De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/news.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2012-05-16T16:18:17Z Madeleine Redway

A postgraduate course that is partly delivered by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has been named the best sports management course in Europe.

2012-05-15T18:07:00Z 2012-05-15T18:07:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/fifa-master-ma-is-best-in-europe.aspx Joanna Griffin

An exhibition of outstanding work by students on the Art and Design Foundation course at De Montfort University (DMU) opens this weekend.

2012-05-10T10:32:00Z 2012-05-10T10:45:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/creative-excellence-on-show.aspx Madeleine Redway

A BBC Radio 4 series that was one of the hits of 2012 is now available to buy as an audiobook.

2012-05-08T15:08:00Z 2012-05-08T18:37:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/bbc-sports-series-now-available-as-audiobook.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

A nurse who has dedicated her professional life to improving the care of older people and people at the end of their lives, has been appointed professor in palliative care at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester.

2012-05-01T16:53:00Z 2012-05-01T16:51:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/nurse-appointed-to-develop-new-end-of-life-care-centre-.aspx Wasim Kadri

A new report published for Universities Week 2012 (30 April – 7 May) shows how higher education is contributing to the world of sport including how De Montfort University trains the next generation of sports managers.

2012-05-01T14:12:00Z 2012-05-03T10:37:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/universities-impact-on-sport-and-london-2012.aspx Madeleine Redway

A musical composition that strives to capture the desperate last moments of Captain Robert Scott and his companions will be premièred at a major festival on Monday (7 May).

2012-05-01T11:30:00Z 2012-05-01T11:30:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/musical-composition-evokes-last-moments-of-captain-scott.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

A week of public events highlighting the caring nature of nurses, midwives and other health professionals in Leicester is to take place at De Montfort University (DMU) next week.

2012-04-30T11:22:00Z 2012-04-30T11:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/week-of-public-events-to-promote-compassion-in-healthcare-.aspx Madeleine Redway

The secrets of the British Library's sports archives will be revealed next month, as some of the collection's most interesting sound files, images, historical documents and sporting ephemera are discussed at a one-day conference.

2012-04-27T16:12:00Z 2012-04-27T16:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/conference-highlights-british-librarys-sporting-treasures.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

A former colonel who escaped from the Taliban in Afghanistan, a family who fled war torn Krygyzstan, a Spaniard who wants to master his third language for a better job and a Nigerian housewife who struggles to be understood by her neighbours are all attending free English language lessons thanks to De Montfort University.

2012-04-26T15:51:00Z 2012-04-26T15:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/dmus-square-mile-project-teaches-a-united-nations-of-residents-to-improve-their-english.aspx Madeleine Redway

The winners of an annual competition that helps some of Leicester's most talented young people turn their business ideas into reality have been announced.

2012-04-26T14:24:00Z 2012-05-01T09:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/winners-of-dmus-2012-business-awards-announced.aspx Joanna Griffin

Student Lauren Moore's innovative leather designs have caught the eye of renowned fashion designer Karen Millen and won her a £1,000 prize.

2012-04-26T13:32:00Z 2012-04-26T13:32:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/fashion-designer-picks-students-leather-designs-for-1,000-prize.aspx Madeleine Redway

Sun Wah Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Hong Kong, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with De Montfort University to spearhead projects that will enhance international higher education, research and knowledge transfer.

2012-04-26T12:02:00Z 2012-04-26T12:01:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/business-giant-sun-wah-group-forms-international-partnership-with-de-montfort-university-.aspx Joanna Griffin

A student nurse who has been campaigning to lower the age for cervical cancer screening is cycling her petition to Downing Street.

2012-04-23T10:00:00Z 2012-04-23T09:58:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/student-nurse-cycles-signatures-to-downing-street.aspx Madeleine Redway

A British artist who studied Fine Art at De Montfort University in Leicester has created the cover for the Kaiser Chiefs' latest album.

2012-04-20T16:04:00Z 2012-04-20T16:03:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/kaiser-chiefs-album-cover-rocks,-thanks-to-dmu-fine-art-graduate.aspx Madeleine Redway

The winners of an annual competition that helps some of Leicester's most talented young people turn their business ideas into reality will be announced at an award ceremony on Tuesday (24 April).

2012-04-20T15:42:00Z 2012-04-20T15:40:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/winners-of-dmus-2012-business-awards-to-be-announced.aspx Joanna Griffin

De Montfort University (DMU) has been recognised for its outstanding achievements and is in the running for two prestigious Times Higher Education awards.

2012-04-19T11:00:00Z 2012-04-19T11:57:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/university-shortlisted-for-national-awards.aspx Madeleine Redway

Ways to reduce the problem of light pollution, without compromising public safety, will be discussed at a conference in Leicester this week.

2012-04-18T10:57:00Z 2012-04-18T16:20:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/conference-to-shine-spotlight-on-light-pollution.aspx Joanna Griffin

A public lecture on the effect of technology on the world of music will be given in Leicester next week by a composer who is an expert in innovative technologies.

2012-04-17T10:28:00Z 2012-04-17T10:40:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/what-technology-does-for-music.aspx Madeleine Redway

Two great literary icons – Shakespeare and Sherlock Holmes – will form a major showcase of British culture and education in Japan next week, thanks to a collaboration between De Montfort University (DMU), the British Library and the British Council.

2012-04-16T14:52:00Z 2012-04-20T09:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/giants-of-british-literature-bound-for-tokyo-with-de-montfort-university.aspx Joanna Griffin

World-renowned choreographer Akram Khan has won an Olivier for Best New Dance Production with a show he premiered in Leicester when two lucky students had internships with him.

2012-04-16T13:02:00Z 2012-04-17T09:15:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/akram-khan-dance-show-wins-olivier-.aspx Madeleine Redway

University academics are appealing for baby boomers in the USA to record their movie memories as part of a ground-breaking film research project launched online this month. The website, including an online survey, can be found at http://hollywoodandthebabyboom.com/

2012-04-13T15:20:00Z 2012-04-18T11:07:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/hollywood-film-research-project-appeals-for-memories-of-a-generation.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

A student nurse is campaigning to lower the age for cervical cancer screening after being diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 20 years old.

2012-04-13T14:35:00Z 2012-04-13T14:43:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/student-nurse-calls-for-earlier-cervical-cancer-screening.aspx Ross Tarbard

The deadline for applying for a Frontrunners placement is Thursday 26 April

2012-04-05T12:17:00Z 2012-04-13T09:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/times-running-out-to-apply-for-a-frontrunners-placement.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

Endangered species are helping De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester to monitor its energy consumption via a new app available on iTunes.

2012-04-04T09:28:00Z 2012-04-05T14:12:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/gorillas,-bees,-tigers-and-manatees---keeping-an-eye-on-energy-wastage-at-dmu.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

De Montfort University has signed a new partnership agreement with Leicestershire County Cricket Club which will result in free match tickets for students and staff – including 100 seats at the glamour game against Australia.

2012-04-03T16:33:00Z 2012-04-03T16:30:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/county-cricket-team-bowled-over-by-dmu-partnership.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

As the Government calls for patient experience to be at the heart of NHS reform, an organisational behaviour expert at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has come up with an explanation for a perennial source of dissatisfaction.

2012-04-03T12:47:00Z 2012-04-03T16:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/research-suggests-emotional-neutrality-could-explain-gp-receptionists-reputation.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

Thank you letters have been sent to De Montfort University on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen and Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Cambridge, saying how they were "overwhelmed" by the welcome they received during their historic visit to the campus.

2012-03-30T21:39:00Z 2012-03-30T21:38:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/royal-family-overwhelmed-by-visit-to-de-montfort-university.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

Diabetes sufferers could soon find their lives immeasurably improved as a scientist at De Montfort University (DMU) gets closer to creating the world's first artificial pancreas.

2012-03-29T15:37:00Z 2012-03-29T15:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/circuitless-artificial-pancreas-one-step-closer-to-reality-thanks-to-generosity-of-the-edith-murphy-foundation.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

As the face of the pharmaceutical industry in the UK continues to change, experts at De Montfort University (DMU) are leading the way in a new wave which sees education and industry joining forces.

2012-03-28T11:46:00Z 2012-03-28T11:43:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/university-at-forefront-of-new-era-of-pharmaceutical-industry-education.aspx Joanna Griffin

The world premiere of an online digital opera inspired by an 18th century book but created by DMU with Twitter messages and computers takes place this week.

2012-03-27T13:50:00Z 2012-03-27T13:49:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/classic-book-inspires-innovative-online-digital-opera-created-with-tweets.aspx Joanna Griffin

Three De Montfort University students will play their part in sporting history when they carry the Olympic Flame as it makes its way through Leicestershire, en route to the Capital and the London 2012 games.

2012-03-27T10:44:00Z 2012-03-27T10:42:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-students-get-ready-to-carry-the-olympic-flame.aspx Joanna Griffin

De Montfort University has won a bronze medal in UK awards for contributions to sport, thanks to its recent BBC Radio 4 series.

2012-03-26T16:13:00Z 2012-03-26T16:13:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/universitys-bbc-radio-4-sport-series-wins-bronze-in-uk-awards.aspx Joanna Griffin

Academics from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester have teamed up with the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and the British Association for Sport and Law (BASL) to produce an exhibition that will focus on a side of sport that's rarely highlighted.

2012-03-26T11:15:00Z 2012-03-26T11:15:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/olympic-exhibition-charts-history-of-sport-and-the-law-.aspx Joanna Griffin

Some of Britain's neglected sporting heroes are to be added to the prestigious national record of biographies, including the first-ever female swimming Olympic medallist who won gold 100 years ago.To mark the 2012 London Games, the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford DNB) is to include four new entries in its next update, thanks to the work of women's sports historian at De Montfort University (DMU) Dr Jean Williams.

