Useful information for living in Derby and Chesterfield

Union of Students

Student Living for information and advice on University approved private accommodation and halls of residence.

Student Support for information and advice on life as a student, health and wellbeing, careers and employability and advice for parents.

Team Derby for information on sports and exercise at the University of Derby

Explore Derby, Buxton and Chesterfield for information on exploring the campus areas including sports facilities, high streets and shopping centres, theatres, festivals, music venues, local parks, days out and nights out on the town!

Post Office Information

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Living Sustainably in Derby and Chesterfield

There are lots of easy steps you can take to reduce your impact on the environment:

Try to reduce, reuse, repair, and recycle:

• Food waste can easily be reduced:
  •  You can check out these zero waste shops in Derbyshire:
    • Refills on the Road.
    • Skopa.
    • Earth Harmony.
  • Leftover food can be composted, to find out more visit:
    • Derby City Council.
    • Chesterfield Borough Council.
  • You can donate your preloved items to others who may need them via charities, Facebook groups, Gumtree, and Freecycle.Visit pre loved shops? Check out The Charity Retail Association for local charity shops and news.
    • If you are not sure if you can recycle an item you can look it up at:
      • Derby City Council.
      • Chesterfield Borough Council.
  • Download the App:
    • Too Good to Go - reduce food waste.
    • Vinted – Buy and sell pre loved clothes
  • Want to know more?:
    • Derby City Council Climate Change.
    • Chesterfield Borough Council Climate Change.
    • Sustainability at University of Derby.
    • University of Derby Students Union.