De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more http://live-dmu.cloud.contensis.com/business/media-room/news.aspx?NewsListing_List_GoToPage=3&NewsListing_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/march/why-phishing-still-works-and-what-your-organisation-can-do-about-it.aspx We're challenging companies with our phishing email test, designed by a Cyber Security student Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:06:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/march/why-phishing-still-works-and-what-your-organisation-can-do-about-it.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/february/helping-local-businesses-grow-dmu-supports-smes-through-apprenticeship-levy-transfer.aspx So far the university has transferred more than £600,000 supporting over 40 companies to take on apprentices or upskill existing staff onto programmes that help them address skills gaps, support business growth and widen access to high quality training. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:15:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/february/helping-local-businesses-grow-dmu-supports-smes-through-apprenticeship-levy-transfer.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/february/first-east-midlands-cyber-security-summit-helps-businesses-strengthen-defences.aspx The summit, run by the East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster and De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), brought together business leaders, cyber specialists and regional partners to share insights and practical takeaways to help keep companies more secure. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:03:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/february/first-east-midlands-cyber-security-summit-helps-businesses-strengthen-defences.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/february/making-a-difference-emmas-journey-through-a-nursing-degree-apprenticeship.aspx Rainbows Children's Hospice in Loughborough supports babies, children and young people with serious and life-limiting conditions, providing both respite and palliative care. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/february/making-a-difference-emmas-journey-through-a-nursing-degree-apprenticeship.aspx apprenticeships Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/february/leicestershire-smes-take-centre-stage-at-2026-innovation-festival-launch.aspx Professor Katie Normington, the Chair of the Leicestershire Innovation Advisory Group and Vice‑Chancellor of DMU will deliver the official welcome to delegates at the launch of Leicester Innovation Festival in March Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:39:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/february/leicestershire-smes-take-centre-stage-at-2026-innovation-festival-launch.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/january/researchers-gain-international-recognition-for-textile-innovation.aspx TEAM was praised for its work in tackling one of the textile industry's most long-running issues – how to recycle blended fabrics Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:41:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/january/researchers-gain-international-recognition-for-textile-innovation.aspx research https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/january/utility-trade-teams-up-with-dmu-to-bring-ai-precision-to-pricing.aspx The collaboration brings together specialists from DMU with the company, embedding advanced knowledge in data analytics, software development and cybersecurity directly into its operations. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:45:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2026/january/utility-trade-teams-up-with-dmu-to-bring-ai-precision-to-pricing.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/december/future-flux-conference-brings-business-community-together.aspx Innovation, making productivity gains and empowering the workforce were among themes explored by the region's businesses at the East Midlands Future Flux Economic and Innovation Conference. Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:09:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/december/future-flux-conference-brings-business-community-together.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/november/cyber-resilience-on-agenda-at-parliament-cyber-conference.aspx The landmark event brought together decision-makers and innovators from across the UK's cybersecurity sector. Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:09:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/november/cyber-resilience-on-agenda-at-parliament-cyber-conference.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/october/dmu-strengthens-partnership-with-leicester-business-voice.aspx The renewed partnership will see DMU's business services team - the university's front door for business engagement - working even more closely with LBV to co-create events and share insights that support businesses Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:51:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/october/dmu-strengthens-partnership-with-leicester-business-voice.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/september/blind-coder-haseeb-headhunted-before-he-finishes-his-apprenticeship.aspx Meet Haseeb Jabbar, who's just graduated in Digital Technology Solutions Professional apprenticeship - and was headhunted before he finished the course Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:09:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/september/blind-coder-haseeb-headhunted-before-he-finishes-his-apprenticeship.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/august/how-to-apply-for-a-degree-apprenticeship-and-why-its-not-like-university-clearing.aspx Discover how to apply for a degree apprenticeship, find vacancies, and start your career with a debt-free degree while you earn. Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/august/how-to-apply-for-a-degree-apprenticeship-and-why-its-not-like-university-clearing.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/august/shortage-of-skilled-professionals-leaves-uk-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks.aspx De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:33:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/august/shortage-of-skilled-professionals-leaves-uk-vulnerable-to-cyber-attacks.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/august/toolkit-could-reduce-pressure-on-nhs-hospitals.aspx An Associate Professor at DMU has teamed up with NHS England to create a toolkit designed to help more nurses switch patients over to oral antibiotics from intravenous (IV) ones. Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:28:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/august/toolkit-could-reduce-pressure-on-nhs-hospitals.