2012-03-22T14:34:00Z 2012-03-22T14:33:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/key-british-sportswomen-make-it-into-the-national-biographical-record.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

A new centre which aims to transform end of life care in the UK has been officially launched with an event at the House of Commons this week.

2012-03-22T09:36:00Z 2012-03-22T10:30:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/house-of-commons-launch-for-innovative-new-centre.aspx Ross Tarbard

The DMU men's and women's football teams clinched a historic double win over Leicester University at the King Power Stadium

2012-03-19T12:38:00Z 2012-03-19T12:37:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmus-varsity-clean-sweep.aspx Joanna Griffin

More than 20 Leicester school pupils are sharpening their pencils ready for a masterclass with famous fashion designer Betty Jackson this weekend. The students are taking part in De Montfort University's free 25-week National Art and Design Saturday Club (NADSC) for Year 10 and 11 pupils, run in partnership with the Sorrell Foundation.

2012-03-16T10:24:00Z 2012-03-16T11:23:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/pupils-get-masterclass-from-famous-fashion-designer-.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

The Queen and Duchess of Cambridge watched with delight as collections designed by four of DMU's graduates graced the catwalk at the fashion show staged to mark the Diamond Jubilee.

2012-03-14T15:09:00Z 2012-03-14T16:32:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-graduate-collections-delight-royal-party-at-jubilee-fashion-show-plus.aspx Madeleine Redway

Students from De Montfort University (DMU) are staging a pioneering American theatre production in Leicester's iconic Curve theatre. Based on real-life events in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, the production will be brought to life by 13 talented undergraduates of DMU playing 60 roles between them.

2012-03-09T14:19:00Z 2012-03-09T14:29:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/students-stage-pioneering-show-at-curve-theatre.aspx Madeleine Redway

Ten-year-old Chelsie White has presented Her Majesty The Queen with a framed portrait of a corgi, complete with crown, after winning a drawing competition judged by the godfather of British Pop Art Sir Peter Blake.

2012-03-09T13:33:00Z 2012-03-09T13:31:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/godfather-of-pop-art-chooses-chelsies-corgi-drawing-as-a-gift-fit-for-a-queen.aspx Madeleine Redway

De Montfort University (DMU) has drawn upon its international expertise in creative imaging to create a unique 3-D portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh to mark his visit to the university.

2012-03-09T12:30:00Z 2012-03-09T12:28:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/hrh-the-duke-of-edinburgh-receives-3-d-portrait-on-visit-to-dmu.aspx Madeleine Redway

De Montfort University (DMU) Footwear Design student Becka Hunt has been chosen to create a pair of shoes for one of the world's leading fashion icons – Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.

2012-03-08T17:35:00Z 2012-03-08T17:34:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/becka-chosen-to-design-shoes-for-the-duchess.aspx Madeleine Redway

The Queen has been given a unique headscarf and shawl with fabric dyed and printed specifically for her visit to De Montfort University (DMU) at the start of the Jubilee tour of the UK today (8 March).

2012-03-08T17:22:00Z 2012-03-08T17:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-design-headscarf-and-shawl-for-the-queen.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

De Montfort University (DMU) celebrated one of the proudest days in its history when it welcomed Her Majesty The Queen on the first stop of her Diamond Jubilee Tour today (Thursday 8 March).

2012-03-08T16:38:00Z 2012-03-14T16:25:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/historic-royal-visit-to-dmu-hailed-as-a-fantastic-success-plus.aspx Wasim Kadri

A pair of shoes that were made in Leicester for The Queen's grandmother have been loaned to De Montfort University (DMU) by the great-grandson of the man who made them more than 100 years ago.

2012-03-06T00:00:00Z 2012-03-07T09:36:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/royal-shoes-link-for-leicester-plus.aspx Wasim Kadri

School pupils are preparing to put on a show like no other when they organise a robot war for The Duke of Edinburgh when The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations start at De Montfort University.

2012-03-05T18:49:00Z 2012-03-06T11:08:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/pupils-prepare-to-put-on-a-robot-war-for-the-duke-of-edinburgh.aspx Joanna Griffin

Women's achievements will be celebrated at a free public event at De Montfort University (DMU) to mark International Women's Day (8 March) on the day The Queen visits campus. The highlight of the evening event will be a lecture by Jane Robinson, author of Bluestockings: The Remarkable Story of the First Women to Fight for an Education.

2012-03-02T17:15:00Z 2012-03-07T09:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-celebrates-international-womens-day.aspx Madeleine Redway

A family-owned foundry in Leicestershire is making the plaque that will be unveiled by The Queen at the start of her Diamond Jubilee Tour of the UK.

2012-02-29T16:46:00Z 2012-03-05T11:56:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/family-business-casts-plaque-thats-fit-for-a-queen.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

De Montfort University (DMU) has played a key role in the launch of the new Hewlett Packard Institute - an academic partnership programme that will provide students with the business-ready IT skills that are in deficit within the industry.

2012-02-29T13:35:00Z 2012-02-29T15:16:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-helps-hewlett-packard-launch-programme-to-increase-it-skills-and-enhance-student-employability-video.aspx Joanna Griffin

Four De Montfort University (DMU) Fashion Design graduates will see their collections on the catwalk for The Queen and Duchess of Cambridge next week.

2012-02-29T09:40:00Z 2012-03-07T13:54:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/graduates-picked-for-royal-fashion-show.aspx Madeleine Redway

A 21-year-old student from De Montfort University (DMU) will be starting a paid placement at a major high street fashion retailer this summer after winning an 'Apprentice'-style competition.

2012-02-28T15:35:00Z 2012-02-28T15:32:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/next-steps-towards-a-career-in-retail-management-for-ceri-and-andrew.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

Six excited students of the renowned Footwear Design degree at De Montfort University (DMU) are holding their breath, waiting to hear which of them will be making shoes for Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.

2012-02-28T10:10:00Z 2012-02-29T17:29:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/students-design-shoes-for-the-future-queen-video.aspx Joanna Griffin

Alumnus of De Montfort University (DMU) and acclaimed dancer Akram Khan has been selected to choreograph part of the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

2012-02-27T17:13:00Z 2012-02-29T12:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-alumnus-to-choreograph-2012-olympic-games-ceremony.aspx Madeleine Redway

Her Majesty The Queen is to begin her Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK by visiting De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.

2012-02-27T09:56:00Z 2012-03-05T12:06:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/hm-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-tour-to-start-at-de-montfort-university.aspx Joanna Griffin

A public lecture on the poet Robert Browning's unease with celebrity status will be given in Leicester next month, as the literary world prepares to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth.

2012-02-22T13:27:00Z 2012-02-22T13:53:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/lecture-highlights-robert-brownings-unease-with-celebrity-.aspx Madeleine Redway

A De Montfort University (DMU) legal practice student has played her part in ensuring that a young mother and her little boy were not homeless during the cold winter months.

2012-02-21T17:12:00Z 2012-02-21T17:12:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/legal-practice-student-helps-sandy-keep-her-home.aspx Madeleine Redway

An online shoe boutique run by two graduates from De Montfort University (DMU) has been highly commended at this year's Footwear Industry Awards.

2012-02-21T16:39:00Z 2012-02-21T16:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-pair-scoop-second-place-in-footwear-awards.aspx Joanna Griffin

The Cinema And Television History (CATH) Research Centre at De Montfort University in Leicester has been made custodian of the prestigious archive of film scripts. More than 240 items from the Hammer script archive have been deposited with the CATH Research Centre, opening Hammer's collection up to public research and study for the first time.

2012-02-21T14:05:00Z 2012-02-21T14:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/historic-hammer-film-script-archive-comes-to-de-montfort-university.aspx Madeleine Redway

De Montfort University (DMU) Vice Chancellor Dominic Shellard has been named as one of 'Britain's New Radicals' by The Observer newspaper and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Nesta).

2012-02-20T09:39:00Z 2012-02-20T09:37:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-vice-chancellor-named-as-one-of-britains-new-radicals-by-observer-newspaper.aspx Madeleine Redway

A major new radio series that explores 300 years of Britain's sporting history has become the second most downloaded podcast in an official iTunes top ten.

2012-02-17T17:05:00Z 2012-02-17T17:07:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/podcast-chart-success-for-sporting-series.aspx Ross Tarbard

After a busy week of campaigning, it's nearly time to vote in the 2012 DSU Elections.

2012-02-16T15:11:00Z 2012-02-20T10:42:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/voting-opens-for-2012-dsu-elections.aspx Joanna Griffin

A host of arts and media celebrities will visit Leicester later this month for De Montfort University's (DMU) annual student-run Cultural Exchanges festival.

2012-02-10T14:11:00Z 2012-02-10T14:08:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/host-of-celebrities-join-de-montfort-university-for-cultural-exchanges.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

One of Britain's best-known broadcasters entertained a full house at De Montfort University (DMU) on Tuesday (7 February) with her views on life, sport and her new series on BBC Radio 4.

2012-02-09T16:17:00Z 2012-02-09T16:34:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/broadcaster-entertains-full-house-with-tales-of-sport-and-sausages-video.aspx Wasim Kadri

De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more

2012-02-08T15:43:00Z 2012-02-08T16:49:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/students-honoured-at-event.aspx Madeleine Redway

Leicester's up-and-coming stand-up comedians will be performing in front of a backdrop that's been designed by a student on De Montfort University's BA Interior Design course.

2012-02-03T17:48:00Z 2012-02-06T12:17:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/all-smiles-for-lucy-as-dmu-backdrop-is-picked-for-comedy-show.aspx Joanna Griffin

De Montfort University's Vice-Chancellor will speak out about funding cuts to the humanities at a public lecture on Monday (6 February).

