rugby Session. The leagues start on Sunday 14th October, and this is a great opportunity to see in Intramural Rugby is for you.

intramural rugby

thursday

20th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 9pm 9.45pm. meeting place great hall, assembly rooms. cost Free to all.
Derby Soap Opera premiers at this years Derby Fest and is one of the worlds largest and most ambitious mass participation film projects written, filmed and performed by the people of Derby. Derby Soap Opera will be a 40-minute film coordinated by QUAD and led by world renowned film maker and artist Marinella Senatore.

Time 1.30pm 5.30pm. meeting place students union reception, kedleston road. cost 10 includes entry and travel.
This beginners course at Derbys Premier Climbing Centre, teaches you all of the skills you need to use the centre without supervision. The course is three hours long and includes all equipment and registration. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

soap opera rock climbing @ alter rock

Time 8pm 11.30pm. meeting place greyhound pub, ashbourne road. cost 4.

Join us on a journey through Derbys gruesome and ghostly past. Exploring strange goings on at many of Derbys famous landmarks including the Silk Mill and St Peters Church. As well as being one of the most haunted cities in the country, Derby is rightly proud of its fantastic array of pubs featured in the Good Beer Guide 2012, and there will be plenty of time to sample their sinister history and welcoming hospitality before the walks conclusion at Ryans Bar. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

Time 6.30pm 10pm. bus leaves IKEA at 9.30pm. students union reception, meeting place kedleston road. cost free to all - first come first served basis.
With exclusive students offers, free transport and even free meatballs for the first 50 wristband holders on the bus, make sure you get here early as places will fill up fast!

history society ghost walk

free meatballs for first 50 wristband holder

student lockdown s!

thursday

20th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time from 6pm. peet street, meeting place 1derby, de22 3rf. cost Free to all.
Open house at the home of Richenda Leigh, one of our chaplaincy team for some social time with a home cooked meal, this is a great chance to meet people and have a chat. Contact the chaplaincy on chaplaincy@derby.ac.uk for more information.

Home cooking night

Time 3pm. meeting place room n101, kedleston road. cost free to all.
A friendly get to know you event to introduce you to the LGBT and Friends society, what its about and what the society does. A chance to meet the current members and to discover what the society and Derby has to offer you.

Time 2pm 5pm. hall, meeting place sports kedleston road. cost Free to all.
The Intramural Netball programme is designed to give you another opportunity to play Netball on a regular basis at a social level. These recreational leagues attract a high number of participants, from both genders, as they focus on enjoyment and are a great way to meet new people and get involved with the social aspect of coming to University. The leagues start on Friday 12th October, and this is a great opportunity to see if Intramural Netball is for you.

LGBT & friends society welcome to derby

intramural netball

friday

21st SEPTEMBER 2012

3.30pm. Time 12.30pm bus leaves the ice rink at 3pm. students union reception, meeting place kedleston road. 6 includes travel, entry and skate hire. cost (student card needed)
Ice skating is a cool experience whatever your age or ability and where better to give it a go than at the National Ice Centre, Nottingham the UKs centre of excellence for ice sports. So wrap up warm and get your skates on! Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

Time 11am 6pm. academy bar, meeting place the kedleston road. cost free to wristband holders.

Wristband holders get free pool in the Academy, your Students Union bar, on the two Fridays over Freshers Fortnight. Just show your wristband at the bar to collect your cues. 1 will be required as a deposit and will be refunded when you return the cues.

ice skating

Free pool fridays

Time 2pm 5pm. hall, meeting place sports kedleston road. cost Free to all.
The Intramural Netball programme is designed to give you another opportunity to play Netball on a regular basis at a social level. These recreational leagues attract a high number of participants, from both genders, as they focus on enjoyment and are a great way to meet new people and get involved with the social aspect of coming to University. The leagues start on Friday 12th October, and this is a great opportunity to see if Intramural Netball is for you.

Time 9.15pm 11pm. meeting place The market place, Derby. cost free to all.