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/july/leicestershire-business-voice-event-turns-spotlight-on-diversity-at-work.aspx Creating a culture in which everyone feels supported, safe and seen is top of mind for business leaders Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:34:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/july/leicestershire-business-voice-event-turns-spotlight-on-diversity-at-work.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/may/creative-industries-in-the-spotlight-at-major-event.aspx Sign up now to be part of the event on June 18 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:40:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/may/creative-industries-in-the-spotlight-at-major-event.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/may/snowball-gathers-momentum-backed-by-paralympic-legend.aspx Record-breaking Paralympian Hannah Cockroft has praised new features of the groundbreaking Snowball app created by DMU graduate which will help disabled users navigate the London Underground. Fri, 23 May 2025 11:29:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/may/snowball-gathers-momentum-backed-by-paralympic-legend.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/may/new-collaboration-to-develop-greener-more-affordable-anti-cancer-compounds.aspx The Innovate UK-supported project will see the development of a new generation of active ingredients for anti-cancer drugs Fri, 23 May 2025 11:23:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/may/new-collaboration-to-develop-greener-more-affordable-anti-cancer-compounds.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/april/applications-open-now-for-dmu-apprenticeship-courses.aspx Discover new courses and find out more about how you can upskill your team Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:41:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/april/applications-open-now-for-dmu-apprenticeship-courses.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/april/dmu-students-work-wows-thousands-of-visitors.aspx APLF is the largest international leather trade exhibition in the Asia Pacific region, featuring exhibitors from 55 different countries Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:59:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/april/dmu-students-work-wows-thousands-of-visitors.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/april/innovation-board-to-seize-on-opportunities-to-drive-business.aspx The board was announced at the launch of Leicestershire Innovation Festival, which featured a packed day of events covering industrial strategy, AI for SMEs and routes to finance. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:26:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/april/innovation-board-to-seize-on-opportunities-to-drive-business.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/leicestershire-innovation-festival-schedule-announced.aspx The week-long festival of productivity - led by the Business Gateway Growth Hub - launches at the National Space Centre on Monday 31 March. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:32:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/leicestershire-innovation-festival-schedule-announced.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/congratulations-to-our-apprentice-gradautes.aspx Employers, family and friends cheered on as apprentices collected their degrees during the ceremonies at Curve Theatre Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/congratulations-to-our-apprentice-gradautes.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/dmu-leading-the-way-with-teaching-apprenticeships.aspx The degree is run in partnership with the Mead Educational Trust and is aimed at primary school teachers Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/dmu-leading-the-way-with-teaching-apprenticeships.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/the-dmu-start-up-aiming-to-make-nights-out-better-than-ever.aspx Thomas's app, NiteGuide, makes it safer and easier to discover the best bars, clubs and venues and provides a platform for venues to be discovered. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:20:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/the-dmu-start-up-aiming-to-make-nights-out-better-than-ever.aspx Crucible https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/skills-in-the-spotlight-for-national-apprenticeship-week.aspx The Skills for Life event aimed to bring people together for conversations around how apprenticeships and collaboration can help solve workforce challenges and support talent development. Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:16:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/skills-in-the-spotlight-for-national-apprenticeship-week.aspx apprenticeships https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/focus-on-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-fashion.aspx Innovate UK and DMU teamed up for an event that brought together people from across the industry from designers to manufacturers Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:51:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/focus-on-shaping-the-future-of-sustainable-fashion.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/blog-why-dont-we-take-management-training-seriously.aspx Talk to anyone about their career and chances are, people were promoted because they were good at their current role – not because they would be a good manager. Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:46:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/blog-why-dont-we-take-management-training-seriously.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/blog-why-your-business-needs-data-experts.aspx They're the key to unlocking your business's potential, demonstrating value to stakeholders, and staying ahead in an ever-changing market. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:22:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/blog-why-your-business-needs-data-experts.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/blog-a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-apprenticeships.aspx Here's a handy guide which sets out what you have to do as an employer to take on an apprentice Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:12:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/february/blog-a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-apprenticeships.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/business-owners-get-insights-into-how-dmu-can-help-them.aspx Members and guests of the Market Harborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce visited DMU's campus to see how the university drives business growth Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:38:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/business-owners-get-insights-into-how-dmu-can-help-them.