2012-02-03T13:52:00Z 2012-02-03T13:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/vice-chancellor-speaks-out-about-humanities-funding-cuts.aspx Madeleine Redway

Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival director Geoff Rowe is to receive an honorary doctorate from De Montfort University (DMU).

2012-02-03T11:21:00Z 2012-02-03T11:19:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/de-montfort-university-honours-comedy-festival-boss.aspx Madeleine Redway

Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival gets under way at the university where it first began, when comedy writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe launches the 2012 extravaganza this week.

2012-02-01T09:58:00Z 2012-02-01T09:57:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-helps-leicester-laugh-as-it-launches-daves-comedy-festival.aspx Madeleine Redway

One of Britain's best-known broadcasters will be at De Montfort University next week to talk about her new BBC Radio 4 series on the history of sport.

2012-01-31T13:24:00Z 2012-01-31T13:26:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/opportunity-to-talk-about-sport-and-the-british-with-clare-balding.aspx Madeleine Redway

More than 21,000 students have applied to join De Montfort University in Leicester later this year despite the introduction of higher tuition fees this year.

2012-01-30T11:02:00Z 2012-01-31T12:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/students-keen-to-study-despite-increased-tuition-fees.aspx Wasim Kadri

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences has been awarded funding to produce resources that will support the teaching and learning of science in school, colleges and universities across the world.

2012-01-25T14:50:00Z 2012-01-25T16:48:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/health-and-science-experts-share-knowledge-with-the-world-2.aspx Keith Perch

A nursing student at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester has been chosen to represent England at the upcoming Under-21 World Netball Championships.

2012-01-25T14:36:00Z 2012-01-31T18:46:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/student-nurse-chosen-to-represent-england-in-world-netball-tournament-.aspx Madeleine Redway

Britain's role as the birthplace of modern sport and the impact of sport on British national life are to be examined in a major new series on BBC Radio 4 from Monday (30 January).

2012-01-24T13:18:00Z 2012-01-26T16:41:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-teams-up-with-bbc-on-new-history-of-british-sport.aspx Gavin Mangan

More than 1,100 students from De Montfort University (DMU) will reap the rewards of years of hard work and commitment this week at the university's winter graduation ceremonies.

2012-01-23T13:45:00Z 2012-01-27T16:20:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/de-montfort-university-to-celebrate-winter-graduations-in-leicesters-landmark-curve-theatre.aspx Madeleine Redway

A former head of De Montfort University's school of pharmacy has died at the age of 87.

2012-01-23T11:28:00Z 2012-01-23T11:46:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dr-dorrell-raymond-bragg-1924-2012.aspx Madeleine Redway

A De Montfort University (DMU) graduate's biker-style collection is to appear on the runway at one of Europe's most renowned fashion trade shows after winning a prestigious competition.

2012-01-16T10:43:00Z 2012-01-16T10:42:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/graduates-collection-to-hit-paris-catwalk-for-world-leading-fashion-show.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

Plans to pedestrianise the road that runs through De Montfort University's campus and create a "green lung" are taking a step forward.

2012-01-13T10:58:00Z 2012-01-20T09:43:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/universitys-pedestrianisation-plans-take-next-step.aspx Ismail Sidat

Professor David Price, Professor of Medical Law at De Montfort University (DMU), has died after a short illness.

2012-01-12T14:32:00Z 2012-01-12T14:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/professor-david-price-1954-–-2012.aspx Ismail Sidat

Former De Montfort University (DMU) student Loz Atkinson is giving the people of Leicester the chance be the first to see her artistic creation for a celebrity-backed fundraising event.

2012-01-11T15:28:00Z 2012-01-12T14:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-graduate-joins-celebrity-designers-for-eggstraordinary-charity-event.aspx Ismail Sidat

Two graduates from De Montfort University (DMU) are hoping that their online shoe boutique will be a winner at this year's Footwear Industry Awards.

2012-01-11T11:42:00Z 2012-01-12T14:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-pair-appeal-for-online-votes-in-footwear-awards.aspx Ismail Sidat

A graduate from De Montfort University (DMU) who has photographed some of the world's biggest celebrities has been honoured with an MBE.

2012-01-05T16:06:00Z 2012-01-12T14:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/new-years-honour-for-dmu-graduate.aspx Wasim Kadri

De Montfort University's (DMU) accounting and finance degree has been accredited by one of the largest global accounting bodies.

2011-12-23T10:03:00Z 2011-12-23T10:00:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/university-course-leading-the-way-in-professional-education--.aspx Karuna Patel

De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more

2011-12-21T15:17:00Z 2011-12-21T15:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/happy-christmas-from-the-square-mile-team.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

One of Britain's most successful athletes will talk to students at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week about his new role behind the scenes of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

2011-12-16T15:19:00Z 2011-12-21T10:59:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/golden-opportunity-to-learn-from-olympic-champion2.aspx Nicola Godwin

Sports historians from De Montfort University (DMU) have helped the BBC create a major 30-part Radio 4 series charting how Britain has shaped sport and how sport has shaped the British.

2011-12-16T14:17:00Z 2011-12-16T15:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-teams-up-with-bbc-radio-4-for-major-series-on-sport-and-british-culture.aspx Ross Tarbard

A new book which explores how feminism was represented in the news between the late 1960s and early 21st Century has found that views which challenged the status quo were often marginalised by the press.

2011-12-16T12:56:00Z 2011-12-16T12:56:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/new-book-examines-feminism-in-the-news.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

Research work by a De Montfort University photography academic has been showcased to diplomats at the at the Bosnian and Herzegovina Embassy in London.

2011-12-15T11:03:00Z 2011-12-15T11:02:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-research-showcased-at-bosnian-cultural-event-for-international-diplomats.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

One of the world's greatest civil rights leaders, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has received an honorary degree from De Montfort University.

2011-12-14T11:39:00Z 2011-12-14T16:43:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/jesse-jackson-receives-honorary-degree-from-dmu-video.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

Students from Leicester have decided to step out of the classroom and fly half way across the world to learn about youth work in Africa.

2011-12-14T00:00:00Z 2012-01-06T14:46:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/students-take-learning-2,800-miles-from-classroom.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

DMU staff and students have decided to give back during the Christmas season by collecting and wrapping toys for children who might otherwise receive nothing.

2011-12-12T00:00:00Z 2011-12-15T09:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/christmas-is-wrapped-up-thanks-to-dmu-volunteers-.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

A De Montfort University (DMU) student, who graduated to work with one of the UK's top architect firms last summer, has won a double accolade at the prestigious international RIBA President's Medals Student Awards ceremony.

2011-12-09T17:10:00Z 2011-12-12T11:39:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/double-riba-success-for-dmu-barch-architecture-graduate-.aspx Nicola Godwin

One of the world's most famous civil rights campaigners, The Reverend Jesse Jackson, is to receive an honorary degree from De Montfort University (DMU) when he attends a national conference in Leicester looking at the threat of terrorism in the UK.

2011-12-08T13:28:00Z 2011-12-14T13:19:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/reverend-jesse-jackson-to-receive-honorary-degree-from-dmu.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

A Ghanaian student is on track to help develop life-saving therapies for his country after beating off competition from hundreds of applications for a prestigious scholarship in the UK.

2011-12-08T13:23:00Z 2011-12-08T13:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/ghanaian-scholar-on-track-to-help-save-lives-in-africa.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

One of Britain's most successful athletes will talk to students at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week about his new role behind the scenes of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

2011-12-08T11:55:00Z 2011-12-08T11:53:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/golden-opportunity-to-learn-from-olympic-champion.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

Experts in Leicester have developed an online toolkit which provides advice on how to adapt homes to cope with future climate change and cut energy use.

2011-12-08T11:47:00Z 2011-12-08T12:00:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/online-toolkit-developed-to-help-homes-cope-with-climate-change.aspx Elizabeth Mattock

Two De Montfort University (DMU) students have scooped knitwear awards at one of the UK's most prestigious fashion events.

2011-12-07T12:53:00Z 2011-12-09T16:31:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-students-sweep-the-board-at-uk-knitting-awards.aspx Ross Tarbard

A unique degree course that combines two critical areas in marketing and has the backing of a major blue-chip organisation and a leading social media agency is now recruiting its first students.

2011-12-05T16:37:00Z 2011-12-07T12:57:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/de-montfort-university-launches-uks-first-digital-marketing-and-social-media-degree--.aspx Ross Tarbard

Seven out of nine students shortlisted for knitwear awards at one of the UK's most prestigious fashion events are from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.

2011-12-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T16:33:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-students-dominate-shortlist-for-uk-knitting-awards-.aspx Ross Tarbard

De Montfort University (DMU) honorand and world-renowned shoe designer Jimmy Choo has been honoured for his outstanding achievements in the footwear industry.

2011-12-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/shoe-guru-jimmy-choo-named-worlds-most-outstanding-chinese-designer-.aspx Gavin Mangan

Hundreds of Hong Kong students have graduated with degrees in management awarded by the Vice-Chancellor of an innovative UK university which is expanding its international collaborations.

2011-12-02T00:00:00Z 2012-02-01T10:58:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/uk-vice-chancellor-honours-graduating-students-at-partner-university-in-hong-kong-.aspx Ismail Sidat

The creator of TV comedy classics including Drop the Dead Donkey and Outnumbered will address students on De Montfort University's MA in Television Scriptwriting course this week.

2011-11-29T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/comedy-writer-andy-hamilton-drops-in-to-dmu-.aspx Wasim Kadri

A De Montfort University (DMU) historian has been awarded more than €48,500 (approximately £41,400) to carry out research on the history of gender politics in Pakistan.

