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The University of Derby has officially unveiled its new state-of-the-art Business School building in the city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

University chancellor and chair of the Devonshire Group, Lord William Burlington, together with retail entrepreneur and TV Dragon Theo Paphitis, have officially opened The Cavendish Building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professor Kathryn Mitchell CBE DL, the university\u2019s vice-chancellor and chief executive, said: \u201cThe opening of The Cavendish Building marks a defining moment for the University of Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is more than just a building \u2013 it is a symbol of our commitment to delivering world-class education, rooted in real-world experience and global thinking.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBy working in close partnership with industry, we are setting a blueprint for how universities can empower students to graduate with the skills, knowledge and networks they need to lead, innovate and thrive in a fast-changing world.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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During the exclusive launch event, the university announced the appointment of Theo as Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this new role, he will share his entrepreneurial expertise with students, helping to inspire and mentor the next generation of business leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will also work alongside Lord Burlington to lead the Chancellor\u2019s Entrepreneurs Club, a new initiative to drive excellence in entrepreneurial education at Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said: \u201cI am delighted to join the University of Derby as their Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship. I will draw on my decades of business experience to support the university\u2019s commitment to putting entrepreneurship front and centre \u2013 encouraging the students of Derby to turn ambition into opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch, which took place last week, brought together influential voices in global business, VIP guests and key civic stakeholders for a day of discussion, insight and celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights included an \u2018In Conversation\u2019 session with Theo, chaired by Professor Keith McLay, the university\u2019s deputy vice-chancellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was followed by a keynote panel hosted by Professor Mitchell on the future of business, featuring Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Gurpreet Dehal, pro-chancellor and chair of governing council and experts from the University of Derby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guests also had an opportunity to explore the seven-storey building and its cutting-edge facilities, which include a fully equipped Trading Floor with Bloomberg and London Stock Exchange terminals, a specialist Supply Chain Lab and an Extended Reality Suite to develop learning in a virtual environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The university also recognised key supporters of The Cavendish Building, including The Duke of Devonshire\u2019s Charitable Trust and John Booth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The contributions of Brian Ashby and the Garfield Weston Foundation have been honoured with the naming of two lecture theatres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lord Burlington, chancellor of the University of Derby and chair of the Devonshire Group and Chatsworth House Trust, said: \u201cThe opening of The Cavendish Building marks an extraordinary new chapter for the university and for the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt reflects the university\u2019s dedication to innovation, sustainability and global collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt has led to new connections with philanthropists and the business world, and I am immensely proud to see Derby leading the way in preparing students to become responsible and visionary leaders of tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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