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/blog-five-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-training-budget.aspx How apprenticeships can support your team to learn new skills and grow your business Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:50:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/blog-five-ways-to-make-the-most-of-your-training-budget.aspx Business services apprenticeships https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/blog-how-will-changes-to-the-apprenticeship-levy-affect-you.aspx Expect funding for shorter programmes and a wider range of learning opportunities to upskill your staff Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:35:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/blog-how-will-changes-to-the-apprenticeship-levy-affect-you.aspx Business services apprenticeships https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/dmu-apprentice-celebrates-double-award-success.aspx Meet James Colver, who has won not one but two awards for his achievements since starting the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship at DMU Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:56:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/dmu-apprentice-celebrates-double-award-success.aspx apprenticeships https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/blog-want-to-work-with-a-university-heres-how.aspx If you want to know how to harness university expertise to boost your business, there's lots of ways we can help. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:08:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2025/january/blog-want-to-work-with-a-university-heres-how.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/december/new-cpd-courses-in-cyber-security-showcased-to-businesses.aspx New courses aim to help businesses upskill staff in essential cyber skills using DMU's state of the art facilities and expertise Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:26:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/december/new-cpd-courses-in-cyber-security-showcased-to-businesses.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/november/meet-the-apprentice-daniel-marshall.aspx Daniel is on DMU's Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship and is Operational Excellence Lead for KFC Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:39:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/november/meet-the-apprentice-daniel-marshall.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/november/event-aims-to-help-breast-cancer-survivors-post-treatment.aspx Drop In and Chat takes place at The Wellness Rooms, Tur Langton, on Saturday November 9 from 2pm to 4pm showcasing services from beauty and wellness treatments to specialised post-surgery bra fittings. Sat, 02 Nov 2024 20:15:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/november/event-aims-to-help-breast-cancer-survivors-post-treatment.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/october/business-boost-set-for-rutlands-smes-as-universities-win-funding.aspx Rutland County Council has launched the new Rutland Innovative Businesses Support (RIBS) project, spearheaded by Loughborough University on behalf of the Civic Universities Partnership with De Montfort University Leicester and University of Leicester. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:11:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/october/business-boost-set-for-rutlands-smes-as-universities-win-funding.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/july/meet-the-apprentice-ujjwal-bharadwaj.aspx Ujjwal works for TWI in Cambridge and is on our Senior Leaders Apprenticeship programme Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:27:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/july/meet-the-apprentice-ujjwal-bharadwaj.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/july/its-like-business-therapy-says-entrepreneur-on-create-growth-programme.aspx Paper Starlights is one of 16 creative companies to recently complete cohort 2 of East Midlands Create Growth. Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:17:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/july/its-like-business-therapy-says-entrepreneur-on-create-growth-programme.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/june/dmu-welcomes-latest-cohort-of-its-senior-leader-programme.aspx Meet some of the new learners who are studying on our programme for senior managers and leaders Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:09:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/june/dmu-welcomes-latest-cohort-of-its-senior-leader-programme.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/may/latest-cohort-of-1.3m-create-growth-programme.aspx The course is specially tailored to support creative businesses looking to grow and develop Thu, 23 May 2024 12:56:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/may/latest-cohort-of-1.3m-create-growth-programme.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/april/how-support-for-smes-was-boosted-through-local-skills-improvement-plan.aspx DMU which runs the Government's Help to Grow: Management programme decided to offer its courses in person at Market Harborough as gaps were identified in provision Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:58:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/april/how-support-for-smes-was-boosted-through-local-skills-improvement-plan.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/april/poonam-recognised-for-entrepreneur-support-at-regional-business-awards.aspx Poonam Sharma, Barclays Eagle Labs Leicester manager, was presented with the Influential Business Woman award Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:04:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/april/poonam-recognised-for-entrepreneur-support-at-regional-business-awards.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/april/meet-the-delivery-partners-for-final-phase-of-1.3m-east-midlands-create-growth.aspx Greenborough Management and CDI Alliance will deliver business support to regional creative companies looking to grow their businesses. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:58:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/april/meet-the-delivery-partners-for-final-phase-of-1.3m-east-midlands-create-growth.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/march/finalists-gather-at-dmu-ahead-of-leicestershire-innovation-awards.aspx Shortlisted businesses joined sponsors and other guests gathered at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) last night for a pre-awards event. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:02:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/march/finalists-gather-at-dmu-ahead-of-leicestershire-innovation-awards.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/february/dmu-proud-to-support-the-2024-leicestershire-innovation-festival.aspx This year's theme is Small Changes Big Impact, explore simple changes that businesses can make that can transform productivity. There are 20 free events taking place across the city and county, including on DMU's campus. Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:33:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/february/dmu-proud-to-support-the-2024-leicestershire-innovation-festival.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/january/how-create-growth-helped-creative-agency-cande-set-roadmap-for-success.aspx We caught up with Ben Coates, director of creative agency Cande, to find out how the Government-funded scheme to boost creative businesses has helped him Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:11:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/january/how-create-growth-helped-creative-agency-cande-set-roadmap-for-success.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/january/businesses-urged-to-showcase-success-at-this-years-innovation-awards.aspx Nominations can be made from now until February 18 through the LLEP Business Gateway Growth Hub which has taken over the event from Reach plc. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:41:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2024/january/businesses-urged-to-showcase-success-at-this-years-innovation-awards.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/december/businesses-get-help-to-set-goals-for-their-best-ever-2024.aspx Business owners had a day of inspiration and motivation at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)'s Help to Grow: Management programme alumni day Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:07:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/december/businesses-get-help-to-set-goals-for-their-best-ever-2024.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/december/how-create-growth-programme-inspired-one-business-to-make-changes.aspx DMU is proud to be a champion for the new £1.3m Create Growth programme to support creative businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire - hear how it's helped Seed Creativity Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:48:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/december/how-create-growth-programme-inspired-one-business-to-make-changes.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/november/meet-the-apprentice-mia-churchill.aspx Meet Mia Churchill, a graduate of our Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:35:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/november/meet-the-apprentice-mia-churchill.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/november/crucible.aspx Expert Thomas McQuade shared top tips with entrepreneurs and SMEs at the latest Crucible masterclass Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:36:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/november/crucible.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/october/brand-expert-leads-masterclass-for-dmus-newest-start-up-stars.aspx Meet Cristian Zuzunaga, one of the expert mentors on DMU's flagship Crucible business incubation programme, which supports graduates and alumni who have a business idea or a fledging company with training, prototyping, mentoring and seed funding. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:56:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/october/brand-expert-leads-masterclass-for-dmus-newest-start-up-stars.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/september/spectacular-launch-of-first-asian-founders-community-meet.aspx Award-winning entrepreneurs and founders shared their time and expertise with a packed audience at DMU's Innovation Centre in partnership with Barclays Eagle Lab. Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:38:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/september/spectacular-launch-of-first-asian-founders-community-meet.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/august/final-call-to-submit-event-ideas-for-leicester-business-festival-2023.aspx More than half the slots at this year's event have already been applied for Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:17:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/august/final-call-to-submit-event-ideas-for-leicester-business-festival-2023.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/august/new-asian-founders-networking-event-launched-at-dmu.aspx A roadshow aimed at empowering Asian entrepreneurs is being launched in Leicester Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:17:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/august/new-asian-founders-networking-event-launched-at-dmu.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/august/dates-announced-for-the-next-innovation-festival.aspx The festival celebrates and champions companies across Leicestershire who are innovating in their business Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:18:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/august/dates-announced-for-the-next-innovation-festival.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/july/meet-the-apprentice-zayaan-williamson.aspx Kickboxer Zayaan tells us how being an apprentice at DMU has helped his career with computer giant IBM Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:13:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/july/meet-the-apprentice-zayaan-williamson.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/june/new-programme-will-match-talented-graduates-with-companies-looking-to-hire.aspx Have you got a vacancy and are looking to recruit gradaute talent? Find out about DMU's new programme Today's Talent Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:16:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/june/new-programme-will-match-talented-graduates-with-companies-looking-to-hire.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/meet-the-apprentice-simon-ringland.aspx Meet Simon, a manager with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, who is completing a senior leaders' apprenticeship Mon, 22 May 2023 12:11:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/meet-the-apprentice-simon-ringland.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/designing-in-the-metaverse.aspx Heritage company uses DMU designs to create runways in the metaverse Thu, 04 May 2023 12:22:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/designing-in-the-metaverse.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/design-summit-focuses-on-helping-businesses-become-more-sustainable.aspx The 5th Midlands Green Innovation Network was at DMU to hear how academics and technicians can support companies to build sustainability into the design phase, cutting carbon, reducing waste and greening the supply chain in the process. Thu, 04 May 2023 11:39:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/design-summit-focuses-on-helping-businesses-become-more-sustainable.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/meet-the-apprentice-nicky-mcloughlin.aspx Discover how the senior leaders' apprenticeship has supported Nicky Mcloughlin in her role as a senior HR manager Thu, 04 May 2023 09:58:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/meet-the-apprentice-nicky-mcloughlin.