2011-11-28T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:39:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-lecturer-awarded-grant-to-uncover-the-history-of-gender-politics-in-pakistan.aspx Ismail Sidat

De Montfort University (DMU) has been recruited into a network run by GCHQ, Britain's secret eavesdropping organisation, to combat cyber crime.

2011-11-25T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-helps-britain-fight-cyber-crime-.aspx Ross Tarbard

If a partridge in a pear tree is out of the question in the current economic climate, a free app that provides a daily love poem could be the Christmas gift of choice for cash-strapped romantics.

2011-11-25T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T16:38:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/advent-calendar-gets-new-twist-for-old-romantics-.aspx Ismail Sidat

More than 200 children from 10 different primary schools have been set the challenge of investing £1,000 on the stock market as part of a competition organised by De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-11-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/primary-school-children-buy-and-sell-shares-to-learn-about-profit-–-and-loss!!-.aspx Ismail Sidat

A pioneering system which uses a plant's DNA to identify and authenticate a species has been developed in Leicester.

2011-11-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dna-system-developed-to-identify-and-authenticate-plant-species-.aspx Ismail Sidat

Teachers from a school in Ghana are joining De Montfort University's (DMU) Gospel Choir to sing at Thursday evening's (24 November) Black History Season event.

2011-11-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmus-gospel-choir-welcomes-ghanaian-school-during-black-history-season-.aspx Ismail Sidat

The significant yet largely unacknowledged role of women in the sport of rugby league is to be examined in a major new research project.

2011-11-22T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/research-puts-spotlight-on-womens-role-in-rugby-league-.aspx Wasim Kadri

An innovative concept for a modular building that could be assembled in a day – and would have its own green power supply – has been praised by judges in a regional business competition.

2011-11-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:59:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/smart-units-highly-commended-in-regional-business-awards.aspx Ismail Sidat

Songs, poetry and a feast of African and Caribbean food announced the start of Black History Season at DMU.

2011-11-17T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmus-black-history-season-is-launched.aspx Ismail Sidat

As the new vampire film Twilight: Breaking Dawn is about to hit cinema screens nationwide, experts from around the globe are gathering at De Montfort University (DMU) to explore the ever-growing appeal of the monster genre.

2011-11-16T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/global-experts-gather-at-dmu-to-explore-the-monster-inside-us-all-.aspx Ismail Sidat

MP David Miliband has praised De Montfort University for paying its staff a "living wage" saying it is a move other organisations across the country should follow.

2011-11-15T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/david-miliband-praises-dmu-for-paying-living-wage-.aspx Ismail Sidat

A lecturer from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has been honoured by a university in China.

2011-11-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/honour-for-dmu-lecturer-from-chinese-university-.aspx Ismail Sidat

De Montfort University (DMU) is hosting a celebration for the Leicestershire athletes who represented Great Britain in international competitions this summer.

2011-11-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-hosts-celebrations-for-leicestershires-team-gb-special-olympians--.aspx Ismail Sidat

An opportunity to meet the City Mayor was grasped by dozens of De Montfort University students yesterday (Tuesday).

2011-11-10T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/city-mayor-delighted-by-amazing-turnout-on-campus-.aspx Ismail Sidat

The Solicitor General paid a visit to the Law School at De Montfort University (DMU) today as part of events to mark National Pro Bono Week.

2011-11-10T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/solicitor-general-visits-de-montfort-university-in-pro-bono-week.aspx Ismail Sidat

The man behind the SuperJam brand will deliver a keynote speech at De Montfort University (DMU) next week in a bid to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs.

2011-11-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/jam-entrepreneur-spreads-the-word-at-dmu-enterprise-fair-.aspx Ismail Sidat

An audience of more than 100 braved the autumn weather to watch an outdoor drama in an experimental performance pavilion created by students, with the support of Graham Cartledge CBE, Chairman of international award-winning architecture practice, Benoy.

2011-11-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/students-experimental-pavilion-stages-unique-performance-on-campus-.aspx Ismail Sidat

David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand have been spotted wearing his designs, but last week one of the co-founders behind Jeffery-West shoes took time out to visit some of De Montfort University's (DMU) students.

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/jeffery-west-co-founder-gives-masterclass-to-dmu-footwear-students-.aspx Safwan Ahmedmia

A De Montfort University (DMU) student has combined his business skills with his love of ice cream to publish his very own recipe book.

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T12:19:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/bens-book-is-the-cream-of-the-crop.aspx Ismail Sidat

De Montfort University (DMU) has announced that it is to pay all of its staff a "living wage" of at least £7.20 an hour.

2011-11-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/living-wage-to-be-paid-to-all-staff-at-dmu-.aspx Ismail Sidat

City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has officially opened De Montfort University's Archive and Special Collections area at the campus's Kimberlin Library, saying it is "without a doubt among the finest we have ever had in Leicester".

2011-11-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/special-archive-opened-at-dmu-library-.aspx Ismail Sidat

The Obama administration, the Republican House, and the change to the next US elections were some of the topics two former Congressmen discussed at De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-11-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/former-congressmen-bring-us-politics-debate-to-de-montfort-university-.aspx Ismail Sidat

City mayor Peter Soulsby and his team are holding a Meet the Mayor event at De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) next week.

2011-11-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/mayor-visits-universitys-students-union-.aspx Ismail Sidat

Film historians at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester are calling on volunteers to help build up a picture of the massive contribution made by women to the British film and television industry, from the silent period to the present day.

2011-11-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/call-to-raise-profile-of-womens-role-in-film-and-tv-history-.aspx Wasim Kadri

Free English language lessons offered to Polish residents as part of a huge De Montfort University (DMU) community campaign have proved so popular that the classes have had to be moved to a bigger venue.

2011-10-28T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:12:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/square-mile-gives-community-a-major-boost-.aspx jbreens

One of the world's best selling crime writers, Lee Child, and his wife Jane Grant, have donated £30,000 each to De Montfort University in support of scholarships for students.

2011-10-27T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T14:49:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/best-selling-author-and-his-wife-donate-60,000-to-dmu-.aspx jbreens

The first-ever comprehensive study of the impact of the Special Olympics GB (SOGB) National Summer Games has concluded that sport not only provides enormous social and health benefits for people with learning disabilities – but it can also act as a pathway to a greater sense of citizenship and inclusivity.

2011-10-27T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T14:48:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/sports-minister-welcomes-special-olympics-report-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) has won an award from a deaf charity for providing the first course in deaf awareness for student midwives.

2011-10-25T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T14:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/charity-honours-dmu-for-helping-deaf-women-in-labour-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed hundreds of potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful Open Day.

2011-10-24T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T10:23:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/open-day-is-huge-success-again.aspx Wasim Kadri

The 3D viewing experience of the future could be shaped at De Montfort University's (DMU) Holographic Research Centre, thanks to the support of electronics giant Panasonic.

2011-10-21T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:04:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/panasonic-deal-gives-new-dimension-to-holographic-research-centre-.aspx jbreens

The innovative glass-works of a De Montfort University (DMU) design crafts graduate have been jetted of to Prague to feature in an exhibition honouring one of Europe's most renowned glass artists.

2011-10-19T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T09:23:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/graduates-crafty-works-jet-off-to-prague-for-glass-design-exhibition-.aspx jbreens

The nurse who inspired Bob Geldof to put together the Band Aid charity record and subsequent Live Aid concerts has officially opened DMU's new £6.3 million state-of-the-art healthcare teaching facility.

2011-10-19T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T19:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/nurse-who-inspired-live-aid-opens-multi-million-pound-state-of-the-art-teaching-facility-.aspx Wasim Kadri

Samsung a presenting partner of the Olympic Torch Relay, has opened up a nomination process at De Montfort University (DMU) to find inspiring young students who will be given a chance to carry the Olympic Flame in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.

2011-10-19T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:06:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/samsung-looking-for-torchbearers-for-london-2012-olympic-torch-relay-.aspx jbreens

Universities and science minister David Willetts has hailed the pioneering collaboration unveiled between De Montfort University (DMU) and the world's largest technology company, HP, as an "excellent initiative" which other universities and employers should learn from.

2011-10-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:43:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/universities-minister-hails-dmus-pioneering-collaboration-with-hp-plus.aspx jbreens

An expert, with a wealth of knowledge in the healthcare sector, has taken up her new role of pro vice-chancellor and dean of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester.

2011-10-17T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:37:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/healthcare-expert-appointed-university-pro-vice-chancellor-.aspx jbreens

The nurse who inspired Bob Geldof to put together the Band Aid charity record and subsequent Live Aid concerts is to officially open a new £6.3 million state-of-the-art healthcare teaching facility.

2011-10-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:36:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/nurse-who-inspired-live-aid-to-open-new-multi-million-pound-state-of-the-art-teaching-facility-.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) student is being tipped to storm into the charts after being plucked from her performing arts course to sing lead vocals on a dance track.

2011-10-12T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T14:53:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/de-montfort-university-student-set-to-storm-the-charts.aspx Wasim Kadri

De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed hundreds of potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful open day.

2011-10-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:02:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/university-open-day-is-huge-success-.aspx Wasim Kadri

Researchers at two UK universities have launched a project that will provide the first comprehensive study of the ethical and moral issues arising from the increased use of new technology.

2011-10-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:09:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/research-project-addresses-ethical-issues-of-new-technologies.aspx Wasim Kadri

De Montfort University (DMU) has received approval from the Chinese government to run a joint engineering course with one of the country's universities.

