University of Derby & Leek College, a further education college operated by The University of Derby which is based in Leek in Staffordshire and the university campus in Buxton. The former St Helena's Grammar School was bought by the University of Derby in 2014 and converted into the university's new campus in the town, replacing existing premises in the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce building. The new campus opened in October 2016, housing the University’s nationally recognised Adult Nursing degrees and Mentoring in Practice modules. These courses are accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. These courses will continue the University's training work in
Union of Students (University of Derby) Bar is the only Union of Students owned entertainments venue. Prior to the opening of the Academy Bar, the Students' Union operated a bar called The Union Arms at the Kedleston Road Campus, whilst the Richardson Hall (location of the new Academy bar) was used for concerts and events. Union of Students (University of Derby) The Union of Students (US) is the representative organisation (students union) for students at the University of Derby, and is based within the Students' Union Quarter at the Kedleston Road site. The Union of Students completed a rebrand for the start of 2017 - 2018