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    <title>Games, sports and alpacas: Your DMU Community week wraps up</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>Your DMU Community Week returned this week, with a host of fun activities on campus, including meet the alpacas and a bungee run.</summary>
    <published>2026-05-01T11:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-05-01T11:16:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Take part in DMU's Big River Clean-up</title>
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      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>Join our Make a Difference Day and spend a morning stopping plastic getting into oceans.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-30T11:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-04-30T11:11:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Help us be more sustainable, and win a £100 voucher - the Travel Survey is now live</title>
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      <name>Edward Goater</name>
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    <summary>The Travel Survey is now live. Help us understand how you get to campus, and stand a chance to win a £100 shopping voucher.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-29T08:39:00Z</published>
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    <title>Santander £250 Career Support Award 2025-26 – applications now open</title>
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      <name>Edward Goater</name>
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    <summary>Santander are offering you the chance to win £250 by signing up to their Open Academy programme.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-29T08:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-04-29T08:29:00Z</updated>
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    <title>DMU Sport Awards 2026: A roundup</title>
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      <name>James Bavin</name>
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    <summary>Sports teams and volunteers from across the university came together to celebrate their achievements at the annual DMU Sports Awards.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-24T12:28:00Z</published>
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    <title>Your DMU Community Week 27 April - 1 May</title>
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      <name>Edward Goater</name>
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    <summary>The Your DMU Community event returns 27April-1 May, bringing fun activities to campus including Meet the Alpacas, a Bungee Run, and much, much more!</summary>
    <published>2026-04-23T11:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-04-23T11:01:00Z</updated>
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    <title>NSS closes next week – take 10 minutes to share your views on DMU</title>
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      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>The National Student Survey (NSS) closes on Thursday 30 April. Many thanks to those DMU students who have completed it – if you haven't yet, please do take a few minutes over the next week to have your say.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-22T12:15:00Z</published>
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    <title>Take your business idea to the next level through DMU and Santander</title>
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      <name>James Bavin</name>
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    <summary>Looking to develop a business idea? Win £5,000 worth of funding through the DMU Made Santander X Pitch Day.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-22T10:51:00Z</published>
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    <title>You only have so much time to do whatever you want to do</title>
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      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>When Ayo Rahman went to the US on a study exchange with DMU Global in September, she had no idea that within a few months she'd be getting hands-on experience working with state senators in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of her degree.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-20T10:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-04-20T10:45:00Z</updated>
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    <title>DMU students shine at regional textiles competition</title>
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      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
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    <summary>Congratulations to the students who represented De Montfort University at last week's regional heat of the SDC International Design Competition 2026, held on campus on Wednesday 25 March.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-17T15:00:00Z</published>
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    <title>Learn digital skills for job success - 28 April</title>
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      <name>Edward Goater</name>
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    <summary>Learn essential digital skills at a session with Tech4Youth on 28th April 2026</summary>
    <published>2026-04-17T09:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-04-22T16:28:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Varsity 2026: A recap</title>
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      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>Crowds were treated to a real feast of sport this year as DMU went head-to-head with The University of Leicester in the annual Leicester Varsity.</summary>
    <published>2026-04-15T12:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-04-15T15:53:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Free antenatal classes for DMU students in June</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>If you or your birth partner is pregnant with a due date in July, August or September. (Many thanks for your responses - the sessions are now full.)</summary>
    <published>2026-03-31T10:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-04-15T10:23:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Library of the Future</title>
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      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>You may have seen scaffolding going up at the Kimberlin Library this week. Great news – the first phase of our £17.5m Library of the Future is now underway, as contractors begin work on a new roof.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-27T11:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-27T11:29:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Events on campus this Spring</title>
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      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>Check out Comic Con, UCAS discovery and Grappling during April at The Venue.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-26T14:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-26T14:12:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Heartbreak for DMU in the basketball as late 3 pointer sinks men's first team's hopes</title>
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      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
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    <summary>It wasn't to be for DMU's men's first team on Sunday night as our boys fell agonisingly short by just one score in the basketball.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-24T09:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-31T12:01:00Z</updated>
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    <title>De Montfort emerge victorious in opening Varsity fixture</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>An especially strong men's performance on the Soar yesterday afternoon saw DMU take home the points, and the bragging rights, in the rowing.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-19T17:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-19T17:29:00Z</updated>
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    <title>The Master's course developing the next generation of cricket leaders</title>
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    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2026-03-18T11:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-18T11:49:00Z</updated>
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    <title>NSS Prize Draw: Winners chosen!</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, graduation, prize draw, NSS, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2026-03-18T09:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-18T09:34:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Win £500 for reviewing your uni</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/win-500-for-reviewing-your-uni.aspx" />
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      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>UniCompare Student Reviews take just three minutes and enter you into a £500 prize draw.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-17T14:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-17T14:57:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Varsity 2026 athlete profile: Natalia Stachowiak – Archery</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Back stories, sporting dreams and finding community – we've reached out to a few of our athletes to find out what makes them tick, and what they're most looking forward to about Varsity 2026.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-16T12:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-16T12:39:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid!)</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/eid-mubarak-happy-eid.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A Message from DMU Imam and Muslim Chaplain Mohammed Laher</summary>
    <published>2026-03-16T11:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-16T11:26:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Varsity 2026 athlete profile: Aftab Sayed – Cricket</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>Back stories, sporting dreams and finding community – we've reached out to a few of our athletes to find out what makes them tick, and what they're most looking forward to about Varsity 2026.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-13T16:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-16T12:41:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Staying safe at DMU</title>
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    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>Key information and resources to keep you and your property safe on campus.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-13T15:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-13T15:49:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Final year students: Share your thoughts through the NSS Student Survey</title>
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      <name>Richard Burley</name>
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    <summary>This year's National Student Survey (NSS) is live, and it's your chance to have your say on your time at DMU!</summary>
    <published>2026-03-12T16:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-12T15:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/March/NSS-600-man.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/final-year-students-share-your-thoughts-through-the-nss-student-survey.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Varsity 2026 athlete profile: Angelika Mae Mercado – Badminton</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/varsity-2026-athlete-profile.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Back stories, sporting dreams and finding community – we've reached out to a few of our athletes to find out what makes them tick, and what they're most looking forward to about Varsity 2026.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-12T13:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-16T12:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/March/varsity-badminton.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/varsity-2026-athlete-profile.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn digital skills and combat fake news; Join an upcoming workshop with the Digital Poverty Alliance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/learn-digital-skills-and-combat-fake-news-join-an-upcoming-workshop-with-the-digital-poverty-alliance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>An upcoming session with the Digital Poverty Alliance will help you learn key digital skills to get you career ready!</summary>
    <published>2026-03-12T10:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-12T10:00:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/learn-digital-skills-and-combat-fake-news-join-an-upcoming-workshop-with-the-digital-poverty-alliance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is live</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/the-postgraduate-taught-experience-survey-ptes-is-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Take 15 minutes to leave feedback and let us know what you think of your postgrad experience at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-10T14:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-10T14:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/March/PTES-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/the-postgraduate-taught-experience-survey-ptes-is-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>University Mental Health Day 2026: join us for events on campus!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/university-mental-health-day-2026-join-us-for-events-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Thursday 12 is University Mental Health Day, and there are plenty of activities to take part in on campus!</summary>
    <published>2026-03-10T13:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-10T13:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/March/UMHD2.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/university-mental-health-day-2026-join-us-for-events-on-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Block 3 survey launches today</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/block-3-survey-launches-today.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>First and second-year students, complete your block module evaluation and have your voice heard.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-09T14:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-09T14:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/block-feedback-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/block-3-survey-launches-today.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fresh ideas, fresh energy, fresh start: Your DMU Community Week returns 16-20 March</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/fresh-ideas-fresh-energy-fresh-start-your-dmu-community-week-returns-16-20-march.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Your DMU Community Week returns 16- 20 March 2026. Join in with fun activities across campus including puppy therapy, and Easter Egg hunts!</summary>
    <published>2026-03-09T10:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-13T10:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/March/6373.2-Community-Week-Web-banner-600x472px.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/fresh-ideas-fresh-energy-fresh-start-your-dmu-community-week-returns-16-20-march.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Collections and Archives: How They Shape National and Local Narratives of the 1947 Partition event – 12 March</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/collections-and-archives-how-they-shape-national-and-local-narratives-of-the-1947-partition-event-–-12-march.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2026-03-05T15:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-05T15:11:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/collections-and-archives-how-they-shape-national-and-local-narratives-of-the-1947-partition-event-–-12-march.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU and its TNE partners unite for International Women's Day seminar</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/dmu-and-its-tne-partners-unite-for-international-womens-day-seminar.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Staff and students from across DMU and its transnational education (TNE) partners are coming together to share their experiences and achievements within higher education, as part of a special online event for International Women's Day (IWD).</summary>
    <published>2026-03-04T14:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-13T09:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2026/March/IWD-2026-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/dmu-and-its-tne-partners-unite-for-international-womens-day-seminar.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your last chance to win £100 by reviewing DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/your-last-chance-to-win-100-by-reviewing-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>All students, leave your WUSCAs review by 8 March to be entered into their final prize draw.</summary>
    <published>2026-03-03T12:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-03T12:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/wuscas-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/your-last-chance-to-win-100-by-reviewing-dmu.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welcome to Varsity 2026</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/welcome-to-varsity-2026.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Get ready for one of the most exciting weeks of the year!</summary>
    <published>2026-03-02T17:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-04T12:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/March/varsity-2026-rugby.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/march/welcome-to-varsity-2026.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Student Money Week 2026: Future Read, Money Skills for Success</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/national-student-money-week-2026-future-read-money-skills-for-success.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Student Money Week starts 2 March, and we're hosting events on campus to showcase money saving advice</summary>
    <published>2026-02-27T17:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-02T14:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/NMSW-Thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/national-student-money-week-2026-future-read-money-skills-for-success.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Global Majority creatives shine as DMU Hosts Fine Art industry event</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/global-majority-creatives-shine-as-dmu-hosts-fine-art-industry-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Two DMU alumni won exhibition awards at the recent All Shades of Brown event, held on campus.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-27T16:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-27T16:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/all-shades-of-brown-600-1.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/global-majority-creatives-shine-as-dmu-hosts-fine-art-industry-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>At DMU, every student has the right to feel safe and respected</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/at-dmu-every-student-has-the-right-to-feel-safe-and-respected.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Find out how to report harassment or sexual misconduct, get wellbeing support, and access training.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-27T11:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-27T11:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/safety-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/at-dmu-every-student-has-the-right-to-feel-safe-and-respected.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Made: £200 start-up grant opportunity</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/dmu-made-200-start-up-grant-opportunity.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Sign up before 4 March to claim your grant and join the free programme.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-25T16:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-25T15:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/dmumade-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/dmu-made-200-start-up-grant-opportunity.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Grounded Men, 27 February 2026</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/grounded-men-join-the-next-meeting-of-the-wellbeing-group-for-global-majority-men-27-february-2026.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Grounded Men supports Global Majority Men with wellbeing and mental health. Join the next meeting at the DSU Pod this Friday 27 Feb!</summary>
    <published>2026-02-24T13:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-24T13:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/Groundedmenthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/grounded-men-join-the-next-meeting-of-the-wellbeing-group-for-global-majority-men-27-february-2026.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Engagement Social Media Marketing Internship</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/﻿-dmu-engagement-social-media-marketing-internship.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Apply by 2 March to join DMU Engagement as a Frontrunner.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-23T14:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-23T14:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/joinourteam.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/﻿-dmu-engagement-social-media-marketing-internship.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU to host national sustainability conference</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/dmu-to-host-national-sustainability-conference.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Submit a contribution to the conference by 2 March to help shape the conference and have your say on how DMU can contribute to a sustainable world.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-23T12:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-23T12:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/sdg-wheel-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/dmu-to-host-national-sustainability-conference.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Student Survey Prize Draw: Two weeks left to share your views</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/national-student-survey-prize-draw-two-weeks-left-to-share-your-views.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Final year students, take 10 minutes to share about your DMU experience for a chance to win an iPad or one of 100 graduation packs.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-16T13:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-16T13:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/graduation-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/national-student-survey-prize-draw-two-weeks-left-to-share-your-views.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ramadan Mubarak - Happy Ramadan!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/ramadan-mubarak-happy-ramadan.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A message from Imam Mohammed Laher, DMU Muslim Chaplain, about events during the month of Ramadan which begins this week.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-16T12:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-20T12:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/ramadan-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/ramadan-mubarak-happy-ramadan.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Caricaturists and colouring books</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/caricaturists-and-colouring-books.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There's still time to take part in this week's Feedback Festival, with events on campus today including a caricaturist and print workshop.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-13T09:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-13T14:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/feedback-festival-600-2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/caricaturists-and-colouring-books.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A week of togetherness and feedback</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/feel-the-free-fun.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join our Feedback Festival next week and have your say on DMU life (updated).</summary>
    <published>2026-02-02T16:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-09T14:09:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/feedback-festival-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/feel-the-free-fun.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UniCompare Student Reviews has launched</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/unicompare-student-reviews-has-launched.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>All students - share your views on DMU to be entered into a £500 prize draw.</summary>
    <published>2026-02-02T10:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-02T12:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/February/uni-compare-600b.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/february/unicompare-student-reviews-has-launched.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get ready to celebrate the Year of the Horse this February!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/get-ready-to-celebrate-the-year-of-the-horse-this-february.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students and staff are invited to join in a full weekend of Chinese/Lunar New Year festivities happening across Leicester.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-29T14:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-29T14:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/China-thumb-4-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/get-ready-to-celebrate-the-year-of-the-horse-this-february.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Staying safe on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/staying-safe-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is committed to making our campus a safe place for all without fear of harassment, crime or anti-social behaviour.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-29T10:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-29T10:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/student-safety-600px.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/staying-safe-on-campus.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Philippine students enjoy Leicester for the first time as they graduate</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/philippine-students-enjoy-leicester-for-the-first-time-as-they-graduate.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Two students from the Philippines have travelled nearly 7,000 miles to receive their degree from De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester and graduate in style.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-29T09:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-04-17T16:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2026/January/Faith-Carah-grad-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/philippine-students-enjoy-leicester-for-the-first-time-as-they-graduate.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WhatUni Student Choice Awards – Shaping the future at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/whatuni-student-choice-awards-–-shaping-the-future-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The WhatUni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) launched last year, and we've already seen an improved response from previous reviews - thank you!</summary>
    <published>2026-01-28T11:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-28T11:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/wuscas-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/whatuni-student-choice-awards-–-shaping-the-future-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Maker's Market and Book Swap Shop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/makers-market-and-book-swap-shop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join the BAL Faculty in celebrating their 50th anniversary as students host two events at DSU.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-28T10:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-03T12:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/booksale-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/makers-market-and-book-swap-shop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Impactful, empowering, exceptional…</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/impactful-empowering-exceptional….aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Just a few words used by employers to describe final-year students who have returned to DMU after a placement year.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-26T10:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-26T12:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/maddie-bowness-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/impactful-empowering-exceptional….aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join a CAPsule to help transform urban policy in Leicester</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/join-a-capsule-to-help-transform-urban-policy-in-leicester.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students are invited to join a series of new policy-focused projects to help strengthen community resilience in Leicester.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-23T16:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-23T16:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/leicester-urban-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/join-a-capsule-to-help-transform-urban-policy-in-leicester.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your second Block Module survey closes soon</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/your-second-block-module-survey-closes-soon.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students in Years 1 and 2: Have you completed your Block Module Survey? Time is ticking, with the deadline for completion this coming Monday 26 January.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-22T13:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-22T13:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/Block-Module-Survey-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/your-second-block-module-survey-closes-soon.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2026 Student Leadership Elections are now live</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/2026-student-leadership-elections-are-now-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) are looking for their next set of student leaders.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-19T16:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-19T16:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/student-elections.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/2026-student-leadership-elections-are-now-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Start-up grant could put you on the road to Tallinn</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/start-up-grant-could-put-you-on-the-road-to-tallinn.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students are being offered a special start-up grant to help fund costs towards a DMU Global trip centred on freelancing, self-employment and business start-ups.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-19T13:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-19T13:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/Tallinn-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/start-up-grant-could-put-you-on-the-road-to-tallinn.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I'm not trying to glaze anyone, but…</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/im-not-trying-to-glaze-anyone-but.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Sport is helping so many students find their community at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-19T12:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-03T12:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/natalia-archery-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/im-not-trying-to-glaze-anyone-but.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help shape the future of Green Skills in UK higher education</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/help-shape-the-future-of-green-skills-in-uk-higher-education.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is taking part in a national project to better understand the role that learning 'Green Skills' should play in higher education.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-16T12:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-16T12:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/sky-5961642-1280-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/help-shape-the-future-of-green-skills-in-uk-higher-education.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Come to our next Tech4Youth digital workshop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/come-to-our-next-tech4youth-digital-workshop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of the Digital Poverty Alliance's ongoing collaboration with De Montfort University, we are delighted to invite you to our next Tech4Youth digital workshop.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-15T15:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-15T15:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/artificial-intelligence-3382507-1280-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/come-to-our-next-tech4youth-digital-workshop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Winter mornings, warm welcome</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/winter-mornings-warm-welcome.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Pick up free chocolate from our Student Advice Centres on campus this week and next.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-12T14:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-12T14:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/chocolate.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/winter-mornings-warm-welcome.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student Surveys – Help us shape your future at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/student-surveys-–-help-us-shape-your-future-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Get involved and have your voice heard – complete your block module evaluation survey now.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-12T10:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-12T09:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/block-feedback-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/student-surveys-–-help-us-shape-your-future-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The DMU Your Community Events start next week!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/the-dmu-your-community-events-start-next-week.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Your DMU Community Week events return starting Monday 12 January 2026!</summary>
    <published>2026-01-09T11:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-09T11:30:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Student-survey-Small.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/the-dmu-your-community-events-start-next-week.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your invite to the Freelancing and Entrepreneurship Awards 2025/26</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/your-invite-to-the-freelancing-and-entrepreneurship-awards-202526.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The countdown is on to one of the biggest events in the DMU calendar; The Freelancing and Entrepreneurship Awards, and here's how you could be there.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-09T09:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-09T09:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/ai-generated-9104183-1280-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/your-invite-to-the-freelancing-and-entrepreneurship-awards-202526.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UK weather alert: Check for campus updates tomorrow morning (Friday 9 January) before travelling</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/uk-weather-alert-check-for-campus-updates-tomorrow-morning-before-travelling.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're closely monitoring UK Met Office advice about Storm Goretti, which is forecast to bring heavy snow and dangerous travelling conditions to the Midlands on Thursday night and Friday morning. If we need to close the DMU Leicester campus, we will confirm arrangements for staff and students at 7.30am on Friday 9 January.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-08T16:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-08T15:58:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/uk-weather-alert-check-for-campus-updates-tomorrow-morning-before-travelling.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your voice matters</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/your-voice-matters.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>NSS is now live for final year students - take 10 minutes to share your views on DMU.</summary>
    <published>2026-01-08T09:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-04T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2026/January/nss-launch-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2026/january/your-voice-matters.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Community Week will return after the Christmas Break!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/your-dmu-community-week-will-return-after-the-christmas-break.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The DMU Your Community events will return in the new year. Here's a sneak-peek at what you can look forward to in 2026</summary>
    <published>2025-12-19T11:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-19T11:19:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/your-dmu-community-week-will-return-after-the-christmas-break.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Building information, key dates and services over Christmas</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/building-information-key-dates-and-services-over-christmas.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you're staying with us over the festival period, there are many friendly faces, places and services available for you.</summary>
    <published>2025-12-17T11:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-17T12:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/Staying-on-campus-square-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/building-information-key-dates-and-services-over-christmas.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hanukkah 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/hanukkah-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Hanukkah 2025 started on 14 December, and will continue for 8 days</summary>
    <published>2025-12-16T14:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-16T15:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/Hanukkathumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/hanukkah-2025.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Students and Staff celebrated at DMU SDG event</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/students-and-staff-celebrated-at-dmu-sdg-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students and Staff were recently celebrated at a SDG award night on campus.</summary>
    <published>2025-12-16T09:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-16T15:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/DMUSDGthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/students-and-staff-celebrated-at-dmu-sdg-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student resources for safety and support</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/student-resources-for-safety-and-support.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿We are keen to remind you about keeping safe in and around the DMU Leicester campus and how to seek support from DMU when you need it.</summary>
    <published>2025-12-11T14:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-11T14:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/May/Campus-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/student-resources-for-safety-and-support.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is your lecturer one in a million?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/is-your-lecturer-one-in-a-million.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Student Choice Teaching Awards are now open. Nominate the lecturer who brings their subject to life to win an award!</summary>
    <published>2025-12-11T13:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-11T14:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/SCTA-Web-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/is-your-lecturer-one-in-a-million.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ACE Internship applications close next week - have you applied to kickstart your career yet?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/ace-internship-applications-close-next-week-have-you-applied-to-kickstart-your-career-yet.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>ACE internships are your chance to gain work experience whilst at university. There's only a week left to apply for an internship place at organisations in Leicestershire and beyond.</summary>
    <published>2025-12-10T11:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-10T11:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/student-voice-thumb2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/ace-internship-applications-close-next-week-have-you-applied-to-kickstart-your-career-yet.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win a share of £2000!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/win-a-share-of-2000.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Health and Life Sciences students can now sign up to take part in the STEM Business Challenge 2026.</summary>
    <published>2025-12-05T15:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-09T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/HLS-challenge-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/win-a-share-of-2000.aspx</id>
    <category term="hls" />
    <category term="Health &amp; LIfe Sciences" />
    <category term="entrepreneurs" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christmas is near, and Whatuni has a present for you!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/christmas-is-near-and-whatuni-has-a-present-for-you.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leave a review for DMU and have a chance of winning £100.</summary>
    <published>2025-12-05T11:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-05T10:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/wuscas-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/christmas-is-near-and-whatuni-has-a-present-for-you.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Master of Architecture</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/master-of-architecture.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>MArch student Raven Schneider has become the first DMU recipient of a Wren scholarship in a decade.</summary>
    <published>2025-12-03T14:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-04T14:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/raven-schneider-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/master-of-architecture.aspx</id>
    <category term="architecture" />
    <category term="Architecture MArch" />
    <category term="Architectural" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Invitation to the DMU Christmas Carol Service</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/invitation-to-the-dmu-christmas-carol-service.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿Join us in getting into the festive spirit, with our annual Christmas Carol Service on Tuesday 16 December.</summary>
    <published>2025-12-01T10:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-12-01T10:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/December/6310-carol-service-web-banner-600x472px.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/december/invitation-to-the-dmu-christmas-carol-service.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Festive Food at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/festive-food-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>December opening hours for campus food venues and Christmas menu in the Food Village.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-28T12:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-28T12:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/christmas-dinner-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/festive-food-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The countdown to Varsity begins</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/the-countdown-to-varsity-begins.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Fixtures for the annual local rival matches between DMU and Leicester Uni are released next week</summary>
    <published>2025-11-27T17:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-27T17:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/futsal-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/the-countdown-to-varsity-begins.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>£5 off your Christmas dinner if you review DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/5-off-your-christmas-dinner-if-you-review-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Head to the Food Village on Thursday 4 December to complete a WUSCAs review and grab yourself a £5 food voucher.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-27T13:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-27T13:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/WUSCAs-Christmas-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/5-off-your-christmas-dinner-if-you-review-dmu.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black Friday scams: what you need to know to safely grab a bargain</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/black-friday-scams-what-you-need-to-know-to-safely-grab-a-bargain.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>November's Black Friday is a prime time for scammers to target online shoppers with convincing offers and fake deals. Here's what to watch out for – and how to stay safe using DMU's guidance.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-25T09:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-25T09:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/cyber-shopping-scam-warning-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/black-friday-scams-what-you-need-to-know-to-safely-grab-a-bargain.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Inaugural Doctoral College Showcase recognises outstanding students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/inaugural-doctoral-college-showcase-recognises-outstanding-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Sir Lenny was the keynote speaker at Monday's inaugural Doctoral College Showcase, which saw prizes and awards presented to outstanding students – and the launch of the university's inaugural Supervisors' Awards, nominated by colleagues.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-24T12:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-24T12:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Lenny-Henry-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/inaugural-doctoral-college-showcase-recognises-outstanding-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Last chance to win £1000 from Santander</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/last-chance-to-win-1000-from-santander.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Applications to win a £1000 grant from Santander close on 27 November.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-24T08:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-24T08:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Santander-web-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/last-chance-to-win-1000-from-santander.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become 'Carbon Literate' and help DMU reach its net zero targets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/become-carbon-literate-and-help-dmu-reach-its-net-zero-targets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As we reach the end of the COP 30 events on campus, we invite DMU students and staff to attend the upcoming Carbon Literacy training to reduce their own emissions and to support the university in meeting net zero targets.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-21T14:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-21T14:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/Carbon-Literacy-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/become-carbon-literate-and-help-dmu-reach-its-net-zero-targets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Meet your DMU chaplains!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/meet-your-dmu-chaplains.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our chaplains are hosting a drop-in session on 8 December.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-20T16:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-20T16:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/man-praying.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/meet-your-dmu-chaplains.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture – Shaping a Brighter Future</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/vice-chancellors-distinguished-lecture-shaping-a-brighter-future.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>All are invited to the first event in our Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Lecture Series, delivered by Hetan Shah, Chief Executive of the British Academy.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-20T11:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-20T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Hetan-Shah-thumb2.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/vice-chancellors-distinguished-lecture-shaping-a-brighter-future.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Engagement x Trash to Art</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/dmu-engagement-x-trash-to-art.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Engagement will be working together with Trash for Art to create a large-scale artwork, and they want you to get involved.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-19T15:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-19T15:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/TTA-2-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/dmu-engagement-x-trash-to-art.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kickstart your career - ACE Internship applications are now open for DMU Leicester Students!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/kickstart-your-career-ace-internship-applications-are-now-open-for-dmu-leicester-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The ACE Internship programme is now open for applications. An internship in the  programme is a great opportunity to learn on the job.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-18T16:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-18T16:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/student-voice-thumb2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/kickstart-your-career-ace-internship-applications-are-now-open-for-dmu-leicester-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>I felt a completely different person after my placement year</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/i-felt-a-completely-different-person-after-my-placement-year.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU's Student Placement Celebration is a chance to salute our talented students and the incredible experience they get through a year in industry.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-18T15:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-19T10:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/studentplacementcelebration.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/i-felt-a-completely-different-person-after-my-placement-year.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Have you tried Ask Tech? Your 24/7 DMU IT assistant in Microsoft Teams</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/have-you-tried-ask-tech-your-24-7-dmu-it-assistant-in-microsoft-teams.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Digital and Technology Directorate recently launched its Ask Tech chatbot. It complements DMU's current services by providing students and staff with a quick, additional source of information about their IT queries.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-14T15:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-14T15:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/Tech-chatbot-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/have-you-tried-ask-tech-your-24-7-dmu-it-assistant-in-microsoft-teams.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student midwives get their chance to teach</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/student-midwives-get-their-chance-to-teach.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David Watts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Third-year midwifery students at DMU have leading antenatal classes for local pregnant people in Leicester.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-14T11:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-01-06T09:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/antenatal-group-600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/student-midwives-get-their-chance-to-teach.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nominations open for the big DMU SDG Awards Night</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/nominations-open-for-the-big-dmu-sdg-awards-night.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Nominations have now opened for DMU's big SDG Awards Night to celebrate those students and staff who have gone the extra mile for sustainability. Seven awards are up for grabs on Friday 5 December. Nominations close on Sunday 30 November.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-12T09:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-14T15:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/sustainability-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/nominations-open-for-the-big-dmu-sdg-awards-night.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Last call to book your graduation place!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/last-call-to-book-your-graduation-place.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Will you be graduating in January? Booking closes at 5pm on Thursday 13 November.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-11T13:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-11T13:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Graduation-edit-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/last-call-to-book-your-graduation-place.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A reminder about using card readers when you attend sessions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/a-reminder-about-using-card-readers-when-you-attend-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Registering your attendance correctly is a vital part of learning at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-11T09:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-11T09:23:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/a-reminder-about-using-card-readers-when-you-attend-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UniBattle commences</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/unibattle-commences.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Unibattle is the largest competition in the country to encourage financial knowledge among students.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-10T13:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-20T16:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Unibattle-25-SocialMedia-InstaPost00-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/unibattle-commences.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Block Module survey closes soon</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/block-module-survey-closes-soon.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Have you completed your Block Module Survey? Time is ticking, with the deadline for completion this coming Monday 10 November.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-06T09:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-06T09:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Student-survey-Small.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/block-module-survey-closes-soon.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Imagine 2031 – help shape DMU's next chapter</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/imagine-2031-–-help-shape-dmus-next-chapter.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Imagine 2031 is a chance for everyone at DMU to help shape what our university should look like by 2031.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-05T10:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-11T11:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Imagine-2031-web-thumbnail.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/imagine-2031-–-help-shape-dmus-next-chapter.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SOS University Skills Survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/sos-university-skills-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Complete the survey for a chance to win £500.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-05T09:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-05T09:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/sos600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/sos-university-skills-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in a Design Thinking Hackathon with DMU London</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/take-part-in-a-design-thinking-hackathon-with-dmu-london.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The online event takes place on Wednesday 19 November and DMU Leicester postgrads are invited to enter.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-04T15:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-04T15:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/IBM-600.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/take-part-in-a-design-thinking-hackathon-with-dmu-london.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help improve sustainability at DMU and earn yourself a £100 prize</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/help-improve-sustainability-at-dmu-and-earn-yourself-a-100-prize.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Staff and students are being urged to come up with the ideas to improve sustainability to mark the start of COP 30, as world leaders gather in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil to discuss climate action.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-04T12:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-04T12:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/sustainability-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/help-improve-sustainability-at-dmu-and-earn-yourself-a-100-prize.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>It's WUSCAs Review Week, which means…</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/its-wuscas-review-week-which-meas.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>…there's double the chance to win £100 if you leave a review of DMU by Friday.</summary>
    <published>2025-11-03T17:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-11T10:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/November/reviewweek-website600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/november/its-wuscas-review-week-which-meas.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are you a second-year undergraduate student? We'll be calling you next week to see how you're finding this year so far.</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/are-you-a-second-year-undergraduate-student.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A member of our team will be calling second year students starting next week. There's nothing to worry about, they're just asking how you are.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-29T13:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-30T15:56:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/are-you-a-second-year-undergraduate-student.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Empowering and championing wellbeing; Grounded Men holding first meeting for Global Majority Men Friday 31 October</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/empowering-and-championing-wellbeing-grounded-men-holding-first-meeting-for-global-majority-men-friday-31-october.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Grounded Men is a new initiative that supports global majority men with wellbeing.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-28T11:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-28T11:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/Groundedmenthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/empowering-and-championing-wellbeing-grounded-men-holding-first-meeting-for-global-majority-men-friday-31-october.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student Surveys – Help us shape your future at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/student-surveys-–-help-us-shape-your-future-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Please keep a look out for an email, which will have been sent at the start of this week, and complete the short survey to provide feedback on your teaching and learning experience.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-27T10:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-30T11:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Student-survey-Small.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/student-surveys-–-help-us-shape-your-future-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>WhatUni Student Choice Awards – Shaping the future at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/whatuni-student-choice-awards-–-shaping-the-future-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Craig Trembirth</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2025-10-22T16:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-22T16:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/WUSCAs-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/whatuni-student-choice-awards-–-shaping-the-future-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Keep off the Grass</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/keep-off-the-grass.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A new show from Peter Robinson, "the world's greatest living football photographer" opened at DMU this week.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-21T10:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-21T10:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/footballexhibition600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/keep-off-the-grass.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn to ride a bicycle for free with The Daria Project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Staff and students from DMU and the University of Leicester, and members of the local community can sign up for free cycling lessons as part of The Daria Project. The next sessions take place on Saturday mornings until 1 November 2025.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-16T16:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-16T16:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/cycling-daria-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Highway changes to New Park Street and Tesco Car Park</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/highway-changes-to-new-park-street-and-tesco-car-park.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In November, Leicester City Council plans to carry out resurfacing improvement works in the Duns Lane area outside the QEII Leisure Centre.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-16T14:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-16T14:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/September/QE2sportshall-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/highway-changes-to-new-park-street-and-tesco-car-park.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Competition time!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/competition-time.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Win tickets to Abbey Park Bonfire and Firework Display.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-16T13:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-16T13:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/fireworks600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/competition-time.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU's houseplant sale is back!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/dmus-houseplant-sale-is-back.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Houseplant Sale is coming back to DMU! Taking place outside the Students Union for 1 day ONLY on Tuesday 14 October from 10am – 7pm.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-10T14:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-10T14:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Houseplant-sale-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/dmus-houseplant-sale-is-back.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Careers Fair 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/careers-fair-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Careers Fair is a two-day event from Tuesday 21 – Wednesday 22 October, dedicated to helping you find out more about what's available in the world of work and beyond.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-10T11:33:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-10T11:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/careers-fair-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/careers-fair-2025.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Community Week – Monday 13 to Friday 17 October 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/your-dmu-community-week-–-monday-13-to-friday-17-october-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Get ready for the first Your DMU Community Week of the year – an unmissable week-long celebration of community, creativity, and campus life!</summary>
    <published>2025-10-09T15:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-09T15:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/DMU-Community-week-1-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/your-dmu-community-week-–-monday-13-to-friday-17-october-2025.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Made's Connect networking event is celebrating its 10-year anniversary</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/dmu-mades-connect-networking-event-is-celebrating-its-10-year-anniversary.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A special event will take place on Tuesday 28 October, celebrating a decade of DMU's long-running start-up event series, Connect. We'll have an inspirational panel, informal networking, food and drink. Tickets are free, but limited, so sign up today.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-09T07:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-08T17:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Connect-anniversary-event-thumb1.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/dmu-mades-connect-networking-event-is-celebrating-its-10-year-anniversary.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New undergraduate students: we'll be calling in the next few weeks to ask how you're settling in</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/new-undergraduate-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our students and student ambassadors will be calling you soon. There's nothing to worry about, we're just checking in to find out your experience at DMU so far!</summary>
    <published>2025-10-08T16:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-03T12:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/YourDMU-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/new-undergraduate-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What you need to know about the new student attendance policy</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-student-attendance-policy.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The policy requires an 80 per cent minimum attendance for all timetabled activities. Find out how it affects you, how to register your attendance and what support is available.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-08T14:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-08T14:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/lawstudentsatdmu600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-new-student-attendance-policy.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Partnership with Santander could see you receive £1000 in grant funding</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/dmu-partnership-with-santander-could-see-you-receive-1000-in-grant-funding.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has partnered with Santander to offer 10 students £1000 each to support their studies</summary>
    <published>2025-10-07T14:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-02-20T12:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/Santander-web-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/dmu-partnership-with-santander-could-see-you-receive-1000-in-grant-funding.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>B.Y.O.B. (Be Your Own Boss)</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/b.y.o.b.-be-your-own-boss.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>How Future Freelancers could make it happen for you at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-01T14:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T14:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/October/futurefreelancers600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/october/b.y.o.b.-be-your-own-boss.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update/Activate your student ID card today</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/updateactivate-your-student-id-card-today.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Your ID card is the key to accessing essential areas and resources on campus — including course-specific spaces, libraries, and more. To make sure you don't miss out, we recommend updating or activating your card as soon as possible.</summary>
    <published>2025-10-01T11:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T11:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/ID-Card-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/updateactivate-your-student-id-card-today.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Could you have forgotten savings waiting for you?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/could-you-have-forgotten-savings-waiting-for-you.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you were born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011, you could have money sitting in a Child Trust Fund (CTF).</summary>
    <published>2025-09-30T11:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T16:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/Child-Trust-Fund-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/could-you-have-forgotten-savings-waiting-for-you.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black History Month 2025: Events taking place at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/black-history-month-2025-events-taking-place-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>October is Black History Month. Across campus, we'll be hosting events to celebrate Black communities.</summary>
    <published>2025-09-30T09:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-30T09:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/BHM-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/black-history-month-2025-events-taking-place-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Welcome to a new academic year at DMU!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/vc-student-blog-welcome-to-a-new-academic-year-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Welcome to the start of term. Whether you're beginning your journey with us or returning after the summer, it's great to have you here. Our campus feels alive again, and the energy you bring reminds us why students are truly the heart of DMU.</summary>
    <published>2025-09-29T13:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T13:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/VC-Katie-thumbnail-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/vc-student-blog-welcome-to-a-new-academic-year-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fancy yourself as a TED Talker?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/fancy-yourself-as-a-ted-talker.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Or maybe you just want to be inspired by some live TED talks? As DMU Made relaunches TEDx in Leicester, this year your chance to catch some live on campus…</summary>
    <published>2025-09-25T14:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T14:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/tedx-dmu600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/fancy-yourself-as-a-ted-talker.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU's new digital assistant for round-the-clock IT support is now live</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/dmus-new-digital-assistant-for-round-the-clock-it-support.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Get instant answers to IT questions anytime with Ask Tech – DMU's new Microsoft Teams-based chatbot.</summary>
    <published>2025-09-25T12:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-26T09:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/Tech-chatbot-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/dmus-new-digital-assistant-for-round-the-clock-it-support.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Big Improvements Coming to the myDMU App</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/big-improvements-coming-to-the-mydmu-app.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A new version of the MyDMU will soon be available for you to download. The new app is filled with new features, including an updated timetable, customisation , and an AI digital assistant.</summary>
    <published>2025-09-23T09:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-23T09:26:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/big-improvements-coming-to-the-mydmu-app.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A new initiative for global majority male students has launched at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/a-new-initiative-for-global-majority-male-students-has-launched-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A new initiative will empower Global Majority (including African, Asian, Indigenous, Latin American, or Mixed-heritage backgrounds) male students to meet and discuss mental health</summary>
    <published>2025-09-20T08:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T13:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/Groundedmenthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/a-new-initiative-for-global-majority-male-students-has-launched-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2025/26 timetable information for undergraduate students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/202526-timetable-information-for-undergraduate-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>How to access and understand your new timetable</summary>
    <published>2025-09-16T09:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-16T10:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/timetable-2-600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/202526-timetable-information-for-undergraduate-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New student exhibition at Leicester Gallery opens today</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/new-student-exhibition-at-leicester-gallery-opens-today.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>'13 Beautiful Horses' exhibits work from current DMU MA art students and runs until next Saturday.</summary>
    <published>2025-09-12T16:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-12T16:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/MA-art-students-600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/new-student-exhibition-at-leicester-gallery-opens-today.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2025/26 timetable information for new students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/202526-timetable-information-for-new-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A warm welcome to everyone joining De Montfort University this September – we can't wait to meet you as you start your new chapter with us!</summary>
    <published>2025-09-09T09:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-09T09:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/timetable-600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/202526-timetable-information-for-new-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thinking of further study?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/thinking-of-further-study.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Dip into our doctoral college blog to find out how four PhD students took the plunge with DMU</summary>
    <published>2025-09-08T17:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-08T17:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/September/Mahnoor-600.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/september/thinking-of-further-study.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free Antenatal Classes for DMU students in September</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/august/free-antenatal-classes-for-dmu-students-in-september.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you or your birth partner is pregnant with a due date in October or November, you can book onto the student-led sessions for free!</summary>
    <published>2025-08-18T10:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-18T12:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/August/fourpregnantwomenthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/august/free-antenatal-classes-for-dmu-students-in-september.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Meet the prize-winning DMU students providing green solutions to AI energy consumption</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/august/meet-the-prize-winning-dmu-students-providing-green-solutions-to-ai-energy-consumption.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Richard Burley</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Made holds an annual 'hackathon', a fast-paced entrepreneurial event where student teams race to solve real-world problems within a very short timescale. Winning team member PhD student Timothi Lim explains what happened and how it felt to emerge victorious.</summary>
    <published>2025-08-11T16:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-11T16:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/August/Ecosynergy-Team-Shot.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/august/meet-the-prize-winning-dmu-students-providing-green-solutions-to-ai-energy-consumption.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ready to be your own boss? How DMU's support turns student ambitions into thriving ventures</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/august/ready-to-be-your-own-boss-how-dmus-support-turns-student-ambitions-into-thriving-ventures.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>With entrepreneurship booming across the UK, DMU's proven support programmes have helped countless students turn university projects into award-winning businesses.</summary>