A great evening to take the family and friends along. Rough, tough and always rocking, the legendary King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys zany stage show belies the fact that here is the finest, most authentic Rhythm & Blues band ever to come from outside the USA. Join us to dance the night away or just watch and enjoy this lively and incredible band doing what they do best entertain. For more information please see www.derbyfeste.com.

intramural netball

Jive night party @ the market place

friday

21st SEPTEMBER 2012

9pm is exclusive entry for wristband holders Time 8.30pm 9pm onwards open to all. academy bar, 18+ meeting place the kedleston road. cost free with wristband or 5 on the door.
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After what will be your first incredible few nights at the Academy over the welcome weekend, get ready to go one better with the WKD White T-Shirt UV Party. Hosted by Maze your affiliated Monday club night, the night is sure to have a range of special surprises so be prepared for the unexpected and dont forget to wear white! Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

Time 12pm 1pm. meeting place TDF gym, kedleston road. cost free to all.
Team derby fitness (TDF) zumba taster classes

Free WKD white T-Shirt for first 100 Wristband holders who buy a WKD from the Academy bar during Freshers Fortnight!

WKD white t-shirt uv party

Zumba is a class for people who like to have a bit of fun, whilst keeping fit at the same time. It includes easy-to-follow dance moves and infectious music. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place by calling 01332 591790.

18+ Time 11.30am. meeting place sir peter hilton, halls of residence. cost 10, includes guided tour, food and travel.
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The tour covers the full brewing process and is guided by an award winning brewer. Sample award winning beers at the brewery, then its time for lunch and more sampling at the Brewery Tap. You can even choose your favourite bottled Derby Brewing Company beer to take home with you! Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/ derbyfreshers. Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

brewery tour

saturday

22nd SEPTEMBER 2012

towers at 5.15pm. Time 9am 6pm. bus leaves alton sir peter hilton, meeting place halls of residence. 20 includes entry ticket and travel. cost (student card needed)

Time 7.30pm 8.45pm. meeting place darley abbey. cost free to all.

There is something for everyone at Britains best loved theme park and resort, with lots of exciting roller coasters to choose from and an array of live shows. This is a magical day out to remember, 2.8 million visitors a year cant be wrong! Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

A great evening to take family and friends along. Saturdays headline act will be the final performance of Games Time - a spectacular outdoor stage show on Darley Park combining music, dance, fireworks and 120 local people. For more information please see www.derbyfeste.com

alton towers

Derby fest @ darley abbey with fireworks extravaganza

Time doors 4pm. meeting place the vic inn, opposite the train station. cost free to wristband holders or 1 on the door.
Derbys premier live acts take the main stage. We have our legendary acoustic night sausage & folk (free sausage and folk music). Great Drinks offers from only 1.50! Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

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derby freshers take over the vic inn

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sunday

23rd SEPTEMBER 2012

Time from 4pm. peet street, de22 3rf. meeting place1derby, cost Free to all..
Open house at the home of Richenda Leigh, one of our chaplaincy team for some social time with tea and cakes, this is a great chance to meet people and have a chat. Contact the chaplaincy on chaplaincy@derby.ac.uk for more information.

More tea vicar

Time meeting place nono8, wardwick. free with wristband before midnight cost or 3/4 (before/after midnight) on the door.
8pm 4am.

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From the mosh pit to the VIP booth, from karaoke to a DJ battle, Dubstep to RnB - a festival of music every Monday night at Derbys newest student night. Live music, the odd TV star, chill out room, shisha terrace - 5 rooms of entertainment in one MAZE of a venue! Dont get lost, find your way every Monday. Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

Time 10am 4pm. meeting place atrium, kedleston road. cost free to all.

@ nono8

The Freshers Fair is one of the largest events on the calendar, its a great way to pick up free goodies, see what Derby has to offer and get involved with your Students Union. Youll also have the chance to sign up for your favourite sports team, volunteering organisation and much much more. Dont forget to collect your Students Union goodie bag which will be filled with some exciting freebies.

freshers fair - sports day

monday

24th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 7.30pm. meeting place le bistrot pierre, friar gate. cost 13.90 for a two course meal and a glass of wine.