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/tech-giants-keeping-a-close-eye-on-disability-app-snowball.aspx An app which helps people find accessible venues, restaurants, bars and other businesses is going from strength to strength with reviews coming in from around the world. Thu, 04 May 2023 08:38:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/may/tech-giants-keeping-a-close-eye-on-disability-app-snowball.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/april/new-project-unlocks-potential-of-big-data-in-promoting-asian-films.aspx The partnership research will develop a unique multilingual film asset and license management database programme to increase the longevity of Asian films Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:30:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/april/new-project-unlocks-potential-of-big-data-in-promoting-asian-films.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/april/want-your-company-to-be-more-sustainable-dont-rely-on-the-board-new-research-finds.aspx Dr Ali Meftah Gerged, senior lecturer in accounting and finance at DMU, said the research team's interest was sparked by the huge rise in different types of socially responsible investin Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:21:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/april/want-your-company-to-be-more-sustainable-dont-rely-on-the-board-new-research-finds.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/march/got-a-business-idea-brewing-new-roadshow-aims-to-help.aspx We'll be serving up business advice and free barista-style coffee across Leicestershire Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:42:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/march/got-a-business-idea-brewing-new-roadshow-aims-to-help.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/top-tips-for-accessing-finance-in-your-business.aspx British Business Bank, Innovate UK, Barclays, Kappika and TBAT Innovation give us their advice, as part of the Leicestershire Innovation Festival Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:55:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2023/top-tips-for-accessing-finance-in-your-business.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/august/dmu-backs-new-textile-federation.aspx The Apparel and Textile Manufacturers' Federation (ATMF) aims to revive the historic trade of textiles and garment manufacturing in Leicester with the aim of a more ethical and sustainable textiles sector, acting as a voice for suppliers. Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/august/dmu-backs-new-textile-federation.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/august/new-app-by-dmu-grad-rates-how-disabled-friendly-businesses-are.aspx The first global app that asks people to rate services and businesses according to how disability-friendly they are has been launched by a DMU graduate. Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:50:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/august/new-app-by-dmu-grad-rates-how-disabled-friendly-businesses-are.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/august/get-involved-with-the-2022-leicester-business-festival.aspx Businesses are being encouraged to use the summer to think up exciting events to showcase at this year's festival Sat, 13 Aug 2022 16:46:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/august/get-involved-with-the-2022-leicester-business-festival.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/june/blog-the-iphone-turns-15.aspx Happy Birthday to the iPhone, Apple's most famous device - but what could future iterations look like? Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:54:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/june/blog-the-iphone-turns-15.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/may/new-ktp-set-to-help-power-companys-ambitious-growth.aspx The partnership research will use high voltage power supplies, biomedical engineering, and healthcare sciences to develop advances in emerging technologies. Mon, 16 May 2022 15:44:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/may/new-ktp-set-to-help-power-companys-ambitious-growth.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/may/biggest-survey-into-ransomware-profiles-who-is-more-likely-to-pay-demands.aspx Researchers including Professor Edward Cartwright of DMU have identified a range of factors which indicate whether someone would be willing to pay a ransom demand if their photographs or documents were encrypted in a ransomware attack. Mon, 09 May 2022 09:34:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/may/biggest-survey-into-ransomware-profiles-who-is-more-likely-to-pay-demands.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/may/disabled-entrepreneurs-can-apply-for-50000-support-programme.aspx A new charity aims to empower disabled entrepreneurs with a "circle" of support, building their skills and confidence to make their business dream a reality. Sun, 08 May 2022 19:13:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/may/disabled-entrepreneurs-can-apply-for-50000-support-programme.aspx Alumni https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/april/views-sought-on-biggest-ever-ai-art-festival.aspx Leicester vouchers up for grabs for people who fill in a survey about the 2021/22 ART:AI Festival Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:21:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/april/views-sought-on-biggest-ever-ai-art-festival.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/march/how-to-become-a-qualified-architect-through-the-apprenticeship-route.aspx Get the answers to your questions about our Architect Apprenticeship programme Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:23:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/march/how-to-become-a-qualified-architect-through-the-apprenticeship-route.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/march/businesses-need-to-see-importance-of-diversity-and-inclusion-network-hears.aspx DMU alumnus Raj Singh-Dehal, who is the chief corporate officer at Center Parcs and Katie Neeves of Cool2BTrans shared insights and led discussions with regional business leaders on how they could make their workforces more diverse. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 09:34:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/march/businesses-need-to-see-importance-of-diversity-and-inclusion-network-hears.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/february/free-places-for-businesses-on-help-to-grow-programme.aspx Free places are being made available for senior leaders and managers in SMEs impacted by the pandemic, thanks to support from East Midlands Chamber of Commerce. Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:16:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/february/free-places-for-businesses-on-help-to-grow-programme.