    <published>2025-08-08T12:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-18T16:35:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/august/ready-to-be-your-own-boss-how-dmus-support-turns-student-ambitions-into-thriving-ventures.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Introducing Academic Tutoring – what it means for you</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/july/introducing-academic-tutoring-–-what-it-means-for-you.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A new way of tutoring will be introduced in the upcoming academic year - here's what it means for you.</summary>
    <published>2025-07-22T09:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-22T09:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/July/Tutoring-web-thumb-1.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/july/introducing-academic-tutoring-–-what-it-means-for-you.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become an i-Buddy</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/july/become-an-i-buddy.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>During the autumn term, existing student volunteers are matched with new international students, forming groups of 'buddies'. Buddy groups provide a ready-made support network for new students with volunteers using their experience of campus life to help freshers settle into DMU.</summary>
    <published>2025-07-09T12:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-09T12:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/July/Group-of-students-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/july/become-an-i-buddy.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>School and college students and teachers enjoy Open Day with a difference at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/july/school-and-college-students-and-teachers-enjoy-open-day-with-a-difference-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>While many of our students have departed for the summer, that didn't stop our campus being awash with young people as we welcomed over 600 students and more than 50 teachers from 15 schools and colleges for our inaugural Schools and Colleges Open Day.</summary>
    <published>2025-07-04T15:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T13:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2025/July/Open-day-square-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/july/school-and-college-students-and-teachers-enjoy-open-day-with-a-difference-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Aspire programme raises ambitions among local students after giving a taste of university life</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/july/aspire-programme-raises-ambitions-among-local-students-after-giving-a-taste-of-university-life.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>School and college students from across the local region were left motivated and excited after spending a week on De Montfort University's (DMU) Leicester campus as part of our Aspire Progression Programme.</summary>
    <published>2025-07-04T13:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-04T15:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2025/July/Aspire-square-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/july/aspire-programme-raises-ambitions-among-local-students-after-giving-a-taste-of-university-life.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support if you're affected by the Iran–Israel conflict</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/support-if-youre-affected-by-the-iran–israel-conflict.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Wellbeing Services are here if you need to talk.</summary>
    <published>2025-06-19T16:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-24T16:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/June/Support-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/support-if-youre-affected-by-the-iran–israel-conflict.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your chance to speak at TEDx at DMU in 2026</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/your-chance-to-speak-at-tedx-at-dmu-in-2026.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>TEDx is returning to DMU in early 2026, and we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to share your ideas on a globally-recognised platform that could significantly enhance your professional profile and career development.</summary>
    <published>2025-06-11T08:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-06-11T08:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/July/TEDx-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/your-chance-to-speak-at-tedx-at-dmu-in-2026.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Inaugural Lecture: 'Pathways to Brain Resilience in Ageing and Neurodegeneration' by Professor Nicoleta Moisoi</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/inaugural-lecture-brain-resilience-ageing-neurodegeneration-professor-nicoleta-moisoi.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Please join us on Tuesday 17June to hear from Professor of Cellular Signalling and Pharmacology, Nicoleta Moisoi, for her inaugural professorial lecture Pathways to Brain Resilience in Ageing and Neurodegeneration.</summary>
    <published>2025-06-09T16:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-06-09T16:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/June/Inaugural-professorial-lecture-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/inaugural-lecture-brain-resilience-ageing-neurodegeneration-professor-nicoleta-moisoi.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>RefWorks subscription to end</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/refworks-subscription-to-end.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you use the DMU's RefWorks subscription then you need to be aware that this service will end on 31 August.</summary>
    <published>2025-06-09T14:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/June/RefWorks-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/refworks-subscription-to-end.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid al-Adha</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/eid-al-adha.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students celebrating Eid, a very Happy Blessed Eid (Eid Mubarak). Eid al-Adha is set to begin on Friday 6 June and lasts for a few days.</summary>
    <published>2025-06-03T06:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-26T12:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/June/Untitled-design-27.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/eid-al-adha.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opportunities to volunteer</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/opportunities-to-volunteer.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Volunteers' Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.</summary>
    <published>2025-06-02T14:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-06-02T14:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/June/Volunteer-week-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/june/opportunities-to-volunteer.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cycle smart with security support for DMU students and new e-bike opportunities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/cycle-smart-with-security-support-for-dmu-students-and-new-e-bike-opportunities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From secure storage to free safety equipment, discover how DMU Sustainability can help you protect your bike on campus – plus an exciting opportunity for Leicester residents to trial an e-bike for four weeks at no cost.</summary>
    <published>2025-05-27T14:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-05-27T14:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/May/cycling-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/cycle-smart-with-security-support-for-dmu-students-and-new-e-bike-opportunities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate the end of term at DMU's Riverside Festival takeover!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/celebrate-the-end-of-term-at-dmus-riverside-festival-takeover.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Come and celebrate the end of term at the Riverside Festival on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, right here, on campus!</summary>
    <published>2025-05-27T09:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-06-09T15:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/May/Riverside-Festival-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/celebrate-the-end-of-term-at-dmus-riverside-festival-takeover.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join us at Pizza for the Planet</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/join-us-at-pizza-for-the-planet.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our free evening of sustainability, games and pizza is back! Come along on Tuesday 20 May to enjoy fun activities and insightful information.</summary>
    <published>2025-05-16T09:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-05-16T09:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/May/Pizza-for-the-planet-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/join-us-at-pizza-for-the-planet.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get ready for 'Your DMU Community Week' - packed with fun, learning and connection!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/get-ready-for-your-dmu-community-week.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 12 to Friday 16 May come and take part in an exciting line-up of activities at Your DMU Community Week. This is your chance to connect with peers, enhance your skills and participate in fun, creative and enriching experiences.</summary>
    <published>2025-05-09T11:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-06-09T15:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/May/Your-DMU-Community-week-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/get-ready-for-your-dmu-community-week.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Don't let criminals gain your online passwords</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/dont-let-criminals-gain-your-online-passwords.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This is a polite reminder to be extra vigilant with all your DMU passwords and multi-factor authentication codes.</summary>
    <published>2025-05-09T09:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-05-14T13:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2025/May/shutterstock-2265273499-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/dont-let-criminals-gain-your-online-passwords.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Our Shared Future – Join in with our Sustainability Strategy consultation</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/our-shared-future-–-join-in-with-our-sustainability-strategy-consultation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is developing its new sustainability strategy and cannot do this without your views. Please come along and share your ideas and perceptions around sustainability at DMU at one of our consultation events, which have been designed to cater for everyone.</summary>
    <published>2025-05-08T12:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-05-13T16:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/May/Campus-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/our-shared-future-–-join-in-with-our-sustainability-strategy-consultation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn to ride a bicycle for free with The Daria Project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students and staff can now sign up for free cycling lessons as part of The Daria Project. The next sessions take place on Saturday mornings this month on campus until 24 May.</summary>
    <published>2025-05-07T11:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-05-07T11:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/cycling-daria-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/may/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers share their tips for managing stress and wellbeing</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/april/leicester-tigers-share-their-tips-for-managing-stress-and-wellbeing.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David Watts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>James Whitcombe, Dan Kelly, Ollie Hassell-Collins and Finn Carnduff all play at the highest level of English club rugby, and know a thing or two about coping with pressure.</summary>
    <published>2025-04-28T11:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-04T09:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2025/April/Tigers-mh-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/april/leicester-tigers-share-their-tips-for-managing-stress-and-wellbeing.aspx</id>
    <category term="Mental Health" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is now open and all postgraduate research students will soon be receiving an email with a unique link to complete it.</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/april/postgraduate-research-experience-survey-pres.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) is now open. It gives Postgraduate students the chance to share their feedback about their time at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2025-04-23T16:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-05-14T12:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/April/survey.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/april/postgraduate-research-experience-survey-pres.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Old Town Festival: Romans, Dragons and St George</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/april/leicester-old-town-festival-romans-dragons-and-st-george.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Step into the world of the Romans and celebrate St George at Leicester's exciting new free festival! Enjoy a weekend packed with adventure, hands-on fun and time-travelling excitement.</summary>
    <published>2025-04-07T09:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-05-14T13:09:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/April/Leics-Old-town-festival-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/april/leicester-old-town-festival-romans-dragons-and-st-george.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the 2025 Travel Survey to help DMU understand travel behaviours</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/april/complete-the-dmu-travel-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete and all completed entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 shopping voucher!</summary>
    <published>2025-04-03T15:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-04-03T15:09:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/travel-survey-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/april/complete-the-dmu-travel-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>What's new this April at DMU food outlets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/whats-new-this-april-at-dmu-food-outlets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Check out what's happening this April across our food outlets. From affordable options on campus, 'Empowering Futures' intern programme, awareness days and more, read on for details.</summary>
    <published>2025-03-27T12:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2026-03-06T13:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/March/Stop-food-waste-day-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/whats-new-this-april-at-dmu-food-outlets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>First year Arts and Festival Management students support Leicester Comedy festival</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/first-year-arts-and-festival-management-students-support-leicester-comedy-festival.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Students recently supported the Leicester Comedy Festival as part of their course.</summary>
    <published>2025-03-27T10:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-27T10:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/March/Leicester-comedy-festival-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/first-year-arts-and-festival-management-students-support-leicester-comedy-festival.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Fill out the University Student Survey and get your voice heard</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/fill-out-the-university-student-survey-and-get-your-voice-heard.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The University Student Survey (USS) is about being heard, sharing your thoughts, and helping shape DMU's future. It only takes a few minutes to complete but could have a significant impact on life at DMU for years to come.</summary>
    <published>2025-03-26T13:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T13:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/March/USS-HT-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/fill-out-the-university-student-survey-and-get-your-voice-heard.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid Mubarak</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/eid-mubarak.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish everyone celebrating, a very Happy Blessed Eid (Eid Mubarak). For 2025, Eid is expected to start on Sunday 30 March, though the exact date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon.</summary>
    <published>2025-03-25T09:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-26T09:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/March/Eid-al-Fitr-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/eid-mubarak.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Grab your free fruit and healthy snacks at the library</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/grab-your-free-fruit-and-healthy-snacks-at-the-library.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Over the next two weeks, students can tuck into free fruit and healthy snacks at the Kimberlin Library, courtesy of Healthy DMU.</summary>
    <published>2025-03-24T08:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-24T08:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2025/March/Fruits-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/grab-your-free-fruit-and-healthy-snacks-at-the-library.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Regional competition win for Textile Design student</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/regional-competition-win-for-textile-design-student.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Katie's project was a consideration of textile design processes that could be used to address period poverty, and was judged the best among competition from Loughborough University, Nottingham Trent University and Nottingham College.</summary>
    <published>2025-03-20T13:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-25T14:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/March/DMU-HT-Katie-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/regional-competition-win-for-textile-design-student.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: the importance of student voice</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/vc-student-blog-the-importance-of-student-voice.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Across the Campus Centre, Kimberlin Library, and the Food Village, students shared their thoughts on university life - what works well, where improvements can be made, and what truly enhances the student experience.</summary>
    <published>2025-03-06T17:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-06T17:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/VC-Headshot-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/march/vc-student-blog-the-importance-of-student-voice.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Student Money Week 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/national-student-money-week-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Student Money Week is back! From Monday 3 - Friday 7 March 2025. This year is all about how to 'Survive and Thrive at Uni'!</summary>
    <published>2025-02-28T15:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-03T10:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/February/National-student-money-week-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/national-student-money-week-2025.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Undergraduates: let us know what you think about your student experience at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/undergraduates-let-us-know-what-you-think-about-your-student-experience-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>First and second year students: the USS is your chance to have your say on your time at DMU</summary>
    <published>2025-02-28T14:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-28T14:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/WUSCAs-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/undergraduates-let-us-know-what-you-think-about-your-student-experience-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Events for National Careers Week 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/events-for-national-careers-week-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Next week (3-7 March) marks National Careers Week and to celebrate the university is inviting students to take part in employability workshops and activities at our Careers Hub.</summary>
    <published>2025-02-27T12:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-27T12:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2025/February/Careers-Hub2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/events-for-national-careers-week-2025.aspx</id>
    <category term="Careers" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>We are making your DMU login process simpler and safer</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/we-are-making-your-dmu-login-process-simpler-and-safer.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of DMU's Digital Transformation processes, we're improving how you sign in to university systems by extending multi-factor authentication to cover all cloud-based applications that use our Single Sign-On system. This includes Learning Zone, our virtual learning environment.</summary>
    <published>2025-02-25T09:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-25T09:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/February/cyber-security-phone-MFA-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/we-are-making-your-dmu-login-process-simpler-and-safer.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ramadan Mubarak</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/ramadan-mubarak.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all students and staff at DMU a Happy Ramadan. Muslim students and staff will be observing Ramadan (a period of prayer and fasting) from Friday 28 February to Sunday 30 March 2025 (subject to confirmation, depending on the sighting of the moon).</summary>
    <published>2025-02-24T08:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T16:36:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/Untitled-design-9.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/ramadan-mubarak.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Students' Choice Teaching Awards close soon – take your opportunity to recognise a staff member who has inspired you!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/the-student-choice-teaching-awards-close-soon-–-take-your-opportunity-to-recognise-a-staff-member-who-has-inspired-you.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Student Choice Teaching Awards are closing soon, but there's still time to nominate the lecturer or technician who has had a positive impact on your learning journey.</summary>
    <published>2025-02-20T10:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-21T15:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/SCTA-Web-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/the-student-choice-teaching-awards-close-soon-–-take-your-opportunity-to-recognise-a-staff-member-who-has-inspired-you.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The power of student voice; how your feedback has helped us shape student experience at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/the-power-of-student-voice-how-your-feedback-has-helped-us-shape-student-experience-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Find out how your voice is helping to shape student experience at DMU</summary>
    <published>2025-02-18T13:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-18T13:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/February/Student-feedback-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/the-power-of-student-voice-how-your-feedback-has-helped-us-shape-student-experience-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free Creative Industries workshop series returns featuring TikTok, Radio 1 presenters and EastEnders actor</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/free-creative-industries-workshop-series-returns-featuring-tiktok-radio-1-presenters-and-eastenders-actor.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU's Creative Industries programme is back! There's no cost to participate in this extracurricular activity, which is open to all students on all courses, plus recent graduates.</summary>
    <published>2025-02-14T09:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-27T10:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2025/February/Creative-Industries-programme-2025-main-v2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/free-creative-industries-workshop-series-returns-featuring-tiktok-radio-1-presenters-and-eastenders-actor.aspx</id>
    <category term="Enterprise" />
    <category term="Careers" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn CPR in British Heart Foundation RevivR training on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/learn-cpr-in-british-heart-foundation-revivr-training-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join a free RevivR training session on 13 February to learn potentially lifesaving CPR</summary>
    <published>2025-02-11T10:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-11T10:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/February/BHF-RevivR-training-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/learn-cpr-in-british-heart-foundation-revivr-training-on-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>February events and a chance to share your student experience</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/february-events-and-a-chance-to-share-your-student-experience.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Come along to one of our events and take the opportunity to tell us your thoughts about your DMU journey as part of our Feedback Festival.</summary>
    <published>2025-02-03T15:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/February/Feedback-Festival-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/february-events-and-a-chance-to-share-your-student-experience.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Research informed teaching</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/vc-student-blog-research-informed-teaching.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Research is an important part of what makes universities different from further education colleges and other teaching only schools. At DMU, you study with lecturers who are experts in their subject.</summary>
    <published>2025-02-03T13:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-02-03T13:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/VC-Headshot-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/vc-student-blog-research-informed-teaching.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Food packaging and dangerous goods: How research informed teaching is shaping education at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/food-packaging-and-dangerous-goods-how-research-informed-teaching-is-shaping-education-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Research Informed Teaching is shaping the way Law Students at DMU learn about consumer rights, and corporate responsibility</summary>
    <published>2025-02-03T09:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-10-01T13:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/Mehul-RIT-conference.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/february/food-packaging-and-dangerous-goods-how-research-informed-teaching-is-shaping-education-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The annual Run for Redfern event returns this March</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/the-annual-run-for-redfern-event-returns-this-march.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Calling all runners! A 5km fundraising fun run in memory of late DMU graduate Adam Redfern is set to take place on Sunday 9 March.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-30T15:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-30T15:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/Run-for-Redfern-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/the-annual-run-for-redfern-event-returns-this-march.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Amplify your voice; why sharing feedback about your time at DMU is so important</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/amplify-your-voice-why-sharing-feedback-about-your-time-at-dmu-is-so-important.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Final year students: the NSS is your chance to share your thoughts about your time at DMU - take the opportunity, and be heard.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-30T09:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/NSS-website-thumbnail.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/amplify-your-voice-why-sharing-feedback-about-your-time-at-dmu-is-so-important.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Student's Choice Teaching Awards are now live, and it's your chance to celebrate a lecturer who goes the extra mile</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/the-students-choice-teaching-awards-are-now-live-and-its-your-chance-to-celebrate-a-lecturer-who-goes-the-extra-mile.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Student Choice Teaching Awards are now live. It's your chance to nominate a lecturer who inspires you.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-29T09:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-20T14:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/SCTA-Web-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/the-students-choice-teaching-awards-are-now-live-and-its-your-chance-to-celebrate-a-lecturer-who-goes-the-extra-mile.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chinese New Year 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/chinese-new-year-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Taking place on Wednesday 29 January, celebrations last for 16 days and culminate with a Lantern Festival on Wednesday 12 February 2025, where glowing paper lanterns are released into the sky.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-24T16:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-28T11:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/Chinese-New-Year-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/chinese-new-year-2025.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Holocaust Memorial Day 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/holocaust-memorial-day-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Commemorated annually on 27 January since 2001, Holocaust Memorial Day marks the liberation by Russian troops on 27 January 1945 of Auschwitz-Birkenau - the largest Nazi concentration camp in Poland where countless Jewish, Roma, Sinti, LGBTQ+ and disabled people lost their lives.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-24T15:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T16:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/HMD-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/holocaust-memorial-day-2025.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The National Student Survey is now live: your feedback matters</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/the-national-student-survey-is-now-live-your-feedback-matters.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2025-01-24T11:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-30T14:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/NSS-website-thumbnail.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/the-national-student-survey-is-now-live-your-feedback-matters.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Pride timetable 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/dmu-pride-timetable-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Pride is returning for an eleventh year, with an exciting month of vibrant events taking place to mark LGBTQ+ History Month.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-20T11:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-21T10:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2025/January/Pride-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/dmu-pride-timetable-2025.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Can you help us to learn more about the university experience of first-year British Muslim students?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/zuntitled.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester are working in collaboration with The Aziz Foundation on a project which seeks to develop a deeper understanding of how first-year British Muslim students experience their Muslim identity at university.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-17T09:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-17T09:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/The-Aziz-Foundation-survey-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/zuntitled.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Checking In: DMU Supports Final-Year Students with over 1,700 Great Conversations</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/final-year-students-report-positive-experience-of-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Over 1,700 students were asked to share their feedback on their overall student experience and it was great to hear that most of them had enjoyed a positive time at DMU</summary>
    <published>2025-01-16T16:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-16T16:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2025/January/Academic-success-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/final-year-students-report-positive-experience-of-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: How to use feedback to get better</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/vc-student-blog-how-to-use-feedback-to-get-better.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Happy New Year and welcome back. I hope 2025 will be a wonderful year for you. We'll do our best at DMU to help make that happen.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-06T11:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-06T11:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/VC-Headshot-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/vc-student-blog-how-to-use-feedback-to-get-better.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: Interruption to DMU internet services on Sunday 12 January</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/important-notice-interruption-to-dmu-internet-services.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU's internet connection on the Leicester campus will be offline from 8am to 7pm on Sunday 12 January and the Kimberlin Library will be closed that day. Apps that use your DMU login will also be temporarily unavailable, whether or not you are on campus at the time.</summary>
    <published>2025-01-06T10:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-09T09:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/network-connectivity-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2025/january/important-notice-interruption-to-dmu-internet-services.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chanukah 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/chanukah-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish Hanukkah Sameach, or a very happy Chanukah, to all DMU student celebrating.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-19T16:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-19T16:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/December/Chanukah-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/chanukah-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Heartsafe campus launched at De Montfort University (Leicester)</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/heartsafe-campus-launched-at-de-montfort-university-leicester.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2024-12-19T11:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-19T11:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/December/Heartsafe-campus-story.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/heartsafe-campus-launched-at-de-montfort-university-leicester.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Postgraduate scholarships available for British Muslim students from the Aziz Foundation</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/postgraduate-scholarships-available-for-british-muslim-students-from-the-aziz-foundation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Aziz Foundation scholarships for British Muslim students will be launching in the new year. Find out how to apply here.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-18T10:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-18T11:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/Aziz-foundation-logo.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/postgraduate-scholarships-available-for-british-muslim-students-from-the-aziz-foundation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers discounted ticket offer</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/leicester-tigers-ticket-offer.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have a ticket offer for Leicester Tigers vs Hollywoodbets Sharks on Saturday 14 December at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. The special rate of £10 for students/juniors and £20 for adults (non students) is available on a first-come, first-served basis.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-10T09:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-10T10:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/Tigers-thumbb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/leicester-tigers-ticket-offer.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Festive activities and support</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/festive-activities-and-support.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We still have many activities happening over the festive period, and support is available should you need it. From day trips and Christmas movies to our festive lounge at the Kimberlin Library, there is a lot to get involved in.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-09T15:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/December/Festive-activities-and-support-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/festive-activities-and-support.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Campus Collectives: Can kindness really help heal the problems in our society today?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/campus-collectives-can-kindness-really-help-heal-the-problems-in-our-society-today.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Former DMU academic and alumnus Dr Jason Pandya-Wood will return to campus to talk about his book, The Kindness Fix, in the latest Campus Collectives event on Thursday 9 January, from midday-1.30pm.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-06T10:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-06T10:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Campus-collective-sustainability-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/campus-collectives-can-kindness-really-help-heal-the-problems-in-our-society-today.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>December deals at DMU's food outlets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/december-deals-at-dmus-food-outlets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Check out what's new this December across our food outlets and get in the festive spirit! From new meal deals to a festive Christmas hunt and Christmas lunch, read on for details.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-04T14:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-20T14:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/December/December-food-deals-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/december-deals-at-dmus-food-outlets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Health and Life Sciences students show innovative spirit with DMU's Entrepreneurship in STEM Project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/hls-students-show-innovative-spirit-with-entrepreneurship-in-stem-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The project for HLS students was a three-day event to train HLS students in developing an entrepreneurial mindset and skills that will enhance their employability.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-04T14:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-05T09:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/December/STEM-group-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/hls-students-show-innovative-spirit-with-entrepreneurship-in-stem-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Planned downtime for internet services in various buildings during December</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/planned-downtime-for-internet-services.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're upgrading the internet and Wi-Fi network in various DMU buildings on during December. This is part of our ongoing work to give you a faster, more reliable internet connection across campus and other improvements.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-04T11:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-04T11:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/network-connectivity-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/planned-downtime-for-internet-services.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Come to the DMU Christmas Carol Service on Tuesday 17 December</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/come-to-the-dmu-christmas-carol-service-on-tuesday-17-december.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU will be getting in the festive spirit with its annual Christmas Carol Service on Tuesday 17 December and the service will take place again on campus in the historic chapel in Trinity House.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-03T10:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-03T10:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/December/Christmas-Carol-Service-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/come-to-the-dmu-christmas-carol-service-on-tuesday-17-december.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Film Studies students honoured with Adam Redfern Memorial Scholarship fund</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/film-studies-students-honoured-with-adam-redfern-memorial-scholarship-fund.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Rey Dempsey and Deepanjali Patel have been awarded funding to buy equipment to further their studies thanks to the scholarship, created as part of a legacy to Adam Redfern, a DMU Journalism graduate who went on to work at DSU and the university's communications team.</summary>
    <published>2024-12-02T16:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-02T16:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/December/Adam-Redfern-Scholarship-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/december/film-studies-students-honoured-with-adam-redfern-memorial-scholarship-fund.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/un-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To mark the United Nations (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Trinity House will be lit in purple on Tuesday 3 December and throughout Disability History Month.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-28T10:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-28T11:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/Trinity-House-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/un-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Continuing the momentum for sustainability</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/vc-student-blog-continuing-the-momentum-for-sustainability.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As a university we are proud to have been ranked 7th in the People &amp; Planet University League Table, a remarkable recognition of the efforts we've made to champion sustainability. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our students, staff, and community to create meaningful change.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-26T14:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T13:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/VC-Headshot-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/vc-student-blog-continuing-the-momentum-for-sustainability.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: Temporary closure of the library for network upgrades</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/important-notice-temporary-closure-of-the-library-for-network-upgrades.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're upgrading the internet and Wi-Fi network in the Kimberlin Library from Sunday 1 to Thursday 5 December. This means some areas will be closed for a few hours during the week.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-25T10:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-25T10:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/library-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/important-notice-temporary-closure-of-the-library-for-network-upgrades.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn more about Masters scholarships for British Muslims from the Aziz Foundation</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/learn-more-about-masters-scholarships-for-british-muslims-from-the-aziz-foundation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>An event will take place on 28 November discussing scholarship opportunities for British Muslim students from the Aziz Foundation</summary>
    <published>2024-11-25T08:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-25T09:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/Aziz-foundation-logo.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/learn-more-about-masters-scholarships-for-british-muslims-from-the-aziz-foundation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Transgender Day of Remembrance is commemorated each year on 20 November, since 1999. The day honours the memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobia and anti-transgender violence.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-20T12:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-20T12:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/Transgender-day-of-Remembrance-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unlock your future with ACE Internships</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/unlock-your-future-with-ace-internships.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Are you looking for valuable, paid work experience to kickstart your career?ACE Internships are a fantastic way to enhance your CV and ensure you'll graduate with useful skills that can boost your employability.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-20T10:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-20T10:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/November/ACE-Internships.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/unlock-your-future-with-ace-internships.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>First-year phone calls help students access support services</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/first-year-phone-calls-help-students-access-support-services.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David Watts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our Library and Student Services team recently called all first-year students, asking how they are settling in to life at university and ensuring they are getting the right access to support services across DMU.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-19T12:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-12-04T18:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/First-year-phone-calls-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/first-year-phone-calls-help-students-access-support-services.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Varsity set to return next March</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/varsity-set-to-return-next-march.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Varsity will return in March 2025.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-18T12:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-18T12:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/November/Varsity-thumbnail-2.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/varsity-set-to-return-next-march.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Placement students celebrated at Placement Celebration Event 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/placement-students-celebrated-at-placement-celebration-event-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students who have spent the last year on industrial placements were celebrated at a special event on Wednesday 30 October, highlighting the success of all placements while recognising those who had stood out during their time in industry.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-15T13:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-15T13:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/Graduate-Placement-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/placement-students-celebrated-at-placement-celebration-event-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>We're giving away £850 worth of Food Village vouchers on 20 November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The first 170 students to complete a short online review for DMU at the Food Village on Wednesday 20 November will be given a £5 voucher for their time.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-15T08:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-16T12:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/FreeBreakfast-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Planned downtime for internet services in the Vijay Patel Building and other locations on selected days during November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/planned-downtime-for-internet-services.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're upgrading the internet and Wi-Fi network in various campus buildings on during November. This is part of our ongoing work to give you a faster, more reliable internet connection across campus and other improvements.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-11T17:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-11T16:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/network-connectivity-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/planned-downtime-for-internet-services.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lord Mayor welcomes international students to Leicester</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/lord-mayor-welcomes-international-students-to-leicester.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Over 40 of our international students recently enjoyed a welcome reception with the city's Lord Mayor, Councillor Bhupen Dave. Councillor Dave addressed the students in the Town Hall with a history of the city, along with a description of how his role and that of the council support the local community.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-11T16:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-11T16:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/Lord-Mayor-International-Students-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/lord-mayor-welcomes-international-students-to-leicester.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Volunteering opportunities with DMU Special Collections</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/volunteering-opportunities-with-dmu-special-collections.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Special Collections, based in the Kimberlin Library, look after a wide range of archives, artefacts and artworks. They will be hosting a week of student volunteering opportunities, starting Monday 18 until Friday 22 November.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-08T16:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-08T16:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/Volunteers-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/volunteering-opportunities-with-dmu-special-collections.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take action on sustainable development with funding from the SeeD Grant for DMU students, staff and alumni</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/take-action-on-sustainable-development-with-funding-from-the-seed-grant.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The SeeD Grant for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) funding is designed to help members of the DMU community to act on sustainable development and the SDGs, for situations where a little money and support can help.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-08T15:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/SDGs-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/take-action-on-sustainable-development-with-funding-from-the-seed-grant.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Disability History Month 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/disability-history-month-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year at DMU, we have an exciting and inclusive programme of virtual and in‑person events taking place for Disability History Month (DHM) between Thursday 14 November and Friday 20 December.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-08T10:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-08T10:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/November/Disability-History-Month-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/disability-history-month-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate the festive season with exclusive discounts from DMU's Leicester Gallery Shop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/celebrate-the-festive-season-with-exclusive-discounts-from-dmus-leicester-gallery-shop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Leicester Gallery Shop in the Vijay Patel Building is the place to discover unique gifts, design-ware, accessories and greeting cards, created by independent makers and members of our DMU community, alongside the widest selection of art and design supplies in Leicester.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-07T16:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-16T12:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/November/Leicester-Gallery-shop-reduced-2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/november/celebrate-the-festive-season-with-exclusive-discounts-from-dmus-leicester-gallery-shop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in the SOS-UK lifestyle survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/take-part-in-the-sos-uk-lifestyle-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Take part in the SOS Sustainability survey, to shape the future of sustainability in UK Higher Education, and potentially win £500.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-04T10:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-04T10:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/sosukthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/take-part-in-the-sos-uk-lifestyle-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get a front-row seat to US politics: DMU's annual Congress to Campus event breaks down the 2024 presidential election!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/get-a-front-row-seat-to-us-politics-dmus-annual-congress-to-campus-event-breaks-down-the-2024-presidential-election.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>With the US presidential election approaching, De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester is excited to announce that two former US politicians will be visiting to discuss the election results and their potential impact on the UK.</summary>
    <published>2024-11-01T11:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-01T11:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/October/CONGRESS-TO-CAMPUS-thumbnail-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/get-a-front-row-seat-to-us-politics-dmus-annual-congress-to-campus-event-breaks-down-the-2024-presidential-election.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have a Leicester Tigers giveaway for students and staff for the 'double header' matches on Saturday 9 November, featuring the women's team vs Bristol Bears Women and Leicester Tigers vs Coventry. The deadline to enter is Monday 4 November.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-31T17:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-04T10:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/Tigers-thumbb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Diwali 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/happy-diwali-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>At DMU, we celebrate the rich diversity within our community and would like to wish all our staff and students a very happy Diwali. Taking place on Thursday 31 October, Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-31T10:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-31T10:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Diwali-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/happy-diwali-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take climate action with our free interactive workshop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/take-climate-action-with-our-free-interactive-workshop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join Dr Meyuem Altaf and Dr Virginie Litaudon on Friday 8 November at DMU's first on-campus Climate Fresk workshop. The workshop will start at 9am and in just three hours, we will teach you the fundamental science behind climate change and empower you to take action.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-31T10:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-31T10:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/CLIMATE-FRESK-TRAINING-thumb-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/take-climate-action-with-our-free-interactive-workshop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU at COP 29 launch event – tell us how to improve sustainability across campus and you could win £50!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/dmu-at-cop-29-launch-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We invite staff and students to come up with 29 ideas to improve sustainability for this Campus Collective event on Monday 11 November. It begins 11 days of events at DMU to highlight climate issues as world leaders meet at COP 29 in Baku, Azerbaijan.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-29T14:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-30T16:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Campus-collective-sustainability-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/dmu-at-cop-29-launch-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>November deals at DMU's food outlets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/november-deals-at-dmus-food-outlets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Check out what's new this November across our food outlets, including our café offers, food offers and our digital menu.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-29T13:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-16T12:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Pop-up-food-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/november-deals-at-dmus-food-outlets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: A reflection on Black History Month and EDI at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/vc-student-blog-a-reflection-on-black-history-month-and-edi-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>During Black History Month we've had a chance to celebrate how diverse our university community is and the value that we all bring.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-28T15:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T13:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/vc-student-blog-a-reflection-on-black-history-month-and-edi-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Volunteering and Part Time Jobs Fair</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/volunteering-and-part-time-jobs-fair.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Volunteering and Part Time Jobs Fair is taking place on Tuesday 29 October, 11am—3pm at The Venue. By attending the fair, you can explore the wide range of volunteering and part-time job opportunities available to you in Leicester, which can enhance your CV and boost your employability.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-25T14:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-30T12:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Volunteering-and-part-time-job-fair-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/volunteering-and-part-time-jobs-fair.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>My Top 5 thoughts about equality, diversity and inclusion at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/my-top-5-thoughts-about-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students value equality, diversity and inclusion and it is often a reason they choose to study here. Our celebration of Black History Month comes to a close at the end of October, after which we'll welcome Disability History Month, starting in mid-November.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-25T11:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-30T12:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Prof-Susan-Orr-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/my-top-5-thoughts-about-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Review DMU for a chance to win £100</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/review-dmu-for-a-chance-to-win-100.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name />
    </author>
    <summary>Share your thoughts on DMU, and you could also win a £100 prize.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-24T11:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-24T11:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/WUSCAs-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/review-dmu-for-a-chance-to-win-100.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Students urged to take direct action and stop plastic getting into our oceans</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/students-urged-to-take-direct-action-and-stop-plastic-getting-into-our-oceans.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students are being urged to volunteer for a clean-up of Leicester's canal and river to stop plastic polluting our oceans and killing wildlife.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-23T10:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-23T10:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/River-clean-up-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/students-urged-to-take-direct-action-and-stop-plastic-getting-into-our-oceans.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join us at Pizza for the Planet!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/join-us-at-pizza-for-the-planet.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our free evening of sustainability, games and pizza is back! Come along on Tuesday 22 October to enjoy fun activities and insightful information.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-18T10:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-18T10:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/pizza-for-the-planet-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/join-us-at-pizza-for-the-planet.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU to launch new Race Equality Charter Critical Friends Group</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/dmu-to-launch-new-race-equality-charter-critical-friends-group.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Play a part in shaping race equality at DMU by joining the new Race Equality Critical Friends Group.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-17T15:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-17T15:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/October/REC-Logo-rsz.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/dmu-to-launch-new-race-equality-charter-critical-friends-group.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Black Men on the Couch' mental health panel to wrap up Black History Month</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/black-men-on-the-couch-mental-health-panel-to-wrap-up-black-history-month.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of Black History Month, DMU will host an event to help combat mental health stigma and to encourage all to openly discuss mental health, particularly men who identify as Black.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-17T12:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-22T13:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/MotC-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/black-men-on-the-couch-mental-health-panel-to-wrap-up-black-history-month.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Campus Collective Drop-in: Get ready for COP 29 at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/campus-collective-drop-in-get-ready-for-cop-29-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join us on Tuesday 22 October, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm for our Campus Collective lunchtime drop-in event, designed to help you prepare for COP 29 at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-16T16:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-16T16:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Campus-collective-sustainability-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/campus-collective-drop-in-get-ready-for-cop-29-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your student attendance matters! Make the most of your teaching</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/your-student-attendance-matters-make-the-most-of-your-teaching.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>At DMU, we want you to be as successful as possible and get the most value from your university experience.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-16T09:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-13T10:34:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/September/grads-speaker-series-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/your-student-attendance-matters-make-the-most-of-your-teaching.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Campaign of celebration on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/campaign-of-celebration-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're kicking off the academic year with a campaign of celebration, focusing on all our great achievements. In the coming days, you'll see banners and posters go up around campus with some of our big wins of the past year.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-15T15:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-15T15:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Campus-celebration.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/campaign-of-celebration-on-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Entrepreneurship Day featuring EastEnders actor open to all DMU students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/entrepernership-day-featuring-eastenders-actor-open-to-all-dmu-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Ever wanted to run your own business but needed a little inspiration? The DMU Made team is inviting all students to come along to its series of talks exploring what it takes to become an entrepreneur.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-15T11:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-15T11:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/October/toby-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/entrepernership-day-featuring-eastenders-actor-open-to-all-dmu-students.aspx</id>
    <category term="Entrepreneur" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn life-saving CPR in free session on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/learn-life-saving-cpr-in-free-session-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Edward Goater</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The British Heart Foundation will be hosting CPR training on campus on Wednesday 16 October in the Breathing Space in the Portland Building.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-14T12:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-14T12:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/October/british-heart-foundation-logo-1000x1000px-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/learn-life-saving-cpr-in-free-session-on-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Yom Kippur 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/yom-kippur-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest and most important day of the year in Judaism.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-11T11:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-04T11:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Yom-Kippur-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/yom-kippur-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Graduate Recruitment and Placements Fair</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/graduate-recruitment-and-placements-fair.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Graduate Recruitment and Placements Fair is a two-day event from Tuesday 22 – Wednesday 23 October, dedicated to helping you find out more about what's available in the world of work and beyond.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-10T16:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-30T11:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Placement-and-careers-fair-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/graduate-recruitment-and-placements-fair.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Coming Out Day 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/national-coming-out-day-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Coming Out Day is celebrated annually on 11 October and is a time when some people decide to be open about their sexuality to their friends, family and the world. Coming out and being a proud lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered or queer (LGBTQ+) person may take a lot of courage but can be liberating and life transforming.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-10T15:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-13T10:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/National-Coming-Out-Day-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/national-coming-out-day-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tell us who should win the DMU Climate Action Awards 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/tell-us-who-should-win-the-dmu-climate-action-awards-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has launched its third annual awards to celebrate staff and students who are going the extra mile for sustainability at the university.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-09T09:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-09T09:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Climate-Awards-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/tell-us-who-should-win-the-dmu-climate-action-awards-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hedgehog Friendly Campus: Join our next hedgehog survey events</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/hedgehog-friendly-campus-join-our-next-hedgehog-survey-events.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're running the Hedgehog Friendly Campus scheme again this year and we're looking for volunteers to join our working group and take part in our activities!</summary>
    <published>2024-10-08T15:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-30T11:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/hedgehog-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/hedgehog-friendly-campus-join-our-next-hedgehog-survey-events.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Houseplant sale at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/houseplant-sale-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Houseplant Sale is coming back to DMU! Taking place outside the Students Union on Tuesday 15 October from 10am – 7pm.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-08T11:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-08T14:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Plant-sale-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/houseplant-sale-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rosh Hashanah 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/rosh-hashanah-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) is one of the key celebrations in the Jewish calendar. Literally meaning "head of the year", it is also known commonly as the Feast of Trumpets, and biblically as Yom Teruah ("day of shouting or blasting").</summary>
    <published>2024-10-01T10:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-01T10:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/October/Rosh-Hashana-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/rosh-hashanah-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welcome to the new MyGateway – your upgraded careers and student services platform</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/welcome-to-the-new-mygateway-your-upgraded-careers-and-student-services-platform.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have upgraded MyGateway to enhance your experience when searching for careers information and booking appointments for support with finances, wellbeing and disabilities.</summary>
    <published>2024-10-01T09:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-01T09:36:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/New-MyGateway-students-general-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/october/welcome-to-the-new-mygateway-your-upgraded-careers-and-student-services-platform.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>October deals at DMU's food outlets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/october-deals-at-dmus-food-outlets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Check out what's new this October across our food outlets as we welcome students back to campus, including our Library Café "Food For Thought", Black History Month pop-ups, food offers and discounts.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-30T14:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-17T11:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/BHM-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/october-deals-at-dmus-food-outlets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Welcome to a new academic year at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/vc-student-blog-welcome-to-a-new-academic-year-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Last week, we had a wonderful welcome week for our students. It was great to hear so many stories about what brought you to DMU.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-30T13:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-30T15:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/vc-student-blog-welcome-to-a-new-academic-year-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Things you need to know</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/things-you-need-to-know.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Here's a recap of services and teams to help students at DMU, including Academic Support, DMU Global, the Careers Team and De Montfort Students' Union.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-30T10:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-30T10:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/ADH-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/things-you-need-to-know.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calling all student musicians: come and try a free session with the LSSO on Saturday mornings</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/calling-all-student-musicians-come-and-try-a-free-session-with-the-lsso.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Do you play a musical instrument? Looking to keep your skills sharp and meet new people? Importantly, are you a student aged 25 or under? Well, the LSSO might just hit the right notes for you!</summary>