2011-10-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:09:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/chinese-government-gives-dmu-its-seal-of-approval-.aspx Wasim Kadri

De Montfort University's influential Balkans expert, Dr Kenneth Morrison, has been awarded a prestigious Senior Visiting Fellowship at the London School of Economics.

2011-10-06T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/balkans-expert-awarded-prestigious-fellowship-at-lse-.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) student has won an award from a prestigious architectural body for designing a sustainable activities hub for the heart of the Peak District.

2011-10-05T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T12:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/students-designs-for-peak-district-hub-wins-sustainability-award-.aspx Wasim Kadri

As the Rugby World Cup hots up in New Zealand, an academic from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will be helping to tell the story of the origins of the international game in the unlikely setting of the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

2011-10-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:11:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/literary-festival-fixture-for-dmu-rugby-expert-.aspx jbreens

One of the youngest academics to hold the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor has taken up his role at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.

2011-10-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:24:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/new-pro-vice-chancellor-looks-forward-to-bright-future-at-dmu-.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) graduate takes centre stage this autumn with a leading role in the new Curve production of cult classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, directed by the award-winning Michael Buffong.

2011-10-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/graduate-takes-centre-stage-in-cult-classic-one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-.aspx jbreens

A new report that considers the ethical issues around the donation of bodily material for the benefit of others will be published next week.

2011-10-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:20:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/council-publishes-its-findings-on-ethics-of-body-donation-.aspx jbreens

Nursing students at De Montfort University (DMU) have experienced the challenges of old age by wearing a suit which mimics the effects of ageing.

2011-09-28T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:18:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/suit-helps-nursing-students-experience-the-effects-of-ageing-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is to host an exhibition of contemporary printmaking from India next month as it launches an international student exchange project.

2011-09-28T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:16:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/indian-printmaking-on-show-at-de-montfort-university-starts-cultural-exchange-.aspx jbreens

Vice Chancellor Professor Dominic Shellard showed his support for a student Pride event held on campus during De Montfort University's Freshers' Week.

2011-09-28T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:14:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-shows-pride-in-its-students-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) has won an award from a prestigious architectural body for its transformation of the entrance to the campus.

2011-09-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:12:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-wins-award-from-prestigious-architectural-body.aspx jbreens

A picnic on the lawn of Trinity House organised by the Occupational Health and Safety department saw staff come together to celebrate the week's activities. Staff mingled while playing giant Jenga, Connect Four and quoits, with everyone from the VC to research students getting involved.

2011-09-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:09:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/friday-was-the-fifth-day-of-de-montfort-universitys-go-green-week-a-chance-for-staff-to-celebrate-the-success-of-the-week-and-find-out-how-to-enter-the-green-impact-project.aspx Wasim Kadri

A volunteering day organised to mark the start of De Montfort University's unique Square Mile Project has been hailed a huge success, with residents delighted by the drive to make a difference in their community.

2011-09-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T11:13:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/square-mile-volunteering-day-a-huge-success.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) is set to be alive with entertainment and performers this weekend when hundreds of freshers and their families arrive on campus for the annual Welcome Event.

2011-09-23T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/hundreds-of-freshers-to-flock-to-dmu-for-welcome-event.aspx Ismail Sidat

The students from Tohoku University who are spending a week as guests of De Montfort University have paid a visit to the Japanese Embassy in London.

2011-09-22T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/embassy-honour-for-japanese-students.aspx Ismail Sidat

De Montfort University is preparing for a big day of action as part of its unique 'Square Mile' project.

2011-09-22T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:11:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/big-day-of-action-planned-as-square-mile-project-holds-volunteering-day.aspx jbreens

A personal audience with a West End musical legend and a trip to Buckingham Palace were among the highlights for De Montfort University's Japanese visitors during an event-filled two days in London.

2011-09-21T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:03:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/london-calling-for-japanese-students.aspx jbreens

Wednesday was day three of De Montfort University's Go Green Week – and the focus switched from transport and travel to food and Fairtrade.

2011-09-21T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T18:00:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/green-spotlight-falls-on-food-and-fairtrade.aspx Ismail Sidat

Leicestershire-based companies interested in offering internships to graduates from De Montfort University (DMU) could be in line for a £1,500 grant.

2011-09-20T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:12:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/leicestershire-companies-sought-for-funded-internship-scheme.aspx jbreens

A pioneering test which uses a single spot of blood to determine how much medication is in the body will be used to monitor patients suffering with cardiovascular diseases – and it could help save lives and millions of pounds for the NHS.

2011-09-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:58:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/pioneering-blood-spot-test-could-help-save-lives-and-millions-in-treatment-of-heart-disease.aspx jbreens

Day two of DMU's Go Green Week saw a hive of activity on campus, with experts advising staff on green transport, and a chance to race against 'Green Stig'.

2011-09-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:56:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/go-green-week-in-full-swing-.aspx jbreens

Students from Tohoku University have unveiled an electric meter which will tell everyone on the De Montfort University (DMU) campus how much energy is being saved during Go Green Week.

2011-09-19T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:53:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/japanese-students-unveil-green-week-clock.aspx jbreens

Fourteen students affected by the Japanese earthquake have arrived at De Montfort University (DMU) for a week's holiday as they continue to rebuild their lives following the disaster.

2011-09-16T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:51:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/students-affected-by-japanese-earthquake-arrive-in-leicester.aspx jbreens

An award-winning De Montfort University (DMU) fashion graduate will see her colourful designs sold in stores across the UK this autumn after winning a national design competition.

2011-09-16T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:48:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/fashion-graduates-collection-sold-in-warehouse-and-showcased-at-harrods-and-london-fashion-week-.aspx Ismail Sidat

De Montfort University (DMU) and Curve theatre are joining forces with a new cultural partnership launched today ahead of a world premiere dance production with a DMU alumnus tonight (15 September).

2011-09-15T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:14:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/de-montfort-university-and-curve-theatre-join-forces-in-new-cultural-partnership.aspx Ismail Sidat

Students from De Montfort University (DMU) will be among the 30 young people taking stalls at Leicester's first market for young entrepreneurs.

2011-09-15T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:14:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/market-offers-students-chance-to-kick-start-their-businesses.aspx jbreens

The role social media played in mobilising rioters in Britain's cities - and in inspiring the subsequent clean up - is being discussed at a major conference this week.

2011-09-15T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:20:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/academics-examine-dual-role-of-social-media-during-riots.aspx jbreens

A brand new play that explores the events that split the sport of rugby in 1895 will première in Yorkshire next week – and it's been written with the help of an academic from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.

2011-09-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:18:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-rugby-historian-helps-tackle-1895-split-in-new-play.aspx jbreens

Fourteen students who were affected by the Japanese earthquake are to visit De Montfort University (DMU) for a week's holiday as they continue to rebuild their lives following the disaster.

2011-09-13T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:12:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-reaches-out-to-students-from-japanese-earthquake-zone.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) has set its staff and students a major challenge to reduce electricity use on campus by up to 25 per cent in the space of a week.

2011-09-13T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-challenged-to-reduce-energy-by-25-per-cent-–-in-just-one-week-.aspx jbreens

British Library arts expert Dr Kristian Jensen will give a distinguished lecture at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.

2011-09-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:08:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/british-library-expert-to-lecture-on-the-arts-of-forgetting-.aspx jbreens

Following major interest from people interested in joining Leicester's Culture Partnership Board, the membership has been expanded and a new board has been appointed.

2011-09-09T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:16:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/volunteers-boost-leicesters-new-culture-partnership-board-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) graduates have swept the board at the new UK Lingerie Awards, which recognise outstanding examples of excellence in the market during the past year.

2011-09-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:05:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/university-graduates-sweep-the-board-at-prestigious-new-lingerie-awards-.aspx jbreens

A celebration of theatre which takes a fascinating look behind the curtain and reveals what goes on backstage is being held at the British Library, in association with Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-09-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T17:02:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/celebration-of-theatre-takes-us-backstage-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) will be opening its doors to business next week to showcase its cutting-edge research.

2011-09-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:59:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/technology-show-highlights-opportunities-for-business-.aspx jbreens

One of the key pioneers of the 'concrete poetry' movement in the 1950s will be visiting Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU) next week to showcase some of his prestigious work.

2011-09-06T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:57:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/celebrated-artist-and-poet-to-visit-de-montfort-university.aspx jbreens

Fine art on toilet rolls and photographs of bird song are among the stunning creations of postgraduate art and design students on show at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester this weekend.

2011-08-31T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:18:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/fine-art-on-toilet-rolls-and-photographs-of-bird-song-feature-in-students-showcase-.aspx jbreens

Indian cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by DMU after his team beat Leicestershire County Cricket Club in a tour match at Grace Road.

2011-08-30T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/indian-cricket-legend-cherishes-dmu-honour-.aspx jbreens

Two students at De Montfort University (DMU) have made their first moves towards a dance career, as they begin once-in-a-lifetime internships with world-renowned choreographer, Akram Khan.

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:48:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-students-to-work-with-world-renowned-choreographer-at-curve-theatre-.aspx jbreens

Indian cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni is to be honoured by De Montfort University (DMU) when the team plays Leicestershire in a tour match at Grace Road next week.

2011-08-25T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:46:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/renowned-indian-cricketer-to-be-honoured-by-dmu-.aspx jbreens

A graduate from De Montfort University (DMU) will be getting festival-goers from their sleeping bags to the stage in double-quick time this weekend, thanks to his new business venture.

2011-08-24T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:44:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/festival-fans-turn-to-dan-for-strawberry-fields-shuttle-service-.aspx jbreens

Students on De Montfort University's retail management course will have the chance to win a paid placement at a high street fashion retailer, thanks to the launch of an exciting new competition.

