The Student Advice Serviceaka the source...
Welcome to the University of Derby Students’ Union Student Advice Service, or as we like to call it, The Source.
The Source is here to support you from the moment you apply all the way through University up until the time you graduate and sometimes, you may even wish to come back to ask us something.
Your Student Advice Team covers all of the University sites across Derbyshire and we can come to you if it is more convenient, however if you are able to come and see us on campus then we are based at the following addresses:
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Derby Campus
University of Derby Students' Union
Kedleston Road,
Derby. DE22 1GBTelephone: 01332 591509
Email: thesource@udsu.co.uk -
Buxton (Devonshire) Campus
University of Derby Students' Union
1 Devonshire Road,
Buxton. SK17 6RYTelephone: 01332 594553
Email: thesourcebuxton@udsu.co.uk(If no one is available then please book an appointment through our Main Reception by telephoning 01332 591507 or emailing info@udsu.co.uk)
The Source - Student Advice Service is open throughout the year at the following times:
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Derby Campus
Day Drop-in* Open Close Monday 9.00-10.00am 10.00am 4.30pm Tuesday 9.00-10.00am 10.00am 6.00pm Wednesday 10.00am 4.30pm Thursday 9.00-10.00am 4.30pm Friday 10.00am 4.30pm *Drop in appointments are for Derby only and last for 15 minutes - Please come to the main Students' Union reception between 9.00am - 10.00am on the designated days for a drop in appointment. If you require a longer appointment or are planning to travel a long distance to attend please call The Source on 01332 591509.
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Buxton (Devonshire) Campus
Day Open Close Monday 10.00am 4.30pm Tuesday 10.00am 6.00pm Wednesday 10.00am 4.30pm Thursday 4.30pm Friday 10.00am 4.30pm
Your Advice Team
- Karen Field — Welfare & Youth Development Manager
- Tony Spencer — Student Advice Service Co-ordinator
- Karen Norton — Student Advisor
All of the team shown above are trained to give generic information, advice and guidance to service users of The Source – Student Advice Service.
Officer Trustees
Two of our Officer Trustees can also give basic information on the following things, but may still need to refer you to a Student Advisor:
VP Welfare & Student Rights
Hollie O'Connor
I can help with personal problems, relationships, discrimination, the University, housing & accommodation and disciplinaries.
VP Academic Affairs
Dom Anderson
I can help with academic issues such as academic offences, appeals and complaints.