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/january/three-steps-to-help-you-get-to-net-zero.aspx Businesses are being offered free support and funding to develop a plan that will help them get to Net Zero and cut their carbon emissions. Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:55:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/january/three-steps-to-help-you-get-to-net-zero.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/january/five-new-years-resolutions-for-your-business.aspx Take your business to the next level in 2022 with these five tips from leading UK entrepreneur Byron Dixon Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:38:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/january/five-new-years-resolutions-for-your-business.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/january/the-apprentice-2022.aspx Before the show starts on Thursday, Simon Baines of DMU Works Enterprise and Entrepreneurship team spoke to Lord Sugar, Baroness Karren Brady and previous winner Tim Campbell Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:15:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2022/january/the-apprentice-2022.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/december/stalkerware-what-it-is-how-it-affects-you-and-how-to-keep-yourself-safe.aspx Read DMU cyber security lecturer Francisco Navarro's top tips on how to protect yourself against stalkerware Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:13:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/december/stalkerware-what-it-is-how-it-affects-you-and-how-to-keep-yourself-safe.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/november/the-top-5-habits-of-good-leaders.aspx Business coach Jackie Cooper looks at the top five habits good leaders need to develop to build resilience and grow – and how you can learn these skills and more on the Help to Grow: Management course run at DMU. Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:46:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/november/the-top-5-habits-of-good-leaders.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/september/businessman-byron-appointed-government-sme-champion.aspx Byron Dixon, CEO of Micro-Fresh ® is one of 10 business experts to form an Expert Advisory Council for the Help to Grow: Management scheme, a new training programme delivered by the UK's leading business schools. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:50:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/september/businessman-byron-appointed-government-sme-champion.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/september/work-life-balance-what-really-makes-us-happy-might-surprise-you.aspx Studies suggest people are leaving or planning to leave their employers in record numbers in 2021 – a "great resignation" that appears to have been precipitated by these reflections. But if we're all reconsidering where and how work slots into our lives, what should we be aiming at? Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:06:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/september/work-life-balance-what-really-makes-us-happy-might-surprise-you.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/supporting-businesses-earns-dmu-a-place-in-the-finals-of-regional-awards.aspx Work to improve the safety of knives and supporting dozens of SMEs to upskill their leadership and management has reached the finals of this year's East Midlands Chamber Business Awards. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:16:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/supporting-businesses-earns-dmu-a-place-in-the-finals-of-regional-awards.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/successful-student-interns-consider-a-future-in-leicester.aspx The Leicester: Graduate City project places second-year university students with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for a six-week internship. It gives local employers access to students' skills, while students find out more about opportunities in Leicester and Leicestershire. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:16:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/successful-student-interns-consider-a-future-in-leicester.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/new-business-to-create-a-buzz-in-the-city-centre.aspx Honey Craft, a business run by DMU graduate Liga Orlovska, is one of the businesses part of DMU's Crucible Project, a two-year business support programme which supports graduates and alumni to turn their business ideas into reality. Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:10:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/new-business-to-create-a-buzz-in-the-city-centre.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/take-your-business-to-the-next-level-with-leicester-castle-business-school.aspx Places are available now on the new, Government-subsidised Help to Grow: Management programme. The scheme, which is 90% funded by the UK government, is aimed at supporting businesses to scale up as the country recovers from the pandemic. Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:18:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/take-your-business-to-the-next-level-with-leicester-castle-business-school.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/dmu-research-shines-spotlight-on-the-regions-top-businesses.aspx The East Midlands Top 500 - which ranks the region's top businesses by turnover – was published today compiled using data from Companies House. Combined, the companies have a turnover of £94bn and employ more than 455,000 people. Thu, 01 Jul 2021 15:59:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/july/dmu-research-shines-spotlight-on-the-regions-top-businesses.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/dmu-joins-1.5m-project-to-tackle-climate-change.aspx The project, called SaFEGround, is one of 11 newly funded projects unveiled by the Government as potential solutions to cut the amount of greenhouse gases produced in heating and cooling buildings Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:26:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/dmu-joins-1.5m-project-to-tackle-climate-change.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/leicester-business-festival-set-to-showcase-regions-strengths.aspx Business festival will help those impacted to help them bounce back and showcase innovations that have helped others thrive Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:21:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/leicester-business-festival-set-to-showcase-regions-strengths.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/ai-expert-uses-research-to-support-the-airport-industry-to-recover-from-pandemic.aspx Dr Gongora's guidance aims to support airport operations during recovery and help advise on providing a safe, secure experience for passengers, staff, and the public amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:21:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/ai-expert-uses-research-to-support-the-airport-industry-to-recover-from-pandemic.