2011-08-24T00:00:00Z 2011-11-01T11:30:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/competition-offers-placement-at-next-to-best-dmu-retail-management-student-.aspx jbreens

A student with a head for business has traded up from a Ford Fiesta to a Porsche 911 turbo in just four years, thanks to his ability to buy and sell cars for a profit.

2011-08-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:42:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/brainpower-ups-horsepower-for-car-mad-business-student-.aspx jbreens

Students have given DMU an overall satisfaction rating of 84 per cent, higher than the national average for the sector according to this year's National Student Survey (NSS).

2011-08-18T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:40:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/student-satisfaction-rises-at-dmu-.aspx jbreens

People can now take a tour of the East Midlands' cultural highlights in the palm of their hand, thanks to the work of a De Montfort University academic and a Leicestershire-based multimedia business.

2011-08-17T00:00:00Z 2011-10-31T15:41:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/partnership-gives-boost-to-interactive-guide-project-.aspx jbreens

As a national report calls for urgent action to improve end of life care, a new centre to promote excellence in the support and care of people with advanced illnesses is to be launched at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next month.

2011-08-15T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:40:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/pioneering-new-centre-to-improve-end-of-life-care-to-be-launched-.aspx jbreens

Professor of British Cinema Steve Chibnall is to hold a public discussion about the Ealing Studios' classic Kind Hearts and Coronets at the world premiere of the digitally-restored re-release of the film next week.

2011-08-12T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:07:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/professor-marks-film-history-as-kind-hearts-film-classic-re-released.aspx jbreens

The work of a De Montfort University (DMU) fine art student has become one of the main focal points of an outdoor exhibition celebrating 10 years of presenting the best of modern sculptures from internationally-renowned artists.

2011-08-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:05:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/sculptors-work-takes-shape-at-citys-10th-botanical-gardens-exhibition.aspx jbreens

The beer tents at two of Leicestershire's most popular music festivals will have a unique look and feel this year, thanks to the work of two De Montfort University (DMU) textile design graduates.

2011-08-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:02:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-textile-graduates-add-zest-to-orange-tree-festival-marquees-.aspx jbreens

There has been significant interest from the community in joining Leicester's new Cultural Partnership Board.

2011-08-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T16:01:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/community-rushes-to-join-leicesters-cultural-partnership-board-.aspx jbreens

The story of three people who survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake is being told through an innovative multimedia show in Leicester.

2011-08-05T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T15:58:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/creative-technologies-showcase-tells-the-tale-of-haiti-earthquake-survivors-.aspx jbreens

One of Britain's leading banks has teamed up with De Montfort University (DMU) to sponsor a major business conference in Leicester this year.

2011-08-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T15:54:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/bank-backs-dmu-ethnic-minority-business-conference.aspx jbreens

A law lecturer from De Montfort University will be swapping the lecture theatre for the open roads of France this week.

2011-08-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T15:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-duo-saddle-up-for-charity-bike-ride-.aspx jbreens

A classic text that is widely regarded to be the definitive guide to local government in the UK has been translated into Chinese.

2011-08-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T15:34:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-author-reaches-new-market-in-china.aspx jbreens

An academic from De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester has been made a National Teaching Fellow (NTF) in recognition of excellence in higher education teaching and learning support.

2011-07-28T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T15:30:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/university-lecturer-wins-prestigious-national-award-for-teaching-excellence-.aspx jbreens

An academic at De Montfort University has composed three pieces of music, incorporating a whole range of animal noises from a stag's bark to the clicks of a porpoise, for a major exhibition at New Walk Museum in Leicester.

2011-07-28T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T12:01:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/composer-writes-soundtrack-for-major-animal-exhibition-.aspx jbreens

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's scheme to raise awareness of fire safety has got a brand new look, thanks to a De Montfort University (DMU) student who won a competition to design their new logo.

2011-07-28T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:59:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-logo-becomes-the-face-of-citys-scheme-to-reduce-arson.aspx jbreens

A student at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is jetting off to India after landing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with the world's second largest in-house games developer.

2011-07-27T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:58:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/student-lands-internship-with-world-class-games-developer-in-india.aspx jbreens

Eleven members of De Montfort University's Footlights Society will travel to Scotland next week to appear at the world famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

2011-07-25T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T15:23:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/fringe-benefits-for-dmu-footlights-society.aspx jbreens

Babies weaned on home-cooked fruit and vegetables are more likely to eat fruit and vegetables as children, according to recent research.

2011-07-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-01T15:14:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/babies-weaned-on-home-cooked-fruit-and-veg-more-likely-to-eat-5-a-day-as-children-.aspx jbreens

The creator of one of modern literature's most popular heroes is to be honoured by De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-07-19T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T12:34:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-bestows-honour-on-british-author-.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) student will see her footwear and bag designs hit the shops next spring after winning a competition to create a collection for Gola's 2012 range.

2011-07-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T12:28:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-winning-designs-to-feature-in-golas-2012-collection-.aspx jbreens

One of the driving forces behind the London 2012 Olympics has received an honorary degree from De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-07-15T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T12:06:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/olympian-awarded-honorary-degree-by-de-montfort-university-.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) student's idea for a range of lingerie for women with scoliosis has won her a £3,000 prize.

2011-07-15T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:56:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-lingerie-designs-for-scoliosis-sufferers-win-creativity-prize-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University has launched a new course following the Prime Minister's call for a 5,000 strong 'neighbour army' to take control of public services as part of the Big Society.

2011-07-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T11:39:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/new-course-launched-following-pms-call-for-5,000-community-organisers-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) has recently achieved the 'Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard', recognising the excellent work it does with volunteers.

2011-07-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T11:48:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dsu-achieves-recognition-for-excellent-support-for-volunteers-.aspx jbreens

A senior lecturer at De Montfort University (DMU) will be able to continue his research into the influence of the baby boom generation on the American film industry, thanks to a research grant to DMU from the Leverhulme Trust.

2011-07-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T11:58:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-wins-major-research-grant-in-film-studies-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) fashion design lecturer Jo Cope has been selected for an exciting new project which will see her innovative works on display at Silverstone's most prestigious motorsport events.

2011-07-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T11:13:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-lecturers-designs-are-the-formula-for-fashion-at-international-motorsport-events-.aspx jbreens

An innovative design for a green retreat for stressed-out city-dwellers has won a De Montfort University (DMU) student top prize in a national competition.

2011-07-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:55:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-student-wins-prestigious-design-prize-.aspx jbreens

Two students are getting the chance of a lifetime to help run an eco-friendly comedy show at the internationally-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts festival on the planet.

2011-07-06T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:54:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-chance-of-a-lifetime-running-green-comedy-at-international-festival-.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed more than 1,500 potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful Open Day.

2011-07-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:51:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/university-open-day-is-huge-success-.aspx jbreens

The shortage of egg and sperm donors and the cost of IVF need to be addressed to improve fertility services in the UK and reduce the numbers of people forced to go abroad for treatment, according to leading experts in the field.

2011-06-30T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T10:53:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/donor-crisis-and-ivf-postcode-lottery-must-be-addressed-to-reduce-fertility-travel.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester is joining forces with an Iraqi university to help solve crimes in the country, which has seen a rise in criminal activity since the war began in 2003.

2011-06-27T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:49:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/uk-university-to-help-iraq-solve-crimes.aspx jbreens

Famous artist Christian Furr, painter of the Queen's portrait, is to open the DMUnique gallery in London, showcasing exciting new art and design talent from De Montfort University (DMU) next week.

2011-06-22T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:48:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/carnaby-street-showcases-unique-art-and-designs-by-some-of-the-uks-most-creative-talent.aspx jbreens

Hundreds of lives could be saved thanks to a new tool being developed at De Montfort University (DMU) that could help improve the early detection of skin cancer.

2011-06-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T09:52:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/university-to-develop-skin-cancer-detection-tool-to-save-lives.aspx jbreens

Pupils will have a say on how their Leicester school is redeveloped after attending workshops run by De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-06-17T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T18:19:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/pupils-will-help-build-a-greener-school-for-the-future-thanks-to-work-with-dmu.aspx jbreens

Ten academics have been given special leave to carry out a wide range of research at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.

2011-06-17T00:00:00Z 2011-12-08T09:40:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/academics-given-leave-to-boost-research.aspx jbreens

Revolutionary and potentially life-saving research at De Montfort University has been chosen as among the most important of modern times with the publication of the Big Ideas for the Future report.

2011-06-15T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:44:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dmu-research-named-among-best-in-the-uk-in-leading-report.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) student's colourful catwalk collection including knitwear garments made from shoelaces was awarded the David Band Textiles Award at London's Graduate Fashion Week.

2011-06-10T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T17:53:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/students-knitwear-made-from-shoelaces-scoops-national-award.aspx jbreens

Work by final year technology students at De Montfort University (DMU) will be on show to members of the public next week.

2011-06-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T17:01:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/from-dr-ozma-to-think-before-you-drink---students-technology-triumphs-showcased.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) student's dream design has been shortlisted in a national menswear design competition.

2011-06-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T17:16:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/students-design-shortlisted-in-national-competition.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has been awarded a "first class" honour in a national green league table.

2011-06-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T16:41:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dmu-ranked-first-class-in-university-green-league-tables.aspx jbreens

Students of the oldest lingerie, bodywear and sportswear degree in the world will showcase their contour fashion designs in front of an audience of industry names including Dragon's Den's Theo Paphitis this month.

2011-06-06T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T16:37:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dragons-den-guru-to-see-students-lingerie-and-bodywear-showcase-in-london.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK, is collaborating with two of China's top universities to boost academic exchanges and research cooperation.

