Senior Cambodian government representatives and the British Ambassador to Cambodia have visited De Montfort University Leicester's (DMU) London campus to meet students and explore closer educational ties between the two countries.
The delegation was led by His Excellency Meas Kim Heng, Secretary of State at Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and facilitated by Dominic Williams, British Ambassador to Cambodia, and formed part of ongoing efforts to promote educational cooperation between Cambodia and the UK.
During their time at DMU London, based at The Amp in Whitechapel, the visitors met the campus leadership team and some of the Cambodian students studying in the capital.
They talked to students about their courses and how sustainability, AI and responsible business practices run through their studies.
Dr Swati Virmani, head of academic at DMU London, said: "It was a privilege to welcome such a distinguished delegation to DMU London, bringing together senior representatives of Cambodia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Cambodian Ambassador to the UK and the British Ambassador to Cambodia.
"The visit provided a valuable opportunity for dialogue, cultural exchange and strengthening connections between our two countries through education."
Mr Meas encouraged the Cambodian students to work hard, act as ambassadors for their country while in the UK and keep building their knowledge and professional skills.
Mr Williams said the visit demonstrated the important role universities play in building meaningful connections between the people of different countries.He said: "I’m grateful to the team at DMU London for hosting our visit. It was great to see their campus, which has a lovely feel and energy to it, to meet their academic team, and to have a chance to chat to some of their students, as well as Cambodian students studying at other institutions in London.
"I always love seeing the UK through the eyes of international students. They bring perspectives that make me appreciate things about the UK I take for granted and they play a powerful role in strengthening the connections between the UK and their home countries."
DMU already has strong links with Cambodia through De Montfort University Cambodia (DMUC), its branch campus in Phnom Penh.
DMU London welcomed its first students in autumn 2025 and offers postgraduate courses in business, leadership and data analytics, with sustainability built into every programme.
Dr Virmani said: "As a relatively new campus, we value opportunities to build connections that bring different communities together. It was particularly encouraging to see the warmth of the conversations between the delegation, our colleagues and students.
"We hope this visit marks the beginning of an ongoing relationship and further opportunities for engagement.
"We are grateful to our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington, for making this visit possible and for her continued support and confidence in our London campus. Opportunities like these are invaluable as we continue to develop DMU London's international connections and create meaningful experiences for our students."
Posted on Friday 30 October 2026