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This guide provides an introduction to the University Strategic PartnershipsUnit (USPU) and information from the University’s Colleges.

The University Strategic Partnerships Unit team ensures that any queries from collaborative partners are dealt with in the most effective way.

Enquiries about the content of this guide should be directed to:

University Strategic Partnerships Unit

T: 01332 590500

E: uodpartnerships@derby.ac.uk

W: www.derby.ac.uk/partnerships

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ContentsAbout the University 4

Facilities 5

Our Impact 6

University Strategic Partnerships Unit 8

College of Arts 12

College of Business 16

College of Education 20

College of Engineering and Technology 24

College of Health and Social Care 28

College of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences 32

College of Life and Natural Sciences 36

University of Derby Online Learning 40

USPU Key Contacts 43

About the University of Derby

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The University of Derby is a modern, innovative education provider that achieved its University status in 1992 and has over 29,000 students from the UK and overseas.

The University is comprised of seven colleges: Arts, Business, Education, Engineering and Technology, Health and Social Care, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Life and Natural Sciences. The University also has a thriving online learning division, the University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL) which was established in 2011 and is dedicated to providing structured and supported online degree and professional courses to people around the world who require more flexible study options.

The three main campuses include; Derby, Buxton and Chesterfield. The Derby Campus is made up of three sites – Kedleston Road, Markeaton Street and Britannia Mill. The University’s Buxton Campus is located at the 18th century Grade II listed building the Devonshire Dome.

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Facilities

As a university, Derby has invested heavily in a range of facilities to enhance students’ learning. The University has a Clinical Skills Suite worth £1.5m, two law courts and a computer games development suite. More recently, the University officially opened a forensic training house, which is a £410,000 custom-built facility within, what looks from the outside, to be a normal four bedroom house. Hidden behind its walls are up to seven replica crime scenes (including a bedroom, bathroom, office, shop, garage, living room) and a blood pattern analysis room. The house is currently being used by students on the University’s undergraduate and postgraduate forensic science programmes. The University also has a new £10.8 million Sports Centre, which enhances the development of students and encourages the pursuit of sport and fitness. The University owns Derby Theatre which enables students on theatre arts courses to use the studio theatre space. The University is also investing £12 million in a new building for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects and will soon be opening a new campus in Chesterfield.

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22,124Total student population

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£127.2mwealth created through direct and indirect employment

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The University Strategic Partnerships Unit (USPU) was created in August 2014 to oversee the establishment and growth of a network of high quality international and UK based academic partnerships and to develop and manage corporate partnerships with a view to exploiting clear synergies around the University’s core product proposition.

Our visionThe USPU’s vision is to establish and maintain a network of inspirational and innovative partnerships that positively impact on the students, employers, communities and other stakeholders with which our partners engage.

Our strategic goals• To build the University’s international profile and reputation as a partner of

choice in the delivery of high quality Higher Education.

• To ensure that the University delivers a ‘Best in Class’ experience both to its partners and the students serviced by those partners.

• To ensure that the University’s strategic partnerships are financially sustainable over the medium to long-term.

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The University Strategic Partnerships Unit is keen to:• Encourage close and effective engagement between the University’s

Colleges and partners that encompasses curriculum delivery, Real World Learning, employer engagement, the enterprise agenda, research, scholarship and third stream activities.

• Drive an agenda that facilitates the shift from a series of transactional relationships to the establishment of the University at the heart of a “neural network” of partnerships that is founded on the principle of mutual trust and respect.

• Ensure effective and close dialogue with and between partners as a vehicle for sharing best practice and driving innovative enhancements to the product offer.

Our ValuesThe University’s approach to Partnerships is driven by the USPU’s overarching values

• Quality – by delivering and encouraging continuous improvement

• Valuing People – by demonstrating and encouraging inclusivity, trust and rapport within and between teams

• Customer Focus – by creating a best in class service culture within and across teams

• Challenge and Innovation – by developing, nurturing and utilising expertise for the benefit of customers and colleagues

• Opportunity and Openness – by taking ownership of change and encouraging innovation

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Partnerships Delivery MechanismThe University Strategic Partnerships Unit will work with colleagues across the University on delivering the strategic vision for UK and international partnerships.