A great opportunity for mature students to get together and make friends. Le Bistrot Pierre has put together a fantastic deal of two courses from their early bird menu and a glass of wine, lager or a soft drink for only 13.90. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

mature students welcome meal

Time 10.30am 4pm. bus leaves at chatsworth house at 3.30pm. meeting place students union reception, kedleston road. 10, includes travel and entry to the house cost and gardens along with a guided tour
As well as being one of Britains most famous historic houses Chatsworth has a wide range of attractions including a fantastic farmyard, a breathtaking garden and park, some remarkable water features and famous works of art. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

chatsworth house

tuesday

25th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 10am 4pm. meeting place atrium, kedleston road. cost free to all.
The Freshers fair is one of the largest events of the calendar, its a great way to pick up free goodies, see what Derby has to offer and get involved with your Students Union. Youll also have the chance to sign up for your favourite society, volunteering organisation and much much more. Dont forget to collect your Students Union goodie bag which will be filled with some exciting freebies.

Time 7pm 9pm. meeting place Room MS023, markeaton street. cost free to all.

The Musicians Society welcome anyone interested to jam! You will get a chance to meet the committee and other members, see what last years members did, show off what they can do, or just listen and get to know each other.

freshers fair - societies day

musicians society welcome jam

tuesday

25th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 7pm 10.30pm. meeting place westfield shopping centre, Derby. cost free with wristband or 2 on the door.

For the fourth year running Freshers are taking over Westfield Shopping Centre. Exclusively for students shops are offering discounts and one off chances to grab a bargain. Live entertainment will be provided by Ministry of Sound, playing the most cutting edge, up to date music. Plus a special guest appearance from one of the stars of TOWIE!

westfield student lockdown

Time from 12pm. road & meeting place kedleston markeaton street. cost costs vary depending on society.

Time from 12pm. meeting place kedleston road. cost free to all.
SPORTS ZONE

A day of taster sessions brought to you by your Students Union societies. Want to become the next Chris Moyles or wonder what its like to sing in a choir, this is the day for you. Check out the website for UDSU website for all the sessions throughout the day www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

A day of taster sessions brought to you by your Students Union sports teams. Ever fancied playing a game of dodgeball or feel the adrenaline of scoring a touchdown, then this day is for you. Check out the UDSU website for all the sessions throughout the day www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

give it a go day

We are team derby, become a part of it

wednesday

26th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 2pm 3pm. meeting place n310, kedleston road. cost Free to all.
Learn about the services that you can tap into here at the University to make yourself more employable. There will be a member of the Student Employment Agency team and Libby Beck, Placements Officer for Business, Computing & Law to discuss their areas and how to get involved. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to an employer. Find out: what do they look for in a graduate? How do these services add value to your degree? And lots more...

Time 2pm 4pm. MS129, meeting place Room markeaton street. cost free to all.
An ice breaker session to see what the choir has been up to for the past year, try out a few songs and meet the other members.

make yourself employable

give it a go day musicians society choir taster session

Time10am 4pm. gym, meeting place tdf kedleston road. cost Free to all.
Book your free one hour personal training session with one of our TDF trainers. This session will help you to understand the benefits of personal training and what it can do for you. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place by calling 01332 591790.

Time 7pm 9pm. lawrence meeting place st church, heanor. cost free to all.

A first chance to meet other members and play with the associated Orchestra, the Full House Orchestra which meet every Wednesday. This is an amazing opportunity to see what playing in a orchestra with over 30 members is like. Anyone interested in attending or and in need of transport to contact Musicians Society Facebook Group.

team derby fitness, one to one personal training

give it a go day orchestra session

wednesday

26th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 10am 4pm. studio, meeting place d:one markeaton street. cost 2 per session.
D:one your student radio station are holding drop in sessions at the studio for anyone wanting to have a slot on the air live to see what its like. No previous experience necessary! Bring a friend along, and book a slot at Freshers Fair.

Time 4pm 6pm. ol1, meeting place room kedleston road. cost Free to all.

An informal talk about the history of Anime and Manga showing significant examples of anime in between. This would act as a taster session of what the Anime Society do.

give it a go day d:one radio drop-in

Give it a go day - Anime society: import from japan: what is anime?

Time 10am 4pm. bus leaves water world at 3pm. students union reception, meeting place kedleston road. cost 10, includes travel and entry.
Used to love water parks as a kid? Well why not re-live those days at the UKs number one Indoor Tropical Aqua park, Water World. The water park has a whole host of rides including the Black Hole, Twister, Nucleus, and the Space Bowl as well as the rapids, bubble pools, and even a wave machine. So come along and make a splash! Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

Water world
wednesday
26th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 8.30pm late. meeting place Walkabout, the market place. free with wristband before midnight or cost 3/4 (before/after midnight) on the door. 18+ theme halls wars.
event
Its time to get on the army gear, and get out there to do your Halls proud! Grab your Halls colour from Freshers Fair or the Mukky Duck Facebook Page and come out and represent your Halls in Halls Wars! Top prizes for the winning Halls and the usual fun that only Mukky Duck can bring! Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

Time 7pm. brewery tap, meeting place the derwent street. cost 6.