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/dmu-graduates-new-role-helping-create-regional-data-powerhouse.aspx Harsh Shah is working with East Midlands Chamber to build the region's first regional business intelligence unit, using data to ultimately win more investment for the region Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:21:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/dmu-graduates-new-role-helping-create-regional-data-powerhouse.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/leicestershire-institute-of-technology-bid-reaches-final-stages.aspx The Leicester and Leicestershire Institute of Technology (IoT) in Space, Digital, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering aims to help plug the skills gap in the region and help the area recover from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic Sun, 16 May 2021 15:07:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/leicestershire-institute-of-technology-bid-reaches-final-stages.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/some-of-the-worlds-first-true-colour-holograms-created-at-dmu.aspx Professor Martin Richardson, an internationally-renowned holographer and digital artist, together with his senior researcher, Dr Vivian Suresh Kumar, successfully created a series of holograms in the 'HOLO-LAB', a specially-created technical facility on campus. Sun, 16 May 2021 15:03:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/may/some-of-the-worlds-first-true-colour-holograms-created-at-dmu.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/april/ai-artist-invited-to-show-dmu-work-to-the-world-at-expo-2020.aspx Professor Tracy Harwood is behind the ART-AI Festival, which each year for several weeks has spotlighted the collision of technology and art with innovative installations at cinemas, shopping centres and NHS clinics across Leicester. Sun, 02 May 2021 17:54:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/april/ai-artist-invited-to-show-dmu-work-to-the-world-at-expo-2020.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/april/why-employers-need-to-take-advantage-of-governments-new-apprenticeships-funding.aspx Eligible employers can now get up to £3,000 per new apprentice – irrespective of age and level. This is currently only available until September 2021, so employers need to take advantage of it now. Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:47:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/april/why-employers-need-to-take-advantage-of-governments-new-apprenticeships-funding.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/april/stella-tastes-success-with-organic-lip-balm-business.aspx Stella Verdoes has launched her own organic skincare range called Smyra and has secured funding to support the business Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:00:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/april/stella-tastes-success-with-organic-lip-balm-business.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/march/research-student-wins-national-award-for-showing-fungi-can-be-greener-way-to-dye-textiles.aspx A research student has won a national award for showing how fungi can be used as a natural, energy-saving way of dyeing clothes. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:58:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/march/research-student-wins-national-award-for-showing-fungi-can-be-greener-way-to-dye-textiles.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/march/dmu-appeals-for-unused-tech-to-help-bridge-the-digital-divide.aspx DMU is calling on local businesses and organisations to donate unused computers, laptops and other digital items to help tackle the digital divide exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:54:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/march/dmu-appeals-for-unused-tech-to-help-bridge-the-digital-divide.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/brighter-futures-opens-doors-for-dmus-talented-graduates.aspx Some 20 students will be matched with employers, including PPL PRS, Everards and Freeths, who will mentor and guide them to gain professional skills and learn about the commercial heart of the city. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:42:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/brighter-futures-opens-doors-for-dmus-talented-graduates.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/dmus-just-the-job-for-students-looking-to-build-their-careers.aspx DMU has been named the best university in the UK when it comes to helping students build their careers. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:42:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/dmus-just-the-job-for-students-looking-to-build-their-careers.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/new-research-explores-best-ways-to-teach-entrepreneurship.aspx DMU will work with universities across Europe to improve entrepreneurship education in high schools and universities. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:37:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/new-research-explores-best-ways-to-teach-entrepreneurship.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/landmark-digital-partnership-will-support-businesses-to-grow-post-pandemic.aspx DMU has become the artificial intelligence and cyber partner of East Midlands Chamber, enabling businesses in the region to access the latest digital skills training to drive growth. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:37:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/landmark-digital-partnership-will-support-businesses-to-grow-post-pandemic.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/dmu-awarded-100000-by-a-top-bank-to-support-community-projects-and-critical-research.aspx DMU has been awarded £100,000 by Barclays Bank to aid its ongoing drive to support the city of Leicester and the well-being of the local community. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:37:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/dmu-awarded-100000-by-a-top-bank-to-support-community-projects-and-critical-research.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/apprenticeships-give-you-the-best-of-both-worlds.aspx Lia Hamp works for Siemens and is on DMU's Digital and Technology Solutions Apprenticeship course Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:32:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/apprenticeships-give-you-the-best-of-both-worlds.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/hygiene-giant-dettol-supports-a-germs-journey.aspx One of the world's best-known cleaning brands is helping children in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) learn the importance of hand hygiene, by supporting an educational book created by DMU researchers. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:27:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/hygiene-giant-dettol-supports-a-germs-journey.