The Partnership Operations Group (POG) membership includes representatives from USPU, University Colleges, and central support services. POG’s remit is to:

• Oversee the day-to-day work needed to manage existing partnerships and establish new partnerships;

• Strengthen academic links between the University’s Colleges and central service departments around partnership activity and promote cross-college partnership developments and the sharing of best practice;

• Share information on product developments and market intelligence;

• Maintain oversight of the University’s partnership travel plans (both incoming and outgoing plans);

• Foster links to engage partners in research, scholarly practice, staff development and CPD activities.

College of ArtsWe are a strong creative community of staff and students. Dynamic and energetic and contributing to a flourishing creative economy - we are a place where talent thrives and ambitions are realised. Our disciplines cover the full range of art, design, media and performing arts subjects from graphic design and illustration, to photography and film, and from theatre to dance. We foster and encourage collaboration, reflecting a professional real- world experience where subjects can feed off each other, share facilities and combine resources, providing a broader experience and creating new and exciting learning opportunities.

Derby College of Art has existed for over 160 years. We are one of the most established communities within the University of Derby, with a rich art school heritage. The spirit of innovation which has always characterised our work is reflected in our courses which blend the old and new; we teach traditional craft and making skills alongside new digital technologies to give you a rounded skillset and an opportunity to challenge and extend your creative potential.

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Message from the DeanWelcome to the College of Arts. In the past five years we’ve invested over £50 million in creating some of the country’s most advanced creative learning resources. Our expert staff have genuine passion for their subjects and our teaching is underpinned by research which is pushing the frontiers: in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) over 80% of our research output was ranked as being internationally significant.

Developing talent and a personal creative voice is at the heart of what we do. We look forward to meeting potential partners and developing collaboration opportunities that enable both you and your students to benefit from our Colleges expertise.

Professor Huw Davies Dean of the College of Arts

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The College of Arts offers year zero, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

• Animation

• Fashion

• Fine Art

• Graphic Design

• Illustration

• Product Design

• Textiles

We also offer PhD and MPhil opportunities for postgraduate research.

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Department of Media and Performing ArtsThe College of Arts offers year zero, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

• Dance

• Film

• Media

• Music

• Photography

• Theatre

• Visual Effects

We also offer PhD and MPhil opportunities for postgraduate research.

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The College of Business is where ambitions feel at home. The College offers a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level covering a variety of business and management related subjects.

Whichever course they choose, students are supported by the inspiring staff who help students make the most of their time at Derby and help them fulfil their ambitions.

Derby Business School

Derby Business School students become immersed in the world of business from the outset. They meet and network with some of the regions’ finest industry leaders, enabling them to explore their career aspirations and take advantage of the opportunities studying at Derby brings.

• All Business Management students benefit from the support of a personal mentor from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) throughout their studies.

• All of our degrees include opportunities for real world learning where students work on real-life business projects.

• Students can join our network of entrepreneurs to help them grow their business ideas.

“ Derby has given me confidence and taught me a great deal about the fundamentals of marketing. Plus it gave me a really solid knowledge base I’ve been able to build on since I started working.”

Dan Holdsworth Marketing Manager for ESG Rail BSc (Hons) Marketing and Brand Management

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Department for Hotel, Resort and Spa Management

Based at our award-winning campus in Buxton we offer unparalleled opportunities for real world learning in Events, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Tourism and Spa. With knowledgeable and expert staff, outstanding facilities and enviable links with organisations and employers, we enable our students to develop their knowledge and skills within commercial businesses.

• The Guardian League table 2016 ranks us as a top 5 UK university for degrees in Tourism, Hospitality, Events and Spa Management.

• Real world learning opportunities are the corner-stone of our approach, ensuring students develop their knowledge working with employers on real projects.

• Our facilities are world class, including an iconic events venue, the Devonshire Dome, a high quality restaurant and bistro and an award-winning day spa.