    <published>2024-09-27T16:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-10-01T09:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/orchestra-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/calling-all-student-musicians-come-and-try-a-free-session-with-the-lsso.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black History Month 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/black-history-month-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Black History Month 2024 at DMU features a richly diverse calendar of events celebrating the heritage, history, arts, culture and accomplishments of African, Caribbean and South Asian diasporas in the UK.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-26T09:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T13:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/Untitled-design-61.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/black-history-month-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn to ride a bicycle for free with The Daria Project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students and staff can now sign up for free cycling lessons as part of The Daria Project. The next sessions take place on Saturday mornings on campus, from 12 October to 2 November 2024.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-24T16:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-24T16:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/cycling-daria-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Meet the DMU Careers Team</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/meet-the-dmu-careers-team.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To help give new students a greater understanding of the resources available to them through DMU, the award-winning DMU Careers Team is inviting people to drop by the Careers Hub throughout the Welcome Festival.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-20T14:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-20T15:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/September/Bodyswaps-inset-update-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/meet-the-dmu-careers-team.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free networking series for budding entrepreneurs returns to DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/free-networking-series-for-budding-entrepreneurs-returns-to-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To help more people learn more about what it takes to start and run a business alongside their studies or as a future career, the popular Connect networking series will be returning this academic year.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-20T13:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-20T13:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/September/Networking-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/free-networking-series-for-budding-entrepreneurs-returns-to-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bi Visibility Day 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/bi-visibility-day-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Bi Visibility Day takes place on Monday 23 September 2024 and is part of bisexual awareness week, which takes place from Monday 16 to Monday 23 September.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-19T15:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-19T15:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/Untitled-design-60.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/bi-visibility-day-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Welcome Week</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/international-welcome-week.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Moving to a new country can be exciting yet daunting, which is why students and staff are playing a key role this week to support international students to adapt to living and studying at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-17T09:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-06T10:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/IWW-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/international-welcome-week.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students can win tickets to the Leicester Tigers match vs Bath Rugby on Sunday 29 September.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-12T15:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-12T16:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/Tigers-thumbb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Temporary road closure on Western Boulevard</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/temporary-road-closure-on-western-boulevard.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 16 to Friday 20 September, the carriageway of Western Boulevard between the Tarragon Road and The Newarke junctions will be closed.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-11T13:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-11T13:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/September/Roadworks-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/temporary-road-closure-on-western-boulevard.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cardiac screening available for DMU staff and students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/cardiac-screening-available-for-dmu-staff-and-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿Every week at least 12 young people are lost to an undiagnosed heart condition. Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) will be on campus on Tuesday 8 October offering cardiac screening to staff and students up to and including 35 years of age. Booking opens from 10am on Tuesday 10 September.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-09T15:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-09T16:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/CRY.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/cardiac-screening-available-for-dmu-staff-and-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get a free bike check during DMU's Welcome Festival on Thursday 26 September</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/get-a-free-bike-check-during-dmus-welcome-festival-on-thursday-26-september.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Do you cycle to campus? Don't miss out on this opportunity to make sure your bike is in top condition with a free 'Dr Bike' maintenance check!</summary>
    <published>2024-09-03T15:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-03T15:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/dr-bike-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/get-a-free-bike-check-during-dmus-welcome-festival-on-thursday-26-september.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>September deals at DMU's food outlets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/september-deals-at-dmus-food-outlets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2024-09-03T14:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-16T12:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/Chartwells-25-off-600-x-472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/september-deals-at-dmus-food-outlets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2024/25 timetable information for returning and postgraduate students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/202425-timetable-information-for-returning-and-postgraduate-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To help prepare you for the academic year ahead, the university will be releasing your timetables in the coming weeks.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-03T11:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-03T11:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/September/students-grass-870-img.x0c4be5d4-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/202425-timetable-information-for-returning-and-postgraduate-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join us at the DMU Welcome Festival 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/join-us-at-the-dmu-welcome-festival-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're inviting new and returning students to join us at the Welcome Festival hosted by DMU and De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) from Saturday 21 September to Sunday 6 October. Here are some of the highlights.</summary>
    <published>2024-09-03T09:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-09-03T15:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/September/welcome-festival-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/september/join-us-at-the-dmu-welcome-festival-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Mela 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/august/leicester-mela-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester Mela, a celebration of South Asian arts and culture, is taking place on Saturday 17 August (1pm-7pm) and Sunday 18 August (12noon-7pm) at Abbey Park.</summary>
    <published>2024-08-12T12:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-08-12T12:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/August/Untitled-design-49.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/august/leicester-mela-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate Leicester Pride 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/august/celebrate-leicester-pride-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester Pride, one of England's largest free LGBTQ+ events, is taking place on Saturday 31 August at Abbey Park, 12noon-9pm (free entry).</summary>
    <published>2024-08-09T16:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-08-09T16:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/August/Untitled-design-46.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/august/celebrate-leicester-pride-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Side hustle, freelance and self-employment support on offer from DMU Made</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/side-hustle-freelance-and-self-employment-support-on-offer-from-dmu-made.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Looking for help on how to become self-employed, start freelancing or set up a side hustle? DMU Made is here to help.</summary>
    <published>2024-08-09T10:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-08-09T10:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/July/Untitled-design-39.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/side-hustle-freelance-and-self-employment-support-on-offer-from-dmu-made.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become a DMU Uni Food brand ambassador</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/august/become-a-dmu-uni-food-brand-ambassador.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Urch</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Want to supercharge your CV by becoming a DMU Uni Food brand ambassador?</summary>
    <published>2024-08-09T08:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-08-07T15:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/August/Brand-Ambassadors-De-Montfort-thumbnail.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/august/become-a-dmu-uni-food-brand-ambassador.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting MyDMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There will be planned IT maintenance to the MyDMU system between 7–10pm on Thursday 1 August and you will not be able to access some MyDMU tiles during this time.</summary>
    <published>2024-07-29T14:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-07-29T14:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sustainability at the heart of new DMU London campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/sustainability-at-the-heart-of-new-dmu-london-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In September 2025, we will not only welcome students to our bustling Leicester campus but also to a new campus in London.</summary>
    <published>2024-07-29T12:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-07-29T10:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/July/Untitled-design-18.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/sustainability-at-the-heart-of-new-dmu-london-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Non-Binary People's Day 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/international-non-binary-peoples-day-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Non-Binary People's Day takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who do not identify within the traditional gender binary.</summary>
    <published>2024-07-09T15:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/July/Untitled-design-36.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/international-non-binary-peoples-day-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/international-day-of-reflection-and-commemoration-of-the-srebrenica-genocide.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lisa-Jayne Smith</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The DMU Digital Festival is back for the 2nd year running, read on to find out what it's about and how you can be a part of it.</summary>
    <published>2024-07-02T12:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-07-04T09:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/July/memorial-candles-church-commemorate-flame-preview-1-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/july/international-day-of-reflection-and-commemoration-of-the-srebrenica-genocide.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Re-register to receive your timetable and student finance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/re-register-to-receive-your-timetable-and-student-finance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 29 July 2024, we are asking all returning students to re-register with us. It's very important that you do this as online re-registration triggers processes such as continued access to your timetable, activation of your student funding payments (if applicable), and ongoing attendance confirmation for UK Visa and Immigration purposes of Student Route/Tier 4 students.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-27T10:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-27T12:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/July/DMU-COVID-3111-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/re-register-to-receive-your-timetable-and-student-finance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Decolonising knowledge lecture series at Birmingham City University</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/decolonising-knowledge-lecture-series-at-birmingham-city-university.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Birmingham City University and De Montfort University will be hosting its third annual lecture series on Decolonising Academic Practice at the city centre campus in Birmingham.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-18T09:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-18T09:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/June/Untitled-design-30.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/decolonising-knowledge-lecture-series-at-birmingham-city-university.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid-al-Adha</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/eid-al-adha.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Eid al-Adha is set to begin on Sunday 16 June (subject to the sighting of the moon) and lasts for a few days.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-14T09:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-14T09:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/June/Untitled-design-27.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/eid-al-adha.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Have your say for DMU Pride 2025</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/have-your-say-for-dmu-pride-2025.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>For the next season of DMU Pride (taking place in February 2025) we are opening up the applications to the wider university to ensure we offer a variety of activities, workshops and events that best reflect DMU and engage as many people throughout the month-long programme as possible.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-11T10:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-11T10:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/June/Untitled-design-24.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/have-your-say-for-dmu-pride-2025.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help people with a learning disability feel seen during Learning Disability Week</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/help-people-with-a-learning-disability-feel-seen-during-learning-disability-week.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Learning Disability Week is taking place from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 June. The annual awareness week hosted by Mencap shines a light on the realities and barriers of people living with a learning disability.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-11T09:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-11T10:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/June/Untitled-design-22.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/help-people-with-a-learning-disability-feel-seen-during-learning-disability-week.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting MyDMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There will be planned IT maintenance to the MyDMU system between 6pm on Friday 14 June and 8am on Monday 17 June, and you will not be able to access some MyDMU tiles during this time.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-10T12:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-10T12:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scaling new heights: DMU's Dr Tom Weir takes on an Everest-sized challenge for the Adam Redfern Memorial Fund</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/scaling-new-heights-tom-weir-takes-on-everest-sized-challenge-for-adam-redfern-fund.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In September, development and fundraising manager Dr Tom Weir is aiming to scale the equivalent of Mount Everest by climbing Helvellyn in the Lake District nine times in 48 hours and raise money for a fund that supports students at DMU with dedicated scholarships and awards.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-04T09:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-04T09:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/June/Tom-Weir-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/scaling-new-heights-tom-weir-takes-on-everest-sized-challenge-for-adam-redfern-fund.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get ready to vote in the UK general election – what you need to know</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/register-to-vote-for-the-uk-general-election.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Thursday 4 July 2024, the UK will be holding a general election. Here's what you need to know about how to check if you can vote in this election, to make sure you're registered at the right address and how to get a photo ID if you need one.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-03T10:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/polling-station-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/register-to-vote-for-the-uk-general-election.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: End of year message</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/vc-student-blog-end-of-year-message.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>An end of year message to students from Professor Katie Normington.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-03T09:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T16:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/VC-student.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/vc-student-blog-end-of-year-message.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>June deals at DMU food outlets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/june-deals-at-dmu-food-outlets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Check out the special offers available this June at the campus food outlets.</summary>
    <published>2024-06-03T08:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-03T08:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/June-food-offers.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/june/june-deals-at-dmu-food-outlets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pride month</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/pride-month.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Pride month takes place during June and is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. DMU is proud of and supports its LGBTQ+ staff and students.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-31T10:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-31T10:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/Untitled-design-20.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/pride-month.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your chatbot assistant for IT queries is here</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/your-chatbot-assistant-for-it-queries-is-here.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Give the ITMS chatbot a try! This helpful virtual assistant understands and quickly responds to common IT-related issues. And if you still need help, during peak times it can now pass you on to one of our service agents.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-31T08:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-29T10:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/ITMS-chatbot-logo-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/your-chatbot-assistant-for-it-queries-is-here.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Share your experience of sustainability for the chance to win a £50 voucher</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/share-your-experience-of-sustainability-for-the-chance-to-win-a-50-voucher.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Sustainability Team want to hear about your experience of education for sustainable development in DMU taught courses.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-30T11:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-30T11:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/sustainable-dmu.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/share-your-experience-of-sustainability-for-the-chance-to-win-a-50-voucher.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pansexual Visibility Day 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/pansexual-visibility-day-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Pansexual Visibility Day takes place annually on 24 May, and celebrates and recognises those who identify as pansexual. The day is about raising awareness and increasing the visibility of pansexual identities in the LGBTQ+ community.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-22T12:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-07T11:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/Untitled-design-3.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/pansexual-visibility-day-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Future Utopia by Fraser T Smith</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/future-utopia-by-fraser-t-smith.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Hear from multi-award winning artist, producer, songwriter and musician Fraser T Smith on Tuesday 4 June. In this free event, Fraser will offer insights into the industry through his experiences working with artists including Adele, Stormzy, Sam Smith, Florence and the Machine, Drake and Gorillaz, and on his own project, Future Utopia.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-21T14:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-21T15:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/Fraser-T-Smith-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/future-utopia-by-fraser-t-smith.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Vesak Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/happy-vesak-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Taking place on Thursday 23 May (at the time of the first full moon of the lunar month Vesakha) and celebrated by Buddhists around the world, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-21T10:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-21T10:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/Untitled-design-2.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/happy-vesak-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Inaugural Lecture by Professor Muyiwa Oyinlola, Professor of Innovation for Sustainable Development</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/inaugural-lecture-by-professor-muyiwa-oyinlola-professor-of-innovation-for-sustainable-development.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join Professor Oyinlola on Tuesday 18 June, 6-7pm in the Hugh Aston Building, for his inaugural lecture: Going Together to Go Far – My Pathway to Impacting Sustainable Development in Africa.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-21T10:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-21T10:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/Inaugural-lecture-series-600x472px.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/inaugural-lecture-by-professor-muyiwa-oyinlola-professor-of-innovation-for-sustainable-development.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mentor a young person and support their academic, social and future development</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/mentor-a-young-person-and-support-their-academic-social-and-future-development.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students can apply to mentor a local young person through our partnership with the charity IntoUniversity and the University of Leicester. It's an excellent opportunity for our students, particularly those who are interested in working with young people in the future.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-15T15:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-15T15:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/into-university-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/mentor-a-young-person-and-support-their-academic-social-and-future-development.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) represents an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people internationally.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-15T12:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-07T11:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/Untitled-design.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate 25 years of the Leicester Riverside Festival</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/celebrate-25-years-of-the-leicester-riverside-festival.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The 25th annual Riverside Festival returns bigger and better than ever on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 June.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-13T09:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-21T12:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/Riverside-Festival-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/celebrate-25-years-of-the-leicester-riverside-festival.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mental Health Awareness Week</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/mental-health-awareness-week.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 13 - Sunday 19 May and is the UK's national week to raise awareness of mental health, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation. The theme for this year is 'Movement: Moving more for our mental health'.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-13T09:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-07T12:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/Mental-Health-Awareness-Week.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/mental-health-awareness-week.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Win tickets to the Leicester Tigers match on Saturday 18 May vs Exeter Chiefs!</summary>
    <published>2024-05-08T11:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-08T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/Tigers-thumbb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting MyDMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There will be planned IT maintenance to the MyDMU system between 6pm on Friday 10 May and 8am on Monday 13 May, and you will not be able to access some MyDMU tiles during this time.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-03T16:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-03T16:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join the Campus Collectives Sustainability lunch-and-learn event on Tuesday 14 May</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/join-the-campus-collectives-sustainability-lunch-and-learn-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We invite DMU students and staff to a 'lunch-and-learn' event on Tuesday 14 May. This will give you an overview of the Campus Collectives sustainability projects and activities you can already get involved in and to share ideas to inform new projects.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-03T16:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-10T16:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/Campus-Collectives-pic-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/join-the-campus-collectives-sustainability-lunch-and-learn-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Honour your student leaders at DSU Celebrates</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/honour-your-student-leaders-at-dsu-celebrates.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The annual DSU Celebrates awards night is dedicated to honouring the dedication and achievements of your student leaders who are passionate about making a change and representing your student voice.</summary>
    <published>2024-05-01T11:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-01T12:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/May/DSU-Celebrates.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/may/honour-your-student-leaders-at-dsu-celebrates.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SIM Cards Hardship Programme</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/sim-cards-hardship-programme.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Student Hardships Team are providing eligible students with a free SIM card, thanks to the Vodafone Foundation and the Access Foundation.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-26T13:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-26T13:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/SIM.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/sim-cards-hardship-programme.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A night of celebrations at the DMU Sport Awards</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/a-night-of-celebrations-at-the-dmusport-awards.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The annual DMU Sport Awards recognised the accomplishments and contributions of the university's sporting clubs and active volunteers.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-26T12:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-08T11:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/sport-awards2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/a-night-of-celebrations-at-the-dmusport-awards.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lesbian Visibility Day 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/lesbian-visibility-day-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Lesbian Visibility Day takes place annually on 26 April, and is part of Lesbian Visibility Week (Monday 22 April to Sunday 28 April), which celebrates and commemorates the achievements of a marginalised group of people.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-25T10:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-25T10:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/Untitled-design-31.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/lesbian-visibility-day-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Get the Picture!?' – inaugural lecture by Professor Iain Williamson on Tuesday 21 May</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/get-the-picture-inaugural-lecture-by-professor-iain-williamson.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Critical health psychologist Professor Iain Williamson's lecture will include recent and current collaborations that use participatory photography approaches to the study of living with serious long-term conditions.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-24T14:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-24T15:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/Inaugural-lecture-series-600x472px.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/get-the-picture-inaugural-lecture-by-professor-iain-williamson.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become a ballet box handler and support local elections in Leicester</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/become-a-ballet-box-handler-and-support-local-elections-in-leicester.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Elections to select a Police and Crime Commissioner take place on Thursday 2 May and there is the opportunity for DMU students to play their part in the democratic process.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-16T16:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-16T16:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/April/pexels-element-digital-1550337-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/become-a-ballet-box-handler-and-support-local-elections-in-leicester.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Passover</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/happy-passover.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish staff and students at DMU a happy Passover. The eight-day Jewish holiday takes place from Monday 22 April to Tuesday 30 April.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-16T11:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-17T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/Passover-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/happy-passover.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Academic and wellbeing support – we've got you covered</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/vc-student-blog-academic-and-wellbeing-support.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Welcome back after the Easter break. For many of you, exams and assessments are fast approaching. Assessments can be stressful, but don't worry, we've got plenty of resources to help you prepare and succeed.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-15T10:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-15T10:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/VC-student.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/vc-student-blog-academic-and-wellbeing-support.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join us for Earth Day and dive into our green initiatives</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/join-us-for-earth-day-and-dive-into-our-green-initiatives.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate Earth Day on Monday 22 April, the Sustainability Team are hosting a line-up of engaging events tailored to spark action and increase understanding of sustainability.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-15T09:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-15T09:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/Earth-Day.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/join-us-for-earth-day-and-dive-into-our-green-initiatives.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nominations open for the 2024 DMU Made Entrepreneurship Awards</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/nominations-open-for-the-2024-dmu-made-entrepreneurship-awards.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Nominations are now open for this year's DMU Made Entrepreneurship Awards.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-12T11:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-24T15:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/November/Enterprise-awards-2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/nominations-open-for-the-2024-dmu-made-entrepreneurship-awards.aspx</id>
    <category term="Enterprise" />
    <category term="dmu careers" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>April offers at DMU food outlets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/april-offers-at-dmu-food-outlets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Check out the special offers this month at the campus food outlets, including pop-ups, competitions and breakfast deals.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-11T11:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/dmufood.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/april-offers-at-dmu-food-outlets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Vaisakhi</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/happy-vaisakhi.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is proud of its diverse multi-faith community and we would like to wish all Sikh and Hindu staff and students at DMU a very happy Vaisakhi.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-10T14:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-10T14:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/Untitled-design-14.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/happy-vaisakhi.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid Mubarak</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/eid-mubarak.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish everyone celebrating Eid, a very Happy Eid Mubarak.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-09T09:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-09T09:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/Eid-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/eid-mubarak.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Changes to the DMU Enterprise and Entrepreneurship team</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/changes-to-the-dmu-enterprise-and-entrepreneurship-team.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2024-04-03T15:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-03T15:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/March/DMU-GV-2471-4-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/changes-to-the-dmu-enterprise-and-entrepreneurship-team.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Road to Tech: unveiling the various pathways and opportunities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/the-road-to-tech-unveiling-the-various-pathways-and-opportunities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Explore routes and pathways into tech with DMU and Coding Black Females. Join us on Wednesday 8 May, from 12.30–3pm in the Queen's Building for a panel discussion and interactive workshop. Open to staff and students.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-03T11:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-03T11:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/April/Coding-Black-Females-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/the-road-to-tech-unveiling-the-various-pathways-and-opportunities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn to ride a bicycle for free with The Daria Project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students and staff can now sign up for free cycling lessons as part of The Daria Project. The next sessions take place on Saturday mornings in Gateway House car park, from 13 April to 4 May 2024.</summary>
    <published>2024-04-03T09:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-03T09:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/cycling-daria-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/april/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting MyDMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There will be planned IT maintenance to the MyDMU system between 6pm on Friday 5 April and 8am on Monday 8 April, and you will not be able to access some MyDMU tiles during this time.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-28T16:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-03T10:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Varsity 2024 roundup</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/varsity-2024-roundup.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The 2024 Varsity series has come to an end and while the overall result didn't go in our favour, we are still incredibly proud of the passion, dedication and growth that teams in both universities demonstrated.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-28T15:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-28T15:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/March/Varsity-2024-Launch-Social-assets1-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/varsity-2024-roundup.aspx</id>
    <category term="Varsity" />
    <category term="dmu sports" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Asexuality Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/international-asexuality-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Asexuality Day (IAD) takes place annually on 6 April each year (first marked in 2021) and celebrates the full asexual spectrum, and raises awareness of the ace umbrella, including demisexual, grey-asexual and other ace identities.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-27T12:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/IAD-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/international-asexuality-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Transgender Day of Visibility</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/international-transgender-day-of-visibility.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place annually on 31 March each year and celebrates transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-27T11:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/ITD-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/international-transgender-day-of-visibility.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New campus map highlights accessibility features</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/new-campus-map-highlights-accessibility-features.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has launched an interactive campus map that highlights accessibility information for disabled students, staff and visitors.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-25T10:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-11T09:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/wheelchair-user-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/new-campus-map-highlights-accessibility-features.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Power of Popular Performance: Inaugural Lecture by Professor Louise Peacock</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/the-power-of-popular-performance-professor-louise-peacock.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In this lecture on Tuesday 16 April, Head of the School of Humanities and Performing Arts, Professor Louise Peacock, will reflect on key moments from her experience as an educator, academic and researcher working at the forefront of comedy studies.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-21T09:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-21T09:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/performance-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/the-power-of-popular-performance-professor-louise-peacock.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Campus Collectives and celebrating Women's History Month</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/vc-student-blog-campus-collectives-and-celebrating-womens-history-month.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As we settle into 2024 and step closer to Spring, I wanted to share with you some of the various events happening across the campus and Leicester this March.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-18T11:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-18T11:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/VC-student.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/vc-student-blog-campus-collectives-and-celebrating-womens-history-month.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Easter</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/happy-easter.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year Easter falls on Sunday 31 March, which means that the university will be closed from Good Friday 29 March until Tuesday 2 April, reopening on Wednesday 3 April.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-18T10:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-19T10:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/Untitled-design-13.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/happy-easter.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MyDMU gets a makeover: personalised tiles and customisable dashboards</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/mydmu-gets-a-makeover-personalised-tiles-and-customisable-dashboards.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>New improvements are coming this month to the MyDMU platform, including personalised tiles based on your study level, a cleaner interface and customisation features to better serve your needs as a student.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-18T10:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/MyDMU-new-update-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/mydmu-gets-a-makeover-personalised-tiles-and-customisable-dashboards.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important reminder about attendance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/important-reminder-about-attendance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>You'll be recorded as absent if you don't register during the first 15 minutes of timetabled activities or leave early after registering. If you have a problem attending for any reason, please discuss this with your personal tutor, module leader or the Faculty Student Advice Centre so we can help you.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-18T09:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/Attendance-MonitoringTHUMB.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/important-reminder-about-attendance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Varsity 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/varsity-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>It's back. Leicester's biggest university sporting competition returns as the city's two universities lock horns again and battle to be crowned 2024 Varsity champions.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-08T13:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-08T13:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/March/Varsity-2024-Launch-Social-assets1-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/varsity-2024.aspx</id>
    <category term="Varsity" />
    <category term="DMUsport" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>University Mental Health Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/university-mental-health-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Taking place on Thursday 14 March, University Mental Health Day aims to make students' mental health a priority by raising awareness of the subject and showcasing the help available for those studying or working at the university.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-08T12:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-26T15:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/March/Square-get-the-nation-talking-about-student-mental-health-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/university-mental-health-day.aspx</id>
    <category term="Mental Health" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Neurodiversity Celebration Week at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/neurodiversity-celebration-week-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate this year's Neurodiversity Celebration Week taking place from Monday 18 March to Sunday 22 March, DMU is holding a role model exhibition, and hosting three awareness sessions in partnership with the ADHD Foundation.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-08T11:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-08T11:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/Untitled-design-12.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/neurodiversity-celebration-week-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>March deals at DMU food outlets</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/march-deals-at-dmu-food-outlets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Check out the special offers this March at the campus food outlets, including discounts, a new loyalty scheme for UniFoodHub app users and prizes to be won!</summary>
    <published>2024-03-08T10:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-14T14:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/food-village-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/march-deals-at-dmu-food-outlets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Protect yourself from cyber threats with insights from Trend Micro</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/protect-yourself-from-cyber-threats-with-insights-from-trend-micro.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU will be hosting cyber security awareness sessions on campus on Thursday 14 March. Don't miss this chance to find out about current trends, ask questions and protect yourself, your family and the university from the ever-rising threat of cybercrime.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-08T10:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-08T10:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/Trend-Micro-logo-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/protect-yourself-from-cyber-threats-with-insights-from-trend-micro.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ramadan Mubarak</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/ramadan-mubarak.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students at DMU a Happy Ramadan. Muslim staff and students will be observing Ramadan (a period of prayer and fasting) from Sunday 10 March to Wednesday 10 April 2024 (subject to confirmation, depending on the sighting of the moon).</summary>
    <published>2024-03-08T10:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-09T16:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/Untitled-design-9.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/ramadan-mubarak.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Made Creative Industries programme returns for its biggest year yet</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/dmu-made-creative-industries-programme-returns-for-its-biggest-year-yet.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Media personalities, entrepreneurs, and freelancers will converge on Leicester as part of a two-month programme aimed at helping De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) students and graduates break into the creative industries.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-07T11:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-11T14:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/March/Queens-studio-dmu-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/dmu-made-creative-industries-programme-returns-for-its-biggest-year-yet.aspx</id>
    <category term="Careers" />
    <category term="Enterprise" />
    <category term="Enterprise team" />
    <category term="DMU Made Creative Industries programme returns for its biggest year yet" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cast your vote for the DSU Executive and Liberation Officer Elections</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/cast-your-vote-for-the-dsu-executive-and-liberation-officer-elections.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The 2024 De Montfort Student's Union (DSU) Executive and Liberation Officer Elections are here! This is your chance to have your say in who represents you over the next academic year. Voting is now open and closes on Monday 11 March.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-05T17:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-06T16:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/THUMB-SLE-Officer-Elections.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/cast-your-vote-for-the-dsu-executive-and-liberation-officer-elections.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the 2024 Travel Survey to help DMU understand travel behaviours</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/complete-the-dmu-travel-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete and all completed entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 shopping voucher!</summary>
    <published>2024-03-04T06:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-01T12:36:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/travel-survey-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/complete-the-dmu-travel-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Be a voice for change: Represent DMU at the UN Civil Society Conference in Kenya</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/be-a-voice-for-change-represent-dmu-at-the-un-civil-society-conference-in-kenya.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The United Nations Academic Impact Hub and the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre are offering two students the opportunity to represent DMU at the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Kenya on 10-11 May this year.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-01T16:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/UN-Academic-Impact-logo-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/be-a-voice-for-change-represent-dmu-at-the-un-civil-society-conference-in-kenya.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Careers Week</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/national-careers-week.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is celebrating National Careers Week (4-9 March) by inviting students to take part in a range of employability workshops and activities at its Careers Hub.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-01T11:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-01T11:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/February/Social-Media-Graphic-Pack-2024-Hashtag-18-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/national-careers-week.aspx</id>
    <category term="Careers" />
    <category term="DMUworks" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Student Money Week: Less risk, more reward</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/national-student-money-week-less-risk-more-reward.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Get advice on managing your finances and avoiding loan sharks, scams and fraud. Enter Blackbullion's competition to win a £500 emergency cash fund and drop into the Food Village at lunchtime on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 March.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-01T10:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-01T10:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/March/NSMW-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/national-student-money-week-less-risk-more-reward.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Be vigilant of money mule and phone fraud scammers</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/be-vigilant-of-money-mule-and-phone-fraud-scammers.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Each year thousands of people, including university students are targeted by criminals. We are reminding our students to stay vigilant and to be aware of the ways they can be subjected to, or become unwittingly involved in criminal activity.</summary>
    <published>2024-03-01T10:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-01T10:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/November/money-mule-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/march/be-vigilant-of-money-mule-and-phone-fraud-scammers.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dig in! Take part in special planting events to celebrate the new home for DMU's staff and student allotment</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/dig-in-take-part-in-special-planting-events-for-dmus-allotment.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate the opening of the new allotment location, we invite students and staff to join us for special planting events on Wednesday 6 and Wednesday 20 March.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-27T15:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-27T15:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/allotment-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/dig-in-take-part-in-special-planting-events-for-dmus-allotment.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Process, People and Technology: Inaugural Lecture by Professor Mike Kagioglou</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/process-people-and-technology-inaugural-lecture-prof-mike-kagioglou.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join DMU's Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Business Innovation, Professor Mike Kagioglou, on Monday 18 March as he reflects on his academic and research journey as an engineer in his inaugural lecture.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-27T14:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-27T14:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/Mike-Kagioglou-thumb.jpeg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/process-people-and-technology-inaugural-lecture-prof-mike-kagioglou.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate International Women's Day 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/celebrate-international-womens-day-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate this year's International Women's Day (IWD) on Friday 8 March, DMU Women are hosting a series of online and in-person events.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-27T11:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T16:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/IWD.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/celebrate-international-womens-day-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become 'Carbon Literate' and help DMU act on the climate emergency</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/become-carbon-literate-and-help-dmu-act-on-the-climate-emergency.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is running Carbon Literacy training to support you in taking meaningful, collective action to reduce carbon emissions. The fun, informative and interactive sessions will enable you to develop your own plans for impactful change.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-23T10:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-23T10:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/Carbon-literacy600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/become-carbon-literate-and-help-dmu-act-on-the-climate-emergency.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey is now open!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/the-postgraduate-taught-experience-survey-is-now-open.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The 2024 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is open and we invite all eligible students to take part! You could win a £300 Love2Shop voucher by sharing your honest feedback</summary>
    <published>2024-02-21T08:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-20T15:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/PTES-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/the-postgraduate-taught-experience-survey-is-now-open.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Find out what your blood type is with the Race Equality Network</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/find-out-what-your-blood-type-is-with-the-race-equality-network.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Race Equality Network is working with NHS Blood and Transplant to raise awareness for the ongoing need for donors and in particular from Black, Asian and ethnically minoritised backgrounds.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-20T09:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-20T10:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/Untitled-design-1.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/find-out-what-your-blood-type-is-with-the-race-equality-network.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting MyDMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There will be planned IT maintenance to the MyDMU system between 9pm on Friday 23 February and 8am on Monday 26 February, and you will not be able to access some MyDMU tiles during this time.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-19T12:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-19T12:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Towards a Common Vision of Health' by the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mulally (Bishop of Leicester's 2024 Chaplaincy Inaugural Lecture)</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/towards-a-common-vision-of-health-by-the-bishop-of-london.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In the first of the inaugural series of the Bishop of Leicester's Chaplaincy Lectures on Thursday 14 March, guest speaker Bishop Sarah Mulally will explore the role of the church in the health and wellbeing of communities.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-16T12:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-16T12:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/Bishop-Sarah-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/towards-a-common-vision-of-health-by-the-bishop-of-london.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn how to volunteer and donate tech for charity with Reaching People</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/learn-how-to-volunteer-and-donate-tech-for-charity-with-reaching-people.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A local charity, Reaching People, is on a mission to gather unwanted tech equipment, refurbish it and distribute it to people and organisations in our community who need them. Find out how to get involved on Wednesday 21 February.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-13T09:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-13T09:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/tech-recycling-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/learn-how-to-volunteer-and-donate-tech-for-charity-with-reaching-people.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breakfast at the Food Village goes digital</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/breakfast-at-the-food-village-goes-digital.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 12 February, a new digital breakfast service is launching in the Food Village* and will be available to order through the Uni Food Hub app, the Food Village kiosks or online by scanning the QR code. Eat in, click and collect and delivery to select locations** will be available.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-12T09:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-12T09:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/digital-breakfast.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/breakfast-at-the-food-village-goes-digital.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate Lunar New Year across Leicester</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/celebrate-lunar-new-year-across-leicester.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Celebrations to mark Lunar New Year will be taking place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 February across Leicester to see in the year of the Dragon.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-08T16:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/Untitled-design-7.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/celebrate-lunar-new-year-across-leicester.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Frontrunners paid internship scheme: Boost your employability while studying</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/dmu-frontrunners-paid-internship-scheme-boost-employability-while-studying.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some valuable work experience while studying? Look no further than DMU's Frontrunners paid internship scheme!</summary>
    <published>2024-02-08T14:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/frontrunners-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/dmu-frontrunners-paid-internship-scheme-boost-employability-while-studying.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Campus festivals</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/vc-student-blog-campus-festivals.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As we settle into 2024 and step closer to Spring, I wanted to share with you some of the upcoming festivals and events happening across the campus and Leicester this February.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-05T10:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-09T16:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/February/DMU-Katie-Normington-0686-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/vc-student-blog-campus-festivals.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU partners with Aziz Foundation to offer scholarships to British Muslim postgraduate students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/dmu-partners-with-aziz-foundation-to-offer-scholarships-to-british-muslim-postgraduate-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lisa-Jayne Smith</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has joined the Aziz Foundation's Preferred Partner Scheme to offer scholarships to British Muslim students who want to study a master's degree at the university.</summary>
    <published>2024-02-02T11:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-02-02T11:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/February/TAF-Logo-2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/february/dmu-partners-with-aziz-foundation-to-offer-scholarships-to-british-muslim-postgraduate-students.aspx</id>
    <category term="Alumni" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get your free tickets to the Leicester Tigers vs PUKDS wheelchair rugby match</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/get-your-free-tickets-to-the-leicester-tigers-vs-pukds-wheelchair-rugby-match.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Police UK Disability Sport CIC (PUKDS) is hosting a Wheelchair Rugby 5s Exhibition Match against Leicester Tigers on Sunday 11 February.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-31T15:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-05T13:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/PoliceUK.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/get-your-free-tickets-to-the-leicester-tigers-vs-pukds-wheelchair-rugby-match.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU celebrates Class of 2023 graduands</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/dmu-celebrates-class-of-2023-graduands.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Henderson</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We celebrated the hard work and achievements of our Class of 2023 graduates who officially graduated from DMU last week.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-31T14:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-31T14:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/Untitled-design-4.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/dmu-celebrates-class-of-2023-graduands.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Runners urged to sign up to Run for Redfern</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/runners-urged-to-sign-up-to-run-for-redfern.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Runners of all ages and abilities are being invited to take part in this year's Run for Redfern, a 5k fundraising fun run in memory of late DMU graduate and colleague Adam Redfern.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-30T17:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-30T17:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/Run-for-Redfern-1.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/runners-urged-to-sign-up-to-run-for-redfern.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Pride launch 2024 – win tickets to see My Beautiful Laundrette at Curve!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/dmu-pride-launch-2024-win-tickets-to-see-my-beautiful-laundrette-at-curve.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of welcoming DMU Pride for February 2024, we are pleased to offer the chance to win free tickets to the Made at Curve production of My Beautiful Laundrette. There are two ways to enter, with a social media giveaway or by completing our feedback form at the DMU Pride Launch on Wednesday 31 January.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-30T12:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-30T14:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/My-Beautiful-Laundrette-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/dmu-pride-launch-2024-win-tickets-to-see-my-beautiful-laundrette-at-curve.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>2024 Enterprise Placement Year: Applications close on Wednesday 28 February</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/applications-open-for-2024-enterprise-placement-year.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This alternative to traditional placements encourages students to explore their entrepreneurial ideas, test markets and develop essential skills across a 12-month period from July this year.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-22T10:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-18T16:34:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/EPY-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/applications-open-for-2024-enterprise-placement-year.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DSU Student Leadership Elections 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/dsu-student-leadership-elections-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The 2024 De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) Leadership Elections are here! This is your chance to have your say in who represents you and the DMU student voice over the next academic year. Nominations open at 9am on Monday 22 January.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-22T09:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-22T09:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/Elections-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/dsu-student-leadership-elections-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is your lecturer one in a million?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/is-your-lecturer-one-in-a-million.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Students' Choice Teaching Awards are now open online for nominations! Please nominate a member of staff who has inspired you or made a difference to your time at DMU. The closing date is Friday 23 February 2024.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-22T07:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-18T15:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/SCTA-website-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/is-your-lecturer-one-in-a-million.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join us for our next Hedgehog Friendly Campus litter-picking events</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/join-us-for-our-next-hedgehog-friendly-campus-litter-picking-events.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of DMU's Hedgehog Friendly Campus initiative, we need your help to keep campus safe from litter hazards for hedgehogs and other wildlife.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-19T12:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-19T12:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/hedgehog-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/join-us-for-our-next-hedgehog-friendly-campus-litter-picking-events.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>reFreshers' Week</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/refreshers-week.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Hosted by your students' union, reFreshers' welcomes new and returning students to DMU for another academic term.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-19T10:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-19T11:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/reFreshers-thumb-1.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/refreshers-week.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Show your support and Light the Night</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/show-your-support-and-light-the-night.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) and the Mandala Project on Wednesday 7 February for the 7th annual Light the Night walk at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-18T10:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-01-16T15:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/Light-the-Night-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/show-your-support-and-light-the-night.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student blog: Supporting you in 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/vc-student-blog-supporting-you-in-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lisa-Jayne Smith</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A very warm welcome back to campus. I hope you all had an enjoyable break and are feeling rested and ready for 2024.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-15T11:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-15T11:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/vc-student-blog-supporting-you-in-2024.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Survey season launches at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/survey-season-launches-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 15 January, undergraduate students will get the chance to offer feedback on their whole student experience at DMU, getting the chance to help shape what DMU looks like in the future. First and second-year students will be contacted by the university for their response to our surveys, with final-year undergraduate students being contacted by Ipsos, who run the nationally recognised National Student Survey (NSS).</summary>
    <published>2024-01-15T09:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-03-28T15:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/NSS-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/survey-season-launches-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Pride 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/dmu-pride-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year will mark the 10th annual DMU Pride, an exciting month of events taking place to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month. Running from Wednesday 31 January to Thursday 29 February, the in-person and online events are designed to raise awareness and celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-12T13:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-22T13:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/Pride-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/dmu-pride-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Trading Floor set to open in January</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/trading-floor-set-to-open-in-january.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The new Trading Floor, located on the ground level of the Hugh Aston Building, is set to open at the end of January.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-05T13:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-01-09T10:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2024/January/Trading-Floor-2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/trading-floor-set-to-open-in-january.aspx</id>
    <category term="lcbs" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Seed Grants scheme for students, staff and alumni</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/seed-grants-scheme-for-students-staff-and-alumni.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Seed Grant for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) funding is designed to help members of the DMU community to act on sustainable development and the SDGs, for situations where a little money and support can help.</summary>
    <published>2024-01-03T11:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-31T15:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2024/January/SDGs-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2024/january/seed-grants-scheme-for-students-staff-and-alumni.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thank you to everyone who took part in Disability History Month at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/thank-you-to-everyone-who-took-part-in-disability-history-month-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year's third annual Disability History Month (DHM) event series has now come to a close and we would like to say massive 'thank you' to everyone who took part and made it a success.</summary>
    <published>2023-12-19T08:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-12-18T16:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/DHM-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/thank-you-to-everyone-who-took-part-in-disability-history-month-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Festive activities and support over Christmas</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/festive-activities-and-support-over-christmas.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all students at DMU a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.</summary>
    <published>2023-12-15T08:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/December/christmas-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/festive-activities-and-support-over-christmas.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Changes to facilities and services over Christmas</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/changes-to-facilities-and-services-over-christmas.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>With the holidays fast approaching, we want to make sure you're aware of the changes to facilities and services offerings and opening times during the Christmas break.</summary>
    <published>2023-12-15T08:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-12-15T15:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/Christmas-2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/changes-to-facilities-and-services-over-christmas.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>#loveDMU: De Montfort Students' Union (DSU)</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/lovedmu-de-montfort-students-union-dsu-untitled.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of our #loveDMU campaign, we're highlighting some of the exciting opportunities and helpful services available to students studying with us. De Montfort Students' Union (DSU), your independent student-led organisation is here to help shape your future through education and new experiences and memories you create while you study.</summary>
    <published>2023-12-15T08:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-12-15T08:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/5942.1-Love-DMU-600x472-thumbnail-1.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/lovedmu-de-montfort-students-union-dsu-untitled.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have a Leicester Tigers giveaway for the match on Sunday 31 December vs Bath Rugby (3pm kick-off at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium).</summary>
    <published>2023-12-14T16:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-12-14T16:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/Tigers-thumbb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Young voices on healthcare - have your say</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/young-voices-on-healthcare-have-your-say.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The NHS are asking young people to provide feedback on current healthcare services in order to better understand their and improve services and how they are designed</summary>
    <published>2023-12-14T09:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-12-14T09:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/young-voices-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/young-voices-on-healthcare-have-your-say.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>#loveDMU: Health and wellbeing</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/lovedmu-health-and-wellbeing.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of #loveDMU, we're highlighting the positive changes and opportunities available to students studying here. University is an exciting journey but there may be times when you feel overwhelmed. We offer lots of support through our Healthy DMU initiative to help our students through any hard times they may experience while with us.</summary>
    <published>2023-12-07T12:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-12-07T12:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/December/5942.1-Love-DMU-600x472-thumbnail-1.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/december/lovedmu-health-and-wellbeing.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chanukah 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/hanukkah-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish Hanukkah Sameach, or a very happy Chanukah, to all DMU students celebrating.</summary>
    <published>2023-12-07T08:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-12-06T16:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/Hannukah-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/hanukkah-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>#loveDMU: The DMU Careers Team</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/lovedmu-the-dmu-careers-team.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>It's the first day of our #LoveDMU campaign, launched to raise awareness of the opportunities available to students studying at the university and to showcase the positive changes that we have made as a result of your feedback.</summary>
    <published>2023-12-04T11:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-12-04T11:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/November/Love-DMU-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/lovedmu-the-dmu-careers-team.aspx</id>
    <category term="lovedmu" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Practical Actions for a Sustainable World- sustainable change workshop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/practical-actions-for-a-sustainable-world-sustainable-change-workshop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join this workshop (in-person or online) to gain an understanding of the different ways you can create effective sustainable change. We will encourage you to create an action plan based on the guidance we've given to communicate this information with others!</summary>
