University of Derby Campus by Prince Charles in February 2006. A contemporary-styled building for Arts, Design and Technology students on "Markeaton Street" in Derby was formally opened in early November 2007 by Richard Branson. Courses are also run at the Britannia Mill site in Derby and at the St Helena’s Campus in Chesterfield, which was opened in October 2016. A campus also exists in Leek which is part of Buxton & Leek College (which is part of the University of Derby Group) This campus mainly runs Further Education courses, but also runs some degree programmes validated by the University of Derby. The university
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