2011-05-27T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T16:18:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/de-montfort-university-collaborates-with-top-chinese-universities.aspx jbreens

Clothing collections featuring everything from eel skin leather jackets to knitwear made of shoelaces are to hit the De Montfort University (DMU) catwalk at London's Graduate Fashion Week next month.

2011-05-26T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T16:07:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/london-catwalk-beckons-for-dmus-fashion-designers-of-the-future.aspx jbreens

Fashion leader Kate Bostock has been at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester sharing her passion for the clothing business with the next generation of industry professionals.

2011-05-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T15:39:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/high-street-fashion-leader-inspires-students-career-ambitions.aspx jbreens

Leicestershire residents and businesses are being invited to a free talk that could help them establish projects to create closer communities through growing local food.

2011-05-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/green-fingers-could-grow-closer-communities.aspx jbreens

Software that enables developers to use teams of computers to attack any problem is being made available for free on the internet.

2011-05-17T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T14:00:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/team-based-software-goes-open-source.aspx jbreens

The creation of the coalition is examined in a new book entitled The New Politics: Liberal Conservatism or the same old Tories by Dr Peter King at De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester.

2011-05-10T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T13:37:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/after-the-av-referendum-a-new-politics-or-the-same-old-tories.aspx jbreens

A free day-long event which aims to help Leicestershire retailers reduce costs and increase profits while looking after the environment is being held at De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-05-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T13:25:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/free-dmu-course-will-show-shops-how-to-reduce-costs-and-increase-profits.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University's (DMU) Professor Susan Marlow has become one of only two professors in Britain to be honoured with a Queen's Award this year for her outstanding contribution to promoting enterprise skills.

2011-05-06T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T13:05:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/university-professor-wins-prestigious-queens-award-for-enterprise.aspx jbreens

A former DMU student is looking for partners to help fund an annual football project which brings together children from Israel and Palestine to aid the peace building process.

2011-05-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:08:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/playing-for-peace-graduate-appeals-for-help-with-israeli-palestinian-kids-football-project.aspx jbreens

Scholars will gather at De Montfort University's International Centre for Sports History and Culture (ICSHC) for a seminar marking the launch of a pivotal book on the sporting and cultural heritage of cricket by international experts in the game.

2011-05-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T12:01:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/sports-scholars-gather-to-launch-seminal-book-on-the-heritage-of-cricket.aspx jbreens

Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University (DMU) Professor Dominic Shellard will underline the importance of cultural life in Leicester when he chairs a debate by prospective mayoral candidates on the future of arts and culture in the city next week.

2011-04-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T11:49:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmu-vice-chancellor-underlines-the-importance-of-culture-for-leicester.aspx jbreens

All 11 candidates vying for the biggest political job in Leicester's history have been invited to De Montfort University (DMU) to face questions from voters in a public debate which will be streamed live on the internet.

2011-04-15T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T11:44:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/mayoral-candidates-face-grilling-from-voters-online.aspx jbreens

A high profile event looking at how to tackle the seven "grand challenges" of modern research is taking place at De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-04-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T11:37:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmu-takes-on-the-grand-challenges-of-research.aspx jbreens

Research by a leading De Montfort University (DMU) housing expert has called for new thinking and more effective partnership working to meet the needs of the ageing population.

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T11:06:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmu-launches-research-on-housing-for-the-ageing-population.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) has been recognised not once but twice at a prestigious national awards ceremony for its efforts to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions on campus.

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T11:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmus-green-credentials-earn-two-national-awards.aspx jbreens

A seminar hosted by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester on 4 May will help SMEs to identify greater access to finance.

2011-04-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T10:55:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/boost-your-business-with-dmu-seminar-on-sme-access-to-finance.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is offering a £1,000 discount to the first 50 companies to register and recruit a student or graduate.

2011-04-05T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T10:32:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/50k-funding-boost-for-companies-with-university-interns-project.aspx jbreens

Students from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK, will be embarking on the trip of a lifetime this week as they jet off to experience life at one of three top Chinese universities.

2011-04-05T00:00:00Z 2011-12-07T10:44:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/de-montfort-university-students-get-a-taste-of-china.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) and Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) are joining forces in a new cultural partnership.

2011-04-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:24:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/de-montfort-university-teams-up-with-leicestershire-county-cricket-club.aspx jbreens

Lingerie designed by a De Montfort University (DMU) student has won the UK final of the Triumph Inspiration Awards (TIA) and now goes on to the global final in Germany.

2011-04-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/students-womens-liberation-corset-wins-triumph-inspiration-award-and-goes-global.aspx jbreens

An expert on silent film at De Montfort University is to direct a major festival taking place in London next month.

2011-03-31T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:06:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-expert-directs-major-film-festival.aspx jbreens

Women from across Britain are being called on to take part in a research project to reveal how television has influenced their lives.

2011-03-25T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:05:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/womens-tv-memories-wanted-for-national-research-project.aspx jbreens

The increasing use of social media by faith and belief groups will be discussed at a free public event organised by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.

2011-03-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T17:00:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/university-project-explores-how-faith-and-belief-groups-use-social-media.aspx jbreens

DMU is contributing to a research project to crack down on counterfeit whisky and wine.

2011-03-17T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T16:17:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-helps-crack-down-on-counterfeit-whisky.aspx jbreens

Experts are calling for the creation of an IT ethics observatory to provide an early warning system for new technologies that could have a significant impact on society.

2011-03-16T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T16:44:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/experts-call-for-it-ethics-observatory.aspx jbreens

Intelligent homes which can manage energy usage, monitor security and support independent living for the elderly and disadvantaged are closer to becoming a reality.

2011-03-16T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T16:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/home-of-the-future-one-step-closer.aspx jbreens

Two high profile speakers who have both featured in TV programmes about architecture, regeneration and the built environment, have been lined up to speak at a pivotal conference taking place at De Montfort University (DMU) on Monday 28 March.

2011-03-16T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T16:07:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/tv-architecture-personalities-speak-at-pivotal-debate.aspx jbreens

Sympathetic computers and intelligent shops will soon be commonplace, but a global technological makeover brings new ethical dangers that need to be tackled now, researchers warn.

2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T15:47:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/tackling-the-hidden-dangers-of-tomorrows-technology.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) has expanded its Innovation Centre to meet increasing demand from small businesses that are setting up despite the tough economic climate.

2011-03-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:01:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/university-expands-innovation-centre-as-start-ups-remain-robust.aspx jbreens

A former advisor to the European Commission and British governments will discuss financial deregulation and the subprime lending crisis at a free public event at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester on Monday 21 March.

2011-03-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T15:30:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/former-advisor-to-the-european-commission-to-speak-on-subprime-crisis.aspx jbreens

A pioneering new course developed and delivered by experts in industry and aimed at professionals working in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, is being launched at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2011-03-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T15:48:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-launches-a-pioneering-online-course-developed-and-delivered-by-industry.aspx jbreens

First year students on De Montfort University's (DMU) LLB Law, Human Rights and Social Justice programme have set up the new society, DMU ACT (Active Community against Trafficking), to bring together individuals who want to put a stop to human trafficking.

2011-03-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T11:00:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-law-students-act-to-raise-awareness-of-people-trafficking.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) is inviting people in Leicestershire to learn more about climate change and how to reduce their carbon footprint, at a free event on campus this month.

2011-03-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T13:11:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-urges-leicestershire-to-tackle-climate-change.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has strengthened its senior management team with four new appointments to its Executive Board.

2011-03-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T13:19:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/de-montfort-university-strengthens-its-senior-team.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) designer won a prestigious internship with top designer David Koma when her designs hit the catwalk at London Fashion Week.

2011-03-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T12:59:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/winning-fashion-student-to-work-with-top-design-house.aspx jbreens

A unique talk exploring the history of an African-Caribbean football club in Leicester is to take place at De Montfort University's (DMU) Cultural Exchanges festival this week.

2011-03-01T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T12:51:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/our-sporting-life---recording-voices.aspx jbreens

Dramatist David Rudkin and performers of variety theatre are among the highlights of the Cultural Exchanges Festival at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.

2011-02-24T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T12:13:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/dramatist-and-performers-bring-uk-theatre-history-to-life.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) boosts the UK economy by a massive £389m each year and creates more than 12,000 jobs, according to an independent study published today.

2011-02-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T12:08:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/dmu-boosts-economy-by-389m-each-year.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has launched a computerised accounting course endorsed by Sage to meet the needs of accounting software users.

2011-02-22T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T11:47:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/new-dmu-course-helps-businesses-keep-their-books-in-order.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) designer has beaten hundreds of fashion students from across the UK to secure a place in a prestigious competition at London Fashion Week.

2011-02-21T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T11:27:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/student-designer-in-finals-of-uk-competition-at-london-fashion-week.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more

2011-02-21T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:57:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/apprentice-star-visits-dmu-to-inspire-creative-industries-careers.aspx jbreens

Student midwives at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) are being taught basic sign language so they can help tackle the problems faced by deaf women and their families during pregnancy and labour.

2011-02-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:56:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-first-to-offer-sign-language-to-student-midwives-to-help-deaf-women-in-labour.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) has confirmed the building of a new £8 million leisure centre in Leicester, which has been designed by the architects working on the London 2012 Aquatic Centre.

2011-02-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T11:02:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/universitys-8-million-leisure-centre-given-the-go-ahead.aspx jbreens

Ian Blatchford, director and chief executive of the National Museum of Science and Industry (NMSI), has been appointed to chair the Board of Governors for De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.

2011-02-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T11:18:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/national-museum-chief-appointed-to-chair-university-board.aspx jbreens

Bank of England Chief, Andrew Bailey, is to set out an assessment of reforms needed to stabilise the financial system at a lecture Leicester next week.