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Our subject areasThe College of Business offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

• Accounting and Finance

• Banking

• Business

• Culinary Management

• Economics

• Events Management

• Human Resource Management

• International Business

• International Hospitality Management

• International Spa Management

• Logistics

• Marketing

• Tourism Management

We also offer opportunities for postgraduate research – MPhil and PhD.

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College of EducationThe College of Education has a tradition of excellence. By studying at Derby, students choose to join a team that has received consistently ‘outstanding’ Ofsted results for our teacher training provision.

The College offers a great experience, always focusing on students as individuals and working hard to prepare them for the challenges of 21st century teaching and learning.

Great teaching

• Our teacher training provision is ranked fifth in the Good Teacher Training Guide.

• The College of Education is ranked 21st in the Guardian 2016 Subject League Table.

• The Department of Education and Childhood is responsive to the growing demand for highly qualified practitioners, and is exploring developments in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and further opportunities related to Early Years Teacher Status.

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Great research

• In 2014, the College welcomed Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children’s Commissioner for England. This was a unique chance for the students to hear about children’s rights directly from the country’s top expert on the subject.

• The academic team stay up-to-date with the latest sector developments. Many of the academics are behind key publications, including ‘The Student Practitioner in Early Childhood Studies: an essential guide to working with young children.’

Great graduates

• The College’s purpose is to train competent and inspiring education practitioners of the future – over 74% of our students graduate with a ‘Good Honours’ degree.

• 100% of its BEd Primary Education graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating.

• The qualifications help graduates to stand out. BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies and BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies offer students the chance to gain Paediatric First Aid and British Sign Language qualifications. The College also offers undergraduate and postgraduate routes to Early Years Teacher Status.

“ I wanted to say what a fantastic platform Early Childhood Studies at Derby is – I am now studying for a graduate entry MSc in Children’s Nursing and have excelled in my practice experience working in the community.”

Hana Gill Early Childhood Studies graduate

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College of EducationThe College of Education offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

• Childhood Studies

• Education Studies and Special Educational Needs and Disability

• Initial Teacher Education and Early Years Teacher

• School Direct and Post 14

We also offer PhD and MPhil opportunities for postgraduate research and FE Collaborations.

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College of Engineering and Technology“Creative engineering powered by advanced technology and data science”

• The College of Engineering and Technology has entered a dynamic era of progress, with ambitious initiatives such as our new STEM building. In 2014, the University was successfully granted £5 million by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE). The University will use the grant as part of a £12 million investment in a new 4,200 square-metre building for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

• Our courses are accredited by various institutions including the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Engineering Council, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

• We take great pride in our strong industry partnerships. We work closely with world-renowned manufacturing giants operating from Derby such as Rolls-Royce and Toyota and we are an official academic partner with Microsoft, SAS and Epic.

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Department of EngineeringThe College of Engineering and Technology offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

Department of Engineering

For non-honours/honours degrees we have created a framework of awards which can be franchised based on the title BSc/BSc (Hons) Engineering (subject specialism) or BA/BA(Hons) Applied Studies (subject specialism) or BSc/BSc(Hons) Technology (subject specialism). Accreditation of these programmes with professional institutions is the responsibility of the College, with the help of the University.

The Department of Engineering is not able to franchise or validate our professionally accredited honours degree or masters programmes to collaborative institutions or colleges.

• Architecture

• Civil Engineering

• Construction

• Electrical and Electronic

• Mechanical and Manufacturing

• Motorsport

• Product Design

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Department of Computing and MathsThe College of Engineering and Technology offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

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• Computer Games

• Computer Science

• Information Technology

• Mathematics

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College of Health and Social CareThe College of Health and Social Care offers a great student experience, alongside research excellence, flexible study, and experienced staff.

We boast some of the best facilities in the country and our endorsement by organisations demonstrates confidence amongst the sector in the education that we offer. The strong links we enjoy with the National Health Service and a wide range of statutory and voluntary agencies mean that we keep up to date with what is currently relevant within the healthcare professions.

Our College ethos is to make a real difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities. Our small class sizes mean that lecturers deliver a true personal touch, enabling dedicated academic support for each student.