    <published>2023-11-30T13:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-30T13:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/COP28-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/practical-actions-for-a-sustainable-world-sustainable-change-workshop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sustainable and delicious: DMU welcomes Mumbai-style street food to the Riverside</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/sustainable-and-delicious-dmu-welcomes-mumbai-style-street-food-to-the-riverside.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Thursday 30 November, the Riverside Café based at DMU's Vijay Patel Building officially reopens with a delicious new food provider, SKVP.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-30T10:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-30T10:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/SKVP-riverside-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/sustainable-and-delicious-dmu-welcomes-mumbai-style-street-food-to-the-riverside.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get active on climate change: Register for our COP28 simulation event and you could win a prize</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/get-active-on-climate-change-register-for-our-cop28-simulation-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU will showcase a range of volunteering and sustainability projects in the UNAI SDG Impact Hub in Heritage House, from 5–7pm on Tuesday 5 December, to demonstrate the work being carried out across the university.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-29T12:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-29T12:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/COP28-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/get-active-on-climate-change-register-for-our-cop28-simulation-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/un-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To mark the United Nations (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities, DMU will be illuminating Trinity House in purple, on Sunday 3 December.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-29T11:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-29T11:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/Trinity-House-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/un-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have a Leicester Tigers giveaway for the match on Sunday 3 December vs Newcastle Falcons (3pm kick-off at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium). This competition closes at midday on Friday 1 December.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-29T11:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-29T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/leicester-tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Course materials and unique gifts available at Leicester Gallery Shop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/course-materials-and-unique-gifts-available-at-leicester-gallery-shop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Bringing you the widest selection of art and design supplies in Leicester, the gallery shop has everything you need to fulfil your gift and art material needs.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-29T11:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-03-11T12:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/LGS.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/course-materials-and-unique-gifts-available-at-leicester-gallery-shop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your uni course and climate change – what should be taught?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/your-uni-course-and-climate-change-what-should-be-taught.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>You're invited to join a lunchtime session on Friday 1 December to explore how DMU's educational offer can address the climate emergency.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-28T13:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-28T13:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/COP28.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/your-uni-course-and-climate-change-what-should-be-taught.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get in the festive season spirit at DSU's Winter Wonderland</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/get-in-the-festive-season-spirit-at-dsus-winter-wonderland.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DSU, in collaboration with DMU's Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Team, will be transforming the Campus Centre into a magical Winter Wonderland on Thursday 7 December.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-24T12:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-24T12:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/Winter-Wonderland-TN.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/get-in-the-festive-season-spirit-at-dsus-winter-wonderland.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Transgender Day of Remembrance: Monday 20 November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance-20-november.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is commemorated each year on 20 November, since 1999. The day honours the memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobia and anti-transgender violence.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-20T12:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-20T12:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/November/Transgender-Day-of-Remembrance-THUMB.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance-20-november.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Come to the DMU Christmas Carol Service on Tuesday 12 December</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/come-to-the-dmu-christmas-carol-service.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU will be kicking off the festive season with its annual Christmas Carol Service on Tuesday 12 December and, for the first time in recent memory, the service will take place in the historic chapel in Trinity House on campus.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-16T11:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-16T11:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/christmas-carols-2023-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/come-to-the-dmu-christmas-carol-service.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help keep our waterways free of rubbish – join the Big River Clean-Up on Wednesday 29 November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/help-keep-our-waterways-free-of-rubbish-join-the-big-river-clean-up.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We'd love your help with the Big River Clean-up in Leicester on Wednesday 29 November, from 10am-1pm. Lending a hand at this event will help stop plastic pollution from harming wildlife in our rivers and canals.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-15T15:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-15T16:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/river-cleanup-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/help-keep-our-waterways-free-of-rubbish-join-the-big-river-clean-up.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Paid placement opportunities available through new ACE Internship scheme</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/paid-placement-opportunities-available-through-new-ace-internship-scheme.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Looking for ways to bolster your CV, earn some money and get real-world experience? Well, DMU's new Accelerated Career Enhancement (ACE) Internship scheme may just be for you.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-14T10:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-01T15:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/November/ACE-Internships.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/paid-placement-opportunities-available-through-new-ace-internship-scheme.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Measles – Have you had your MMR vaccine?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/measles-–-have-you-had-your-mmr-vaccine.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students in Leicester are urged to ensure that they are fully vaccinated against measles, following the confirmation of several local cases.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-10T12:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-10T12:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/measles-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/measles-–-have-you-had-your-mmr-vaccine.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apply to be a Student Action Committee member</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/apply-to-be-a-student-learning-and-teaching-consultant-or-student-action-committee-member.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Make a positive difference to the DMU student experience. We are recruiting members for the 2023/24 Student Action Committee. These student roles offer opportunities to enhance DMU's teaching and learning experience and boost your CV through projects, research and collaboration with staff. Apply by Monday 20 November.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-10T11:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-16T14:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/student-voice-thumb2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/apply-to-be-a-student-learning-and-teaching-consultant-or-student-action-committee-member.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: DMU to show sustainability research at COP 28 in Dubai</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/vc-student-blog-dmu-to-show-sustainability-research-at-cop-28-in-dubai.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>I am delighted to announce today that DMU will be represented at the COP 28 climate talks in Dubai, where world leaders and policy-makers will be gathering to decide on actions that will affect all our futures.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-08T08:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-08T08:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/vc-student-blog-dmu-to-show-sustainability-research-at-cop-28-in-dubai.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Give big to our first-ever Big Give charity challenge</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/give-big-to-our-first-ever-big-give-charity-challenge.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our first-ever Big Give Christmas Challenge gets underway this month and we are asking our staff and students for help in raising money.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-07T11:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-07T11:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/November/Audiology-students-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/give-big-to-our-first-ever-big-give-charity-challenge.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU BaseCamp Live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/dmu-basecamp-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you would like to find out more about the support on offer to you here at DMU, come along to our DMU BaseCamp Live! events taking place across campus.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-02T15:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-03T09:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/November/BaseCamp-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/dmu-basecamp-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Diwali 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/happy-diwali-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating from all of us at DMU. This year marks 40 years of Diwali lights in Leicester. The Wheel of Light has returned to the Golden Mile and celebrations continue on Diwali Day, Sunday 12 November.</summary>
    <published>2023-11-02T10:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/October/Diwali600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/november/happy-diwali-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win tickets to DMU's Leicester Tigers Takeover Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/win-tickets-to-dmus-leicester-tigers-takeover-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join us as we take over the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium on Saturday 11 November.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-31T13:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-08T09:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/DMUxTigers.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/win-tickets-to-dmus-leicester-tigers-takeover-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student offer: Abbey Park Bonfire and Fireworks Display on Saturday 4 November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/student-offer-abbey-park-bonfire-and-fireworks-display.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester City Council is offering students a group-ticket offer with huge savings for the Abbey Park Bonfire and Fireworks Display on Saturday 4 November.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-30T16:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-08T09:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Abbey-Park-fireworks-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/student-offer-abbey-park-bonfire-and-fireworks-display.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate Disability History Month at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/celebrate-disability-history-month-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year at DMU, we have an exciting and inclusive programme of virtual and in-person events taking place for Disability History Month between Tuesday 14 November and Saturday 16 December.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-30T11:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-13T10:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/DHM-Thumbnail-600x472px-R1-FILE.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/celebrate-disability-history-month-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Neurodiversity Awareness sessions at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/neurodiversity-awareness-sessions-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>James Bavin</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is hosting a series of Neurodiversity Awareness sessions for staff and students on Tuesday 31 October in the Vijay Patel Building, room 1.13.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-26T14:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-26T14:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/October/Neurodiversity-Awareness-sessions-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/neurodiversity-awareness-sessions-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate at the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Awards</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/celebrate-at-the-enterprise-and-entrepreneurship-awards.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>You're invited to join the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Awards, celebrating our outstanding students and graduates.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-24T16:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-24T16:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Careers-Team.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/celebrate-at-the-enterprise-and-entrepreneurship-awards.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the NUS skills survey for the chance to win £500</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/complete-the-nus-skills-survey-for-the-chance-to-win-500.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students are invited to complete the skills survey, sharing their opinions on a range of practices and projects taking place across the university.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-23T09:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-23T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/NUS-1.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/complete-the-nus-skills-survey-for-the-chance-to-win-500.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student support drop-in sessions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/student-support-drop-in-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our friendly team of harassment advisers from No Space for Hate and The Mandala Project are hosting drop-in sessions every Thursday during term time, from 1-3pm in The Pod (Campus Centre, First Floor).</summary>
    <published>2023-10-23T08:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-23T08:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Support.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/student-support-drop-in-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>£300 in vouchers to be won: Complete the Catering and Retail Services survey for the chance to win</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/300-in-vouchers-to-be-won-complete-the-catering-and-retail-services-survey-for-the-chance-to-win.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Have your say in the Catering and Retail Services survey and you could win a £10 coffee voucher!</summary>
    <published>2023-10-20T08:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-20T09:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Change-Please-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/300-in-vouchers-to-be-won-complete-the-catering-and-retail-services-survey-for-the-chance-to-win.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free welcome reception for international students at Leicester Town Hall</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/free-welcome-reception-for-international-students-at-leicester-town-hall.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International students at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) can get a feel for Leicester with a free welcome event at the Town Hall on Tuesday 24 October 2023 at 3pm.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-19T13:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-08T09:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/October/DMU-welcome-international-students-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/free-welcome-reception-for-international-students-at-leicester-town-hall.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have a Leicester Tigers giveaway for the match on Saturday 21 October vs Sale Sharks (3.05pm kick-off at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium). This competition closes at midday on Thursday 19 October.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-16T10:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-16T10:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/leicester-tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Represent the DMU student voice as a Course Rep</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/represent-the-dmu-student-voice-as-a-course-rep.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The 2023/24 Course Rep elections are back! If you're passionate about making a change and representing your student voice, nominate yourself today.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-12T12:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-13T11:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Nominations.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/represent-the-dmu-student-voice-as-a-course-rep.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Embark on an exciting sustainability journey as a Green Impact Project Assistant</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/embark-on-an-exciting-sustainability-journey-as-a-green-impact-project-assistant.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Green Impact team at DMU are recruiting project assistants to help drive sustainability initiatives and influence positive change across the university.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-12T12:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-12T12:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/green-impact.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/embark-on-an-exciting-sustainability-journey-as-a-green-impact-project-assistant.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support for staff and students affected by the events in Israel and Gaza</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/support-for-staff-and-students-affected-by-the-events-in-israel-and-gaza.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We understand that some of our staff and students will be affected by the deeply distressing events taking place in Israel and Gaza. The university has a range of support that you can access.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-11T17:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-11T17:08:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/support-for-staff-and-students-affected-by-the-events-in-israel-and-gaza.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win £2500 towards your business with the 2023 Student Side Hustle Awards</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/win-2500-towards-your-business-with-the-2023-student-side-hustle-awards.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Campus Industries have partnered with The University of Law Business School in a search to find the best and most creative student businesses in the UK.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-11T12:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-11T12:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Student-Side-Hustle-Awards.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/win-2500-towards-your-business-with-the-2023-student-side-hustle-awards.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Discover the ways you can make a difference at DMU's first volunteering convention</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/discover-the-ways-you-can-make-a-difference-at-dmus-first-volunteering-convention.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join DMU's volunteering convention to meet local charities and community groups and find out about the many opportunities available across Leicester and Leicestershire.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-10T12:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-11T13:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Volunteer.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/discover-the-ways-you-can-make-a-difference-at-dmus-first-volunteering-convention.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Your Finance' drop in sessions with DMU Money Advice</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/your-finance-drop-in-sessions-with-dmu-money-advice.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The DMU Money Advice team will be holding fortnightly 'Your Finance' drop-in sessions to provide advice to students on all aspects of money matters.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-10T10:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-10T10:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Money-advice.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/your-finance-drop-in-sessions-with-dmu-money-advice.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important information about your attendance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/important-information-about-your-attendance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>At DMU we want to make sure every student reaches their goals and has a great university experience. To support your learning and to provide you with the academic guidance to help you succeed, you are expected to attend all activities in your timetable and must register within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time of the session.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-06T15:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/Attendance-MonitoringTHUMB.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/important-information-about-your-attendance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Coming Out Day 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/national-coming-out-day-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Coming Out Day is celebrated annually on 11 October and is a time when some people decide to be open about their sexuality to their friends, family and the world.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-06T12:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/national-coming-out-day-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/national-coming-out-day-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Confidential drug and alcohol support with Turning Point</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/confidential-drug-and-alcohol-support-with-turning-point.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Student Welfare team are excited to announce the return of Turning Point, a judgement free clinic offering free confidential drug and alcohol advice.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-06T09:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-10T08:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Turning-Point-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/confidential-drug-and-alcohol-support-with-turning-point.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Graduate Recruitment and Placements Fair 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/graduate-recruitment-and-placements-fair-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Graduate Recruitment and Placements Fair is an event dedicated to helping you find out more about what's available in the world of work.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-04T16:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/October/Careers-Fair-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/graduate-recruitment-and-placements-fair-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: How to make the most of the academic year ahead</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/vc-student-blog-october-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A very warm welcome to our new and returning students. I am delighted to see campus buzzing with activity again as we begin the academic year together.</summary>
    <published>2023-10-03T09:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-03T09:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/october/vc-student-blog-october-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Staying safe at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/staying-safe-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>While Leicester is a great place to live and study, we want you to be prepared should an incident happen.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-29T15:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-29T15:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/Student-safety-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/staying-safe-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate Black History Month with delicious dishes at the Food Village</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/celebrate-black-history-month-with-delicious-dishes-at-the-food-village.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Throughout October, the Food Village will be serving a number of mouth-watering dishes to celebrate Black History Month 2023.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-27T10:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-10T12:34:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/BHM.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/celebrate-black-history-month-with-delicious-dishes-at-the-food-village.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>No Space for Hate at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/no-space-for-hate-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>No Space for Hate is DMU's approach to dealing with incidents of hate, harassment and bullying.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-27T08:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-27T08:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/NSFH-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/no-space-for-hate-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Vaccinations for students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/vaccinations-for-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As your university term begins, it is important to register with a local GP and check your vaccinations are up to date. All routine vaccinations for eligible groups are available free of charge.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-22T15:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-02T10:09:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/vaccine-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/vaccinations-for-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Action required: Enhanced cyber security for your DMU account</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/action-required-enhanced-cyber-security-for-your-dmu-account.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Thursday 28 September you will need to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access your DMU email, OneDrive, Teams and online Microsoft Office applications from any off-campus location.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-22T15:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-22T15:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/authentication-tech-THUMB.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/action-required-enhanced-cyber-security-for-your-dmu-account.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Practising safe sex at university</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/practising-safe-sex-at-university.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>With levels of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhoea at record levels, students are encouraged to take steps to ensure they are practising safe sex.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-22T11:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/Safe-sex-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/practising-safe-sex-at-university.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welcome Weekend and Freshers' 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/welcome-weekend-and-freshers-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To help you settle in to your new home at DMU, we, along with De Montfort Students' Union (DSU), have a packed schedule of welcome activities for you to enjoy.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-20T09:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T16:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/welcome-weekend.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/welcome-weekend-and-freshers-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Learn to ride a bicycle for free with The Daria Project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you are among the one in eight adults in Britain that never learned to ride a bike, we invite you to follow in the shoes of DMU Placement Student, Daria Brazhnyk, and learn for free!</summary>
    <published>2023-09-18T14:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-18T14:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/cycling-daria-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/learn-to-ride-a-bicycle-for-free-with-the-daria-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have a Leicester Tigers giveaway for the match on Sunday 24 September vs Ampthill (3pm kick-off at the Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium).</summary>
    <published>2023-09-18T13:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-18T12:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/leicester-tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become 'Carbon Literate' and help DMU act on the climate emergency</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/become-carbon-literate-and-help-dmu-act-on-the-climate-emergency.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU will be running 'Carbon Literacy' training sessions in October 2023, which aims to support staff and students to take meaningful steps together, contributing to collective action on the climate emergency.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-18T12:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-05T15:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/Carbon-literacy600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/become-carbon-literate-and-help-dmu-act-on-the-climate-emergency.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LearningZone: Your new virtual learning environment</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/learningzone-your-new-virtual-learning-environment.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David Watts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As the next academic year approaches, we will be introducing our new and improved virtual learning environment, LearningZone, to make it even easier for you to engage with key information and learning materials for your course.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-14T11:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-18T12:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/LearningZone-thumb-2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/learningzone-your-new-virtual-learning-environment.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Welcome Week 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/international-welcome-week-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 September 2023, we will be welcoming our international students to DMU with a week full of exciting trips, sessions and activities.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-12T12:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-19T09:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/IWW-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/international-welcome-week-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rosh Hashanah 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/rosh-hashanah-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) is one of the key celebrations in the Jewish calendar. Literally meaning "head of the year", it is also known commonly as the Feast of Trumpets, and biblically as Yom Teruah ("day of shouting or blasting").</summary>
    <published>2023-09-08T14:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-21T15:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/Rosh-Hashanah-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/rosh-hashanah-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Resit assessment results for undergraduate students – when to expect them</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/resit-assessment-results-when-to-expect-them.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>For undergraduate students who took resits over the summer, your results will be available from 2pm on Thursday 14 September.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-08T14:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-21T15:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/resit-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/resit-assessment-results-when-to-expect-them.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black History Month 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/black-history-month-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Black History Month 2023 at DMU features a richly diverse calendar of events celebrating the heritage, history, arts, culture and accomplishments of African, Caribbean and South Asian diasporas in the UK.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-08T14:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-10-06T10:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/MicrosoftTeams-image-54.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/black-history-month-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Changes to DMU car park availability in September</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/changes-to-dmu-car-park-availability-september-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David Watts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There will be reduced availability at DMU car parks on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September due to the BBC Radio 2 in the Park event, and from Friday 22 September to Sunday 24 September to enable new students to arrive at halls of residence.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-07T14:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-18T12:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/February/Car-parking-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/changes-to-dmu-car-park-availability-september-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bi Visibility Day 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/bi-visibility-day-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year, Bi Visibility Day takes place on Saturday 23 September and ispart of Bisexual Awareness Week from Saturday 16 to Saturday 23 September.</summary>
    <published>2023-09-07T11:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-07T10:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/September/Bi-Visibility-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/september/bi-visibility-day-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting MyDMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university will be undertaking planned IT system maintenance to MyDMU between 7-10pm on Wednesday 6 September.</summary>
    <published>2023-08-30T16:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-08-30T16:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Timetable release information for 2023/24</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/timetable-release-information-for-2023-24.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We can't wait to welcome new and returning students to campus this autumn. Ahead of your arrival, we wanted to let you know when you can expect to see your timetable for the new academic year on MyDMU.</summary>
    <published>2023-08-30T09:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-14T17:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/August/timetable-calendar-sept-2023-THUMB.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/timetable-release-information-for-2023-24.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate Leicester Pride 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/celebrate-leicester-pride-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester Pride, one of England's largest free LGBTQ+ events, is taking place on Saturday 2 September at Abbey Park, from midday–9pm.</summary>
    <published>2023-08-24T09:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-08-31T10:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/August/Leics-Pride600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/celebrate-leicester-pride-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Calling all September 2023 graduands: Share your DMU memories for the chance to be featured on the Vijay Patel screen</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/calling-all-september-2023-graduands-share-your-dmu-memories-for-the-chance-to-be-featured-on-the-vijay-patel-screen.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>September 2023 graduands: enter our Memories at DMU competition to be in with a chance of having your photos shown on the Vijay Patel screen during graduations week!</summary>
    <published>2023-08-18T15:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-06T12:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/August/memories-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/calling-all-september-2023-graduands-share-your-dmu-memories-for-the-chance-to-be-featured-on-the-vijay-patel-screen.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU has updated its printing and copying services</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/dmu-is-updating-its-printing-and-copying-services.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A contract has been awarded to Kyocera to supply new multifunctional devices – for copying, printing and scanning – which will be available to both staff and students on campus.</summary>
    <published>2023-08-10T09:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/August/printing.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/august/dmu-is-updating-its-printing-and-copying-services.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Caribbean Carnival 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/leicester-caribbean-carnival-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester's annual Caribbean Carnival – one of the largest celebrations of its kind outside London – will be taking place on Saturday 5 August, at Victoria Park, from 12 noon.</summary>
    <published>2023-07-19T08:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-18T17:09:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/July/Caribbean-Carnival-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/leicester-caribbean-carnival-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important DMU password security updates</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/important-dmu-password-security-updates.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We encourage all DMU students to check that their university password is strong and unique. Also, from now on, any student who changes their DMU password will be prompted to set a very strong password that meets our new requirements.</summary>
    <published>2023-07-14T14:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-14T14:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/July/passwords-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/important-dmu-password-security-updates.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU celebrates outstanding teachers and students' contributions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/dmu-celebrates-outstanding-teachers-and-students-contributions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A special gathering earlier in July honored the winners of the DMU 2023 Students' Choice Teaching Awards, and recognised students who served as either members of the Student Action Committee or Student Learning and Teaching Consultants.</summary>
    <published>2023-07-11T13:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-11T13:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/July/teaching-excellence-awards-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/dmu-celebrates-outstanding-teachers-and-students-contributions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Non-Binary People's Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/international-non-binary-peoples-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Non-Binary People's Day takes place on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who do not identify within the traditional gender binary.</summary>
    <published>2023-07-10T12:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/July/INBDay-14-July600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/international-non-binary-peoples-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Staff-to-Student Relationships policy</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/new-staff-to-student-relationships-policy.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have launched a new Staff-to-Student Relationships policy for DMU employees, which we believe will help to create an environment in which all of our students and staff can feel physically and psychologically safe.</summary>
    <published>2023-07-05T10:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-24T13:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/June/S2S-policy-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/new-staff-to-student-relationships-policy.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Re-register to receive your timetable and student finance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/re-register-to-receive-your-timetable-and-student-finance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿We are asking all returning students to re-register with us. It's very important that you do this as online re-registration triggers processes such as continued access to your timetable, activation of your student funding payments (if applicable), and ongoing attendance confirmation for UK Visa and Immigration purposes of Student Route/Tier 4 students.</summary>
    <published>2023-07-03T16:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-12T13:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/July/DMU-COVID-3111-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/july/re-register-to-receive-your-timetable-and-student-finance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welcoming your New Virtual Learning Environment – LearningZone</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/welcoming-your-new-virtual-learning-environment-–-learningzone.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David West</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From the start of the new academic session 2023/24 the university is moving to a new and improved virtual learning environment – LearningZone.</summary>
    <published>2023-07-03T11:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-08-03T14:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/June/LearningZone-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/welcoming-your-new-virtual-learning-environment-–-learningzone.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Enhance your professional career with a Postgraduate Degree at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/enhance-your-professional-career-with-a-postgraduate-degree-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Discover the possibilities that a postgraduate degree can unlock for your future. Learn more about postgraduate employability at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2023-06-27T16:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-06-28T09:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/June/postgraduate-degree-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/enhance-your-professional-career-with-a-postgraduate-degree-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Results Release Day advice and support</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/results-release-day-advice-and-support.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate or apprentice, you might be feeling apprehensive about receiving your end of year results. Here are some hints and tips to help guide you over the next few weeks, no matter what your academic outcomes might be.</summary>
    <published>2023-06-22T16:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Exams-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/results-release-day-advice-and-support.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid al-Adha</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/eid-al-adha.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students who celebrate a very Happy Eid Mubarak.</summary>
    <published>2023-06-22T09:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-06-22T09:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/June/Eid-al-Adha-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/eid-al-adha.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU's Graduate Fashion Week catwalk livestreamed on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/dmus-graduate-fashion-week-catwalk-livestreamed-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Creative outfits by DMU Fashion Design students are featuring on the prestigious Graduate Fashion Week (GFW) catwalk today, which will be livestreamed on campus at 4:30pm for everyone to enjoy.</summary>
    <published>2023-06-14T11:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T13:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/June/GFW-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/dmus-graduate-fashion-week-catwalk-livestreamed-on-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Careers support for DMU graduates</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/vc-student-blog-june-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>For some of you reading this, it will be the end of an era as you finish your studies at DMU and head on to your next adventure.</summary>
    <published>2023-06-12T12:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-06-12T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/vc-student-blog-june-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>TEDxDemontfortU is coming back and you could be involved!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/tedxdemontfortu-is-coming-back-and-you-could-be-involved.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Any DMU student, graduate or member of staff interested in joining the working group for the next conference is invited to connect with the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship team.</summary>
    <published>2023-06-05T14:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-06-05T14:30:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/Events/TEDx-Thumbnail.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/tedxdemontfortu-is-coming-back-and-you-could-be-involved.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pride month</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/pride-month.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Pride month takes place during June and is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. DMU is proud of and supports its LGBTQ+ staff and students.</summary>
    <published>2023-06-02T09:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-06-02T09:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/June/pride.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/june/pride-month.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>MyDMU student app improvements</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/mydmu-student-app-improvements.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is launching updates to the MyDMU student app on Thursday 1 June. These include making it better looking, easier to use and more accessible.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-26T15:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-26T15:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/app-update-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/mydmu-student-app-improvements.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Volunteer for the Aylestone Meadows BioBlitz</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/volunteer-for-the-aylestone-meadows-bioblitz.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Aylestone Meadows BioBlitz is an opportunity for you to get involved with mapping species richness and diversity in the heart of Leicester.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-26T09:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-26T08:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/bioblitz.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/volunteer-for-the-aylestone-meadows-bioblitz.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Have your say for DMU Pride 2024</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/have-your-say-for-dmu-pride-2024.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Isabelle Thom</name>
    </author>
    <summary>For the next season of DMU Pride (taking place in February 2024) we are opening up the applications to the wider university to ensure we offer a variety of activities, workshops and events that best reflect DMU and engage as many people throughout the month-long programme as possible.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-24T13:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-24T13:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/Pride-2024-thumbnail.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/have-your-say-for-dmu-pride-2024.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Riverside Festival: road closures on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/riverside-festival-road-closures.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Riverside Festival takes place on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June. On these dates the section of Western Boulevard between the junctions with Braunstone Gate and the Tarragon Road roundabout will be closed to vehicles from 7am on Saturday until 8pm on Sunday.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-22T11:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-22T11:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/riverside-fest-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/riverside-festival-road-closures.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Curve Theatre Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/curve-theatre-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Collins</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Discover how the production of 42nd Street has been brought to Curve's stage at the 42nd Street Theatre Day.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-17T11:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-17T11:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/42nd-street-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/curve-theatre-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Values, Your Career: Online Workshop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/your-values-your-career-online-sustainability-workshop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU's Careers Team and the Sustainability Team are working together to bring you a short workshop exploring the options available to make a difference to issues you care about in your future career.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-17T08:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-17T08:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/Your-Values-Your-Career-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/your-values-your-career-online-sustainability-workshop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) represents an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people internationally.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-16T11:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/IDAHOBIT-image.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in the Sustainability Showcase</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/take-part-in-the-sustainability-showcase.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Are you a DMU student that has been involved with sustainability and/or the promotion of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals? The Sustainability Showcase on 26 May is an interactive session for you to present your involvement with sustainability and the SDGs to fellow students and staff.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-15T09:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-15T09:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/sustainable.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/take-part-in-the-sustainability-showcase.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>We want to hear your thoughts in our latest student survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/we-want-to-hear-your-thoughts-in-our-latest-student-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 15 May, you will have the opportunity to offer feedback on your student experience at DMU, with the feedback being used to strengthen your experience and shape what DMU looks like in the future. ﻿﻿</summary>
    <published>2023-05-15T08:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-15T08:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/DMU-PG-results-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/we-want-to-hear-your-thoughts-in-our-latest-student-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apply now - Trips to USA and Vietnam just some of the opportunities on offer in latest round of DMU Global trips</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/apply-now-trips-to-usa-and-vietnam-just-some-of-the-opportunities-on-offer-in-latest-round-of-dmu-global-trips.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Vietnam, USA, Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates are just some of the destinations lined up for students in the latest round of travel opportunities by the award-winning DMU Global team.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-10T10:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-10T12:09:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/May/GLOBAL-THUMB-10.05.23.jpg-CMS-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/apply-now-trips-to-usa-and-vietnam-just-some-of-the-opportunities-on-offer-in-latest-round-of-dmu-global-trips.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your invitation to 42nd Street – Curve ticket offer for DMU staff, students and alumni</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/your-invitation-to-42nd-street-curve-ticket-offer.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A number of discounted tickets are available for this new production of the classic musical, opening at Curve on Wednesday 17 May.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-09T17:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-09T17:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/May/42nd-street-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/your-invitation-to-42nd-street-curve-ticket-offer.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Vesak Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/happy-vesak-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Collins</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students at DMU happy Vesak Day.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-02T14:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-05-02T14:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Vesak-main.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/happy-vesak-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: How we value diversity at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/vc-student-blog-may-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU takes enormous pride in its diverse community. Your backgrounds, cultures and faiths make our university a more vibrant place to learn and grow.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-02T09:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-28T16:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/vc-student-blog-may-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cost of Living Fund reopens</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/cost-of-living-support.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿In recognition of the increased challenges placed on finances during the current cost of living price increases, DMU has re-opened its Cost of Living Fund for International/EU students (without maintenance loan) and DMU students at UK partner institutions.</summary>
    <published>2023-05-02T07:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-28T14:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/financial-support-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/may/cost-of-living-support.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Sport Awards 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/dmu-sport-awards-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The annual DMU Sport Awards took place on Thursday 20 April, celebrating the sporting achievements of teams and individuals over the last year.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-28T11:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-28T15:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/dmusport-awards-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/dmu-sport-awards-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hedgehog Awareness Week 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/hedgehog-awareness-week-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of Hedgehog Awareness Week, the Sustainable DMU team are hosting a number of fun activities across campus.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-28T10:33:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-28T10:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/hedgehog-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/hedgehog-awareness-week-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting MyDMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university will be undertaking planned IT system maintenance to MyDMU between 9am on Saturday 6 May and 5pm on Sunday 7 May.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-27T15:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-27T15:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join Decolonising DMU's latest Kimberlin discussions series</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/join-decolonising-dmus-latest-kimberlin-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Decolonising DMU invites you to join its upcoming online 'read and listen to' debate on Monday 15 May, part of the Kimberlin Discussions series.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-27T10:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-27T10:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/decolonising-dmu-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/join-decolonising-dmus-latest-kimberlin-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Develop your job interview and communication skills with virtual reality at DMU's Careers Hub</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/develop-job-interview-and-communication-skills-with-vr-at-dmus-careers-hub.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has an amazing new immersive virtual reality experience in the Careers Hub, called Bodyswaps, which allows you to practise and develop a range of skills and boost confidence ahead of entering the professional world.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-26T17:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/bodyswaps-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/develop-job-interview-and-communication-skills-with-vr-at-dmus-careers-hub.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lesbian Visibility Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/lesbian-visibility-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Lesbian Visibility Day takes place annually on 26 April, and is part of Lesbian Visibility Week (Monday 24 April to Sunday 30 April), which celebrates and commemorates the achievements of a marginalised group of people.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-26T10:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/LVW-thumbnail.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/lesbian-visibility-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get your photo ID: How to make sure you're ready to vote in May's local elections</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/get-your-photo-id-how-to-get-ready-to-vote-in-may-local-elections.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Thursday 4 May, local authorities across England, Wales and Scotland will be holding elections. From May, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations. To be able to cast your vote, make sure you have a suitable photo ID or get one as soon as possible.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-20T11:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-20T15:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/voter-id-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/get-your-photo-id-how-to-get-ready-to-vote-in-may-local-elections.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid Mubarak</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/eid-mubarak.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Fitr is a very important time and marks the end of Ramadan, a month of spiritual reflection, prayer, fasting, charitable acts and sharing food. Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid) to everyone celebrating from all of us at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-19T14:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-19T14:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Eid-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/eid-mubarak.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UK Emergency Alerts test</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/uk-emergency-alerts-test.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name />
    </author>
    <summary>On Sunday 23rd April at 3pm, the UK government will be trialling its new Emergency Alerts system, with a test alert being sent to all mobile phones and tablets.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-19T08:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-19T10:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/MicrosoftTeams-image-142.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/uk-emergency-alerts-test.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support Your County: Free cricket tickets for Leicestershire v Glamorgan</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/support-your-county-free-cricket-tickets-for-leicestershire-v-glamorgan.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Free tickets to Leicestershire v Glamorgan in the County Championship fixture at Grace Road from Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 April are up for grabs!</summary>
    <published>2023-04-12T12:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-12T15:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/Leicestershire-County-Cricket-April-2023-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/support-your-county-free-cricket-tickets-for-leicestershire-v-glamorgan.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Easter</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/happy-easter.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university will be closed from Friday 7 to Tuesday 11 April (inclusive) for the Easter break. We would like to wish all students and staff a very happy Easter.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-03T15:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T13:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Easter-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/happy-easter.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Asexuality Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/international-asexuality-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Asexuality Day (IAD) takes place annually on 6 April each year (first marked in 2021) and celebrates the full asexual spectrum, and raises awareness of the ace umbrella, including demisexual, grey-asexual and other ace identities.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-03T12:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/IAD-2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/international-asexuality-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Passover</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/happy-passover.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish staff and students at DMU a happy Passover.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-03T12:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-03T11:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/passover-2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/happy-passover.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Our new library – and looking after your wellbeing</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/vc-student-blog-april-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We know from your feedback that there's lots that could be done to improve the library and so I'm delighted to tell you that we're planning to redevelop the library to enhance the experience of our students even more.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-03T10:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/vc-student-blog-april-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Register to vote in time for the local elections</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/register-to-vote-in-time-for-the-local-elections.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Thursday 4 May, local authorities across England, Wales and Scotland will be holding elections. Here's what you need to know about how to make sure you're registered and how to get a new photo ID if you need one.</summary>
    <published>2023-04-03T09:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-12T16:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/April/polling-station-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/april/register-to-vote-in-time-for-the-local-elections.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Transgender Day of Visibility</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/international-transgender-day-of-visibility.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place on 31 March each year and celebrates transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people, and their contributions to society and raises awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. Find out about how DMU supports trans, gender fluid and non-binary staff and students.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-30T09:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/trans-flag.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/international-transgender-day-of-visibility.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your new-look Academic Support Office website</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/your-new-look-academic-support-office-website.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We listened to your comments and used them to help design a new look. Our academic support services are now at your fingertips, on a website that's faster and easier to navigate.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-27T09:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-27T12:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/academic-support-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/your-new-look-academic-support-office-website.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Be vigilant of money mule and phone fraud scammers</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/be-vigilant-of-money-mule-and-phone-fraud-scammers.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Each year thousands of people, including university students are targeted by criminals. We are reminding our students to stay vigilant and to be aware of the ways they can be subjected to, or become unwittingly involved in criminal activity.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-23T15:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-23T15:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/November/money-mule-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/be-vigilant-of-money-mule-and-phone-fraud-scammers.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cost of living support</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/cost-of-living-support.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿In recognition of the increased challenges placed on finances during the current cost of living price increases, DMU has opened a new Cost of Living Fund for International/EU students (without maintenance loan) and DMU students at UK partner institutions.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-23T15:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-04-03T12:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/financial-support-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/cost-of-living-support.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting IT systems</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu-blackboard.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university will be undertaking planned IT system maintenance to Blackboard (including Turnitin and DMU Replay) on Wednesday 29 March.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-22T15:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-27T15:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu-blackboard.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reimagining the DMU Library</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/reimagining-the-dmu-library.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Kimberlin Library is one of the cornerstones of campus life here at DMU and it plays a key part in your student experience while you are studying with us. DMU plans to create a next-generation library, opening in 2027, which will act as our new academic hub and we need your ideas.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-21T10:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/library-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/reimagining-the-dmu-library.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free breakfast for students and staff extended until June</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/free-breakfast-extended-until-june.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name />
    </author>
    <summary>Due to popular demand, students and staff can continue to enjoy a free breakfast on campus every weekday until the end of the summer term.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-20T08:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-20T08:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/FreeBreakfast-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/free-breakfast-extended-until-june.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ramadan Mubarak</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/ramadan-mubarak.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students at DMU happy Ramadan. Muslim staff and students will be observing Ramadan (a period of prayer and fasting) between Wednesday 22 March and Friday 21 April (subject to confirmation, depending on the sighting of the moon).</summary>
    <published>2023-03-20T07:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-16T11:36:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Ramadan2022-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/ramadan-mubarak.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join DMU's Hedgehog Wake-up Litter Pick</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/join-dmus-hedgehog-wake-up-litter-pick.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of DMU's Hedgehog Friendly Campus initiative, we need your help on Wednesday 29 March to keep campus safe from litter hazards for hedgehogs and other wildlife.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-14T16:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-14T16:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/July/hedgehog-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/join-dmus-hedgehog-wake-up-litter-pick.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the 2023 Travel Survey to help DMU understand travel behaviours</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/complete-the-2023-dmu-travel-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete and all completed entries will be entered into a prize draw to win a £100 shopping voucher!</summary>
    <published>2023-03-14T16:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-14T16:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/travel-survey-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/complete-the-2023-dmu-travel-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cast your vote for the DSU Executive and Liberation Officer Elections</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/cast-your-vote-for-the-dsu-executive-and-liberation-officer-elections.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The 2023 De Montfort Student's Union (DSU) Executive and Liberation Officer Elections are here! This is your chance to have your say in who represents you over the next academic year to help bring positive changes across the university.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-14T12:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/elections-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/cast-your-vote-for-the-dsu-executive-and-liberation-officer-elections.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate International Women's Day at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/thank-you-to-everyone-who-helped-celebrate-international-womens-day-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Women's Staff Network hosted a series of thought-provoking events celebrating DMU's International Women's Day (IWD) on Wednesday 8 March and we'd like to say a big 'thank you' to everyone who attended and helped to #EmbraceEquity. There's lots more for you to get involved in throughout the month.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-14T10:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/IWD-logo-2.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/thank-you-to-everyone-who-helped-celebrate-international-womens-day-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Thank you to everyone who took part in DMU Pride 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/thank-you-to-everyone-who-took-part-in-dmu-pride-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year's ninth-annual DMU Pride celebrations has now ended and we would like to say a massive 'thank you' to everyone who took part in the celebrations.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-14T10:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-14T10:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/pride-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/thank-you-to-everyone-who-took-part-in-dmu-pride-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Heavy snowfall – travel and online learning</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/heavy-snowfall-travel-and-online-learning.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following the heavy snowfall overnight, resulting in poor travel conditions and some road closures, we recommend that staff and students do not travel to the university. DMU will remain open today (Friday 10 March) for those staff and students who can make it to campus, with the Estates team working hard to make the local area safe.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-10T10:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-10T10:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/snow-drift-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/heavy-snowfall-travel-and-online-learning.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Big Sleep 2023: Spend a night outdoors on campus in support of a local homelessness charity</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/the-big-sleep-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Tuesday 28 March, staff and students will face the elements overnight for a glimpse of what many people in the city experience on a nightly basis.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-09T15:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-09T15:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/big-sleep-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/the-big-sleep-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Come to the opening of your new Careers Hub on Tuesday 7 March</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/come-to-the-opening-of-your-new-careers-hub.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our new Careers Hub launches on Tuesday 7 March at 1pm in the Hugh Aston Building to help students from all faculties gain easy access to advice and guidance from our expert Careers Team.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-02T15:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-03T10:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/careers-advice-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/come-to-the-opening-of-your-new-careers-hub.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Frontrunners paid internship scheme: Boost your employability while studying</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/dmu-frontrunners-paid-internship-scheme-boost-employability-while-studying.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some valuable work experience while studying? Look no further than DMU's Frontrunners paid internship scheme!</summary>
