The Business School Diaries

BizSpark: DMU students get business done

“There’s something transformational about watching our students realise they’re capable of more than they thought,” observes Leena Dattani-Demirci, DMU’s Head of Student Success and Professional Development. And that’s exactly what BizSpark 2026 (our live industry challenge) has been about.

Awards Business

23 March 2026

When business strategy smells like wood and engine oil…

Business Studies students discover first hand at the Morgan Motor Company why some businesses choose meaning over scale.

Placements

10 March 2026

“I felt a completely different person after my placement year”

DMU students celebrated transformative placement years, gaining confidence, clarity and career readiness through real-world industry experience and employer recognition.

Awards Placements

23 December 2025

HRM students bring DMU perspectives to Parisian debates

HRM students shared DMU perspectives on global work challenges through debates, lectures and cultural experiences during a Paris study trip.

Human Resource Management

23 December 2025

De Montfort University’s Business School is awarded second place globally

DMU Business School earned global recognition, winning second place at the PIEoneer Awards for innovation, inclusion and student-focused initiatives worldwide.

Awards Business

23 December 2025