DMU Global offers free online international opportunities for students

The pandemic may have closed international borders, but DMU Global has lined up more innovative online opportunities for students to link up with experts and peers around the world.

Applications are now open for De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) students to experience different cultures and ways of learning that will boost their job opportunities and help them develop a range of key skills.  

Current DMU Global Online Learning opportunities offer the chance to collaborate with fellow students around the world, to learn from academics and business leaders, and explore solutions to real-world problems.

The wide range of activities are all designed to boost employability skills and promote global citizenship.  

All opportunities on offer are free for DMU students, with DMU Global covering all participation costs.

Leo Smith, Head of Global Mobility at DMU, said: “The pandemic has changed the way we work with the rest of the world so we have been determined to continue to bring our students unique opportunities to learn from people globally.

 “We are confident these latest opportunities will help students develop an international mindset, demonstrating that you don’t have to travel to broaden your horizons.

“I would urge anyone who is interested in these opportunities to sign up as soon as possible, as places are limited and we expect them to be popular!”

All of the latest DMU Global Online Learning opportunities can be found here.

Highlights include: 

Common Purpose: Online Raid

Digitally immerse yourself in an organisation and learn how to tackle and address a real-life organisational challenge. Working with Collinson Group, a global organisation in the travel sector, students will be set a challenge of designing a new development programme for graduates at the organisation. Working in small teams to develop ideas, participants will have the opportunity to present back to the organisations Global Director of People Development.

Global Leadership Forum with Common Purpose

How will you change the world?Disruptor or innovator, campaigner or catalyst, revolution or evolution.Join the Global Leadership Forum, bringing together hundreds of students across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas online for three hours to engage with a network of visionary leaders, representing massive international brands as well as unsung heroes who make change happen in their local communities.

The World We Live In – Responding to Global Issues Online Course

Engage in conversations about current global issues such as climate change, modern slavery and Black Lives Matter. This short online course being delivered by a DMU Global in cooperation with academic staff and external experts will enhance students’ knowledge of global issues, helping you to develop a range of intercultural competencies so that you play an active role in making a positive social difference in society.

Global Citizenship Programme

Hearing from experts on global issues and collaborating with students from members of the International University Network, DMU students will be able to explore major global challenges and how they can be solved through social enterprise. A mixture of panel discussions, workshops and group work will develop skills for global citizenship that can be applied in future careers. This 6 hour event will take place on Thursday 18 March 2021.

Cultural Fluency Course

In partnership with Pagoda Projects, DMU Global has secured free access (normally priced at £48) for students to enrol on their Cultural Fluency Skills course. This course is designed to provide an understanding of the importance of intercultural awareness, and how you communicate and work with people from different cultures in both the workplace and society. This short online course will include case studies with a focus on China, Mexico and Vietnam.

Application dates may vary, so please check the opportunity adverts for more detailed information.