    <published>2023-03-02T14:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/frontrunners-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/dmu-frontrunners-paid-internship-scheme-boost-employability-while-studying.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Varsity 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/varsity-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Thursday 16 – Wednesday 22 March 2023, DMU will take on the University of Leicester (UoL) in the annual Varsity series.</summary>
    <published>2023-03-01T10:33:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-01T10:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/March/varsity-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/march/varsity-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate International Women's Day 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/celebrate-international-womens-day-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate this year's International Women's Day (IWD) on Wednesday 8 March, DMU Women are hosting a series of thought-provoking events held online and on campus.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-24T11:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T11:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/IWD-logo-2.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/celebrate-international-womens-day-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Lord Rowan Williams to give the Provost Derek Hole Keynote Lecture on Friday 31 March</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/lord-rowan-williams-to-give-the-provost-derek-hole-keynote-lecture-on-friday-31-march.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Lord Rowan Williams will speak about 'Priesthood, solidarity and transformation: thoughts on ministry and witness today'. It will begin at 6pm at St Andrews Church, Jarrom Street.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-22T12:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-24T14:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/DMU-Engagement-600x472-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/lord-rowan-williams-to-give-the-provost-derek-hole-keynote-lecture-on-friday-31-march.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Highway changes to Upperton Road</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/highway-changes-to-upperton-road.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 27 February until December 2023, Barratt Homes will be carrying out works to the Watkin Road Bridge near the Upperton Road gyratory.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-22T12:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-03-02T14:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/roadworks-sign-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/highway-changes-to-upperton-road.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win a month's free rent* with National Student Money Week 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/national-student-money-week-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Student Money Week runs from Monday 27 February - Friday 3 March 2023. This year's theme is 'Navigating the Numbers – coping with the cost of living'.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-22T11:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-22T11:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/NSMW-2023-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/national-student-money-week-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting certain MyDMU tiles from 6pm on Friday 24 February to 9am on Monday 27 February</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu-tiles-march.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Due to work to maintain the university's IT systems, students will not be able to access some of their MyDMU tiles from 6pm on Friday 24 February to 9am on Monday 27 February.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-20T14:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-20T14:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu-tiles-march.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apple device users: Immediate action required</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/apple-device-users-immediate-action-required.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Apple has announced an important security update this week affecting a large number of devices. We recommend all staff and students update their Apple devices (phones, laptops and tablets) as soon as possible.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-17T10:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-20T10:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/Apple-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/apple-device-users-immediate-action-required.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU wins highest-ever position on Stonewall's Top 100 inclusive list</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/dmu-wins-highest-ever-position-on-stonewalls-top-100-inclusive-list.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has secured its highest-ever ranking in an influential list of the most inclusive employers in Britain.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-16T13:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-16T13:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2023/February/STONE-THUMB-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/dmu-wins-highest-ever-position-on-stonewalls-top-100-inclusive-list.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in an interactive Sustainable Development Goals workshop to enhance your entrepreneurial skills</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/take-part-in-an-interactive-sustainable-development-goals-workshop-entrepreneurial-skills.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David Watts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU students are invited to an award-winning immersive workshop experience on Saturday 18 March, which uses simulation role-play and gamification to enhance entrepreneurial skills, solve real world problems, meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals and understand social entrepreneurship.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-15T15:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-28T10:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/SDG-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/take-part-in-an-interactive-sustainable-development-goals-workshop-entrepreneurial-skills.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DeMontfort Students' Union online shop is now live</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/demontfort-students-union-online-shop-is-now-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU clothing, accessories, gifts and stationery are now available for purchase online from SUpplies, the DeMontfort Students' Union shop.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-14T13:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T14:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/SUpplies-DSU-online-store-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/demontfort-students-union-online-shop-is-now-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>myITSupport: How to use the self-service IT portal</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/myitsupport-how-to-use-the-self-service-it-portal.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Are you aware that you can use the myITSupport self-service portal to log technical issues with DMU?</summary>
    <published>2023-02-13T16:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-14T15:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/IT-support-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/myitsupport-how-to-use-the-self-service-it-portal.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Gain valuable experience and develop practical carbon-reducing solutions with DMU's Net Zero Football Project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/gain-valuable-experience-with-dmus-net-zero-football-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Through this project, students can gain valuable experience and be part of a global effort to create a more sustainable ethos for community sport.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-13T10:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-13T10:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/Football-SDG-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/gain-valuable-experience-with-dmus-net-zero-football-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Turkey and Syria earthquake</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/a-statement-on-the-turkey-and-syria-earthquake.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Like many people around the world, we are saddened by the news coming out of Syria and Turkey as the devastating impact of Monday's earthquake continues to emerge. DMU and DSU are working together to coordinate our response.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-10T15:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-10T15:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/Turkey-Syria-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/a-statement-on-the-turkey-and-syria-earthquake.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BAL's new Community Zone for students and staff opens in the Hugh Aston Building</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/bals-new-community-zone-for-students-and-staff-opens.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The BAL faculty students and staff Community Zone opened this week on the ground floor of the Hugh Aston Building. The new space has seating and charging points where BAL students can relax and meet other students and tutors in an informal environment.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-07T15:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T14:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/Hugh-Aston-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/bals-new-community-zone-for-students-and-staff-opens.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Decolonising DMU: Student Evaluation Survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/decolonising-dmu-student-evaluation-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We are seeking student volunteers to complete a survey about your awareness and engagement with the Decolonising DMU Project and the impact this has had on your lived experiences on campus. We really value your views on our work and the survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-07T13:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-07T13:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/Decolonising-dmu-thumbjpg.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/decolonising-dmu-student-evaluation-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Show your support and come to our Light the Night Walk on Wednesday 8 February</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/show-your-support-and-come-to-our-light-the-night-walk.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Wednesday 8 February from 6-7pm, DMU students will gather to show support for victims of sexual violence around the world and demonstrate their commitment to creating a safe and inclusive community.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-06T11:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-06T11:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/February/Light-the-Night-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/show-your-support-and-come-to-our-light-the-night-walk.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Experience the best of student life with campus and city festivals</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/vc-student-blog-february-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This month, I wanted to let you know about some of the festivals and events on campus and in the city in the coming weeks.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-06T10:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-06T10:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/vc-student-blog-february-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join Decolonising DMU's latest events</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/join-decolonising-dmus-latest-events.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Decolonising DMU invites you to join its upcoming sessions: 'A construction of race and identity: A case study of Bangladeshis and Somalis in Tower Hamlets' on Wednesday 8 February and 'Performing Race' on Monday 13 February.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-02T17:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-02T17:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/decolonising-dmu-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/join-decolonising-dmus-latest-events.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting certain MyDMU tiles between 6–8pm on Tuesday 7 February</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu-tiles.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Due to work to maintain the university's IT systems, students will not be able to access some of their MyDMU tiles between 6–8pm on Tuesday 7 February.</summary>
    <published>2023-02-01T17:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-01T17:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/february/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu-tiles.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is your lecturer one in a million?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/is-your-lecturer-one-in-a-million.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Students' Choice Teaching Awards are now open for nominations! Please nominate a member of staff who has inspired you or made a difference to your time at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-30T08:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-01-27T10:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/StudentTeachingAward-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/is-your-lecturer-one-in-a-million.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Holocaust Memorial Day 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/holocaust-memorial-day-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Holocaust Memorial Day honours the millions who lost their lives in the Holocaust as a result of persecution by the Nazis.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-27T08:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T15:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/Holocaust-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/holocaust-memorial-day-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Free breakfast for students and staff</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/free-breakfast-for-students-and-staff.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name />
    </author>
    <summary>Students and staff can enjoy a free breakfast on campus every weekday from Wednesday 25 January to Friday 24 March, following a campaign from De Montfort Students' Union (DSU).</summary>
    <published>2023-01-23T11:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-01-23T11:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/FreeBreakfast-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/free-breakfast-for-students-and-staff.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Pride 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/dmu-pride-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿This year will see the ninth annual DMU Pride take place here at DMU, with an exciting month of vibrant events taking place to mark LGBTQ+ History Month. Running from Wednesday 1 to Tuesday 28 February, the in-person and online events are designed to raise awareness and celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-20T15:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T12:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/pride-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/dmu-pride-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chinese New Year 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/chinese-new-year-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name />
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students at DMU a happy Chinese New Year.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-20T10:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-01-20T10:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/CNY-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/chinese-new-year-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Share your memories with us for the chance to be featured on the Vijay Patel screen</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/share-your-memories-with-us-for-the-chance-to-be-featured-on-the-vijay-patel-screen.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Enter our Memories at DMU competition* to be in with a chance of having your photos shown on the Vijay Patel screen!</summary>
    <published>2023-01-17T09:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-01-17T09:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/memories-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/share-your-memories-with-us-for-the-chance-to-be-featured-on-the-vijay-patel-screen.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Survey Season at DMU launches for undergraduates</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/survey-season-at-dmu-launches-for-undergraduates.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 16 January, undergraduate students will get the chance to offer feedback on their whole student experience at DMU, getting the chance to help shape what DMU looks like in the future.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-16T09:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-02-06T11:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/nss-thumb2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/survey-season-at-dmu-launches-for-undergraduates.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU staff networks host a mindfulness meditation session for all</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/dmu-staff-networks-host-a-mindfulness-meditation-session-for-all.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join Diana Beldeanu for an online midday meditation on Tuesday 17 January to connect to your breath, find your energy and tap into gratitude. This 30-minute mindfulness session will help you recharge and find some relaxation in your day.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-10T16:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-01-12T09:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/mindfulness-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/dmu-staff-networks-host-a-mindfulness-meditation-session-for-all.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Have your say for Black History Month 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/have-your-say-for-black-history-month-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you would like to submit an idea to be considered for the Black History Month (October 2023) programme, please send a proposal by close of business on Friday 17 March.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-10T16:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-01-10T16:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/BHM-gen-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/have-your-say-for-black-history-month-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU's Golden Ticket Competition returns!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/dmus-golden-ticket-competition-returns.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're helping you beat the January blues with the return of our classic Golden Ticket Competition.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-10T08:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T14:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/golden-ticket.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/dmus-golden-ticket-competition-returns.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Giving you the support you need for 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/vc-student-blog-giving-you-the-support-you-need-for-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Student feedback has a huge influence on shaping the university and the services and support that we offer.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-09T09:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/january/vc-student-blog-giving-you-the-support-you-need-for-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Improve your public speaking, communication and leadership skills with the Leicester Leaders Speakers Club</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/improve-your-public-speaking-skills-leicester-leaders-speakers-club.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Leicester Leaders Speakers Club is open for anyone to join and will be running evening sessions twice a month in The Venue@DMU, starting in January. The first two meetings are free.</summary>
    <published>2023-01-05T09:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-01-05T09:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2023/January/public-speaking-thumb-Copy.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2023/improve-your-public-speaking-skills-leicester-leaders-speakers-club.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hanukkah 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/hanukkah-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Jewish festival of Hanukkah (or Chanukah, also known as the Festival of Lights, meaning "dedication" in Hebrew) begins this year at sundown on Sunday 18 December, concluding eight days later on the evening of Monday 26 December.</summary>
    <published>2022-12-14T12:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-10T09:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/December/Hanukkah-2022.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/hanukkah-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Festive activities and support over Christmas</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/festive-activities-and-support-over-christmas.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Christmas is traditionally a loving time when friends and families come together. However, for some people, Christmas time can bring struggles. We've put together a list of festive activities and support available over Christmas.</summary>
    <published>2022-12-14T11:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/December/christmas-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/festive-activities-and-support-over-christmas.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Changes to facilities and services over Christmas</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/facilities-and-services-over-christmas.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>With the holidays fast approaching, we want to make sure you're aware of the changes to facilities and services offerings and opening times during the Christmas break.</summary>
    <published>2022-12-14T10:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-12-15T09:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/December/christmas-graphic.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/facilities-and-services-over-christmas.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU campus parking for students continues in 2023</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/dmu-campus-parking-for-students-continues-in-2023.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following a successful trial, we will continue to issue monthly campus parking permits for students on a permanent basis.</summary>
    <published>2022-12-06T14:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-04T16:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/July/car-parking-symbol-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/dmu-campus-parking-for-students-continues-in-2023.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Sports roundup: Our teams swing into the festive spirit following successful November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/dmu-sports-roundup-our-teams-swing-into-the-festive-spirit-following-successful-november.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As winter starts to set in and the temperatures cool, our sports teams have been warming hearts with a flurry of wins and strong performances.</summary>
    <published>2022-12-05T17:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-12-05T17:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/December/sports-roundup-1.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/dmu-sports-roundup-our-teams-swing-into-the-festive-spirit-following-successful-november.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Reflecting on a year of new beginnings</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/vc-student-blog-reflecting-on-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU, as an institution, has also enjoyed many successes throughout the year. As we head towards the festive break, it felt timely to reflect on a year of new beginnings, successes and the return of some of our older, much-missed, ways of life.</summary>
    <published>2022-12-05T15:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-12-05T15:09:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/december/vc-student-blog-reflecting-on-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Christmas Carol Service 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/dmu-christmas-carol-service-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU will be holding its annual Christmas Carol Service on Tuesday 13 December at St Andrew's Church, Jarrom Street.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-24T09:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-11-24T09:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/November/carol-service-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/dmu-christmas-carol-service-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities #PurpleLightUp</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/un-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-purplelightup.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To mark the United Nations (UN) International Day of Persons with Disabilities and recognise #PurpleLightUp, DMU will be lighting up Trinity House in purple, on Saturday 3 December.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-23T11:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-01T15:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/November/trinity-purple-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/un-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-purplelightup.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>How to be Cyber Aware and watch out for online shopping scams in the run-up to Christmas</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/how-to-be-cyber-aware-and-watch-out-for-online-shopping-scams-in-the-run-up-to-christmas.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>UK cyber security and law enforcement agencies are urging bargain hunters to beware of online shopping scams in the run-up to Christmas. Data from Action Fraud reveals that the age group most likely to fall victim was 19 to 25-year-olds.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-23T11:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-11-23T11:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/November/cyberfraud-christmas-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/how-to-be-cyber-aware-and-watch-out-for-online-shopping-scams-in-the-run-up-to-christmas.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Scheduled maintenance affecting certain MyDMU tiles on Saturday-Sunday, 26-27 November 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu-tiles.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Due to work to maintain the university's IT systems, students will not be able to access some of their MyDMU tiles between 9am on Saturday 26 November and 5pm on Sunday 27 November.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-17T15:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-11-17T15:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/April/IT-upgrade-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/scheduled-maintenance-affecting-mydmu-tiles.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Transgender Day of Remembrance: Sunday 20 November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance-sunday-20-november.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is commemorated each year on 20 November, since 1999. The day honours the memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobia and anti-transgender violence.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-14T16:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/November/Transgender-Day-of-Remembrance-THUMB.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance-sunday-20-november.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Field of Dreams: Creating a Grassroots Net Zero Football Club</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/field-of-dreams-creating-a-grassroots-net-zero-football-club.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Claire Roberts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A United Nations official from the 'Football for the Goals' initiative is to talk at a free DMU/Leicester Business Festival event on Friday 11 November, which details how the university is helping to create a net-zero community football club.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-09T15:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-11-09T15:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2022/July/Peitz2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/field-of-dreams-creating-a-grassroots-net-zero-football-club.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join Decolonising DMU's latest Kimberlin sessions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/join-decolonising-dmus-latest-kimberlin-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Decolonising DMU invites you to join its upcoming Kimberlin discussion sessions online: 'Understanding the university experience of Black students – a case for decolonising' on Tuesday 6 December and a 'read and listen to' debate on Monday 12 December.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-09T11:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T14:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/decolonising-dmu-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/join-decolonising-dmus-latest-kimberlin-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join a two-minute silence to mark Remembrance Day on Friday 11 November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/join-a-two-minute-silence-to-mark-remembrance-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university will observe a two-minute silence at 11am on Friday 11 November to remember the deaths and sacrifices of those who served in the two world wars and in other conflicts since.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-09T09:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-11-09T09:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Remembrance-day-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/join-a-two-minute-silence-to-mark-remembrance-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Need equipment for coursework over Christmas? Book your extended AV Loan today!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/need-equipment-for-coursework-over-christmas-book-your-extended-av-loan-today.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>if you need equipment to continue with coursework activities during the holidays, we can help with an extended Christmas AV loan.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-08T13:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-11-08T13:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/av-loans-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/need-equipment-for-coursework-over-christmas-book-your-extended-av-loan-today.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Booking for Winter 2023 Graduation Ceremonies is now open!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/booking-for-dmu-winter-graduations-is-open.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our winter graduation ceremonies will take place in spectacular style from Monday 13 February to Thursday 16 February 2023 at the award-winning Curve theatre. Our registration system is open and we strongly advise that you book straight away to avoid disappointment.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-08T11:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T14:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/August/curve-grads-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/booking-for-dmu-winter-graduations-is-open.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Stress Awareness Week</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/vc-student-blog-stress-awareness-week.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This week is International Stress Awareness Week and the theme is working together to build resilience and reduce stress. At DMU, we are here to support you every step of the way. We have lots of fantastic support services available for you to access including masterclasses, mindfulness and free sporting activities.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-07T08:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T15:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/vc-student-blog-stress-awareness-week.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unibattle is back this November – giving you the chance to get 'money smart' and win brilliant prizes</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/unibattle-is-back-this-november.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From 9am on Monday 7 November to 3pm on Friday 18 November, universities and colleges around the world will battle to be crowned the Money Smartest.</summary>
    <published>2022-11-01T16:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-11-01T16:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/November/Unibattle-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/november/unibattle-is-back-this-november.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Together for our Planet: COP27 at DMU Launch and Showcase</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/together-for-our-planet-cop27-at-dmu-launch-and-showcase.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join the launch of COP27 on Thursday 3 November from 5-6pm in Trinity House Chapel, to see how new innovations are being developed at DMU</summary>
    <published>2022-10-31T14:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-31T14:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/COP27-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/together-for-our-planet-cop27-at-dmu-launch-and-showcase.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Boob Box is coming to campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/the-boob-box-is-coming-to-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Free underwear sets and boob-checking goodies are up for grabs when you visit The Boob Box on DMU's campus on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 November.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-31T08:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-05-09T16:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/BoobBox-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/the-boob-box-is-coming-to-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cost of living – have your say in new survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/cost-of-living-–-have-your-say-in-new-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Christopher Thundow</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A new national survey is asking students how the rising living costs being seen across the country are affecting them.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-27T11:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-27T16:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2022/October/josh-appel-NeTPASr-bmQ-unsplash-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/cost-of-living-–-have-your-say-in-new-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sustainability Advocates Programme</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/sustainability-advocates-programme.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Sustainability Advocates project is a platform for students to make a sustainable difference on climate change, social justice, care for nature or otherwise at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-20T13:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-20T13:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/Sustainability600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/sustainability-advocates-programme.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become a Green Impact Project Assistant</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/become-a-green-impact-project-assistant.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</summary>
    <published>2022-10-18T16:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-18T16:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/GreenImpact-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/become-a-green-impact-project-assistant.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SOS Skills Survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/sos-sustainability-skills-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Be in with a chance of winning £500 by completing our online confidential survey about your time at university or college and the skills you develop for getting a job.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-18T16:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-21T14:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/globe-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/sos-sustainability-skills-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New DMUactive timetable</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/new-dmuactive-timetable.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUactive is our free sport and recreation timetable for students. It consists of more than 10 different sport sessions which run weekly and you can take part in for free.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-18T14:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T15:34:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/DMUactive-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/new-dmuactive-timetable.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU houseplant sale is back!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/dmu-houseplant-sale-is-back.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Houseplant Sale is coming back to DMU for 2022. It will take place outside the Campus Centre for one day only on Friday 28 October from 10am-7pm.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-18T11:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-18T11:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/Plants-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/dmu-houseplant-sale-is-back.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apply now to become a Course Rep</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/apply-now-to-become-a-course-rep.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you're passionate about making a change and representing your student voice, why not nominate yourself to be a Course Rep?</summary>
    <published>2022-10-13T12:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-13T13:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/Course-Rep-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/apply-now-to-become-a-course-rep.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Graduate Recruitment and Placements Fair 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/graduate-recruitment-and-placements-fair-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This Careers Fair offers you the chance to have valuable face-to-face time with recruiters. The representatives that come along from each company will be able to tell you about the working environment, the culture of the company, as well as give you guidance on the possible directions you want your own career to take.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-13T12:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/DMUworks-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/graduate-recruitment-and-placements-fair-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become 'Carbon Literate' and help DMU act on the climate emergency</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/become-carbon-literate-and-help-dmu-act-on-the-climate-emergency.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As the climate emergency continues to grab headlines, many people are motivated to act to reduce carbon emissions, but would value support with finding the most effective actions to take, both at home and at work.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-07T11:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T14:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/Carbon-literacy600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/become-carbon-literate-and-help-dmu-act-on-the-climate-emergency.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important information about the Monkeypox virus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/important-information-about-the-monkeypox-virus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Monkeypox is a rare disease that is caused by the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox is most commonly seen in central and west Africa but there has been a recent increase in cases in the UK as well as other parts of the world where it has not been seen before.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-07T09:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-10T10:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Monkeypox600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/important-information-about-the-monkeypox-virus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Covid-19: Steps to take to minimise spreading the virus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/covid-19-steps-to-take-to-minimise-spreading-the-virus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Being vaccinated and up to date with your booster dose(s) and practising good hygiene are the best ways to protect yourself and the community from Covid-19.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-06T16:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-06T16:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/Covid-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/covid-19-steps-to-take-to-minimise-spreading-the-virus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Coming Out Day 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/national-coming-out-day-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Coming Out Day is celebrated annually on 11 October and is a time when some people decide to be open about their sexuality to their friends, family and the world.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-06T10:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/NatComingOutDay2022-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/national-coming-out-day-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Diwali 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/happy-diwali-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all our staff and students a very happy Diwali. The festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and hope over despair.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-06T09:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/Diwali2022-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/happy-diwali-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate Black History Month with delicious dishes at the Food Village</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/celebrate-black-history-month-with-delicious-dishes-at-the-food-village.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The food village will be serving a variety of delicious dishes throughout October to celebrate Black History Month.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-05T10:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-05T10:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/BHM22.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/celebrate-black-history-month-with-delicious-dishes-at-the-food-village.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>VC Student Blog: Welcome to a new academic year</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/vc-student-blog-welcome-to-a-new-academic-year.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Read the latest VC Student Blog by Katie Normington, Vice-Chancellor, De Montfort University.</summary>
    <published>2022-10-03T10:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-10-03T10:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/October/katie-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/october/vc-student-blog-welcome-to-a-new-academic-year.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Finance: drop-in sessions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/your-finance-drop-in-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Thursday 6 October, the Student Finance and Welfare Team will be holding drop-in sessions for students. The team will be on hand to answer your finance questions and provide help and support on all aspects of money matters, including tuition fees, financial help and on funding your studies.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-29T10:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-29T10:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/finance.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/your-finance-drop-in-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Yom Kippur 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/yom-kippur-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish a reflective and peaceful Yom Kippur to all DMU staff and students observing.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-29T09:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-10T09:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/yom-kippur-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/yom-kippur-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Made Autumn Fair 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/dmu-made-autumn-fair-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Entrepreneurship would like to invite you to attend the DMU Made Autumn Fair.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-28T13:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T14:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/makers-fair.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/dmu-made-autumn-fair-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The AV Loans service has moved</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/the-av-loans-service-has-moved.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The AV Loans service, which provides the loan of audio-visual equipment for teaching and learning activities, has moved from the basement of Portland to The Greenhouse on Richmond street.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-28T12:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-28T12:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/av-loans-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/the-av-loans-service-has-moved.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Call for staff and students to be part of this year's annual Climate Change Conference - COP27</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/call-for-staff-and-students-to-be-part-of-this-years-annual-climate-change-conference-cop27.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is set to host a series of events alongside the world's biggest climate change conference to give staff and students the chance to get involved.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-27T16:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T14:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/COP27-1.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/call-for-staff-and-students-to-be-part-of-this-years-annual-climate-change-conference-cop27.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Freshers' Week: Low Sensory Hours</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/low-sensory-events.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're providing a low-sensory experience during a number of events during Welcome and Freshers' Week.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-26T14:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-26T14:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/event.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/low-sensory-events.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rosh Hashanah 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/rosh-hashanah-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) is one of the key celebrations in the Jewish calendar. Literally meaning "head of the year", it is also known commonly as the Feast of Trumpets, and biblically as Yom Teruah ("day of shouting or blasting").</summary>
    <published>2022-09-23T10:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-30T14:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/rosh-hashanah-thumb-1.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/rosh-hashanah-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black History Month 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/black-history-month-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Running throughout October, this year's vibrant Black History Month programme consists of a range of in-person events and activities taking place across campus and Leicester city centre, as well as online and hybrid events including performances, lectures, and interactive sessions.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-22T17:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-22T17:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/BHM22.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/black-history-month-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bi Visibility Day 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/bi-visibility-day-202.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Bi Visibility Day takes place on Friday 23 September 2022 and is part of bisexual awareness week, which takes place from 19 to 25 September.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-22T14:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-22T17:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/bi-vis-day-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/bi-visibility-day-202.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join the Big Hog-Friendly Litter Pick Challenge</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/join-the-big-hog-friendly-litter-pick-challenge.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The sustainability team are seeking students help to keep campus safe from hedgehog hazards during the nationwide Big Hog-Friendly Litter Pick Challenge.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-22T13:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-22T13:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/sustainable-dmu-logo.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/join-the-big-hog-friendly-litter-pick-challenge.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Timetable release information for 2022/23</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/timetable-release-information-for-202223.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We can't wait to welcome you back to campus this autumn. In preparation of your arrival, we wanted to let you know when you can expect to see your timetable via the 'My Timetable' tile on your My DMU dashboard.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-15T15:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-15T15:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/Timetable-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/timetable-release-information-for-202223.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International student arrival on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/international-student-arrival-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Important information for international students arriving on campus, including the bank holiday and what to expect and an outline of international welcome week events.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-15T15:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-15T15:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/IWW2022-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/international-student-arrival-on-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Resit Results – when you can expect them</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/resit-results-–-when-you-can-expect-them.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Resit results will be available from 2pm on Thursday 15 September.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-15T10:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-15T10:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/resit-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/resit-results-–-when-you-can-expect-them.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National period of mourning: A message from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/national-period-of-mourning-a-message-from-vice-chancellor-professor-katie-normington.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The effect of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's death has been profound and millions of people around the world, whether monarchists or republicans, have been deeply moved. Queen Elizabeth was one of the few constants in our lives, someone always there. That is perhaps what is so unsettling about the end of the second Elizabethan Age – that it has come to a close after 70 years.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-13T13:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/September/HRH-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/national-period-of-mourning-a-message-from-vice-chancellor-professor-katie-normington.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student Parking at DMU: trial period runs from August to December</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/student-parking-at-dmu-trial-period-runs-from-august-to-december.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following feedback from the National Student Survey, DMU will run a student parking trial from Monday 1 August to Saturday 31 December 2022.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-06T11:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/July/car-parking-symbol-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/student-parking-at-dmu-trial-period-runs-from-august-to-december.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the Graduate Outcomes survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/complete-the-graduate-outcomes-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Graduate Outcomes survey is the biggest UK annual social survey for recent graduates. Along with all other graduates across the country, you will be contacted 15 months after you leave DMU to find out what you are doing and how you are getting on.</summary>
    <published>2022-09-05T14:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-05T10:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/July/Grad-outcomes-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/september/complete-the-graduate-outcomes-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclusive ticket offer: 50% off One Night of Neil Diamond and an Evening with ABBA</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/exclusive-ticket-offer-50-off-one-night-of-neil-diamond-and-an-evening-with-abba.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicestershire County Cricket Club are hosting stars from London's West End for two spectacular concerts, and thanks to our partnership with the club, DMU staff and students can purchase tickets with a huge 50% discount!</summary>
    <published>2022-08-31T12:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T12:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/August/Shutterstock-1022975650.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/exclusive-ticket-offer-50-off-one-night-of-neil-diamond-and-an-evening-with-abba.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate Leicester Pride 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/celebrate-leicester-pride-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester Pride, one of England's largest free LGBTQ+ events, is taking place on Saturday 3 September 2022 at Victoria Park.</summary>
    <published>2022-08-26T16:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T14:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/August/Leics-Pride600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/celebrate-leicester-pride-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Prayer Room Improvements</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/dmu-prayer-room-improvements.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU's Muslim Prayer rooms are being improved, they will be out of use from Monday 29 August for four weeks.</summary>
    <published>2022-08-26T15:33:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-09-23T17:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/August/Prayer-room600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/dmu-prayer-room-improvements.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exciting job opportunities available at DSU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/exciting-job-opportunities-available-at-dsu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) are recruiting students for four exciting roles starting in September 2022.</summary>
    <published>2022-08-25T14:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-08-25T15:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/August/dsu.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/exciting-job-opportunities-available-at-dsu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Boost your business with a stall at the DMU Made Autumn Fair</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/boost-your-business-with-a-stall-at-the-dmu-made-autumn-fair.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Made, are offering a limited number of FREE stalls to DMU students, graduates and staff at their Autumn Fair.</summary>
    <published>2022-08-24T11:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T12:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/August/craft-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/boost-your-business-with-a-stall-at-the-dmu-made-autumn-fair.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apple device users: immediate action required</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/apple-device-users-immediate-action-required.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Due to a widely publicised critical flaw that could affect a range of devices, Apple has issued a security update and advise users to apply this immediately.</summary>
    <published>2022-08-19T12:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-08-19T12:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/August/apple-2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/apple-device-users-immediate-action-required.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUmade Entrepreneurship &amp; Intrapreneurship programme opens to all</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/dmumade-entrepreneurship-intrapreneurship-programme-opens-to-all.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Whether you have a side hustle think you may want to be freelance or self-employed in the future, or want to learn entrepreneurial skills, we're offering you the opportunity to learn new skills with a fun programme.</summary>
    <published>2022-08-18T11:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T12:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/August/DMUmade-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/august/dmumade-entrepreneurship-intrapreneurship-programme-opens-to-all.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Re-register to receive your timetable and student finance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/re-register-to-receive-your-timetable-and-student-finance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿We are asking all returning students to re-register with us. It's very important that you do this as online re-registration triggers processes such as continued access to your timetable, activation of your student funding payments (if applicable), and ongoing attendance confirmation for UK Visa and Immigration purposes of Student Route/Tier 4 students.</summary>
    <published>2022-07-28T16:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-08-22T11:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/July/DMU-COVID-3111-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/re-register-to-receive-your-timetable-and-student-finance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Main Car Park restrictions on Saturday 30 July</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/dmu-main-car-park-restrictions-on-saturday-30-july.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There will be no staff or student parking in the Main Car Park on Saturday 30 July as it is being used for coach parking for the King Power Stadium FA Community Shield match. Please ensure vehicles aren't left in the car park overnight on Friday 29 July.</summary>
    <published>2022-07-25T14:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-07-25T14:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/February/Car-parking-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/dmu-main-car-park-restrictions-on-saturday-30-july.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: Student IT system maintenance on Saturday 30 July</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/important-notice-student-it-system-maintenance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university will be undertaking planned system maintenance to student IT systems, which will affect access while we implement changes. The maintenance is scheduled to take place between 9am–5pm on Saturday 30 July 2022.</summary>
    <published>2022-07-19T17:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-07-19T17:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/typing-keyboard-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/important-notice-student-it-system-maintenance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join our Hedgehog Litter Pick events on campus this July</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/join-our-hedgehog-litter-pick-events-on-campus-this-july.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>During the last week of July, as part of DMU's Hedgehog Friendly Campus initiative, we need your help to keep campus safe from litter hazards.</summary>
    <published>2022-07-18T15:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-07-18T15:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/July/hedgehog-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/join-our-hedgehog-litter-pick-events-on-campus-this-july.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Extreme heat weather warning guidance for students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/extreme-heat-weather-warning-guidance-for-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Met Office has issued an Extreme heat warning for Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 July and we have issued advice and guidance for students.</summary>
    <published>2022-07-15T16:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-07-15T16:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/July/Heatwave600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/extreme-heat-weather-warning-guidance-for-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU's scheme to reduce computer power consumption on campus could save tonnes of CO2 emissions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/dmus-scheme-to-reduce-computer-power-consumption-on-campus-could-save-tonnes-of-co2-emissions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is committed to saving energy and reducing the university's carbon footprint. One way to help achieve those goals is to minimise the amount of time that classrooms and lab computers are kept switched on.</summary>
    <published>2022-07-13T15:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T14:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/July/PC-Power-Management600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/dmus-scheme-to-reduce-computer-power-consumption-on-campus-could-save-tonnes-of-co2-emissions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Non-Binary People's Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/international-non-binary-peoples-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Non-Binary People's Day takes place annually on 14 July each year and celebrates and raises awareness of non-binary people, who do not identify within the traditional gender binary.</summary>
    <published>2022-07-13T15:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/July/INBDay-14-July600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/international-non-binary-peoples-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid-al-Adha</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/eid-al-adha.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students celebrating Eid, a very Happy Eid Mubarak.</summary>
    <published>2022-07-07T08:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-07-06T16:34:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/July/eid-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/july/eid-al-adha.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: Planned Blackboard and DMU Replay maintenance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/important-notice-planned-blackboard-and-dmu-replay-maintenance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Due to planned maintenance, Blackboard and DMU Replay will not be available from 6am on Monday 18 July until 6am on Tuesday 19 July.</summary>
    <published>2022-06-17T12:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-06-17T12:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/myDMU-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/important-notice-planned-blackboard-and-dmu-replay-maintenance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Gallery Shop and the Art and Design Materials Shop are combining</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/leicester-gallery-shop-and-art-and-design-materials-shop-combining.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From September, Leicester Gallery Shop and the Art and Design Materials Shop will combine as part of Leicester Gallery.</summary>
    <published>2022-06-13T14:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-06-14T08:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/June/ADH-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/leicester-gallery-shop-and-art-and-design-materials-shop-combining.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pride Month 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/pride-month-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Pride month takes place during June and is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, and this year celebrates the milestone of 50 years of Pride. DMU is proud of and supports its LGBTQ+ staff and students.</summary>
    <published>2022-06-10T08:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/June/Intersex-inclusive-pride-flag.THUMB.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/pride-month-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: Essay writing services now illegal in the UK</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/important-notice-essay-writing-services-now-illegal-in-the-uk.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following a government reform, it is now illegal to use and/or provide contract cheating services.</summary>
    <published>2022-06-08T16:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-06-08T16:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/June/EssayMillsTHUMB.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/important-notice-essay-writing-services-now-illegal-in-the-uk.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>British Science Festival paid work opportunities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/british-science-festival-paid-work-opportunities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The British Science Association is currently recruiting Festival Assistants for the British Science Festival 2022, hosted by DMU.</summary>
    <published>2022-06-08T10:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-06-08T09:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/BSF22-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/british-science-festival-paid-work-opportunities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Police issue warning over Instagram hacking and trading scams</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/police-issue-warning-over-instagram-hacking-and-trading-scams.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A large number of students have reported that they have been victims of either having their Instagram accounts compromised or being involved in a foreign exchange/investment scam. The police have issued a warning to students and information on how to spot a scam.</summary>
    <published>2022-06-08T09:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-06-08T09:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/June/instagram-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/police-issue-warning-over-instagram-hacking-and-trading-scams.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important information about the Monkeypox virus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/important-information-about-the-monkeypox-virus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Monkeypox is a rare infection that's mainly found in parts of west or central Africa. There have been some recent cases in the UK, but the risk of catching it is low.</summary>
    <published>2022-06-07T09:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-06-07T09:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Monkeypox600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/important-information-about-the-monkeypox-virus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win tickets to the Leicester Tigers Gallagher Premiership Semi Final match</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/win-tickets-to-the-leicester-tigers-gallagher-premiership-semi-final-match.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're giving away two pairs of tickets to the Leicester Tigers match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday 11 June against Northampton Saints.</summary>
    <published>2022-06-06T14:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-06-06T14:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/June/gallagher-rugby.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/june/win-tickets-to-the-leicester-tigers-gallagher-premiership-semi-final-match.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Applications open for places on DMU's award-winning business incubation programme</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/applications-open-for-places-on-dmus-award-winning-business-incubation-programme.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Applications are open now for places on The Crucible, which supports final year students and alumni who want to start their own business or turn a side hustle to a full-time venture.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-31T11:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-31T11:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/crucible-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/applications-open-for-places-on-dmus-award-winning-business-incubation-programme.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Santander Cycles Student Offer</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/santander-cycles-student-offer.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has partnered with Leicester City Council and Santander for the Santander Cycles Leicester e-bike scheme, providing students, local residents and tourists a quick, easy and healthy way to get around the city.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-30T09:33:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T15:34:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/santander-cycles.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/santander-cycles-student-offer.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Women's One Day International student ticket offer</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/womens-one-day-international-student-ticket-offer.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This summer Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) will be hosting the Women's One Day International fixture on Monday 18 July as England Woman take on South Africa.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-24T09:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T13:30:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/LCCC.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/womens-one-day-international-student-ticket-offer.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Platinum Jubilee Weekend Events</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/platinum-jubilee-weekend-events.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, DMU is taking part in a number of nationwide events.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-18T10:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Jubilee-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/platinum-jubilee-weekend-events.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important information about exam results</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/important-information-about-exam-results.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Results for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students on standard intake programmes will be released on a staggered basis from Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 July.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-17T14:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-06-19T13:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Exams-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/important-information-about-exam-results.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Riverside Festival Road Closures: Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 June 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/riverside-festival-road-closures-saturday-4-sunday-5-june-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Leicester City Council Riverside Festival will take place this year on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 June. On these dates, there will be a number of road closures.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-17T09:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Riverside-Festival-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/riverside-festival-road-closures-saturday-4-sunday-5-june-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) represents an annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, opinion leaders and local authorities to the violence and discrimination experienced by LGBTQ+ people internationally.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-13T14:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/IDAHOBIT-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join DMU's Takeover at King Power Stadium</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/join-dmus-takeover-at-king-power-stadium.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUsport are inviting you to join them as they take over King Power Stadium on Wednesday 25 May.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-13T11:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-13T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/king-power-takeover-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/join-dmus-takeover-at-king-power-stadium.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Set sail or fly high on a DMU Global trip</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/set-sail-or-fly-high-on-a-dmu-global-trip.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Global has launched a new range of overseas opportunities for students!</summary>
    <published>2022-05-13T08:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-13T08:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/DMU-Global-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/set-sail-or-fly-high-on-a-dmu-global-trip.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Music Scholars End of Year Recitals</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/dmu-music-scholars-end-of-year-recitals.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The DMU Music scholars will be performing their end of year recitals on Monday 13 June.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-10T16:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-10T16:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/DMU-music-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/dmu-music-scholars-end-of-year-recitals.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Dance for the Queen: Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend event</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/dance-for-the-queen-jubilee-bank-holiday-weekend-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, some of the best local dance performers will take part in Dance for the Queen at Jubilee Square on Wednesday 1 June.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-10T12:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-10T12:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Dance-for-the-Queen-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/dance-for-the-queen-jubilee-bank-holiday-weekend-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Mental Health Awareness Week 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/mental-health-awareness-week-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Mental Health Awareness Week runs from Monday 9  - Sunday 16 May and is the UK's national week to raise awareness of mental health, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-10T11:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T15:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/MHAW.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/mental-health-awareness-week-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway – see Leicester City vs Southampton</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-city-vs-southampton.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) at home this month, through our partnership with the club.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-06T14:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-11T09:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/LCFC-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-city-vs-southampton.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester Tigers v Wasps on Saturday 4 June through our partnership with the club.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-06T11:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-06T11:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/leicester-tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Vesak Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/happy-vesak-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Taking place on Monday 16 May (at the time of the first full moon of the lunar month Vesakha) and celebrated by Buddhists around the world, Vesak is one of the most important Buddhist festivals.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-06T11:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-16T09:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/Vesak-main.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/happy-vesak-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join an online panel event on Urban Muslimness</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/join-an-online-panel-event-on-urban-muslimness.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A number of leading international scholars will host an online event to critically examine the nature of 'Urban Muslimness' in Britain and Europe.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-05T12:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-05T12:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/DMU-events-logo.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/join-an-online-panel-event-on-urban-muslimness.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get your Covid-19 jab on campus this weekend</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/get-your-covid-19-jab-on-campus-this-weekend.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Friday 6 to Sunday 8 May, first, second, third or booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccination will be available at a mobile NHS clinic on campus.</summary>