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The College is a dynamic and forward-thinking study environment

• Our teaching meets professional standards. Many of our courses are accredited or endorsed by professional bodies, including the Midwifery Council and the College of Occupational Therapists, for example

• Flexible study is a key part of the provision. We have modules available through online learning, distance and campus-based study

• Our students are well regarded, and are regularly commended for their professional, expert approach when in the workplace

• We develop research that enhances the quality of patient/service user care. 74% of research at the University has been rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally significant’ (REF 2014). In 2015, we launched our own Research Centre, providing a collaborative and rigorous approach to research and scholarly activity.

The College has invested heavily in its facilities in recent years to provide modern and real-world training environments. The simulation space which includes virtual learning is available at the Derby Campus, and in 2016 we launch our new purpose-built campus in Chesterfield.

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The College of Health and Social Care offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

• Art Therapy

• Counselling and Psychotherapy

• Creative Expressive Therapies

• Dance and Movement Studies

• Dance Movement Psychotherapy

• Diagnostic Imaging

• Dramatherapy

• Health and Social Care

• Nursing

• Occupational Therapy

• Radiography

• Social Work

• Working with Young People and Communities

We also offer opportunities for postgraduate research, and over 100 bespoke Continuous Professional Development (CPD) modules.

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College of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences• Derby Law School is one of the leading centres for the study and teaching

of law and justice in the UK. The LLB and LLM courses inspire, stretch and challenge and the lecturers ensure students make an impact as soon as they graduate, offering legal education for the real world.

• Students in Criminology or Policing at Derby are not just sitting in lecture theatres. The courses offer students so much more – they are vibrant, engaging and innovative, and develop the students’ professional skills from day one. All lecturers and guest speakers are experienced scholars who are experts in the criminal justice system. Most have worked in agencies such as the police, probation service and youth offending teams.

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• Our Social and Political Science courses benefit from some of the best academic minds in the UK. We prepare our students with the latest knowledge and innovative skills for them to understand and ultimately change our social world.

• Our Humanities and Media courses include English, History, Media and Communication, Journalism, Liberal Arts and Creative and Professional Writing. Real-world learning is at the heart of all of our degrees; students apply their skills and knowledge through employer and organisation projects, preparing them for their career. Students can also choose to spend a semester of their second year studying in one of our partner institutes in the USA.

Jake GoldbyStudying his LLB

About JakeJake Goldby is studying his LLB and has recently undertaken an internship with Cartwright King Solicitors; a leading law firm in the East Midlands.

“ Both the lecturers and the support staff at the University have a genuine interest in their students and their success. They make a conscious effort to get to know their students personally and to help those who are trying to help themselves. The diversity provided by the University is something which definitely maintained my interest.”

Jake Golby, LLB Student

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The College of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

• American Studies

• Creative and Professional Writing

• Criminology

• English

• History

• Journalism

• Law

• Liberal Arts

• Media Studies

• Policing

• Politics and International Relations

• Publishing

• Sociology

We also offer opportunities for postgraduate research – MPhil and PhD.

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College of Life and Natural SciencesThe College of Life and Natural Sciences offers a range of courses to help students prepare for success in a global market place. Its mission is to deliver learning experiences valued by all; through the application of theory to practice and empowering students to learn. The facilities and teaching methods are focused on real-world learning to support the students on their learning journey.

Quality teaching

• Many of its courses are accredited or recognised by professional bodies, which include The Chartered Society of Forensics, BASES, The Royal Society of Biology, and The British Psychological Society

• 80% of full-time academic staff within the College hold Higher Education Academy accreditation in recognition of their continuing success in teaching and learning support

• The course content is up to date and relevant for industry, helping students to obtain graduate level employment on graduation.

Quality research

• The academics are actively involved in research and consultancy, and the College has diverse areas of research across all discipline areas. Our Conservation, Biology and Ecosystems disciplines are involved in sexual selection in bush crickets, micro-biodiversity within aquatic environments and cryopreservation of endangered crops

• The Biomedical Science and Public Health discipline has been involved in clinical trials on the biology of gynecological cancers and improvement to treatment

• A recent partnering with Slimming World has given us scope to explore behaviour change and weight management in an impactful way.

