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This week, explore Anro Schroeder‘s journey from Johannesburg to Dubai, after his BSc and MSc education at the University of Derby. Drawn to Derby for its substantial, field-specific courses, Anro’s engagement in both practical and theoretical modules honed his expertise, steering him towards a rewarding career in technical sales and distribution. His tale reflects Derby’s...

On Wednesday, October 18th Jon Burton, Senior Lecturer in Entertainment Engineering, joined colleagues from across the entertainment sector as guests of Jeff Smith MP and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) at the Houses of Parliament to help launch the Listen for Life Campaign. Jon and his colleague, Associate Professor Adam Hill, have been active...

This week, our Graduate Spotlight showcases Joe Callister, a Derby graduate who transitioned from casual tech work at a local venue to a Technical Consultant at Auditoria in London. Fueled by a passion for event technology, Joe honed his skills at Derby, embarking on a career in installations before transitioning back to live events. His...

This week, meet Lara Harris, a 2004 Derby graduate from our BSc (Hons) Music Technology and Audio System Design programme. From a budding audio enthusiast to a Research Fellow at Coventry University, Lara’s trajectory showcases the practical and theoretical grounding Derby provides. Her diverse roles across industry and academia, from Jaguar Land Rover to acoustics...

We’re thrilled to introduce the University of Derby‘s newly established Electro-Acoustics Research Lab (EARLab). We’ve worked over the last few years to reconfigure our research activity into a cohesive group that covers our unique and exciting work in the field of electroacoustics and beyond. In the coming months, we aim to engage with the public...