In this week’s Graduate Spotlight, we proudly feature Rachel Axton, from the Class of 2021, who has since illuminated the live music scene. With a strong desire to carve a niche in the live event industry, Rachel enrolled in the BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology program at the University of Derby. Her […]
Matas Ziemys, a 2021 graduate from the University of Derby’s BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology programme, took a diverse career path from a backstage assistant on international concert tours to an Analytical Consultant at Google in London. Known for his inquisitive nature during lectures, Matas transitioned his career focus towards project management […]
This week, explore Iustin Sandu‘s educational journey from Romania to Derby, pursuing an MSc Audio Engineering with us, eventually leading to a career as a Scientific Computing Specialist at d&b audiotechnik. Under the mentorship of our faculty, Iustin transitioned from music to the world of spatial audio, embarking on a promising career in audio engineering. […]
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 […]
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 […]
This week, our Graduate Spotlight shines on Tom Denney, a 2013 graduate from our BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology programme. Follow Tom’s path from a Derby student to a skilled video programmer and system designer. Thanks to Derby’s hands-on curriculum, Tom expanded his expertise from lighting to video systems, working at notable […]
One of our recent BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology graduates, Rachel Axton, has recently been out on tour with Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) for his Saucerful of Secrets tour. Rachel operates the oil projection for the show, where she does all the effects by hand in real-time with the music. Here is […]
Earlier this summer marked the last day of work for Simon Lewis, founder and long-time programme leader of our BSc (Hons) Sound, Light and Live Event Technology course here at the University of Derby. Simon was central in the development and launch of the program in the late-1990s and expertly guided the course through many […]
German loudspeaker manufacturer, d&b audiotechnik has recently designed the new sound system for the Royal Albert Hall, which is now considered to be the world’s largest single-room loudspeaker system. View of the new sound system recently installed in the Royal Albert Hall in London The project was led by one of our very first BSc […]