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/expert-opinion-how-a-global-pandemic-forced-us-to-take-technology-seriously.aspx Dr Ismini Vasileiou, Associate Professor in Information Systems, explores how the Covid-19 pandemic became a catalyst for the Tech Age Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:27:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/expert-opinion-how-a-global-pandemic-forced-us-to-take-technology-seriously.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/how-an-apprenticeship-is-helping-kerry-achieve-career-goals.aspx We talk to some of the hundreds of apprentices studying on courses at DMU Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:27:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/february/how-an-apprenticeship-is-helping-kerry-achieve-career-goals.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/january/leicester-named-one-of-the-uks-entrepreneurial-hotspots.aspx There has been a 72% increase in the number of new businesses being registered in Leicester compared to the previous 12 months Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:22:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/january/leicester-named-one-of-the-uks-entrepreneurial-hotspots.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/january/how-ai-is-helping-banana-growers-reduce-waste-and-help-the-environment.aspx Artificial intelligence is boosting banana farmer profits by minimising waste when harvesting and packing the crops. Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:17:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/january/how-ai-is-helping-banana-growers-reduce-waste-and-help-the-environment.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/january/dmu-graduate-named-one-of-top-100-female-entrepreneurs.aspx Jo Porter, who founded dance and fitness and events business Kitchen Dancing has been showcased alongside 100 other female bosses by Small Business Britain's f:Entrepreneur '#ialso100' campaign. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:55:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2021/january/dmu-graduate-named-one-of-top-100-female-entrepreneurs.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/november/businesses-get-free-help-to-face-impact-of-covid-19.aspx The course, worth £5,000, is being delivered free by DMU's business experts. Sign up now for places for a January start. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:41:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/november/businesses-get-free-help-to-face-impact-of-covid-19.aspx https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/november/how-sustainable-is-your-business.aspx Sustainability isn't just about being 'green' in your business such as recycling and using LED lighting or having electric vehicles. Being a sustainable business is a whole lot more than that Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:19:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/november/how-sustainable-is-your-business.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/november/the-top-five-habits-good-leaders-need-to-develop.aspx Business coach Jackie Cooper looks at the top five habits good leaders need to develop to build resilience and grow – and how you can learn these skills and more on the free Small Business Leadership Programme, being run at DMU. Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:02:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/november/the-top-five-habits-good-leaders-need-to-develop.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/august/festival-will-celebrate-leicester-business-resilience.aspx Practical, innovative ways in which businesses in all sectors have dealt with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic will be shared at this year's Leicester Business Festival. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 10:14:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/august/festival-will-celebrate-leicester-business-resilience.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/july/applying-for-the-crucible-project-your-questions-answered.aspx As applications open for places on DMU's start-up programme The Crucible Project, we caught up with leader Percy Emmett to find out how it can help you Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:56:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/july/applying-for-the-crucible-project-your-questions-answered.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/june/new-survey-launched-to-assess-businesses-digital-needs.aspx It aims to identify any gaps in training, funding knowledge and support businesses need in digital developments. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:43:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/june/new-survey-launched-to-assess-businesses-digital-needs.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/june/new-table-of-top-500-business-could-aid-regional-recovery.aspx The top 500 businesses in the East Midlands has been compiled for the first time by a team of academics across the region. Mon, 08 Jun 2020 09:20:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/june/new-table-of-top-500-business-could-aid-regional-recovery.aspx businessservices https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/could-coronavirus-change-your-business-for-the-better.aspx Disney, FedEx, Microsoft, WhatsApp, and Airbnb. What do they have in common? They are all hugely successful, and they all launched during a recession. Thu, 28 May 2020 11:21:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/could-coronavirus-change-your-business-for-the-better.aspx businessservices https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/how-to-keep-a-remote-workforce-connected-and-happy-during-the-lockdown.aspx Our team are particularly productive and with 60% of us managing to juggle home schooling too we thought we would share a few of our tips with you, writes CEO Jenny Cross Tue, 12 May 2020 18:57:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/how-to-keep-a-remote-workforce-connected-and-happy-during-the-lockdown.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/how-to-be-a-good-manager-to-your-remote-team.aspx Business coach and senior lecturer Alex Morgan, of Leicester Castle Business School at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), gives her five top tips to help people managing a team remotely. Tue, 12 May 2020 18:45:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/how-to-be-a-good-manager-to-your-remote-team.aspx Business services https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/building-resilience-during-the-coronavirus-crisis.aspx How can managers best help their team and themselves to cope in these challenging times? Building resilience – the ability to bounce back from a setback and create the capacity to cope with change – is key. Tue, 05 May 2020 19:05:00 GMT https://www.dmu.ac.uk/business/media-room/2020/building-resilience-during-the-coronavirus-crisis.aspx supportingourcity Business services