18 + event

@ walkabout

Each person will get a legendary Derby Brewing Company Rack, which consists of five 1/3 pints of award winning real ale and a bowl of locally sourced cheese. An expert then talks you through the five ales and the evening is finished with a buffet. The perfect session for anyone wishing to set up a Real Ale Society. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers. Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

real ale sampling experience

Time8pm 11.30pm. greyhound pub, meeting place ahbourne road. cost 4.

Time 1.30pm 5.30pm. students union reception, meeting place kedleston road. cost 10, includes entry and travel.

Join us on a journey through Derbys gruesome and ghostly past. Exploring strange goings on at many of Derbys famous landmarks including the Silk Mill and St Peters Church. As well as being one of the most haunted cities in the country, Derby is rightly proud of its fantastic array of pubs featured in the Good Beer Guide 2012, and there will be plenty of time to sample their sinister history and welcoming hospitality before the walks conclusion at Ryans Bar. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

This beginners course at Derbys Premier Climbing Centre, teaches you all of the skills you need to use the centre without supervision. The course is three hours long and includes all equipment and registration. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers .

History society ghost walk

Rock climbing
Time 10am 4pm. gym, meeting place TDF kedleston road. cost free to all.
Book your free one hour personal training session with one of our TDF trainers. This session will help you to understand the benefits of personal training and what it can do for you. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place by calling 01332 591790.

thursday

27th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 9am 6pm. bus leaves alton towers at 5.15pm. sir peter hilton, meeting place halls of residence. 20 includes entry ticket and travel. cost (student card needed)

There is something for everyone at Britains best loved theme park and resort, with lots of exciting roller coasters to choose from and an array of live shows. This is a magical day out to remember, 2.8 million visitors a year cant be wrong! Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

alton towers trip

TDF one to one personal training

Time 2pm 5pm. pitch, meeting place rugby kedleston road. cost Free to all.

Timefrom 6pm. peet street, meeting place 1derby, de22 3rf. cost 4.
Open house at the home of Richenda Leigh, one of our chaplaincy team for some social time with a home cooked meal, this is a great chance to meet people and have a chat. Contact the chaplaincy on chaplaincy@derby.ac.uk for more information.

The Touch Rugby programme is designed to give students of all abilities the opportunity to play Rugby at a recreational level with and against other students. Regardless of your past Rugby experience, this programme looks to cater for all students, any shape or size whether you are male or female. Come down to the Rugby Pitch and join in on this give it a go Rugby Session. The leagues start on Sunday 14th October, and this is a great opportunity to see if Intramural Rugby is for you.

intramural rugby

Home cooking night

thursday

27th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time from 2pm. Time from 7.30pm. the academy bar, Time 4pm 7pm. the academy bar, meeting room n401, place kedleston rd. meeting place kedleston road. meeting place Kedleston road. cost free to all. cost free to all. cost free to all.
Come and get involved in the Afro Caribbean Societys afternoon of live music, food and icebreakers. Whether you want to take part and sing, play, perform poetry/spoken word or simply share an experience, all you have to do is come along! Get creative and get set to join in...the mic awaits! Then stay around for a screening of the film you picked from 7:30pm. A friendly get to know you event to introduce students to the Socialist Workers Students Society, what its about and what they do. A chance to meet the current members and find out how you can start making a change, learn more about socialism and make some great new friends.

swss welcome reception

Fancy a chilled out night watching a film in your Students Union bar? Free popcorn on the night for the first 50 wristband holders. Vote for your favourite film on our facebook page https://www.facebook. com/udsupage The film with the highest votes will be shown on the night!

aCS open mic

free popcorn for the first 50 wristband holders!

film night

Time 11am 6pm. academy bar, meeting place the kedleston road. cost free to wristband holders.
Wristband Holders get free pool in the Academy, your Students Union bar, on the two Fridays over Freshers. Just show your wristband at the bar to collect your cues. 1 will be required as a bond and will be refunded when you return the cues.