    <published>2022-05-03T14:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-05-03T14:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/May/covid-vax-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/may/get-your-covid-19-jab-on-campus-this-weekend.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win tickets to the Leicester Tigers European Quarter Final match</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/win-tickets-to-the-leicester-tigers-european-quarter-final-match.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Thanks to our partnership with the Leicester Tigers, we're giving away four tickets to the European Quarter Final match at Mattioli Woods Welford Road on Saturday 7 May against Leinster.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-29T14:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-29T14:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/leicester-tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/win-tickets-to-the-leicester-tigers-european-quarter-final-match.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid Mubarak</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/eid-mubarak.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Eid Mubarak (Happy Eid) to everyone celebrating from all of us at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-29T08:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-29T08:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Eid-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/eid-mubarak.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Claim your free Cricket County Championship tickets!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/claim-your-free-cricket-county-championship-tickets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our partners Leicestershire CCC are giving away 4,000 free tickets to their third home County Championship fixture of the season.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-27T10:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-27T10:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/LCCC.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/claim-your-free-cricket-county-championship-tickets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Postgraduate research celebrated at Doctoral College Showcase</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/postgraduate-research-celebrated-at-doctoral-college-showcase.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Doctoral College's hybrid event showcased the wide range of research by students from across the four DMU faculties.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-26T14:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-26T14:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Doctoral-College-Showcase-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/postgraduate-research-celebrated-at-doctoral-college-showcase.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway - see Leicester City vs Everton!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-city-vs-everton.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) at home this month, through our partnership with the club.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-25T08:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-25T08:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/LCFC-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-city-vs-everton.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Highway changes to Newarke Close and pedestrian access from John Whitehead car park</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/highway-changes-to-newarke-close.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Monday 25 April a contractors' compound will be formed on Newarke Close to facilitate scaffolding and re-cladding works to Newarke Point.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-20T16:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-20T16:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Newarke-Point-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/highway-changes-to-newarke-close.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Passover</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/happy-passover.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Wishing a happy Pesach to everyone celebrating from all of us at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-13T15:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-13T15:30:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Passover600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/happy-passover.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Decolonising DMU: tips, tricks and takeaways</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/decolonising-dmu-tips-tricks-and-takeaways.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 9 to Friday 13 May the Decolonising DMU team would like to invite you to join in some events which will provide you with tips, tricks and takeaways to aid you in supporting the university to continue their mission.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-12T16:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-27T11:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Decol-DMU600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/decolonising-dmu-tips-tricks-and-takeaways.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join a night of celebrations at King Power Stadium</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/join-a-night-of-celebrations-at-king-power-stadium.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Friday 20 May, De Montfort Student's Union (DSU) is hosting DSU Celebrates, a night dedicated to recognising the incredible impact and achievements from societies, volunteers and course representatives across the university.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-11T10:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-12T08:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/DSU-Celebrates-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/join-a-night-of-celebrations-at-king-power-stadium.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester Tigers at home this month, through our partnership with the club.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-11T08:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-11T08:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/Tigers.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kimberlin Library closure</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/kimberlin-library-closure.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Kimberlin Library will be closed on Thursday 14 April between 11am-6pm. The Drawing Centre will also be closed all day.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-08T15:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-08T15:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Library-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/kimberlin-library-closure.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Represent DMU at the United Nations in New York</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/represent-dmu-at-the-united-nations-in-new-york.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>An opportunity has arisen for four students to join a delegation visiting the United Nations Headquarters in New York.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-08T12:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T14:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/UN-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/represent-dmu-at-the-united-nations-in-new-york.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>PopUp Entrepreneurship Zones</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/dmuworks-popup-entrepreneurship-zones.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join DMU's Student and Graduate Entrepreneurship team for their new popup hubs across campus.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-07T08:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-05T13:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/DMUworks.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/dmuworks-popup-entrepreneurship-zones.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Be part of Leicester's commemoration of 50 years of Ugandan Asians in the city</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/leicester-50-years-of-ugandan-asians-in-the-city.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're asking DMU students, alumni and staff to be part of a variety of activities commemorating this seismic migration event.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-06T13:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-06T12:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Kampala-to-Leicester-2022-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/leicester-50-years-of-ugandan-asians-in-the-city.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester's Concert for Ukraine</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/leicester-concert-for-ukraine.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A powerful and uplifting family event of hope and reflection at De Montfort Hall on Sunday 8 May at 4pm.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-06T12:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T14:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/LC4U-600x472-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/leicester-concert-for-ukraine.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Submit your society and sport club committee nominations now!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/submit-your-society-and-sport-club-committee-nominations-now.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>It's time to choose your voluntary committees for the next academic year!</summary>
    <published>2022-04-06T08:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-06T08:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/student-group-elections-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/submit-your-society-and-sport-club-committee-nominations-now.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the 2022 Travel and Student Halls Survey for your chance to win shopping vouchers worth up to £100!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/complete-the-2022-travel-and-student-halls-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Each year DMU conducts a Travel and Student Halls survey to learn more about how students live and travel at DMU and how we can best support you.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-05T09:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-05T09:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/dmu-travel-survey-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/complete-the-2022-travel-and-student-halls-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/lcfc-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) at home this month, through our partnership with the club.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-04T08:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-04T08:34:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/LCFC.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/lcfc-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Ramadan</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/happy-ramadan.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students at DMU happy Ramadan.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-01T15:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-04-01T16:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/April/Ramadan2022-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/april/happy-ramadan.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in a free Jungle Book: Reimagined Theatre Day at Curve</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/take-part-in-a-free-jungle-book-reimagined-theatre-day-at-curve.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Thanks to our partnership with Curve Theatre, we're pleased to be offering DMU students and staff free tickets to the Theatre Day at Curve on Friday 8 April.</summary>
    <published>2022-04-01T12:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T14:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/jungle-book-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/take-part-in-a-free-jungle-book-reimagined-theatre-day-at-curve.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Simon Cole: a tribute</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/simon-cole-a-tribute.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU pays tribute to Simon Cole, former Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-31T12:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-31T12:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2022/March/Simon-Cole-thumb-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/simon-cole-a-tribute.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Final year undergraduate students, grab lunch on us!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/final-year-undergraduate-students-grab-lunch-on-us.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Today (Thursday 31 March) between 11.30am - 1.30pm we will be giving out food vouchers to final year undergraduate students who complete the National Student Survey (NSS).</summary>
    <published>2022-03-31T09:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-26T15:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/NSS-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/final-year-undergraduate-students-grab-lunch-on-us.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Students strive for success in our first Varsity series since 2019</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/students-strive-for-success-in-our-first-varsity-series-since-2019.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our first in-person Varsity series since 2019 ran from Tuesday 22 – Tuesday 29 March and saw DMU take on the University of Leicester (UoL) in more than 40 fixtures!</summary>
    <published>2022-03-30T14:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-30T14:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/Showcase-roundup-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/students-strive-for-success-in-our-first-varsity-series-since-2019.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Transgender Day of Visibility</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/international-transgender-day-of-visibility.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place annually on 31 March each year and celebrates transgender and gender non-conforming people, their contributions to society and raises awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-29T12:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/trans-flag.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/international-transgender-day-of-visibility.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important MyDMU upgrade: service interruption from Friday 25 to Wednesday 30 March</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/important-mydmu-upgrade-service-interruption-from-friday-25-to-tuesday-29-march.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is carrying out a planned IT system upgrade, which will affect access to some student services. The upgrade has been progressing since Friday 25 March. However, due to technical issues encountered, ITMS have had to extend the downtime for 24 hours until Wednesday 30 March, 8am.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-29T09:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-29T09:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/ITMS-Upgrade-Thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/important-mydmu-upgrade-service-interruption-from-friday-25-to-tuesday-29-march.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DSU Drag Night is back!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/dsu-drag-night-is-back.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Friday 8 April, De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) are hosing For the Love of Drag, an exciting event with guest appearances from talented Drag Queens.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-28T16:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-28T16:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/drag-night-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/dsu-drag-night-is-back.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your Finance: drop-in sessions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/your-finance-drop-in-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Thursday 21 April, the Student Finance and Welfare Team will be holding drop-in sessions for students.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-25T15:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-25T15:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/finance.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/your-finance-drop-in-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win tickets to the LCFC match against Crystal Palace</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/win-tickets-to-the-lcfc-match-against-crystal-palace.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) at home next month, through our partnership with the club</summary>
    <published>2022-03-25T11:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-25T16:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/LCFC.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/win-tickets-to-the-lcfc-match-against-crystal-palace.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Judgement day at BAL</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/judgement-day-at-bal.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Earlier this month saw an innovative cross-departmental learning opportunity when students from BAL's Human Resource Management (HRM) and Law departments came together for a mock employment tribunal.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-24T12:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-24T15:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/BAL-mock-tribunal-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/judgement-day-at-bal.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway - watch the London Irish match live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway-watch-the-london-irish-match-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester Tigers at home this month, through our partnership with the club.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-24T11:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-24T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/Tigers.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway-watch-the-london-irish-match-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Programme Level Feedback – Your voice matters</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/programme-level-feedback-–-your-voice-matters.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This is an annual opportunity for first and second-year undergraduate students to provide feedback on your student experience.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-21T16:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T12:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/PLF-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/programme-level-feedback-–-your-voice-matters.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>One city. Two teams. Varsity is back!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/one-city.-two-teams.-varsity-is-back.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Tuesday 22 – Tuesday 29 March 2022, DMU will take on the University of Leicester (UoL) in the first Varsity series since 2019.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-21T08:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-21T08:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/Varsity-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/one-city.-two-teams.-varsity-is-back.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Solve real-life business challenges and win big with the Open Innovation student competition</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/solve-real-life-business-challenges-and-win-big-with-the-open-innovation-student-competition.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Jisc and Wazoku have teamed up to launch an innovative student competition.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-17T12:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-17T12:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/JW-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/solve-real-life-business-challenges-and-win-big-with-the-open-innovation-student-competition.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are you eligible for extra support and funding while studying?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/are-you-eligible-for-extra-support-and-funding-while-studying.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) covers a wide range of conditions and is often overlooked by many students because of its title. Lots of people do not consider their medical or mental health condition a disability and will often not apply for the support that is available to them.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-10T10:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-15T15:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/June/600x472HDMU.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/are-you-eligible-for-extra-support-and-funding-while-studying.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Results for Postgraduate Taught students – when you can expect them</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/results-for-postgraduate-taught-students-–-when-you-can-expect-them.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Results for postgraduate taught students will be available from 2pm on Thursday 17 March. You will access your results using the My Results tile on your MyDMU dashboard.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-09T11:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-09T11:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/campus-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/results-for-postgraduate-taught-students-–-when-you-can-expect-them.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join the Hedgehog Friendly Campus working group</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/join-the-student-hedgehog-friendly-campus-working-group.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Help the hedgehogs by joining the student Hedgehog Friendly Campus working group!</summary>
    <published>2022-03-09T08:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-09T08:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/hedgehog-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/join-the-student-hedgehog-friendly-campus-working-group.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU collections for Ukraine refugees put on temporary hold while enormous backlog is cleared</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/dmu-collections-for-ukraine-refugees-put-on-temporary-hold-while-enormous-backlog-is-cleared.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Collections to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland have had to be suspended at DMU due to the overwhelming generosity of students, staff and members of the public. A call has been made for volunteers to come forward and help clear the massive backlog of goods which has been amassed in the four days since the appeal was first made.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-08T14:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-08T14:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/Ukraine-flag.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/dmu-collections-for-ukraine-refugees-put-on-temporary-hold-while-enormous-backlog-is-cleared.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclusive ticket offer – see Jungle Book: Reimagined at Curve</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/exclusive-ticket-offer-–-see-jungle-book-reimagined-at-curve.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Curve theatre is offering DMU students the opportunity to see Jungle Book: Reimagined for £18.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-08T09:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/jungle-book-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/exclusive-ticket-offer-–-see-jungle-book-reimagined-at-curve.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cast your vote for the DSU Executive and Liberation Officer Elections</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/cast-your-vote-for-the-dsu-executive-and-liberation-officer-elections-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Voting for the 2022 DSU Executive and Liberation Officer Elections opens Tuesday 8 March. Your vote has the power to decide the direction the Union takes.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-07T09:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/DSU-voting-open-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/cast-your-vote-for-the-dsu-executive-and-liberation-officer-elections-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in the DMU Music Roll Call</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/take-part-in-the-dmu-music-roll-call.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Music are looking for students to take part in Roll Call from Wednesday 16 – Saturday 19 March to help challenge the stigma surrounding homelessness, substance abuse and mental health.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-07T09:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-07T09:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/DMUmusic.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/take-part-in-the-dmu-music-roll-call.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ukraine refugees: Collection point opens at DMU and call for volunteers</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/ukraine-refugees-collection-point-opens-at-dmu-and-call-for-volunteers.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A collection point for donations to help Ukrainian refugees in Poland has been set up in the Campus Centre thanks to DMU Local and the De Montfort Students' Union.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-04T16:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-11T14:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/Ukraine-flag.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/ukraine-refugees-collection-point-opens-at-dmu-and-call-for-volunteers.aspx</id>
    <category term="public engagement" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/lcfc-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) at home this month, through our partnership with the club.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-04T08:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-04T08:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/LCFC-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/lcfc-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers giveaway - Watch the London Irish match live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/leicester-tigers-giveaway-watch-the-london-irish-match-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're pleased to be offering a limited number of free tickets for DMU staff and students to see Leicester Tigers RFC at home this month.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-03T10:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-03T10:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/leicester-tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/leicester-tigers-giveaway-watch-the-london-irish-match-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ukraine: A statement</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/ukraine-a-statement.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A statement on the news coming out of Ukraine.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-02T14:33:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-02T14:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/Ukraine-flag.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/ukraine-a-statement.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get your Covid-19 vaccination at a local drop-in clinic this weekend</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/get-your-covid-19-vaccination-at-a-local-vaccination-clinic-this-weekend.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Friday 4 to Sunday 6 March, first, second, third or booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccination will be available at a pop-up clinic at Tesco, Braunstone Gate.</summary>
    <published>2022-03-01T14:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-03-01T14:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/March/tesco-vaccine-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/march/get-your-covid-19-vaccination-at-a-local-vaccination-clinic-this-weekend.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in an exciting summer internship</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/take-part-in-an-exciting-summer-internship.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're excited to share some exciting paid summer internship opportunities for first and second year DMU students.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-28T11:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/Leicester-Graduate-City-Project-Internships.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/take-part-in-an-exciting-summer-internship.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support for students and staff impacted by Ukraine conflict</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/support-for-students-and-staff-impacted-by-ukraine-conflict.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We are following the news coming from Ukraine closely and have contacted all our students from the area directly to offer any support we can. But we realise that many of our students and staff will have concerns or worries about these developments</summary>
    <published>2022-02-25T16:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-25T16:06:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/support-for-students-and-staff-impacted-by-ukraine-conflict.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Colorintech Digital Sessions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/colorintech-digital-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is working with Colorintech to increase opportunities for students from under-represented backgrounds to work with some of the world's largest tech companies.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-22T14:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-22T14:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/colorintech-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/colorintech-digital-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway - See the Leeds game live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-see-the-leeds-game-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) at home next month, through our partnership with the club.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-22T08:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-23T08:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/LCFC-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-see-the-leeds-game-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Chief Student Fun Officer at BAL</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/new-chief-student-fun-officer-at-bal.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Sammy Gulliver, third year Law student and recent recipient of the Business and Law Faculty Award for Student Excellence has accepted a new role as the BAL Chief Student Fun Officer (CSFO).</summary>
    <published>2022-02-21T10:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-21T10:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/Sammy-G-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/new-chief-student-fun-officer-at-bal.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate International Women's Day 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/celebrate-international-womens-day-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate this year's International Women's Day (IWD) on Tuesday 8 March, DMU Women are hosting a series of exciting events both online and on campus.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-17T12:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/IWD600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/celebrate-international-womens-day-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>We want your ideas and thoughts on all aspects of sustainability at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/we-want-your-ideas-and-thoughts-on-all-aspects-of-sustainability-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join us to put your ideas forward for how DMU can be more sustainable.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-16T13:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-24T09:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/SDG-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/we-want-your-ideas-and-thoughts-on-all-aspects-of-sustainability-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A new Community Hub for staff and students at BAL</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/a-new-community-hub-for-staff-and-students-at-bal.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Faculty of Business and Law has partnered with the Enactus DMU student society to co-create a new space in the Hugh Aston building where students and staff can meet up on a regular basis to work on projects that aim to benefit our local community.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-14T11:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-14T11:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/HA-building-The-Yard-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/a-new-community-hub-for-staff-and-students-at-bal.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers giveaway - Watch the Gloucester match live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/leicester-tigers-giveaway-watch-the-gloucester-match-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're pleased to be offering a limited number of free tickets for DMU staff and students to see Leicester Tigers RFC at home this month.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-10T10:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-10T11:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/leicester-tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/leicester-tigers-giveaway-watch-the-gloucester-match-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win tickets to see Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at Curve!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/win-tickets-to-see-beautiful-–-the-carole-king-musical-at-curve.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're pleased to be offering a number of complimentary tickets to the Made at Curve Production of Beautiful – The Carol King Musical.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-08T10:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-10T09:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/Beautiful-Musical-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/win-tickets-to-see-beautiful-–-the-carole-king-musical-at-curve.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the Violence against Women and Girls Partnership Survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/complete-the-violence-against-women-and-girls-partnership-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To help identify the level of concern for safety in the various communities that make up Leicester, the council have created a survey to capture information about public places where you have felt or feel unsafe.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-07T12:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-07T15:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/survey.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/complete-the-violence-against-women-and-girls-partnership-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New BETA X project celebrating Leicester's Industrial History</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/new-beta-x-project-celebrating-leicesters-industrial-history.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate Leicester's rich history, the Leicester Heritage Action Zone is hosting BETA X, a one-month programme of engaging events around sustainable design, making and cultural performance.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-07T08:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T13:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/BETA-X-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/new-beta-x-project-celebrating-leicesters-industrial-history.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUsport Social Leagues: 5-a-side Indoor Football</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/dmusport-social-leagues-5-a-side-indoor-football.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUsport are launching the DMUsport Social Leagues as a way to get involved in sport whilst studying.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-04T12:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-04T12:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/DMUsport-logo.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/dmusport-social-leagues-5-a-side-indoor-football.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in The Big Sleep 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/take-part-in-the-big-sleep-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Spend a night outdoors on the DMU campus in support of a local homelessness charity.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-04T12:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-04T13:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/the-bridge-hth.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/take-part-in-the-big-sleep-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers giveaway - Watch the Northampton Saints match live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/leicester-tigers-giveaway-watch-the-northampton-saints-match-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Once again, we're offering a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester Tigers RFC at home this month.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-04T09:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-04T09:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/Tigers-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/leicester-tigers-giveaway-watch-the-northampton-saints-match-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUactive Step into Term 2 Challenge</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/dmuactive-step-into-term-2-challenge.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Each month, DMUactive launches a new series of physical activity challenges to help you stay active.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-03T12:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T15:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/dmuactive-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/dmuactive-step-into-term-2-challenge.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support for final year students: Future You - Articulate Your Skills</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/support-for-final-year-students-future-you-articulate-your-skills.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUworks are supporting final year students with their new Future You - Articulate Your Skills sessions.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-02T08:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/future-you-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/support-for-final-year-students-future-you-articulate-your-skills.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nominations for the Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship Awards are now open!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/nominations-for-the-enterprise-entrepreneurship-awards-the-are-now-open.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Nominations are open for the 2022 DMUworks Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship Awards!</summary>
    <published>2022-02-02T08:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T13:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/February/nominations-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/february/nominations-for-the-enterprise-entrepreneurship-awards-the-are-now-open.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Chinese New Year 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/chinese-new-year-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students at DMU a happy Chinese New Year: the Year of the Tiger.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-01T10:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-01T10:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/Chinese-New-Year-2022.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/chinese-new-year-2022.aspx</id>
    <category term="Culture" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Pride 2022 celebrations - what's on</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmu-pride-2022-celebrations-whats-on.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year will see the eighth annual #DMUpride celebrations held on campus, across Leicester and online, with an exciting month of diverse events taking place throughout February to mark LGBT+ History Month.</summary>
    <published>2022-02-01T10:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-01T10:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/Pride-2022-Thumbnail-600w-x-472-h.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmu-pride-2022-celebrations-whats-on.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Final-year undergraduates – please take part in the National Student Survey 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/final-year-undergraduates-–-please-take-part-in-the-national-student-survey-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Ipsos MORI will contact you soon after DMU's survey period opens on Monday 31 January 2022 to invite you to fill in the National Student Survey.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-31T11:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-31T12:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/NSS-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/final-year-undergraduates-–-please-take-part-in-the-national-student-survey-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important myDMU update</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/itms-system-upgrade-affecting-access-to-some-mydmu-tiles.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A planned IT upgrade, which would have affected some myDMU tiles from Friday 25 February to Tuesday 1 March, is being rescheduled, so all myDMU tiles will remain available during this period.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-31T09:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-18T17:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/ITMS-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/itms-system-upgrade-affecting-access-to-some-mydmu-tiles.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUworks Pitch2Win competition – win up to £1000!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmuworks-pitch2win-competition-–-win-up-to-1000.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Entries are now open for the DMUworks Pitch2Win competition where you could win up to £1,000!</summary>
    <published>2022-01-31T09:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-04T16:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/DMU-Works600x472e.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmuworks-pitch2win-competition-–-win-up-to-1000.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Holocaust Memorial Day 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/holocaust-memorial-day-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January each year) honours the memory of the millions who lost their lives in the Holocaust, as well as those who were murdered in the genocides that followed.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-27T08:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T13:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/HMD-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/holocaust-memorial-day-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU earns Hedgehog Friendly Campus Bronze Award 2021-22</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmu-earns-hedgehog-friendly-campus-bronze-award-2021-22.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has been awarded the Bronze Award from Hedgehog Friendly Campus for our staff and students' contributions to making our Leicester campus a safer place for hedgehogs and biodiversity.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-26T16:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-26T17:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/Hedgehog-award-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmu-earns-hedgehog-friendly-campus-bronze-award-2021-22.aspx</id>
    <category term="Sustainability" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Research event: Living in a Digital Society</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/research-event-living-in-a-digital-society.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As the first in a series of events on the research theme of 'Living in a Digital Society', the DMU events team are pleased to announce an online Round Table on the ethics and practices of research for development.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-26T12:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-26T12:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/research-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/research-event-living-in-a-digital-society.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New Online Payment Links</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/new-online-payment-links.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Tuesday 25 January 2022, the DMU Income Team launched new online payment links to help improve the process of paying your fees by card.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-26T11:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-26T11:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/card-payment.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/new-online-payment-links.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nominations open for DSU Executive and Liberation Officer Elections 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/nominations-open-for-dsu-executive-and-liberation-officer-elections-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DSU are looking for the next set of students to lead over the next year and there are just over two weeks left to get your nominations in.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-26T10:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-27T09:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/DSU-nominations-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/nominations-open-for-dsu-executive-and-liberation-officer-elections-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Amy Winehouse: A Celebration of Her Life and Music with The National Youth Jazz Orchestra</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/amy-winehouse-a-celebration-of-her-life-and-music-with-the-national-youth-jazz-orchestra.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate the life and music of the prodigious talent that was Amy Winehouse, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra(NYJO) is excited to announce a nationwide concert series to mark the 10th anniversary of her passing.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-25T10:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-25T10:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/NYJO-AMY-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/amy-winehouse-a-celebration-of-her-life-and-music-with-the-national-youth-jazz-orchestra.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apply to join the Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/apply-to-join-the-swimming-teacher-recruitment-academy.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Applications are now open for the Swimming Teacher Recruitment Academy.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-25T09:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-07T12:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/swimming-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/apply-to-join-the-swimming-teacher-recruitment-academy.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Student Festival of Financial Wellbeing</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/the-student-festival-of-financial-wellbeing.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU will be joining the Student Festival of Financial Wellbeing (SFFWB) for the whole month of February and we're inviting you to take part!</summary>
    <published>2022-01-24T09:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-31T10:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/SFFWB-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/the-student-festival-of-financial-wellbeing.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Riverside Café 'Change Please' Launch Event</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/riverside-cafe-change-please-launch-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To celebrate Riverside Café now serving 'Change Please' coffee, Chartwells will be hosting a launch event on Wednesday 26 January.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-21T10:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T13:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/change-please-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/riverside-cafe-change-please-launch-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway - See the West Ham game live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-see-the-west-ham-game-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to see LCFC at home next month.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-21T10:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-04T10:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/lcfc.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-see-the-west-ham-game-live.aspx</id>
    <category term="Partnerships" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Volunteers wanted for COVID-19 vaccine study</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/volunteers-wanted-for-covid-19-vaccine-study.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>University Hospitals of Leicester are looking for volunteers to take part in a study investigating the use of different COVID-19 vaccines and doses for giving a third (booster) dose.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-20T11:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-20T10:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/cov-boost.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/volunteers-wanted-for-covid-19-vaccine-study.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: Coursework deadlines and extensions in exceptional circumstances due to Covid-19</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/important-notice-coursework-deadlines-extensions-covid-19.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, DMU has changed its regulations for coursework deadline extensions for the rest of this academic year.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-19T11:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-02-04T09:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/coursework-extensions-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/important-notice-coursework-deadlines-extensions-covid-19.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU launches new initiative to support student mental wellbeing</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmu-launches-new-initiative-to-support-student-mental-wellbeing.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has launched new, free resources to support student mental wellbeing.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-17T11:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-17T11:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/MH-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmu-launches-new-initiative-to-support-student-mental-wellbeing.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student Groups Grant Scheme</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/student-groups-grant-scheme.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Adam Redfern Memorial Fund has launched the first of their grants for DMU students.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-14T09:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-20T11:36:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/adam-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/student-groups-grant-scheme.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apply to become a Student Learning and Teaching Consultant (SLTC)</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/apply-to-become-a-student-learning-and-teaching-consultant-sltc.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Apply for an SLTC position and help enhance the student experience at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-13T10:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-13T10:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/October/Job-role-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/apply-to-become-a-student-learning-and-teaching-consultant-sltc.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Claim your free Santander Cycles E-bike membership</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/claim-your-free-santander-cycles-e-bike-membership.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is partnering with Leicester City Council and Santander to support their Santander Cycles Leicester E-bike hire scheme.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-11T10:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-11T15:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/e-bike-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/claim-your-free-santander-cycles-e-bike-membership.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Spotlight on: Employability</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/spotlight-on-employability.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This week we're highlighting the wide range of Employability support and guidance available to our students, primarily through our award-winning careers and employability service, DMU Works.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-10T15:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-10T15:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/DMU-Works-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/spotlight-on-employability.aspx</id>
    <category term="Employability" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Women's Volleyball 1st Team on track to ace season and win league</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmu-womens-volleyball-1st-team-on-track-to-ace-season-and-win-league.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUsport's Women's Volleyball 1st Team ended last term on a high at the top of the National League.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-10T12:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-11T10:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/Womens-Volleyball-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/dmu-womens-volleyball-1st-team-on-track-to-ace-season-and-win-league.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Graduations update – January 2022</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/graduations-update-january-2022.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following careful consideration, we have decided to continue with our planned January graduation ceremonies. This decision comes after detailed discussion and risk assessments of the events. We continue to closely follow UK government and local public health guidance to protect the safety of our visitors, staff and students.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-06T14:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-01-06T14:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/DMU-memories-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/graduations-update-january-2022.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>New opening times and menus for the food and drink outlets on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/new-opening-times-and-menus-for-the-food-and-drink-outlets-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Launching on Monday 10 January, Chartwells' new opening times and menus have been designed to offer the ultimate eating experience on campus.</summary>
    <published>2022-01-06T09:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-09-22T15:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2022/January/riverside-cafe-thumb1.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2022/january/new-opening-times-and-menus-for-the-food-and-drink-outlets-on-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BAL Charity Day 2021 highlights</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/bal-charity-day-2021-highlights.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Business and Law (BAL) staff and students came together for the first annual BAL Charity Day on Thursday 25 November.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-24T09:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-24T09:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/BAL-charity-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/bal-charity-day-2021-highlights.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>January 2022 building works at Newarke Point</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/january-2022-building-works-at-newarke-point.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From January 2022 until August 2022, there will be building work to replace external sections of Newarke Point.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-20T09:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-20T09:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/newarke-point-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/january-2022-building-works-at-newarke-point.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester's Future Leaders Mentoring Programme - open now for eligible students and graduates</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/leicesters-future-leaders-mentoring-programme-open-now-for-eligible-students-and-graduates.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Specific DMU students and graduates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are being invited to join DMU's career-boosting mentoring programme.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-14T12:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T13:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/Mentoring-image-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/leicesters-future-leaders-mentoring-programme-open-now-for-eligible-students-and-graduates.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Spotlight on: Digital Skills</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/spotlight-on-digital-skills.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This week, we're highlighting the wide range of support and guidance available to our students from Digital Partners.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-13T11:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-13T11:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/Digital-Skills-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/spotlight-on-digital-skills.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclusive - see A Chorus Line for £10 at Curve!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/exclusive-see-a-chorus-line-for-10-at-curve.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester's Curve theatre is offering DMU students and staff the fantastic opportunity to see A Chorus Line for just £10 per ticket!</summary>
    <published>2021-12-10T12:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-10T12:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/A-Chorus-Line-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/exclusive-see-a-chorus-line-for-10-at-curve.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Network interruptions - Saturday 18 December</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/network-interruptions-saturday-18-december.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>ITMS will be undertaking essential maintenance on our network on Saturday 18 December, which will result in a service outage.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-10T09:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-10T09:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/Laptop-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/network-interruptions-saturday-18-december.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU virtual Christmas Service</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/dmu-virtual-christmas-service.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join DMU's annual Christmas Service on Thursday 16 December.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-09T16:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/christmas-service-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/dmu-virtual-christmas-service.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Spotlight on: Healthy DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/spotlight-on-healthydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This week, we're highlighting the wide range of support and guidance available to each of our students from Healthy DMU.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-08T12:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-08T12:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/healthy-dmu.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/spotlight-on-healthydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Boosting and celebrating your student experience</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/boosting-and-celebrating-your-student-experience.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Here at DMU, we want to make sure every student reaches their goals and has a great university experience.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-08T09:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-08T11:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/life-at-dmu-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/boosting-and-celebrating-your-student-experience.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tigers tickets giveaways!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/tigers-tickets-giveaways.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our Partnerships team is delighted to announce another two giveaways of limited free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester Tigers RFC play at home.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-06T11:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-06T11:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/tigers-tickets-giveaways.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/lcfc-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be offering a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to attend two upcoming Leicester City FC Premier League home games.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-06T10:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/lcfc.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/lcfc-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join the 2021-22 Student Action Committee and make a difference to your learning experience</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/join-the-2021-22-student-action-committee-and-make-a-difference-to-your-learning-experience.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Student Action Committee (SAC) challenges current teaching and learning practice and takes creative and actions to make the experience work better for you.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-06T10:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-13T11:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/SAC-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/join-the-2021-22-student-action-committee-and-make-a-difference-to-your-learning-experience.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Taiko Performance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/dmu-taiko-performance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Taiko will be performing on Wednesday 8 December, 1.15 – 2.00pm outside of the Food Village on campus.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-02T10:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-02T11:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/taiko-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/dmu-taiko-performance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DSU x Tuck Festive Market</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/dsu-x-tuck-festive-market.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The DSU x Tuck Festive Market comes to the Campus Centre (Function Rooms, First Floor) on Monday 6 December!</summary>
    <published>2021-12-02T10:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-02T10:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/DSU-x-Tuck-festive-market-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/dsu-x-tuck-festive-market.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities – #PurpleLightUp</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/un-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-–-purplelightup.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To mark the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities, DMU's Trinity House will be lit purple on Friday 3 December.</summary>
    <published>2021-12-01T11:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-01T11:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/December/Trinity-House-purple-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/december/un-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-–-purplelightup.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>December double LCFC ticket giveaway!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/december-double-lcfc-ticket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>It's that ticket giveaway time again - we're offering tickets for the upcoming games against both Newcastle and Spurs.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-30T11:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/lcfc.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/december-double-lcfc-ticket-giveaway.aspx</id>
    <category term="Partnerships" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>World Human Rights Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/world-human-rights-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To mark World Human Rights Day, scholars from across De Montfort University will discuss the relevance and importance of their research to the twin themes of equality and social justice</summary>
    <published>2021-11-30T09:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-30T10:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/SDG-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/world-human-rights-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Refresh your mind, body and soul with the 533 Souls festival.</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/refresh-your-mind-body-and-soul-with-the-533-souls-festival..aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year, as part of the DMU Indian Classical Music series, DMU Music and Darbar Festival are delighted to present the 533 Souls festival.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-29T11:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-29T11:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/533-souls-festival-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/refresh-your-mind-body-and-soul-with-the-533-souls-festival..aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nominate a staff member for a Distinguished Teaching Award</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/nominate-a-staff-member-for-a-distinguished-teaching-award.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The annual Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Awards are back, and we're inviting you to nominate a member of staff who has inspired you or made a difference to your time at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-29T09:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-29T09:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/VCDTA-2022.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/nominate-a-staff-member-for-a-distinguished-teaching-award.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get involved with DMU Local's Christmas volunteering opportunities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/get-involved-with-dmu-locals-christmas-volunteering-opportunities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join DMU Local throughout December for Christmas activities and volunteering opportunities.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-25T10:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-25T13:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/dmu-local-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/get-involved-with-dmu-locals-christmas-volunteering-opportunities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Made Christmas Fair</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/dmu-made-christmas-fair.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Made is hosting a Christmas Fair at the Campus Centre on Wednesday 1 December!</summary>
    <published>2021-11-25T08:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/DMU-Made-Christmas-Fair-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/dmu-made-christmas-fair.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tigers giveaway - win tickets for the Harlequins match!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/tigers-giveaway-win-tickets-for-the-harlequins-match.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Once again, we've launched a giveaway of limited free tickets for DMU students and staff to see Leicester Tigers RFC play live at home next month.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-24T11:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-24T11:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/October/Tigers-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/tigers-giveaway-win-tickets-for-the-harlequins-match.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclusive John Lewis &amp; Partners Christmas shopping event</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/exclusive-john-lewis-partners-christmas-shopping-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>John Lewis &amp; Partners Leicester would like to invite DMU staff and students to a Christmas Shopping Event in-store on Wednesday 1 December, 6–8pm.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-23T17:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-23T17:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/john-lewis-event.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/exclusive-john-lewis-partners-christmas-shopping-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Household Survey wants to hear from you</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/leicester-household-survey-wants-to-hear-from-you.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester City Council is asking all members of the Leicester community to complete the 2021 Household survey.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-19T09:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-19T09:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/leicester-city-council-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/leicester-household-survey-wants-to-hear-from-you.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SAP scheduled system maintenance - 27 and 28 November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/sap-scheduled-system-maintenance-27-and-28-november.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>ITMS will be undertaking system maintenance to the SAP system between Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 November, which will affect access whilst changes are implemented.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-18T15:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-18T15:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/Laptop-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/sap-scheduled-system-maintenance-27-and-28-november.aspx</id>
    <category term="Technology" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Survey - Your voice matters!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/virtual-learning-environment-vle-survey-your-voice-matters.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We are in the process of reviewing our current VLE, which is provided by Blackboard. Fill in our survey to help us understand how you are currently using Blackboard and what you would like from a VLE in the future.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-18T14:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-22T13:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/IT-handbook-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/virtual-learning-environment-vle-survey-your-voice-matters.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Transgender Day of Remembrance - Saturday 20 November 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance-saturday-20-november-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) has been commemorated on 20 November each year since 1999, honouring the memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobia and anti-transgender violence.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-18T12:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-07-21T15:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/TDOR-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance-saturday-20-november-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Against Intelligence: reimagining assessment from an anti-colonial lens – A provocation!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/against-intelligence-reimagining-assessment-from-an-anti-colonial-lens-–-a-provocation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>With a focus on decolonising the curriculum, and as part of our Anti-Racism Series, guest speaker Dr Gurnam Singh will discuss the idea of human intelligence.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-17T11:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-17T12:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/dr-gurnam-singh.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/against-intelligence-reimagining-assessment-from-an-anti-colonial-lens-–-a-provocation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Support homeless people in the city with the Give Leicester contactless donation point on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/contactless-donation-point-for-leicesters-homeless.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A contactless Giving Point is available at the front of the DSU Supplies Shop so students, staff and the public can easily donate £3 to Leicester's The Bridge – Homelessness to Hope charity.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-12T10:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2019/October/Give-Leicester-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/contactless-donation-point-for-leicesters-homeless.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway – See Leicester vs Watford!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-vs-watford.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're offering a greater than usual number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to attend the upcoming Leicester City FC vs Watford FC match on Sunday 28 November.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-11T16:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-11T16:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/lcfc.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-vs-watford.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exclusive Leicester Tigers offer – FREE tickets to Sale Sharks match!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/exclusive-leicester-tigers-offer-–-free-tickets-to-sale-sharks-match.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester Tigers have announced an exclusive offer for DMU students and staff to get up to four free tickets to the Sale Sharks fixture on Saturday 13 November.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-11T16:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-11T16:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/Tigers-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/exclusive-leicester-tigers-offer-–-free-tickets-to-sale-sharks-match.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>R Jean Banister Prize Lecture</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/r-jean-banister-prize-lecture.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Dr Mariasole da Boit, DMU lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, has won the R Jean Banister Prize Lecture from the Physiological Society.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-10T09:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-10T09:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/R-Jean-Bannister-award.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/r-jean-banister-prize-lecture.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get your first, second or booster Covid-19 vaccination at a pop-up clinic at The King Power stadium</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/get-your-first-second-or-booster-covid-19-vaccination-at-a-pop-up-clinic-at-the-king-power-stadium.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Friday 12 to Sunday 14 November, all DMU students and staff are able to get their first, second or booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccination at a pop-up clinic at the King Power Stadium.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-09T11:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-09T11:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/covid-vaccine-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/get-your-first-second-or-booster-covid-19-vaccination-at-a-pop-up-clinic-at-the-king-power-stadium.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Finding My Voice – DMU Women event</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/finding-my-voice-–-dmu-women-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Music Officer Philippa Steel is teaming up with DMU Women for an in-person event on Tuesday 16 November about the journey to becoming a musical artist, featuring live performances and a presentation talk.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-09T09:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-09T09:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/Philippa-Steel-2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/finding-my-voice-–-dmu-women-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Become a Sustainability Advocate</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/become-a-sustainability-advocate.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Sustainable DMU is recruiting students to become Sustainability Advocates, which blends learning and volunteering with being part of a network of like-minded people.e</summary>