2011-02-17T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T10:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/bank-of-england-chief-gives-lessons-from-the-financial-crisis.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University's Vice-Chancellor is to visit Leicester's world-famous Jain Centre as part of a drive to embrace Leicester's many faith communities.

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T18:10:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/vice-chancellor-visits-jain-centre-to-strengthen-community-links.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) is to host The Big Debate so voters in Leicester can quiz candidates hoping to make history by becoming England's first city mayor to be directly elected by the citizens.

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/voters-invited-to-the-big-debate-for-englands-first-city-mayor.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T09:51:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/critically-acclaimed-deaf-actress-joins-dmu-to-celebrate-10-years-of-cultural-exchanges--.aspx jbreens

Internationally-renowned choreographer Lea Anderson MBE is among an exciting line-up of performers joining Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU) next month to celebrate 10 years of Cultural Exchanges.

2011-02-11T00:00:00Z 2011-12-06T09:45:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/legendary-choreographer-heads-to-leicester-for-dmu-arts-festival.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University academic has been awarded a research grant of more than £85,000 to help throw new light on the way people from West Asia used the Indian Ocean to trade and communicate during a little-known period of its history.

2011-02-10T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T17:35:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-academic-wins-prestigious-research-grant.aspx jbreens

Talented De Montfort University (DMU) Drama students are performing two plays by iconic British playwright Steven Berkoff at Leicester's state-of-the-art theatre venue, Curve, this month.

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T16:40:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/curve-and-dmu-present-a-double-bill-of-berkoff-plays---greek-and-east.aspx jbreens

The economic consequences of Chancellor George Osborne's public spending review will be the main theme of a talk by leading author and commentator on financial affairs, Ann Pettifor, at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T17:18:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/global-economic-expert-to-tackle-ill-advised-public-spending-cuts.aspx jbreens

Sheree Peaple, Head of Leicester De Montfort Law School at De Montfort University, has been re-appointed to the Education and Training Committee of one of the UK's biggest legal regulators.

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T16:20:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/leicester-de-montfort-law-school-head-appointed-to-solicitors-regulation-authority-committee.aspx jbreens

Highly-acclaimed authors Blake Morrison and Catherine O' Flynn are among an exciting line-up of guests joining Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU) to celebrate 10 years of Cultural Exchanges.

2011-02-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:49:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/top-authors-head-to-leicester-for-dmu-arts-festival.aspx jbreens

Major research into the economic value of Leicester Comedy Festival has been announced this morning by De Montfort University (DMU).

2011-02-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T15:55:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-research-to-find-the-value-of-smiling.aspx jbreens

Barclays Bank's top SME economist, Dr Richard Roberts, has joined De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester as a visiting professor.

2011-02-04T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T15:59:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/leading-barclays-economist-joins-dmu.aspx jbreens

Celebrated actress Honor Blackman, music legend Feargal Sharkey, comedienne Meera Syal, and acclaimed graphic novelist Alan Moore, are some of the big names taking part in an exciting line-up at De Montfort University's (DMU) Cultural Exchanges festival.

2011-02-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T13:55:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/host-of-celebrities-join-dmu-to-mark-10-years-of-cultural-exchanges.aspx jbreens

A university academic will be creating a new musical work for a London festival with one hundred people creating a specially designed electronic instrument to perform it on.

2011-02-01T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T13:33:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/100-people-create-whacky-musical-instrument-for-london-festival.aspx jbreens

Pregnant women eating baked clay are at risk of exposing themselves and their unborn child to toxic chemicals, according to new research by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T12:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/ancient-practice-of-clay-eating-putting-pregnant-women-at-risk-.aspx jbreens

Chairman and owner of international, awarding-winning architecture firm Benoy, Graham Cartledge CBE, is joining forces with De Montfort University (DMU) to fund 'The Graham Cartledge Visiting Chair in Architecture'.

2011-01-31T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T13:05:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/graham-cartledge-inspires-a-new-generation-of-architectural-innovation-at-de-montfort-university.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University is to host a pivotal city-wide debate to look at whether universities are a public good in such challenging times.

2011-01-24T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:44:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/city-wide-debate-asks-are-universities-a-public-good.aspx jbreens

A De Montfort University (DMU) initiative which led to Leicester police using Twitter has prompted local and national police representatives to invite feedback about their use of social media at a public event this week.

2011-01-24T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:42:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/university-event-which-got-police-tweeting-starts-debate.aspx jbreens

James Roffee, a part-time law lecturer at De Montfort University's (DMU) Leicester De Montfort Law School, has been appointed a member of the Independent Monitoring Board's (IMB) National Working Group on Equality and Diversity for Her Majesty's Prison Service.

2011-01-24T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:41:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-law-lecturer-appointed-to-independent-monitoring-board-to-ensure-equality-and-diversity-in-prisons.aspx jbreens

A symposium to mark 15 years since the founding of the Centre for Comparative Housing Research (CCHR), will be hosted by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.

2011-01-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T11:00:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/university-celebrates-15-years-of-housing-research.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester and the British Library are collaborating to boost cultural activities and research, including a jointly sponsored PhD studentship on the work of playwright David Rudkin.

2011-01-19T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:39:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/british-library-teams-up-with-dmu-for-new-cultural-collaboration.aspx jbreens

Sculptures by a De Montfort University (DMU) academic are being exhibited alongside library book covers defaced by Joe Orton and his partner Kenneth Halliwell at London's Ancient and Modern gallery.

2011-01-18T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T10:02:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/sculpture-alongside-library-books-defaced-by-famous-playwrights.aspx jbreens

Three De Montfort University (DMU) graduates are getting ready to jet off to the other side of the world this month to showcase their degree work in an arts exhibition which is the first of its kind.

2011-01-17T00:00:00Z 2011-12-05T10:03:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-to-delhi-–graduates-creative-works-travel-to-india-for-exhibition.aspx jbreens

Academics and postgraduate students from the International Centre for Sport History and Culture (ICSHC) at De Montfort University (DMU) have helped launch the Leicester stage of a national sports exhibition.

2011-01-12T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:36:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-helps-stage-national-sporting-competition.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more

2010-12-23T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:32:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/dedicated-business-academic-retires-from-dmu.aspx jbreens

A scientist from De Montfort University (DMU) in the UK has travelled more than 3,000 miles to help improve medical services at a hospital in Ghana, Africa.

2010-12-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:29:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/university-scientist-lends-a-helping-hand-at-ghana-hospital.aspx jbreens

Innovative garments by masters Fashion Bodywear students who are expert in designs that explore the relationship between intimate apparel and outerwear fashion will be on show in Leicester next month.

2010-12-20T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:27:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/cutting-edge-bodywear-in-ground-breaking-showcase.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more

2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T17:18:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/university-academic-wins-prized-ernst--young-bursary.aspx jbreens

Professor Rob Baggott, Director of the Health Policy Research Unit at De Montfort University in Leicester, has launched a new edition of his definitive book on public health, which explores how policies in this field have developed in recent years.

2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T17:21:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/important-new-book-explores-government-policies-on-public-health.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) student Shivani Chavda has been named Young Designer of the Year at one of the UK's most prestigious fashion events.

2010-12-10T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T16:04:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/dmu-student-named-young-designer-of-the-year.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is launching a blog, DMU Policy Exchanges (http://policyex.dmu.ac.uk/), which aims to stimulate a dialogue between researchers, policy makers and practitioners along with service users and communities around the social challenges we all face.

2010-12-10T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T16:15:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/de-montfort-university-launches-public-policy-blog.aspx jbreens

De Montfort University (DMU) is one of five higher education institutions in the country that have been chosen to help secure the UK's position as a leader in international education.

2010-12-09T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T16:08:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/dmu-chosen-to-help-secure-uks-position-as-leader-in-education.aspx jbreens

Former Microsoft evangelist Eileen Brown will underline the vital role social media can play in business, at a free public event in Leicester next week.

2010-12-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/it-expert-tells-how-social-media-can-boost-business.aspx jbreens

An artificially-intelligent, online personal coaching tool which can help people achieve their career goals has been designed with the help of staff and students at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2010-12-08T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:22:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/how-to-achieve-with-icheev.aspx jbreens

Books and academic journals worth more than £1 million have been donated to universities and polytechnics across Africa, thanks to the support of Nigerian academics at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK.

2010-12-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-13T10:19:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/nigerian-lecturers-give-back-to-home-continent.aspx jbreens

Enhancing educational services for offenders in the community could contribute significantly to a reduction in crime, according to a report released today.

2010-12-07T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T16:01:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/enhancing-educational-services-for-offenders-could-reduce-crime.aspx jbreens

The vital role that sport has played in the military during times of war - and peace - is analysed for the first time in a major new book.

2010-12-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T15:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/book-shows-importance-of-sport-to-military.aspx jbreens

Two De Montfort University (DMU) students have been shortlisted for the final of the Young Designer of the Year 2010 competition at the Clothes Show Live at NEC in Birmingham next week.

2010-12-03T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T15:50:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/clothes-show-live-catwalk-final-for-dmu-fashion-students.aspx jbreens

Scientists in Leicester are working with a national charity to help provide better support for asthmatic children from ethnic minority backgrounds.

2010-12-02T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T16:00:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/experts-in-leicester-aim-to-reduce-effect-of-asthma-on-ethnic-minority-children.aspx jbreens

The new owner of Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) Aiyawatt Raksriaksorn is to join Thai students at De Montfort University (DMU) who are marking their king's birthday with a festive event tonight (Wednesday, 1 December).

2010-12-01T00:00:00Z 2011-12-02T15:51:00Z https://dmuweb.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/citys-new-owner-joins-international-students-celebration-of-thai-kings-birthday.aspx