Quality graduates

• The College produces graduates that are capable of being successful in securing a job relevant to their area of study

• At least 85% of all students go on to work or study within six months of finishing their course.

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“ From day one, the applied nature of the course was apparent with lots of practical sessions and hands on work. The course and facilities were constantly developing and improving, allowing me to develop a broad set of skills that covered a number of key disciplines within sport science.”

Mark Faghy, Sport and Exercise Science graduate

“ You get the option to take a vocational module, which involves going out on a placement. It’s given me the chance to go into a real-life lab and actually do experiments for a company.”

Stacey Camilleri, Forensic Science graduate

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The College of Life and Natural Sciences offers foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in the following areas:

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• Biomedical Science and Public Health

• Psychology

• Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science

Natural Sciences

• Conservation, Biology and Ecosystems

• Forensic Science

• Geoscience

We also offer MRes opportunities for postgraduate research.

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University of Derby Online Learning (UDOL)The University of Derby Online Learning is the thriving distance learning division of the University of Derby, offering online distance learning to students worldwide who require a more flexible way to study.

As one of the UK’s leading providers of online learning, UDOL has a large portfolio of ‘fully online’ degree programmes, all of which meet the high academic standards you would expect of any British university degree.

Many of the degree courses are accredited by professional bodies, so students can be sure that their course content is relevant, recognised and valued by industry.

Inclusive learning: All courses operate in a structured and supported environment where students can engage with tutors and each other through online discussion boards, café forums, wikis, blogs, Skype and online live taught sessions.

Expertise and support: Our academic teams are experts in their respective fields and specialists in online learning, ensuring that all students have a valuable and stimulating learning experience. In addition, students benefit from support and guidance from a personal online learner advisor who remains a key contact for any non-academic issues for the duration of the course.

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UDOL Partnership OpportunitiesOur Business Development Team will assist and guide partners through the process of establishing collaborative arrangements and the day-to-day management of the partner relationship.

We have created a range of partnership models giving you four options to choose from:

Agent Agreement - a University appointed representative who promotes the University and recruits students from specified geographical areas.

Flexible Benefits Scheme - aimed at employers to help them recruit and retain staff, up-skill their workforce, improve productivity and reward performance.

UDOL Study Centre - suited to partners with demonstrable experience of delivering high profile marketing campaigns that will raise the profile of the University and drive significant growth in student recruitment from specified geographical areas.

UDOL Study Centre Plus - suited to partners with demonstrable experience of supporting students at HE level of study.

UDOL offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate online programmes across the following subject areas:

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• Accounting and Finance

• Business and Management

• Computing and Information Technology

• Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Education

• Environmental Sciences

• Engineering

• Forensics

• Hospitality

• Law

• Nursing, Health and Social Care

• Psychology

Contact UDOL to find out more and discuss partnership opportunities

James Bradley Head of Business Development and Sales

T: +44 1332 594280

E: udolbusinessdevelopment@derby.ac.uk

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To contact the University Strategic Partnership Unit, email uodpartnerships@derby.ac.uk

For any marketing support enquiry, email uspumarketing@derby.ac.uk

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Key Contacts

• Dr. Peter Dewhurst, Director of the University Strategic Partnership Unit

UK Partners

• Carleen Osborne, Head of UK Partnerships

• Leigh Belk, Partnerships Liaison Manager

• Fiona Walsh, UK Partnership Senior Assistant

International Partners

• Karl Smith, Head of International Partnerships

• Emma Lister, International Partnerships Manager

• Happiness Nestroy, International Partnership Officer

• David Brierley, International Partnership Officer

USPU Projects

• Jessamie Self, Project Manager

• Megan Rowe, Project Officer

USPU Marketing

• Claire Belkadi, Marketing Officer

www.derby.ac.uk/partnerships

University Strategic Partnerships Unit (USPU)University of Derby Kedleston Road DerbyDE22 1GB

Telephone: +44 (0) 1332 59 0500Email: uodpartnerships@derby.ac.ukWebsite: www.derby.ac.uk/partnerships