    <published>2021-11-09T08:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-09T08:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/sustainability-advocates.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/become-a-sustainability-advocate.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AV Loans Christmas bookings</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/av-loans-christmas-bookings.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Christmas is coming and if you need equipment to continue with coursework activities during the holidays, we can help with an extended Christmas loan.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-08T11:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-08T11:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/AV-Loans600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/av-loans-christmas-bookings.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COVID Panel Discussion: COVID, vaccines and dispelling myths</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/covid-panel-discussion-covid-vaccines-and-dispelling-myths.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A panel discussion to address Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, concerns and misconceptions is taking place on Wednesday 17 November, 12 – 1:30pm via StreamYard.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-08T10:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-08T10:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/covid-panel-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/covid-panel-discussion-covid-vaccines-and-dispelling-myths.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway – See Leicester play Chelsea live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-play-chelsea-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're offering a limited number of free tickets for DMU students and staff to attend the upcoming Leicester City FC vs Chelsea FC game.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-05T12:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-05T12:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/August/tickets.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-play-chelsea-live.aspx</id>
    <category term="Partnerships" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get ready for November graduations</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/get-ready-for-november-graduations.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>It's nearly time for our November graduation ceremonies and we can't wait to celebrate with our graduates in spectacular style at the award-winning Curve Theatre. We've put together some top tips to help you ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-04T14:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-04T14:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/DMU-memories-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/get-ready-for-november-graduations.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Results for Postgraduate Taught students – when you can expect them</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/results-for-postgraduate-taught-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Results for postgraduate taught students will be available from 2pm on Thursday 11 November. You will access your results using the My Results tile on your MyDMU dashboard.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-04T09:28:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-04T09:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/mydmu-app-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/results-for-postgraduate-taught-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>UniBattle 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/unibattle-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU will be taking part in the Blackbullion UniBattle 2021, a global competition for the title of the Money Smartest University in the world.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-04T08:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-04T09:30:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/unibattle-thumb-1.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/unibattle-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Exhibition: Celebrating 30 Black educators over 30 years in Leicester</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/exhibition-celebrating-30-black-educators-over-30-years-in-leicester.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following the success of our Black History Month 2021 programme, the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC) at DMU has extended its current art exhibition to run until Thursday 11 November.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-03T16:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-03T16:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/SLRC-exhibition-collage-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/exhibition-celebrating-30-black-educators-over-30-years-in-leicester.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in the Sustainability Hackathon 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/take-part-in-the-sustainability-hackathon-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students with a passion for the planet are being invited to take part in a hackathon which could have a real impact on the climate emergency here in Leicester.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-03T12:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-03T12:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/hackathon-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/take-part-in-the-sustainability-hackathon-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An announcement on January 2022 Graduation ceremonies</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/an-announcement-on-january-2022-graduation-ceremonies.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David Watts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿We are pleased to announce that our graduates from the July 2020 graduation ceremonies, which regrettably had to be postponed, will be invited to their graduation ceremony in January 2022. Students who completed since 15 July and before 26 November 2021 will be able to celebrate in spectacular style at the award-winning Curve Theatre in Leicester in the heart of the city's vibrant Cultural Quarter.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-02T10:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-08-11T12:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/curve-grads-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/an-announcement-on-january-2022-graduation-ceremonies.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Registration is open for the 2021 DMU Made Christmas Fair!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/registration-is-open-for-the-2021-dmu-made-christmas-fair.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUworks are offering a limited number of FREE stalls for the 2021 DMU Made Fair to DMU students, graduates and staff.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-01T09:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-01T10:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/Christmas-Fair-Thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/registration-is-open-for-the-2021-dmu-made-christmas-fair.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Seed Grants scheme launched for the third year</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/seed-grants-scheme-launched-for-the-third-year.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Seed Grant for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) funding is designed to help members of the DMU community to act on sustainable development and the SDGs.The grant scheme is running for its third year.</summary>
    <published>2021-11-01T09:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-11-01T10:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/SGD-wheel-logo-THUMB.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/seed-grants-scheme-launched-for-the-third-year.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway – see the Sale Sharks match live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway-–-see-the-sale-sharks-match-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're pleased to announce another giveaway of limited free tickets for DMU students amd staff to see Leicester Tigers RFC play live at home this month.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-29T15:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-29T15:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/November/tigers-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/november/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway-–-see-the-sale-sharks-match-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Diwali</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/happy-diwali.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿We would like to wish all our staff and students a very happy Diwali. There's plenty for you to get involved in both at DMU and across the city.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-29T12:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/October/Diwali600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/happy-diwali.aspx</id>
    <category term="Culture" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-2021-vawg-violence-against-women-girls-allies-book-club-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Women will be marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with an Allies book club event.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-29T11:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-04T16:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/International-Day-for-the-Elimination-of-Violence-against-Women-2021-Thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-2021-vawg-violence-against-women-girls-allies-book-club-event.aspx</id>
    <category term="Events" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apply to study on exchange now!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/apply-to-study-on-exchange-now.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Applications to study on exchange are now open! If you're a second-year undergraduate student, you may be eligible to apply to spend a year abroad studying at a partner university as part of your degree.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-28T10:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-28T10:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/study-on-exchange-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/apply-to-study-on-exchange-now.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: 2021/22 August resits date change</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/important-notice-202122-august-resits-date-change.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The August 2022 resit period has been changed for the 2021/22 academic year.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-27T09:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-27T09:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/resits-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/important-notice-202122-august-resits-date-change.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers ticket giveaway – see the Bath match live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway-–-see-the-bath-match-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're pleased to announce another giveaway of limited free tickets for DMU staff and students to see Leicester Tigers RFC play at home on 5 November.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-26T09:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-26T09:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/October/Tigers-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaway-–-see-the-bath-match-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get Carbon Literate at DMU and do your bit to address the climate crisis</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/get-carbon-literate-at-dmu-and-do-your-bit-to-address-the-climate-crisis.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of  DMU's event series linked to the COP26 climate talks, DMU students have the opportunitiy to join free, online Carbon Literacy Training sessions.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-26T08:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-06T09:44:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/carbon-literacy-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/get-carbon-literate-at-dmu-and-do-your-bit-to-address-the-climate-crisis.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Enticing food options and deals at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/enticing-food-options-and-deals-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Chartwells, or as you may know them, Food at DMU, are the official catering partner for DMU. They have a number of on-campus food options and some exciting offers and events running across campus.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-26T08:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-26T08:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/uni-food-hub-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/enticing-food-options-and-deals-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tackling Period Poverty</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/tackling-period-poverty.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is collaborating with De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) on a new period poverty campaign.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-25T11:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-26T15:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/ppc-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/tackling-period-poverty.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Design Season 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/design-season-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Monday 18 October marks the beginning of Design Season, celebrating design through a specially developed programme of talks, exhibitions, events, workshops and films.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-18T10:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-18T16:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/design-season-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/design-season-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Riverside Café reopens - with new social enterprise element</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/riverside-cafe-reopens-with-new-social-enterprise-element.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Riverside café will open its doors from Monday 18 October, with a social enterprise twist: 'Change Please' coffee will be on the menu.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-15T15:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T13:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/March-2019/DMU-Riverside-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/riverside-cafe-reopens-with-new-social-enterprise-element.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice - network service maintenance and interruptions on Saturday 30 October</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/important-notice-network-service-maintenance-and-interruptions-on-saturday-30-october.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We will be undertaking essential network maintenance between 7am and 9am on Saturday 30 October, which will result in a service outage.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-14T16:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-14T16:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/cyber-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/important-notice-network-service-maintenance-and-interruptions-on-saturday-30-october.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>COP26 climate change and sustainability events series</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/cop26-climate-change-and-sustainability-events-series.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Students and staff at DMU are being urged to share their suggestions for a more sustainable future as the university launches a series of events to mark COP26.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-13T16:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-13T16:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/COP-3.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/cop26-climate-change-and-sustainability-events-series.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Black History Month 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/dmu-black-history-month-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Black History Month 2021 at DMU features a richly diverse calendar of events celebrating the heritage, history, arts, culture and accomplishments of people across the African, Caribbean and South Asian diasporas in the UK.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-13T13:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-07T13:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/BHM-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/dmu-black-history-month-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>World Food Day - Lifelong Wellbeing event</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/world-food-day-lifelong-wellbeing-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We are pleased to invite staff and students to our Lifelong Wellbeing online event on Friday 15 October at 12.30pm, to mark World Food Day.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-12T11:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-12T11:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/world-food-day-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/world-food-day-lifelong-wellbeing-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship launch Digital Sprint Workshops</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/dmuworks-enterprise-entrepreneurship-launch-digital-sprint-workshops.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUworks Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship is launching a new series of workshops for DMU students, staff and graduates with a creative business idea.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-12T09:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-05T13:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/dmu-works-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/dmuworks-enterprise-entrepreneurship-launch-digital-sprint-workshops.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety student briefing pack</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/your-dmu-safety-student-briefing-pack.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We are very excited to welcome all of you to campus for the new academic year. To ensure we can keep university life moving and help students, staff and visitors, stay safe on campus, we're providing the key guidance you need to follow in this briefing pack.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-11T09:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-11T09:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/students-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/your-dmu-safety-student-briefing-pack.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Green Impact at DMU launch</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/green-impact-at-dmu-launch.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Green Impact is coming to DMU! On Wednesday 13 October we will be launching the Green Impact programme as part of our series of activities in the countdown to the COP26 international climate conference in Glasgow.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-08T16:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-08T16:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/Green-Impact-2.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/green-impact-at-dmu-launch.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Coming Out Day 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/national-coming-out-day-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Coming Out Day (celebrated annually on 11 October) is a time when some people decide to be open about their sexuality to their friends, family or the world.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-08T15:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-08T14:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/NCOD.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/national-coming-out-day-2021.aspx</id>
    <category term="Students" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Course Rep Nominations 2021/22</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/course-rep-nominations-202122.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Nominations for 2021/22 Course Reps close Friday 16 April. If you want to represent your course and the university, nominate yourself (or a friend) to help bring positive changes to the university.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-08T12:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-08T15:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/courserepthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/course-rep-nominations-202122.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>World Mental Health Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/world-mental-health-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Sunday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and we'd like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the health and wellbeing tools available to you at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-07T11:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/WMHD-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/world-mental-health-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUsport Beyond Equality Workshops</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/dmusport-beyond-equality-workshops.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUsport are running Beyond Equality workshops on Friday 8 and Monday 18 October 2021 for club committee members, to cover important topic areas such as consent culture and inclusion and belonging.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-06T12:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/beyond-equality-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/dmusport-beyond-equality-workshops.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SADS Awareness Week 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/sads-awareness-week-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>SADS Awareness Week takes place from 4 to 10 October and is organised by the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT). Take a look at the events and resources that are available this week to raise awareness of SADS, which can happen to anyone, even fit and healthy young people.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-04T11:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-26T15:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/20-sads-2021-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/sads-awareness-week-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Special offer for DMU staff and students: 25% discount on Leicester Tigers season tickets!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/special-offer-for-dmu-staff-and-students-25-discount-on-leicester-tigers-season-tickets.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Thanks to our partnership with Leicester Tigers, we can offer dedicated Tigers fans an excellent special offer. DMU staff and students can buy a 2021-22 Tigers season ticket at 25% off!</summary>
    <published>2021-10-01T12:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-01T12:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/October/tigers-season-ticket-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/special-offer-for-dmu-staff-and-students-25-discount-on-leicester-tigers-season-tickets.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC and Leicester Tigers giveaways</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/lcfc-and-leicester-tigers-giveaways.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be able to offer a limited number of free tickets for DMU staff and students to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) and Leicester Tigers RFC this month, through our partnerships with the two clubs.</summary>
    <published>2021-10-01T11:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-04T09:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/August/tickets.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/october/lcfc-and-leicester-tigers-giveaways.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Curve Welcome Event for DMU Students!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/curve-welcome-event-for-dmu-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Curve Theatre, our collaborators, are inviting DMU students for a special Welcome Event on Wednesday 13 October.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-30T10:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-30T09:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/curve-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/curve-welcome-event-for-dmu-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Global Design Graduate Show 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/global-design-graduate-show-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A number of 2021 DMU graduates have been shortlisted by industry experts for the Global Design Graduate Show 2021 in collaboration with Gucci. The public vote is now open and we would like to encourage you to vote for the DMU Class of 2021.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-29T15:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-29T15:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/Global-Design-Graduate-Show-2021-Thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/global-design-graduate-show-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Graduate Recruitment and Placements Fair 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/dmuworks-graduate-recruitment-and-placements-fair-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 25 October, DMUworks are hosting a Showcase week which allows you to find out more about the services they offer, attend employer webinars and speak to employers at their Virtual Careers Fair.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-28T13:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/dmuworks-showcase-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/dmuworks-graduate-recruitment-and-placements-fair-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Colour in Tech Events</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/colour-in-tech-events.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our partners Colorintech are supporting a number of events for students to develop their skills, learn about new products from big brands such as Google and get information on tech career pathways.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-24T17:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-08T13:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/colorintech-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/colour-in-tech-events.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rocket Round Leicester – Farewell Weekend and Auction</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/rocket-round-leicester-–-farewell-weekend-and-auction.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Rocket Round Leicester trail is coming to an end, so if you haven't had the chance to find all 40 giant Rockets and Junior Jets, you'll have one final chance to see them and say goodbye before each rocket is auction to raise funds for LOROS.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-24T15:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-04-17T09:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/RRL-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/rocket-round-leicester-–-farewell-weekend-and-auction.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Welcome 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/your-dmu-welcome-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Welcome to DMU! We can't wait to welcome our new students to campus and give you the university experience you deserve.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-24T11:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-30T12:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/YDMUW-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/your-dmu-welcome-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>SustainableDMU campus tours</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/sustainabledmu-campus-tours.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Laura Coleman</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU's Sustainability team will be running a series of free sustainability campus tours from Monday 27 September.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-23T15:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-23T15:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/DMU-Sustainability-Campus-Tour-THUMB.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/sustainabledmu-campus-tours.aspx</id>
    <category term="Sustainability" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important Notice: System Interruptions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/important-notice-systems-interruptions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university is today, Thursday 23 September 2021, experiencing issues with our telephone system, not allowing inbound or outbound calls.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-23T14:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-23T15:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/system-notice-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/important-notice-systems-interruptions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Welcome Week 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/international-welcome-week-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 20 to Friday 24 September 2021 we will be welcoming all of our international students to DMU with a week full of face-to-face and virtual sessions.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-20T13:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-20T13:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/IWW-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/international-welcome-week-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Hedgehog Friendly Campus Initiative</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/hedgehog-friendly-campus-initiative.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Hedgehog Friendly Campus initiative is a fun, new accreditation scheme that aims to turn our university into a place where hedgehogs can live and thrive.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-17T15:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-17T15:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/hedgehog-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/hedgehog-friendly-campus-initiative.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bi Visibility Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/bi-visibility-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Bi Visibility Day takes place on Thursday 23 September 2021 and is part of bisexual awareness week, which takes place from 20 to 26 September.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-16T14:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-17T10:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/bivisday-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/bi-visibility-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welcome back to DMU!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/welcome-back-to-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We can't wait to see our returning students back on campus! We've pulled together some of the essential information that our returning students need to know in order to make the most of your time with us.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-16T10:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-18T16:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/welcome-back-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/welcome-back-to-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>When to expect your timetable</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/when-to-expect-your-timetable.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We wanted to let you know when you can expect to see your timetable via the 'My Timetable' tile on your MyDMU dashboard.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-15T10:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-15T10:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/September/timetables-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/when-to-expect-your-timetable.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Urgent security update recommended for Apple devices</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/urgent-security-update-recommended-for-apple-devices.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Due to a widely publicised critical flaw that could affect a range of Apple devices, Apple has issued a security update to address this vulnerability by blocking the "zero-click" spyware.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-14T12:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-14T12:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/ITMS-update-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/urgent-security-update-recommended-for-apple-devices.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUsport Leadership &amp; Volunteering vacancies</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/dmusport-leadership-volunteering-vacancies.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Are you interesting in sports leadership and volunteering roles? DMUsport are looking for student activators for the new 2021/22 academic year, giving you the chance to meet new people, develop your skills and enhance your CV.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-13T14:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-10-07T11:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/dmusport-volunteer-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/dmusport-leadership-volunteering-vacancies.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC ticket giveaway – See Leicester vs Burnley live!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-vs-burnley-live.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be offering a limited number of free tickets for DMU staff and students to attend the Leicester City FC vs Burnley FC game next weekend.The Premier League match is taking place on Saturday 25 September at King Power Stadium (3pm kick-off).</summary>
    <published>2021-09-13T13:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-13T13:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/lcfc.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/lcfc-ticket-giveaway-–-see-leicester-vs-burnley-live.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Yom Kippur 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/yom-kippur-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish a reflective and peaceful Yom Kippur to all DMU staff and students observing.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-09T13:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-09T13:07:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/yom-kippur-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/yom-kippur-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join your Faculty Welcome live stream</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/join-your-faculty-welcome-live-stream.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join us for your Faculty Welcome live stream on either Tuesday 21 or Wednesday 22 September to find out more about your faculty and ask any questions you may have.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-08T11:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-09T14:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/YDMUW-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/join-your-faculty-welcome-live-stream.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Online Pre-registration now open for NEW students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/online-pre-registration-now-open-for-new-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have now started inviting NEW students to complete online pre-registration; the first stage to becoming a registered student at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-07T11:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-12-01T09:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/pre-reg-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/online-pre-registration-now-open-for-new-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Covid-19 Vaccine Misinformation and Misconceptions – Join the discussion</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/covid-19-vaccine-misinformation-and-misconceptions-–-join-the-discussion.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A panel discussion to address Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, concerns and misconceptions is taking place on Wednesday 15 September, 12 – 1:30pm via StreamYard.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-06T14:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-06T14:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/chat-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/covid-19-vaccine-misinformation-and-misconceptions-–-join-the-discussion.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Special £5 ticket offer at Curve: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/special-5-ticket-offer-at-curve-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester's Curve theatre is offering DMU students and staff the opportunity to see Cat on a Hot Tin Roof for just £5 per ticket. The offer is valid for performances running from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 18 September (inclusive).</summary>
    <published>2021-09-03T13:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-03T15:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/Cat-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/special-5-ticket-offer-at-curve-cat-on-a-hot-tin-roof.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Rosh Hashanah 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/rosh-hashanah-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all of our staff and students celebrating – Shana Tova – or a very happy Rosh Hashanah.</summary>
    <published>2021-09-02T16:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-09-02T16:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/September/Rosh-Hashanah-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/september/rosh-hashanah-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Covid-19 jabs available on campus at the start of term – tell us your vaccination status by completing this short survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/covid-19-jabs-available-on-campus-at-the-start-of-term-–-tell-us-your-vaccination-status-by-completing-this-short-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿We are pleased to announce that DMU is working with the local NHS to host vaccination clinics right here on campus for our students at the start of term.  To help the NHS provider understand how many vaccines they'll need for our pop-up clinics on campus, please complete our quick survey.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-27T11:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-08-27T10:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/August/covid-vaccine-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/covid-19-jabs-available-on-campus-at-the-start-of-term-–-tell-us-your-vaccination-status-by-completing-this-short-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Celebrate Leicester Pride</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/celebrate-leicester-pride.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester Pride, one of England's largest free LGBTQ+ events, is taking place on Saturday 4 September at Victoria Park.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-24T14:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/pride-month-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/celebrate-leicester-pride.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>LCFC and Leicester Tigers ticket giveaways – Win tickets to the Man City and Exeter Chiefs matches!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/lcfc-and-leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaways-–-win-tickets-to-the-man-city-and-exeter-chiefs-matches.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're delighted to be offering a limited number of free tickets for DMU staff and students to see Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) and Leicester Tigers RFC next month, through our partnerships with the two clubs.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-20T13:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-08-23T11:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/August/tickets.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/lcfc-and-leicester-tigers-ticket-giveaways-–-win-tickets-to-the-man-city-and-exeter-chiefs-matches.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join the LOROS Twilight Walk</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/join-the-loros-twilight-walk.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following the unfortunate cancellation of last year's event due to COVID-19, the LOROS Twilight Walk is coming back with a bang! Taking place on Saturday 14 August, there are now two ways to walk.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-12T12:34:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/August/twilight-walk-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/join-the-loros-twilight-walk.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Step up to Great Mental Health – last chance to have your say</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/step-up-to-great-mental-health-–-last-chance-to-have-your-say.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The last day to complete the NHS mental health services consultation questionnaire is Sunday 15 August. The aim is to find out your views and experiences, as well as any suggestions to improve mental health services.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-12T10:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/July/mh-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/step-up-to-great-mental-health-–-last-chance-to-have-your-say.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Win tickets to see LCFC v Wolves!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/win-tickets-to-see-lcfc-v-wolves.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Thanks to our partnership with Leicester City Football Club, we have tickets to give away for the Premier League match on Saturday 14 August, which sees LCFC play at home against Wolves. The kick off time is 3pm.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-09T14:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-08-09T14:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/March-2019/LCFC-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/win-tickets-to-see-lcfc-v-wolves.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Prayer Room Renovations: Monday 16 August until Friday 24 September 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/dmu-prayer-room-renovations-monday-16-august-until-friday-24-september-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Due to essential building works required in Portland Building, the Brothers' Prayer Room will be closed from Monday 16 August to Friday 24 September 2021. Prayer will be relocated to the Breathing Space (Room 00.12) during this time where the capacity will be for 13 people to pray at any one time between 10am and 2pm.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-09T09:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-08-09T09:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/prayer-room-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/dmu-prayer-room-renovations-monday-16-august-until-friday-24-september-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Booking for DMU Graduations opens today</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/booking-for-dmu-graduations-opens-today.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our booking system will open at 12 noon today (3 August 2021) and you will receive an invitation giving full details of how to book your place at your graduation ceremony.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-02T11:32:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-08-03T09:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/August/curve-grads-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/booking-for-dmu-graduations-opens-today.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kimberlin Library reopens</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/kimberlin-library-reopens.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿We are delighted to let you know that the Kimberlin Library is now open again.</summary>
    <published>2021-08-02T09:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-08-02T09:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/August/library-precautions-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/august/kimberlin-library-reopens.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important: Kimberlin Library closure and alternative study area update</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/important-kimberlin-library-closure-and-alternative-study-area-update.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿Please note, the Kimberlin Library is currently closed due to heavy rain today (Friday 30 July) causing a leakage of water into the building. It is likely that the library will remain closed this weekend. You can use an alternative study area in The Greenhouse from 10am-6pm on Saturday 31 July and 11am-6pm on Sunday 1 August.</summary>
    <published>2021-07-30T17:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-30T17:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/library-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/important-kimberlin-library-closure-and-alternative-study-area-update.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety: On campus Covid-19 testing site change for August and Be Safe, Get the Covid-19 vaccine</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/your-dmu-safety-on-campus-covid-19-testing-site-change-for-august-and-be-safe-get-the-covid-19-vaccine.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>During the month of August, DMU will be moving our lateral flow testing centre solely to the Learning Zone in the Eric Wood Building. This asymptomatic testing is still available to book via MyDMU. Alternatively, you can just pop in and show a valid student/staff ID card to get tested.</summary>
    <published>2021-07-30T08:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-30T08:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/July/testing-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/your-dmu-safety-on-campus-covid-19-testing-site-change-for-august-and-be-safe-get-the-covid-19-vaccine.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important Notice: SAP Scheduled System Maintenance on Wednesday 28 July</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/important-notice-sap-scheduled-system-maintenance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university will be undertaking planned system maintenance to student IT systems, which will affect access while we implement changes. The maintenance is scheduled to take place between 7-9pm on Wednesday 28 July.</summary>
    <published>2021-07-22T12:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-22T12:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/typing-keyboard-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/important-notice-sap-scheduled-system-maintenance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take part in the virtual NHS consultation</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/take-part-in-the-virtual-nhs-consultation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Thursday 22 July from 2-3.30pm, the NHS are running a virtual workshop and inviting students to discuss mental health.</summary>
    <published>2021-07-20T16:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-20T16:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/July/mh-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/take-part-in-the-virtual-nhs-consultation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid-al-Adha</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/eid-al-adha.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students celebrating Eid, a very Happy Eid Mubarak.</summary>
    <published>2021-07-16T10:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-16T10:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/July/eid-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/eid-al-adha.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Changes to the menu and lunch ordering at the Food Village</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/changes-to-the-menu-and-lunch-ordering-at-the-food-village.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Food Village is excited to launch a new all-day breakfast from Monday 12 July, along with a new lunch menu available to view and order for collection or delivery through the Time2Eat app.</summary>
    <published>2021-07-08T17:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-09T09:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/July/food-village-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/changes-to-the-menu-and-lunch-ordering-at-the-food-village.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bumper T20 cricket giveaway</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/bumper-t20-cricket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Thanks to our partnership with Leicestershire County Cricket Club, we have tickets to give away for the T20 Vitality Blast home matches on Friday 16 July against Notts Outlaws and on Sunday 18 July against Worcestershire Rapids.</summary>
    <published>2021-07-08T17:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-08T17:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/T20-cricket-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/bumper-t20-cricket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important information about your results</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/important-information-about-your-results.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Results for undergraduate and postgraduate taught students on standard intake programmes will be released on a staggered basis from Monday 12 to Thursday 15 July.</summary>
    <published>2021-07-08T10:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-08T10:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/mydmu-app-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/important-information-about-your-results.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Graduations are back!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/dmu-graduations-are-back.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We are absolutely delighted to announce some exciting news for our final year students – DMU graduations will take place later this year!</summary>
    <published>2021-07-06T10:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-06T10:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/curve-grads-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/july/dmu-graduations-are-back.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Save Lives, Give Blood</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/save-lives-give-blood.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Leicester Donor Centre is calling for blood donations from the Leicestershire public due to low fill rates.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-29T11:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-29T11:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/hayley-perks-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/save-lives-give-blood.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Future exams at DMU: Take part in our student consultation</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/future-exams-at-dmu-take-part-in-our-student-consultation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is looking to implement a post-pandemic university approach to exams and we want to hear feedback from you on what has worked well and less well over the last two years as we have had to adjust our processes due to Covid-19.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-25T14:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-25T14:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/exams-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/future-exams-at-dmu-take-part-in-our-student-consultation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get your Covid-19 vaccination today at pop-up clinic</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/get-your-covid-19-vaccination-today-at-pop-up-clinic-in-leicester-and-general-information-on-how-you-can-book-your-vaccination.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There's an opportunity for you get your Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic today (Friday 25 June) with no need to book. The clinic will take place from 10am to 2.30pm at The Kube, Leicester Racecourse, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 4AL.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-25T08:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-25T10:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/covid-vaccine-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/get-your-covid-19-vaccination-today-at-pop-up-clinic-in-leicester-and-general-information-on-how-you-can-book-your-vaccination.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Postgraduate researchers excel at Doctoral College Showcase</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/postgraduate-researchers-excel-at-doctoral-college-showcase.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On 9-10 June 2021, 45 postgraduate research students participated in the Doctoral College Showcase. The new Showcase, held online, was opened by the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Professor David Mba, and featured a variety of events where research students could present their research to a non-specialist audience in different formats.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-23T15:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-23T15:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/postgrad-research-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/postgraduate-researchers-excel-at-doctoral-college-showcase.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>AV loans service summer opening hours</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/av-loans-service-summer-opening-hours.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>More information about AV Loans summer opening hours.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-23T15:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-23T15:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/AV-Loans600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/av-loans-service-summer-opening-hours.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Opportunity to deliver session at COP26@DMU.</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/opportunity-to-deliver-session-at-cop26dmu..aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In the lead up to, and during, this year's COP26 international climate talks taking place in Glasgow in early November, a calendar of events is being prepared to engage people in conversations, activities and learning that contributes to local and global efforts to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to future changes in climate.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-18T12:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-07T12:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/COP-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/opportunity-to-deliver-session-at-cop26dmu..aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ITMS Maintenance Information: Limited Service Desk Support via Remote Sessions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/itms-maintenance-information-limited-service-desk-support-via-remote-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>ITMS are completing essential maintenance work on our remote support tool between 8am – 5pm on Thursday 24 June 2021. The BeyondTrust Remote Support (formerly known as Bomgar) tool is used primarily by the Service Desk team to provide staff support by logging remotely into DMU machines.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-18T11:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-18T11:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/ITMS-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/itms-maintenance-information-limited-service-desk-support-via-remote-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Bumper T20 cricket giveaway</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/bumper-t20-cricket-giveaway.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Catch the Vitality Blast at the Uptonsteel County Ground as the Leicestershire Foxes continue their T20 campaign. As DMU is a partner of Leicestershire County Cricket Club we can offer 25 PAIRS OF FREE TICKETS for staff and students to see Leicestershire Foxes vs Yorkshire Vikings, Friday 25 June and Leicestershire Foxes vs Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Tuesday 29 June.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-18T10:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-18T10:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/T20-cricket-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/bumper-t20-cricket-giveaway.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship Start-up School</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/dmuworks-enterprise-entrepreneurship-startup-school.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following the huge success of the first Startup Schools in 2020, DMUworks Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship will be running another programme this Autumn. This is open to all students - undergraduates, postgraduates and alumni.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-17T10:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-05T14:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/dmu-works-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/dmuworks-enterprise-entrepreneurship-startup-school.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Step up to Great Mental Health</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/step-up-to-great-mental-health.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The three NHS clinical commissioning groups covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland launched a public consultation this week into proposals to invest in and improve adult mental health services for people when their need is urgent or they need planned care and treatment.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-16T16:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-08-05T15:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/mental-health-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/step-up-to-great-mental-health.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get active with Leicester's range of outdoor gyms</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/get-active-with-leicesters-range-of-outdoor-gyms.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Outdoor gyms across the city are now open for public use. There are over 30 available in a variety of locations across Leicester that provide the opportunity for all to exercise in a local outdoor setting.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-16T12:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T13:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/outdoor-gyms-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/get-active-with-leicesters-range-of-outdoor-gyms.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Successful Product Innovation for Business Event</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/successful-product-innovation-for-business-event.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join experts from Impacting Business by Design's industrial design community for a lively discussion on the critical elements and practices.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-15T12:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/IBBD-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/successful-product-innovation-for-business-event.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Prayer Rooms and Chapel Update</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/prayer-rooms-and-chapel-update.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The DMU Prayer Rooms &amp; Chapel are open from 9am until 5pm. The spaces are now self-managed and DMU Staff and Students won't need to book a space</summary>
    <published>2021-06-11T11:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-07-02T15:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/prayer-room-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/prayer-rooms-and-chapel-update.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Pride Month</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/pride-month.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>June is officially Pride month and is dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ+ communities around the world. DMU is proud of and supports its LGBTQ+ staff and students.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-11T09:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-11T09:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/pride-month-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/pride-month.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Take care of your health and wellbeing with #HealthyDMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/get-involved-with-healthydmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>#Healthy DMU is a way for you to get involved in activities which enhance your health and wellbeing whilst you study with us. Get involved and we'll give you a £10 Love to Shop Voucher!</summary>
    <published>2021-06-09T14:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T13:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/healthydmu-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/get-involved-with-healthydmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>EU Settlement Scheme</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/eu-settlement-scheme.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The deadline for the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is Wednesday 30 June 2021. Apply without delay to continue to work, study, and access free healthcare and benefits in the UK after 30 June 2021.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-04T14:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-04T16:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/EUSS-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/eu-settlement-scheme.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is now open!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/the-postgraduate-taught-experience-survey-ptes-is-now-open.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We invite all Postgraduate Taught students to participate in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2021. This is a national survey organised by AdvanceHE, and will take around 15 minutes to complete.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-04T10:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-04T10:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/PTES-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/the-postgraduate-taught-experience-survey-ptes-is-now-open.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Women in Engineering Day – Panel Discussion</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/international-women-in-engineering-day-–-panel-discussion.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 2021, the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media are holding a virtual panel discussion on Thursday 24 June 2021, 3 - 4pm to explore: experiences of being a woman in engineering, challenges the panel have faced and how they have overcome these and what more can be done to encourage more women and girls to get in to STEM subjects.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-02T12:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-02T12:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/INWED-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/international-women-in-engineering-day-–-panel-discussion.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU set to offer range of courses in Kazakhstan</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/dmu-set-to-offer-range-of-courses-in-kazakhstan.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has partnered with international study provider EdPeritus to offer a range of courses from DMU's Faculty of Business and Law including Accounting and Finance, Business and Marketing, and Law, among others, located on a campus in Esentai City, Almaty.</summary>
    <published>2021-06-02T09:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-06-02T09:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/June/kazakhstan-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/june/dmu-set-to-offer-range-of-courses-in-kazakhstan.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety reminder</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/your-dmu-safety-reminder.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>An important reminder about Your DMU Safety</summary>
    <published>2021-05-28T14:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-28T15:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/dmulocal-voluntering-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/your-dmu-safety-reminder.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUsport Celebration Evening</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/dmusport-celebration-evening.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Co-hosted by Olympian Beth Tweddle, the DMUsport Celebration Evening shall be taking place on Friday 4 June, streaming live from The Watershed.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-24T10:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-24T11:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/dmusport-awards-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/dmusport-celebration-evening.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>World Environment Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/world-environment-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As part of an online series of lectures, to mark National/World Awareness Days, we are pleased to celebrate World Environment Day.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-24T10:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-24T10:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/world-environment-day-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/world-environment-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Vesak Day</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/happy-vesak-day.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students at DMU happy Vesak Day.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-24T08:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-24T08:59:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/vesak-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/happy-vesak-day.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Professor launches new book</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/between-realism-and-revolt-governing-cities-in-the-crisis-of-neoliberal-globalism.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Jonathan Davies, Professor of Critical Policy Studies at De Montfort University, will be presenting his new book: Between Realism and Revolt: Governing Cities in the Crisis of Neoliberal Globalism.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-17T16:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-17T16:30:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/book-launch-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/between-realism-and-revolt-governing-cities-in-the-crisis-of-neoliberal-globalism.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Prayer Rooms and Chapel Opening</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/prayer-rooms-and-chapel-opening.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In line with Government guidance, DMU will re-open our Prayer Rooms &amp; Chapel from 9am until 5pm from Monday 17 May 2021. The capacity and opening hours of our spaces have been reduced to ensure we comply with social distancing rules.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-14T09:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-14T09:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/prayer-room-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/prayer-rooms-and-chapel-opening.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is 17 May. This year's theme is Together: Resisting, Supporting, Healing. Join us for an informal discussion in an open and safe space to talk, listen and share experience.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-13T11:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-13T11:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/IDAHOBIT-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Kimberlin Library and Eric Wood Reopening</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/kimberlin-library-and-eric-wood-reopen.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following the latest government guidance, the Kimberlin Library and Eric Wood Building and Learning Zone are now open for individual study. To keep you safe, please follow government guidance - 'hands, face, space'.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-12T16:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-04T11:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/library-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/kimberlin-library-and-eric-wood-reopen.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the Race Equality Charter survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/complete-the-race-equality-charter-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to invite all staff and students to complete a short anonymous online survey developed by Advance HE on race and ethnicity within DMU. We would like to encourage all staff and students to complete the survey regardless of your race or ethnicity as we welcome a diverse range of viewpoints, and this will assist us in our analysis.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-10T08:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-10T08:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/REC-survey-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/complete-the-race-equality-charter-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Eid Mubarak</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/eid-mubarak.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students celebrating Eid, a very Happy Eid Mubarak.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-06T12:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-06T12:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/eid-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/eid-mubarak.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Introducing BritSciFi Online</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/introducing-britscifi-online.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The National Space Centre invite you to join an online celebration of iconic science fiction works including Doctor Who, Doctor Who, Blake's 7, Sapphire and Steel and many more.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-05T09:08:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/brit-sci-fi-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/introducing-britscifi-online.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Students urged to complete the census for their term-time accommodation now</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/students-urged-to-complete-the-census-for-their-term-time-accommodation-now.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Census Day was 21st March 2021 but there is still time to fill yours in online at census.gov.uk. Everyone benefits from the census as it informs decisions nationally and locally on vital services and issues like diversity. It ensures millions of pounds are invested in emergency services, mental health care, school places, hospital beds, housing, roads, GP's and dentists' services.</summary>
    <published>2021-05-04T09:33:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-04T09:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/May/census-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/may/students-urged-to-complete-the-census-for-their-term-time-accommodation-now.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important Notice: SAP Scheduled System Maintenance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/important-notice-sap-scheduled-system-maintenance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>ITMS will be undertaking planned system maintenance to our Student systems which will affect access while changes are implemented. The maintenance has been scheduled to take place on Saturday 8 May, 9am and should be completed by 2pm.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-30T09:56:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-05-06T16:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/typing-keyboard-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/important-notice-sap-scheduled-system-maintenance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help us cheer on the Foxes at the FA Cup Final</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/help-us-cheer-on-the-foxes-at-the-fa-cup-final.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>To support our partners Leicester City Football Club in the FA Cup Final, we're calling for DMU staff, students and alumni to send us photos and videos wearing LCFC blue and sharing their good luck messages.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-29T09:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-29T09:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/lcfc.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/help-us-cheer-on-the-foxes-at-the-fa-cup-final.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Warning over text-message scam that spreads malicious spyware on Android mobiles</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/warning-text-message-scam-spreads-spyware-android-mobiles.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Android users should be very careful if they receive any text messages from parcel delivery firms that tell them to install a package tracking app.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-26T12:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-11-01T15:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/cyber-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/warning-text-message-scam-spreads-spyware-android-mobiles.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>BAME students: share your perspective on Covid-19 coping strategies and support</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/bame-students-share-your-perspective-on-covid-19-coping-strategies-and-support.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A research team at DMU are recruiting BAME (Black, Asian, and other Minority Ethnic) undergraduate and postgraduate male and female DMU students, home/EU and international, for a qualitative study exploring experiences of mental wellbeing and coping mechanisms during the COVID-19 pandemic.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-22T09:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-22T09:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/bame-study-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/bame-students-share-your-perspective-on-covid-19-coping-strategies-and-support.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Cast your vote for Course Reps 2021/22</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/cast-your-vote-for-course-reps-202122.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Voting for 2021/22 Course Reps opens today, Wednesday 21 April. Have your say in who represents your course and the university.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-21T11:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-21T11:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/course-reps-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/cast-your-vote-for-course-reps-202122.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship Awards 2021 are coming!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/dmuworks-enterprise-entrepreneurship-awards-2021-are-coming.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUworks Enterprise &amp; Entrepreneurship are hosting a brand new celebration of our entrepreneurial students and alumni. Nominate yourself or someone you know by 4pm on Thursday 13 May, 2021.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-21T09:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-05T13:36:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/dmu-works-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/dmuworks-enterprise-entrepreneurship-awards-2021-are-coming.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU is here for you</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/dmu-is-here-for-you.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David Watts</name>
    </author>
    <summary>At DMU we are proud to be able to offer you a range of free wellbeing services and support accessible via Student Welfare, HealthyDMU and more.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-20T16:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2022-07-06T18:30:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/mindfulness.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/dmu-is-here-for-you.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A reminder to register your attendance correctly</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/a-reminder-to-register-your-attendance-correctly.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU uses Microsoft Forms to record your attendance live classes. Completing the MS Form should be very quick and easy to do at the start of your class.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-16T15:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-16T15:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/attendance-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/a-reminder-to-register-your-attendance-correctly.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Taiko Outdoor Workshops</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/dmu-taiko-outdoor-workshops.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Taiko will resume outdoor weekly workshops from Wednesday 21 April. Workshops are open to all students and staff.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-16T14:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-16T14:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/taiko-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/dmu-taiko-outdoor-workshops.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/postgraduate-research-experience-survey-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Postgraduate research students – we invite you to share your views by completing our short online questionnaire.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-16T08:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-26T10:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/PRES-2021.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/postgraduate-research-experience-survey-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU has No Space for Hate</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/no-space-for-hate.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our No Space for Hate project deals with incidents of hate and harassment, aiming to challenge inappropriate behaviour and provide students with practical support and advice.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-14T11:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-14T11:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/NSFH600x472-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/no-space-for-hate.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Ramadan</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/happy-ramadan.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all staff and students at DMU happy Ramadan. Muslim staff and students will be observing Ramadan (a period of prayer and fasting) between the evening of Monday 12 April and Tuesday 11 May (subject to confirmation, depending on the sighting of the moon).</summary>