4pm. Bus leaves twycross zoo at 3pm. Time 10am students union reception, kedleston road. meeting place 10, includes travel and entry . cost (student card needed)

Twycross Zoo has over 1000 animals on show including Bornean Orangutans, Asian Elephants, Inland Bearded Dragons, Northern Whitefaced Owls, Boa Constrictors, Red-kneed Tarantulas and many more. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at www.udsu.co.uk/derbyfreshers.

Free pool fridays

twycross zoo

friday

28th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time 2pm 5pm. hall, meeting place sports kedleston road. cost Free to all.
The Intramural Netball programme is designed to give you another opportunity to play Netball on a regular basis at a social level. These recreational leagues attract a high number of participants, from both genders, as they focus on enjoyment and are a great way to meet new people and get involved with the social aspect of coming to University. The leagues start on Friday 12th October, and this is a great opportunity to see if Intramural Netball is for you.

intramural netball

Time meeting place the academy bar, kedleston road. cost free with wristband or 10 on the door.

8.30pm late. 8.30pm 9pm is exclusive for wristband holders. 9pm onwards - open to all.

18 + event

The one youve worked yourself up for is here! Its the Freshers Party 2012 and its going to be bigger and better than ever. This event has always brought you some of the best up and coming acts in the UK. This year we will have a silent disco, and gracing The Academy Main stage will be the Uni Trash Ministry of Sound Tour. This event has sold out the last four years running and is one of the highlights of Freshers Fortnight. Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

Freshers Party 2012 In Association with Luxardo Sambuca Featuring the Uni Trash Tour by Ministry of Sound and Silent Disco

friday

28th SEPTEMBER 2012

Time from 3am. meeting place Walkabout, the market place. free to all who attend the freshers party. cost a wristband will be given as an entry ticket
Finish off your Freshers Fortnight with all the usual Mukky Duck antics you have come to expect. Can you survive Freshers Party and make the survivors photograph at Walkabout? Please note this is an over 18 event and ID will be required on the night.

Time 2pm 5pm. pitch, meeting place 3g kedleston road. cost Free to all.
Intramural Football focuses on fun rather than serious competition. These recreational leagues attract a high number of participants, from both genders, as they focus on enjoyment and are a great way to meet new people and get involved with the social aspect of coming to University. Come down to 3G Pitch and join in on this give it a go Football Session. The leagues start on Friday 12th October, and this is a great opportunity to see if Intramural Football is for you.

After Party at Walkabout (EXCLUSIVELY FOR Freshers Party 2012 attendees!)

intramural football

Time FROM 7.30PM. DERBY THEATRE, EAGLE CENTRE meeting place (PART OF THE WESTFIELD CENTRE). 5 STUDENT TICKET AVAILABLE cost FROM DERBY THEATRE BOX OFFICE.

Freshers charts the arrival of five fresh faced teenagers at University. Faced with a world free from rules, parents and responsibilities, the five soon learn that first impressions could mean everything. Awkward conversations, drinking games, and fancy dress ensue as the students navigate their way through the carnage of Freshers week. Imagine The Inbetweeners with amazing music and youve got the idea. Be prepared for a night out at the theatre like no other.

FRESHER THE MUSICAL

saturday SATURday

28th SEPTEMBER 2012 29th

Time 8am 6pm (arrive back instudents derby for approx 9pm). reception, meeting place kedlestonunion road. cost 7, includes travel.
For international students only .Heres your first chance of the year to visit Englands capital city. We will provide return coach travel from the Kedleston Road site as well a guide to help you make the most of your day. See the sights, take the tours, and have a top time in the capital. Please be aware that this event has limited availability so please book your place at the Students Union reception at Kedleston Road.

International students trip to london

your students union

upcoming events from
Live football in the Academy England take on San Marino on the 12th Oct and Poland on the 16th in the World Cup Qualifiers. Head to the Academy to watch on the Big Screen. Bonfire Night at the Academy The Academy Decking has the best view in Derby of the Annual City Firework Display. This year the Event takes place on Sunday 4th. Dont forget that maze runs every monday and Mukky Duck runs every Wednesday through term time.

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