    <published>2021-04-09T09:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-09T09:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/ramadan-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/happy-ramadan.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Vaisakhi</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/happy-vaisakhi.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is proud of its diverse multi-faith community and we would like to wish all Sikh and Hindu staff and students at DMU a very happy Vaisakhi.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-09T09:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-09T09:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/April/vaisakhi-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/happy-vaisakhi.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Distinguished Lecture Series: Science with Impact: Why I love bacteria</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/distinguished-lecture-series-science-with-impact-why-i-love-bacteria.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join Nobel Prize winner Sir Dr Richard J. Roberts FRS as he discusses the microscopic world of bacteria as part of our distinguished lecture series.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-07T12:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-08T16:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/richardjrobertsthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/distinguished-lecture-series-science-with-impact-why-i-love-bacteria.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU interns become published co-authors in Communication and Sport Journal</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/dmu-interns-become-published-co-authors-in-communication-and-sport-journal.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Accounting and Finance graduate James Southwood and final-year Health and Wellbeing in Society student Sue Litchfield are now recognised authors of a recently published article, after their involvement with DMU's internship scheme Frontrunners.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-07T10:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T13:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/front-runners-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/dmu-interns-become-published-co-authors-in-communication-and-sport-journal.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Students launch oarsome charity effort this Easter</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/students-launch-oarsome-charity-effort-this-easter.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sian Brewis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿Students are spending the bank holiday weekend helping to raise cash for a mental health charity by challenging themselves to a virtual rowing regatta.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-02T16:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-02T16:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2021/APRIL/Lockdownregatta-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/april/students-launch-oarsome-charity-effort-this-easter.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Census 2021 – Have You Been Included?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/census-2021-–-have-you-been-included.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There's still time to complete the Census 2021.</summary>
    <published>2021-04-01T08:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-01T08:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/census-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/census-2021-–-have-you-been-included.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important information about your results</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/important-information-about-your-results.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Please take a look for important information about your exam results.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-31T12:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T13:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/Exams-2021-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/important-information-about-your-results.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Transgender Day of Visibility</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/international-transgender-day-of-visibility.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>International Transgender Day of Visibility takes place annually on 31 March each year and celebrates transgender and gender non-conforming people, their contributions to society and raises awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-31T08:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-31T08:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/transgender-flag-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/international-transgender-day-of-visibility.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join an Easter Sunday celebration</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/join-an-easter-sunday-celebration.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The DMU Christian Staff Network invite all DMU staff and students joining us for a joyful Easter Sunday celebration on 4 April 2021 from 3-4pm</summary>
    <published>2021-03-30T14:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-30T14:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/easter-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/join-an-easter-sunday-celebration.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Spring Back SDG competition</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/spring-back-sdg-competition.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Throughout our Spring Back programme we will be running a competition to see how our students are supporting the United Nations' (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).</summary>
    <published>2021-03-24T12:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T13:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/SDG-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/spring-back-sdg-competition.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Shape Our Future: watch a video with our Vice-Chancellor and DSU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/shape-our-future-watch-a-video-with-our-vice-chancellor-and-dsu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Find out more about how you can contribute to shaping our future.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-22T12:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-22T12:26:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/MicrosoftTeams-image-4.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/shape-our-future-watch-a-video-with-our-vice-chancellor-and-dsu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Police warn students to avoid 'illegal' science website</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/police-warn-students-to-avoid-illegal-science-website.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Police have warned students in the UK against using a website that they say lets users "illegally access" millions of scientific research papers.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-22T12:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-06T13:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/Website-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/police-warn-students-to-avoid-illegal-science-website.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Sarah Everard – a DMU statement</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/sarah-everard-–-a-dmu-statement.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Sarah Everard - a DMU statement.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-22T09:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-22T09:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/campus-pic-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/sarah-everard-–-a-dmu-statement.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Final year students: Sign up for your 'final year interview'</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/final-year-students-sign-up-for-your-final-year-interview.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>All final year students are invited to sign up today for their short 'final year interview' taking place between 22 March and 16 April, to help you talk about the skills you've gained at university, as if speaking to an employer in a job interview.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-19T14:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-19T14:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/final-year-interviews-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/final-year-students-sign-up-for-your-final-year-interview.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Spring Back is coming!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/dmu-spring-back-is-coming.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Spring Back is a 12-day programme of events and services designed to offer you as much support as possible during this crucial period of the academic year. It will run from Monday 29 March to Friday 16 April.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-19T14:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T13:18:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/spring-back-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/dmu-spring-back-is-coming.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important Notice: SAP Scheduled System Maintenance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/important-notice-sap-scheduled-system-maintenance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>ITMS will be undertaking planned system maintenance to our Student systems which will affect access while changes are implemented. The maintenance has been scheduled to take place on Friday 26 until 7pm on Sunday 28 March.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-19T14:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-19T14:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/typing-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/important-notice-sap-scheduled-system-maintenance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Module Level Feedback – a chance to share your view</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/module-level-feedback-–-a-chance-to-share-your-view.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Your insights are vital to enhancing the student experience at DMU. Our Module Level Feedback (MLF) process ensures students have their voices heard and it's really easy to take part.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-19T12:06:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-19T14:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/MLF-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/module-level-feedback-–-a-chance-to-share-your-view.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Showing Stereotypes the Red Card: Women in Football</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/showing-stereotypes-the-red-card-women-in-football.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Monday 29 March we will be joined by members of the Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) Women's team for a panel discussion along with members of our DMU community.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-18T15:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-18T15:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/red-card-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/showing-stereotypes-the-red-card-women-in-football.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tigers Foundation Round The World Challenge</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/tigers-foundation-round-the-world-challenge.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Leicester Tigers Foundation is launching a Race Around The World Challenge to promote fitness and wellbeing while also linking with partner clubs across the globe.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-18T15:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-18T15:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/Tigers-RATW-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/tigers-foundation-round-the-world-challenge.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An evening with Baroness Doreen Lawrence: Bringing Legacy to Leicester</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/an-evening-with-baroness-doreen-lawrence-bringing-legacy-to-leicester.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Stephen Lawrence Research Centre are to host a free online community event to discuss the work of the foundation and highlight the importance of Stephen Lawrence day.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-17T10:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-04-30T16:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/baroness-lawrence-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/an-evening-with-baroness-doreen-lawrence-bringing-legacy-to-leicester.aspx</id>
    <category term="SLRC" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important safety information as you return to campus for in-person learning</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/important-safety-information-as-you-return-to-campus-for-in-person-learning.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We want to ensure a safe and secure return to campus and remind you of some key safety guidance. Please read this update carefully.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-15T10:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-15T10:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/campus-pic-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/important-safety-information-as-you-return-to-campus-for-in-person-learning.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Results for Postgraduate Taught students – when you can expect them</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/results-for-postgraduate-taught-students-–-when-you-can-expect-them.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Results for postgraduate taught students will be available from 2pm on Thursday 18 March.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-09T09:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-09T09:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/DMU-PG-results-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/results-for-postgraduate-taught-students-–-when-you-can-expect-them.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Third-year undergraduates - Launch your business idea with Launchpad</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/third-year-undergraduates-launch-your-business-idea-with-launchpad.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Launchpad is a brand new extra-curricular module created by DMUworks Enterprise, specifically for 3rd year undergraduate students and alumni who want to launch their own start-up.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-04T09:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-04T09:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/launchpadthumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/third-year-undergraduates-launch-your-business-idea-with-launchpad.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Students 'Ask the Experts' in virtual event with senior leaders</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/students-ask-the-experts-in-virtual-event-with-senior-leader.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>'Ask the Experts' was introduced in November 2017 by Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Jackie Labbe, to give students reps the opportunity to go straight to the source of vital information.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-04T09:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-04T09:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/Ask-the-Expert.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/students-ask-the-experts-in-virtual-event-with-senior-leader.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>We need your help to shape DMU's future – please visit our new microsite</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/we-need-your-help-to-shape-dmus-future.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Shape Our Future is an opportunity to have your say on our work and values. By doing this, DMU can stay strong, move forward, remain relevant, and continue meeting people's real needs in the decades ahead.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-01T13:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-01T13:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/March/Shape-Our-Future-thumb1.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/march/we-need-your-help-to-shape-dmus-future.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help Leicester's future funding - complete the 2021 census</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/help-leicesters-future-funding-complete-the-2021-census.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The 2021 census takes place on Sunday 21 March. You can help protect Leicester's funding for vital services such as education, travel and health.</summary>
    <published>2021-03-01T10:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-01T10:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/census-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/help-leicesters-future-funding-complete-the-2021-census.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important Update from DMUsport</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/important-update-from-dmusport.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Following Government advice, DMUsport have announced, and are constantly reviewing, their plans for the current and following term. Grassroots sports is proposed to return on Monday 29 March, with outdoor sports commencing no earlier than Monday 17 May.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-26T10:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-26T10:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/dmusportthumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/important-update-from-dmusport.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tigers Night In - Pizza with the Players</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/take-part-in-tigers-night-in-pizza-with-the-players.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Dean Weston</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join us Wednesday 17 March for the Tigers Night In – Pizza with the Players. Meet the Leicester Tigers players and put your pizza making skills to the test all from the comfort of your own home.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-22T17:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-03-17T16:11:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/Untitled-design.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/take-part-in-tigers-night-in-pizza-with-the-players.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get involved with the upcycling art, craft and design competition</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/get-involved-with-the-upcycling-art-craft-and-design-competition.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join the DMU Sustainability Team and the LCB Depot by creating upscaled art pieces which aim to help contribute and bring attention to the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-18T15:26:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-18T15:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/UpcyclingComp-thumb1.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/get-involved-with-the-upcycling-art-craft-and-design-competition.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Try our new on-campus delivery service Time2Eat</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/try-our-new-on-campus-delivery-service-time2eat.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Getting great food on campus just got easier with the launch of our on-campus delivery service Time2Eat!</summary>
    <published>2021-02-18T14:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-18T14:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/Kookd-copy-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/try-our-new-on-campus-delivery-service-time2eat.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join the Sustainability Team's Carbon Literacy Taster Sessions and Project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/join-our-carbon-literacy-taster-sessions-and-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Carbon Literacy Project is a free online programme giving students the opportunity to learn the basic science of climate change with a series of webinars, self-study and interactive activities.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-18T11:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-18T11:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/carbon-literacy-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/join-our-carbon-literacy-taster-sessions-and-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get involved with the National Student Money Week webinars</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/get-involved-with-the-national-student-money-week-webinars.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Student Money Week is next week - join us for awesome activities, fun giveaways, and handy money-advice.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-16T16:48:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-03T15:30:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/Insta-Post-NSMW21-V1-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/get-involved-with-the-national-student-money-week-webinars.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Global offers free online international opportunities for students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/dmu-global-offers-free-online-international-opportunities-for-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿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.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-12T10:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-12T10:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2020/October/GLOBAL-online-THUMB-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/dmu-global-offers-free-online-international-opportunities-for-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Do you have a big idea on digital entrepreneurship and innovation?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/do-you-have-big-idea-digital-entrepreneurship-innovation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUworks Enterprise is now accepting applications from staff, students and alumni who would be interested in taking part in the next TEDx event, via a talk, film submission or a performance.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-11T19:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-05T13:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/TEDx-coming-soon-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/do-you-have-big-idea-digital-entrepreneurship-innovation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Come along to Decolonising DMU's Kimberlin session: Reflections of an Asian Football Casual</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/come-along-to-decolonising-dmus-kimberlin-session-reflections-of-an-asian-football-casual.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join us for the latest Decolonising DMU's Kimberlin session: Reflections of an Asian Football Casual</summary>
    <published>2021-02-11T17:07:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-11T17:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/January/decolonising-dmu-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/come-along-to-decolonising-dmus-kimberlin-session-reflections-of-an-asian-football-casual.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get involved with the DMU Music and Philharmonia Orchestra's 'Hear and Now' project</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/exciting-hear-and-now-music-project.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Philharmonia Orchestra and DMU Music are looking for volunteers and musicians for their Hear and Now project, beginning Tuesday 23 February until Monday 15 March 2021.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-11T17:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-11T17:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/Big-Sing-1-Cropped2-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/exciting-hear-and-now-music-project.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>National Student Money Week is coming</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/national-student-money-week-is-coming.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Kaya Afflick</name>
    </author>
    <summary>National Student Money Week begins Monday 22 February - join us for awesome activities, fun giveaways, and handy money-advice.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-10T14:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-22T16:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/IMW-thumn.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/national-student-money-week-is-coming.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student Volunteering Week 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/student-volunteering-week-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year, Student Volunteering Week will run from Monday 8 February to Friday 12 February, and is a time to celebrate all student volunteers!</summary>
    <published>2021-02-05T15:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-05T15:13:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/SVW-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/student-volunteering-week-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: Warning about the consequences of holding gatherings and parties</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/important-notice-warning-about-the-consequences-of-holding-gatherings-and-parties.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We recognise that this latest national lockdown has brought ongoing challenges and we're all wishing for a return to normal soon. However, we must remind all of our students of the importance of always adhering to government social distancing guidelines and lockdown restrictions to limit the spread of Covid-19.</summary>
    <published>2021-02-03T12:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-03T12:33:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/covid-testing-thumb-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/important-notice-warning-about-the-consequences-of-holding-gatherings-and-parties.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Unsettled Multiculturalisms - 2020 Transruptions in a time of Racist Calamities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/unsettled-multiculturalisms-2020-transruptions-in-a-time-of-racist-calamities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Stephen Lawrence Research Centre is delighted to host Professor Barnor Hesse of Northwestern University, Chicago for this series of live webinars which will discuss concurrent racial catastrophes that have unfolded during 2020 through Professor Hesse's idea on race and 'transruptions' and will address questions relating to the social and global problem of contemporary racism.​</summary>
    <published>2021-02-02T09:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-02T09:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/February/slrc-main-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/february/unsettled-multiculturalisms-2020-transruptions-in-a-time-of-racist-calamities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Be part of the DMU Music Playlist</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/be-part-of-the-dmu-music-playlist.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿DMU Music are re-launching their call-out for music recommendations for listening during lockdown and they want to hear your top picks.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-29T11:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-29T11:09:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/earphones-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/be-part-of-the-dmu-music-playlist.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important notice: Scheduled system maintenance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/important-notice-scheduled-system-maintenance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿ITMS will be undertaking planned system maintenance to our Student systems which will affect access while changes are implemented. The maintenance has been scheduled to take place on Saturday 6 February.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-29T09:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-29T09:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/typing-keyboard-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/important-notice-scheduled-system-maintenance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student Action Committee survey: Please share your thoughts</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/please-share-your-thoughts-on-your-current-learning-experience.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Student Action Committee has been created to support current teaching and learning practice at DMU.  Please complete this quick survey and you could help make a difference to both your own and future students' learning experience.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-28T15:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-28T15:34:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/DMU-COVID-3111-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/please-share-your-thoughts-on-your-current-learning-experience.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important Library and Learning Services information</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/important-library-and-learning-services-information.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Please read this important information about using Library and Learning Services, which will mean our spaces stay as safe as possible for our students and staff.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-28T10:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-28T09:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/library-precautions-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/important-library-and-learning-services-information.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU launches No Space for Hate project to support students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/dmu-launches-no-space-for-hate-project-to-support-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿Today, we have launched No Space for Hate, part of our commitment to challenge inappropriate behaviours and provide practical support to students who are victims or witnesses of hate or harassment.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-27T10:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-24T14:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/NSFH600x472-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/dmu-launches-no-space-for-hate-project-to-support-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Pride 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/dmu-pride-2021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year will see the seventh annual DMU Pride celebrations take place here at DMU, with a jam-packed month of events taking place virtually to mark LGBTQ+ History Month.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-26T12:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-26T12:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/Thumbnail-600w-x-472-h.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/dmu-pride-2021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Reminder: Government hardship fund now available and IT access hardship scheme open to students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/important-update-on-student-travel-window-and-reminder-to-record-seat-numbers-for-dmu-safe-trace.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Read our latest Your DMU Safety update about the student travel window, recording your seat number, DMU Safe Trace and how to record a positive test result.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-22T12:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2023-07-04T16:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/campus600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/important-update-on-student-travel-window-and-reminder-to-record-seat-numbers-for-dmu-safe-trace.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are you ready to change the world? Join Map the System at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/are-you-ready-to-change-the-world-join-map-the-system-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Sema Ikleriya</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is taking part in the global Map the System competition this year, which supports students and recent graduates to get to the heart of global challenges and develop the skills and understanding to make a difference. Make sure you register by 31 January.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-21T11:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2024-11-26T15:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/map-the-system-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/are-you-ready-to-change-the-world-join-map-the-system-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Final-year undergraduates - please complete the 2021 National Student Survey</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/final-year-undergraduates-please-complete-the-2021-national-student-survey.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿The National Student Survey (NSS) is a nationally recognised annual survey of mostly final-year undergraduates in the UK. DMU's survey period opens on Monday 25 January and runs until Friday 30 April 2021.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-21T10:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-21T10:20:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/January/NSS-2020-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/final-year-undergraduates-please-complete-the-2021-national-student-survey.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A letter from DMU's new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington, to all alumni</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/a-message-from-our-new-vice-chancellor-professor-katie-normington.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Talvinder Gill</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A message to DMU alumni from our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-20T12:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-21T16:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/DMU-Katie-Normington-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/a-message-from-our-new-vice-chancellor-professor-katie-normington.aspx</id>
    <category term="Alumni" />
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Leicester Tigers wellbeing programme</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/leicester-tigers-wellbeing-programme.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Partnership Team at Leicester Tigers have kindly pulled together a virtual wellbeing programme for all students at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-19T09:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-19T09:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/Tigers-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/leicester-tigers-wellbeing-programme.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nominations are now open for the DSU Officer Elections 2021</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/nominations-are-now-open-for-dsu-elections.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) elections are a great chance for you to get involved and have your voice heard. By nominating yourself to become part of the DSU Officer team, you will be representing De Montfort University's (DMU) students at some of the highest levels of the institution.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-19T09:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-19T10:07:00Z</updated>
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/nominations-are-now-open-for-dsu-elections.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A letter from DMU's new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington, to all students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/a-message-from-our-new-vice-chancellor-professor-katie-normington.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A message to DMU students from our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-18T10:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-18T10:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/DMU-Katie-Normington-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/a-message-from-our-new-vice-chancellor-professor-katie-normington.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Breaking the silence on Domestic Violence: An audience with Jasvinder Sanghera and Jess Phillips MP</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/breaking-the-silence-on-domestic-violence-an-audience-with-jasvinder-singh-and-jess-phillips-mp.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join Jasvinder Sanghera and Jess Phillips MP for an interesting discussion around violence against women, current challenges and hope for the future on Thursday 4 February.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-13T16:14:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-13T16:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/domestic-violence-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/breaking-the-silence-on-domestic-violence-an-audience-with-jasvinder-singh-and-jess-phillips-mp.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important information about your Timetable</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/important-information-about-your-timetable.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Important information about your timetable.</summary>
    <published>2021-01-11T08:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-01-11T08:40:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2021/January/typing-for-reuse-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2021/january/important-information-about-your-timetable.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Listen to DMU Music's vocal scholars' final performance recital</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/listen-to-dmu-musics-vocal-scholars-final-performance-recietal.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Music is delighted to be able to share the first batch of scholar recordings, featuring solo voice by student scholars Katie and Amber.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-18T14:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-18T14:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/music-scholarship-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/listen-to-dmu-musics-vocal-scholars-final-performance-recietal.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUsport has successful year supporting students through a global pandemic</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/dmusport-has-successful-year-supporting-students-through-a-global-pandemic.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUsport has worked exceptionally hard this year to keep students and staff active, to support their health and wellbeing through the Covid-19 pandemic.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-18T11:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-18T11:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/dmuactive-pilates-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/dmusport-has-successful-year-supporting-students-through-a-global-pandemic.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get additional help with your studies from Studiosity</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/get-additional-help-with-your-studies-from-studiosity.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In addition to the wide range of help from Learning and Academic Skills Support in the Library and accessible through Blackboard, you can use the Studiosity service to support you to succeed in your studies at university.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-18T08:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-18T08:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/January/Library-cafe-thumbnail.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/get-additional-help-with-your-studies-from-studiosity.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Preparing for Brexit</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/preparing-for-brexit.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As the United Kingdom continues to negotiate its exit from the European Union (EU), DMU is carefully considering the impact this will have on many of our students. Please make sure you check our Brexit microsite regularly for the latest information.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-16T14:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-16T14:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/brexit-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/preparing-for-brexit.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>'Tis the season to be frugal: Use Blackbullion to help manage your money better</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/tis-the-season-to-be-frugal-use-blackbullion-to-help-manage-your-money-better.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As the first term comes to a close, Student Finance and Welfare are encouraging all students to reflect on how you've managed your student funding this term.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-14T15:51:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-14T15:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/Blackbullion-thumb-copy.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/tis-the-season-to-be-frugal-use-blackbullion-to-help-manage-your-money-better.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Outdoor gyms now fully reopened in Leicester city</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/outdoor-gyms-now-fully-reopened-in-leicester-city.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Being active outside can boost your mood and make you feel good, and now, more than ever, it's so important to keep fit and healthy.  Leicester's 32 outdoor gyms are perfect for this; especially if you're still feeling cautious about returning to a gym.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-14T15:45:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-14T15:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/outdoor-gym-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/outdoor-gyms-now-fully-reopened-in-leicester-city.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>﻿ITMS Maintenance Information - Interruption to Student Printer Services</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/﻿itms-maintenance-information-interruption-to-student-printer-services.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>ITMS is undertaking planned maintenance work on the server infrastructure which supports student printers. Works are scheduled between 9am and 2pm on Monday 14 December.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-11T11:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-11T11:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2017/June/printing-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/﻿itms-maintenance-information-interruption-to-student-printer-services.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apply for the Seed Grant to take action on sustainable development</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/apply-for-the-seed-grant-to-take-action-on-sustainable-development.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Seed Grant for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) funding is designed to help members of the DMU community to take action on sustainable development and the SDGs, for situations where a little money and support can help. Up to £2500 is available and DMU students, staff and alumni can apply.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-11T10:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-11T10:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2019/August/SDG-THUMB-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/apply-for-the-seed-grant-to-take-action-on-sustainable-development.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Hanukkah</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/happy-hanukkah.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to wish all students and staff at DMU a very Happy Hanukkah.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-11T10:29:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-11T10:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/hanukkah-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/happy-hanukkah.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Decolonising DMU: student diary study</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/decolonising-dmu-student-diary-study.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Decolonising DMU is looking for student volunteers to take part in its research diary study. All volunteers will receive a £30 voucher as a thank you for your time.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-10T15:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-10T15:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/January/decolonising-dmu-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/decolonising-dmu-student-diary-study.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Treat yourself or a friend at the Leicester Gallery shop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/treat-yourself-or-a-friend-at-the-leicester-gallery-shop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our Leicester Gallery shop is open for business until Saturday 19 December and DMU students and staff can get a 20 per cent discount.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-09T17:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-09T17:43:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/the-gallery-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/treat-yourself-or-a-friend-at-the-leicester-gallery-shop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are You Okay? – DSU Support (including sports and societies)</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/are-you-okay-dsu-support-including-sports-and-societies.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We know that this year has been an exceptional one for our students, so we have joined forces with De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) to support its 'Are You Okay?' campaign. This week is themed on DSU support, find out more in this Hot Topic.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-07T12:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-07T13:32:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Are-you-okay-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/are-you-okay-dsu-support-including-sports-and-societies.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Ask your questions to the Universities Minister</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/ask-your-questions-to-the-universities-minister.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Students will be holding a Q&amp;A session with Michelle Donelan MP, the Universities Minister, on Tuesday 15 December from 10 - 11am. Find out how to register and ask your questions.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-04T13:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-04T16:06:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/Michelle-donelan-mp-.jpeg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/ask-your-questions-to-the-universities-minister.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety: Staying safe when travelling home, protecting your valuables and return window announcement</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/your-dmu-safety-staying-safe-when-travelling-home-protecting-your-valuables-and-return-window-announcement.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As many of you begin your journeys home for Christmas, here's some safety guidance to follow to keep safe. We're also sharing tips to protect your belongings and the latest on the Government's announcement of a January return travel window.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-03T13:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-03T13:58:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/student-travel-thumb600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/your-dmu-safety-staying-safe-when-travelling-home-protecting-your-valuables-and-return-window-announcement.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important Information on your timetable and assessment feedback</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/important-information-on-your-timetable-and-assessment-feedback.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>As you prepare for the festive period, we wanted to let you know about the release of your timetables for Term 2 (undergraduate) and Semester 2 (postgraduate) and assessment feedback deadlines.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-03T11:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-03T11:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/dmulocal-voluntering-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/important-information-on-your-timetable-and-assessment-feedback.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Book your free Christmas dinner if you're staying on campus over the festive period</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/book-your-free-christmas-dinner.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>David West</name>
    </author>
    <summary>If you're on campus over Christmas, we're working on a student website which features a variety of online activities that you can get involved in. We are also offering all students who are remaining in Leicester the chance to book a free complimentary Christmas meal on us.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-02T16:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-07T17:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/December/christmas-dinner-thumb600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/december/book-your-free-christmas-dinner.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Covid-19 test centre to open until 9 December</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/dmu-covid-19-test-centre-to-open-until-9-december.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We can confirm today that our Covid-19 testing centre at The Watershed will be open until Wednesday 9 December. The tests are free, give you a result on the same day and are for people with no Covid-19 symptoms.</summary>
    <published>2020-12-01T14:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-12-02T09:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/covid-testing-thumb-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/dmu-covid-19-test-centre-to-open-until-9-december.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are You Okay? - Healthy DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/are-you-okay-healthy-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We know that this year has been an exceptional one for our students, so we have joined forces with De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) to support their 'Are You Okay?' campaign. Each week of the campaign will have a different theme. This week the focus will be on the services provided by Healthy DMU and the support available to all students.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-30T09:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-30T09:57:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Are-you-okay-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/are-you-okay-healthy-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety update: Leicester placed in Tier 3 when national lockdown ends, student travel window and reminder to record seat numbers</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/your-dmu-safety-tier-3-update.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>With the current national lockdown due to end next Wednesday (2 December), the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that Leicester and the county will be placed in Tier three. This means the city will be under the toughest level of measures to restrict the spread of Covid-19.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-27T15:23:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-27T15:51:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/DMU-COVID-3111-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/your-dmu-safety-tier-3-update.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Christmas dinner at the Food Village</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/christmas-dinner-at-the-food-village.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>On Thursday 3 and Friday 4 December the Food Village will be serving Christmas dinner.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-27T14:50:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-27T14:48:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Christmas-dinner600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/christmas-dinner-at-the-food-village.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Is your lecturer one in a million? Nominate them for a VCDTA</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/is-your-lecturer-one-in-a-million-nominate-them-for-a-vcdta.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The annual Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Awards (VCDTAs) are back to recognise our brilliant teaching and support staff at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-25T09:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2021-02-05T10:28:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/November/VCTDA-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/is-your-lecturer-one-in-a-million-nominate-them-for-a-vcdta.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Watch our next concert in the DMU Indian Classical Music Series filmed in New Delhi</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/watch-our-next-concert-in-the-dmu-indian-classical-music-series.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Music and Darbar are delighted to present the next concert in the DMU Indian Classical Music series, taking place on Wednesday 9 December at 6pm.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-25T08:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-25T08:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Indian-classical-dhruv-thumb-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/watch-our-next-concert-in-the-dmu-indian-classical-music-series.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Global offers career-enhancing courses for students to learn new languages and teach English overseas</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/dmu-global-offers-career-enhancing-courses-for-students-to-learn-new-languages-and-teach-english-overseas.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The award-winning DMU Global programme is giving students the chance to boost their job prospects with a qualification to teach English abroad and also learn a new language.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-25T08:33:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-25T08:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Global-tefl-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/dmu-global-offers-career-enhancing-courses-for-students-to-learn-new-languages-and-teach-english-overseas.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Are You Okay? A message from DSU Academic Executive Laura Flowers</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/are-you-okay-a-message-from-dsu-academic-executive-laura-flowers.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We know that this year has been an exceptional one for our students, so we have joined forces with De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) to support their 'Are You Okay?' campaign. Read a message from DSU's Academic Executive, Laura Flowers.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-23T09:01:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-23T09:00:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Are-you-okay-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/are-you-okay-a-message-from-dsu-academic-executive-laura-flowers.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Queen's Building Fire Assembly Point has been relocated</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/queens-building-fire-assembly-point-has-been-relocated.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>With immediate effect, the Fire Assembly  Point  for the Queen's Building has been relocated.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-20T14:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-20T14:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Queens-building-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/queens-building-fire-assembly-point-has-been-relocated.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Important update on student travel window and reminder to record seat numbers for DMU Safe Trace</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/important-update-on-student-travel-window-and-reminder-to-record-seat-numbers-for-dmu-safe-trace.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Read our latest Your DMU Safety update about the student travel window, recording your seat number, DMU Safe Trace and how to record a positive test result.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-20T14:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-20T14:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Covid-hand-sanitiser-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/important-update-on-student-travel-window-and-reminder-to-record-seat-numbers-for-dmu-safe-trace.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMUactive launches virtual offer to support the DMU community</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/dmuactive-launches-virtual-offer-to-support-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMUactive has launched a virtual programme of activities to continue to support the DMU community through the second national lockdown. Including a virtual timetable, #KeepDMUactive and How to with DMUactive.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-20T13:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-20T14:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/DMU-sport/Badminton-1-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/dmuactive-launches-virtual-offer-to-support-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Transgender Day of Remembrance</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>20 November marks Transgender Day of Remembrance, which, each year, commemorates and memorialises those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobia and anti-transgender violence.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-20T10:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-20T11:27:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Trans-day-of-remembrance600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/transgender-day-of-remembrance.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get involved in DSU's Say It Right campaign</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/get-involved-in-dsus-say-it-right-campaign.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The aim of Say It Right is to normalise the pronunciation of non-English sounding names. Find out how you can get involved with De Montfort Students' Union's (DSU) new initiative.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-19T12:53:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-19T14:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/Course-Rep-Thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/get-involved-in-dsus-say-it-right-campaign.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ITMS downtime 20-22 November</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/itms-downtime-20-22-november.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>ITMS will be undertaking planned system maintenance to the SAP system which will affect access while changes are implemented.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-13T11:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-13T11:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/YDMUL.600x472jpg.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/itms-downtime-20-22-november.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Happy Diwali</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/happy-diwali.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists every autumn. Find out how you can celebrate virtually this year.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-13T10:47:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-13T10:46:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Happy-Diwali600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/happy-diwali.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A message from the Interim Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Collop, on the Government announcement of a 'student travel window'</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/a-message-from-the-interim-vice-chancellor-professor-andy-collop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>An update from the Interim Vice-Chancellor on DMU's plans for Christmas and what the student travel window means.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-11T13:59:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-11T13:55:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/campus-pic-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/a-message-from-the-interim-vice-chancellor-professor-andy-collop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Please make sure you register your attendance correctly</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/please-make-sure-you-register-your-attendance-correctly.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Important information about recording your attendance at synchronous (live) online classes via Microsoft Forms.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-10T16:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-10T16:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/April/Ask-the-expert-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/please-make-sure-you-register-your-attendance-correctly.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Find out how to volunteer on projects to improve the lives of people, businesses and communities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/find-out-how-to-volunteer-on-projects-to-improve-the-lives-of-people-businesses-and-communities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Since Covid-19 first hit, DMU has been working with Leicester City Council to help the city recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Together, we've come up with projects that could help the economy, and we'd love your help to make them a reality.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-10T13:00:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-10T14:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2020/August/VOL-food-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/find-out-how-to-volunteer-on-projects-to-improve-the-lives-of-people-businesses-and-communities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join a two-minute silence to mark Remembrance Day on Wednesday</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/join-a-two-minute-silence-to-mark-remembrance-day-on-wednesday.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The university will observe a two-minute silence at 11am on Wednesday 11 Novemberto remember the deaths and sacrifices of those who served in the two world wars and in other conflicts since. This year staff and students are invited to join us for an online presentation.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-10T09:04:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-10T09:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Remembrance-day-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/join-a-two-minute-silence-to-mark-remembrance-day-on-wednesday.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help fight Covid-19 - New free NHS test available now at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/help-fight-covid-19-new-free-nhs-test-available-now-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU is working with the Government's NHS Test and Trace by hosting on campus a pilot of a new type of test in the fight against Covid-19. We are now pleased to be able to offer all our students free regular tests on campus, to detect Covid-19 in people who are showing no symptoms.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-09T11:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-09T11:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2020/November/Covid-precautions-2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/help-fight-covid-19-new-free-nhs-test-available-now-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU launches new Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/dmu-launches-new-postgraduate-alumni-scholarship.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU has launched a new Postgraduate Alumni Scholarship, providing our final-year students and recent graduates with a tuition fee discount of up to 30 per cent on selected postgraduate taught courses.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-06T12:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-06T12:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/alumni-pg-scholarship-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/dmu-launches-new-postgraduate-alumni-scholarship.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Help DMU win the UniBattle and you could win some fantastic prizes!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/join-the-unibattle-and-you-could-win-some-fantastic-prizes.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>You are invited to take part in Blackbullion's #UniBattle. Register and complete tasks to help DMU climb the leaderboard and you could win some brilliant prizes.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-06T12:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-06T14:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/Unibattle-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/join-the-unibattle-and-you-could-win-some-fantastic-prizes.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Disability Advice and Support drop in sessions</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/disability-advice-and-support-drop-in-sessions.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Disability Advice team and the Assessment Centre will be holding one-hour drop in sessions from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-06T11:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-06T11:45:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/600x472HDMU.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/disability-advice-and-support-drop-in-sessions.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Tax scams are targeting university students</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/tax-scams-are-targeting-university-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has alerted universities to a fresh wave of tax scams targeting students, so we want to make you aware of this and other potential cyber crimes. We recommend being particularly vigilant if you're contacted either by email or phone relating to tax refunds from HMRC.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-06T10:27:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-06T10:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/hmrc-scam-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/tax-scams-are-targeting-university-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An update on the food outlets at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/an-update-on-the-food-outlets-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The new Covid-19 measures mean that DMU's catering partner Chartwells is closing some of the campus food outlets until further notice. A takeaway-only service will be available from the Food Village and you can pre-order using the new Time2Eat app.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-05T10:49:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-09T15:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/food-outlet-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/an-update-on-the-food-outlets-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>An update about sports activity from DMUsport</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/an-update-about-sports-activity-from-dmusport.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>An update on sport activity at DMU in light of England's second national lockdown.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-05T08:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-09T16:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/DMU-sport/Badminton-1-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/an-update-about-sports-activity-from-dmusport.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Module Level Feedback – a chance to share your views</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/module-level-feedback-–-a-chance-to-share-your-views.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our Module Level Feedback process ensures students have their voices heard and it's really easy to take part. The next Module Level Feedback season begins from Monday 9 November.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-04T16:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-04T16:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/MLF-Student-Voice-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/module-level-feedback-–-a-chance-to-share-your-views.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>The Faculty of Business and Law presents Community Week!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/your-community-your-business-and-you.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>You are invited to take part in our exciting week long community bingo competition from Friday 6 - Friday 13 November.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-04T10:39:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-05T12:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/November/BAL-community-week-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/your-community-your-business-and-you.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Results for Postgraduate Taught students – when you can expect them</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/results-for-postgraduate-taught-students-when-you-can-expect-them.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Information about results, degree certificates and your Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) for Postgraduate Taught students.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-02T16:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-02T16:37:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/May/student-results-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/november/results-for-postgraduate-taught-students-when-you-can-expect-them.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Get involved in DSU's Give It A Go Week 2020</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/get-involved-in-dsus-give-it-a-go-week-2020.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Give it a Go Week is a chance for students to get involved in and to try a bunch of activities with no commitment. Our student groups, DMUactive and De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) have organised a week packed full of events and competitions for you to enjoy.</summary>
    <published>2020-11-02T10:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-02T11:03:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Launch-Post-Green-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/get-involved-in-dsus-give-it-a-go-week-2020.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety update: Staying safe during upcoming festivities and what to do if you need to self-isolate</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-update-staying-safe-during-upcoming-festivities-and-what-to-do-if-you-need-to-self-isolate.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In this Your DMU Safety update, we'll be providing advice for how to enjoy upcoming festivities such as Halloween, Bonfire Night and Diwali safely during the current climate. We will also be reminding students of what to do if you need to self-isolate and where you can access support if needed.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-30T14:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-30T14:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Festivities-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-update-staying-safe-during-upcoming-festivities-and-what-to-do-if-you-need-to-self-isolate.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join us online for DMU's Eco Café about Students and Sustainability</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/join-us-online-for-dmus-eco-café-about-students-and-sustainability.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Come along to the Eco Cafe, hosted by Sustainable DMU and De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) to learn and share ideas about sustainability.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-30T12:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-11-24T14:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Eco-Cafe-Thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/join-us-online-for-dmus-eco-café-about-students-and-sustainability.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Develop your money skills with Blackbullion</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/develop-your-money-skills-with-blackbullion.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Going to university and managing your money for the first time can be challenging and confusing. Therefore, we have teamed up with financial education specialists, Blackbullion to help you to become money-savvy.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-30T12:41:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-30T12:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Blackbullion-thumb-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/develop-your-money-skills-with-blackbullion.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guidance on exams and assessments during this academic year (2020/21)</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/guidance-on-exams-and-assessments-during-this-academic-year-202021.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>An update about exams in the current 2020/21 academic year.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-30T11:16:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-30T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/Student-consultation-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/guidance-on-exams-and-assessments-during-this-academic-year-202021.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete our short student lifestyle survey and you could win £500!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/complete-our-short-student-lifestyle-survey-and-you-could-win-500.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>All students at De Montfort University can be in with a chance of winning £500 by completing our online confidential survey about your time at university and the skills you develop for getting a job.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-30T10:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-30T10:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Lifestyle-survey-thumb2-Cropped-600x472.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/complete-our-short-student-lifestyle-survey-and-you-could-win-500.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Contactless donation point for Leicester's Winter Night Shelter returns to DMU campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/contactless-donation-point-for-leicester-winter-night-shelter.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A contactless Giving Point will be available at the front of the DSU Supplies Shop from now until March so students and staff can donate £3 to Leicester's Winter Night Shelter campaign.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-30T10:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-30T10:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/October/Give-Leicester-Thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/contactless-donation-point-for-leicester-winter-night-shelter.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Student Art Pass – a year of art and opportunities for £5</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/student-art-pass-–-a-year-of-art-and-opportunities-for-5.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This year the Art Fund's Student Art Pass returns, giving holders free entry to hundreds of museums and galleries across the UK, and 50% off major exhibitions for just £5 a year.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-30T10:36:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-04T09:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/September/studentartpass-thumb-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/student-art-pass-–-a-year-of-art-and-opportunities-for-5.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>3 weeks to go: Sign up to Ingenuity today!</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/3-weeks-to-go-sign-up-to-ingenuity-today.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We have partnered with Ingenuity, a national programme looking to invest in the next generation of impact-driven start-ups that will transform society and the environment. Find out how to get involved.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-29T16:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-29T16:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Ingenuity-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/3-weeks-to-go-sign-up-to-ingenuity-today.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join Decolonising DMU's virtual Kimberlin session on Literature, Mythology and Storytelling: Cultural Insights and Connections</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/join-decolonising-dmu-virtual-kimberlin-session-on-literature-mythology-and-storytelling.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The latest online event in Decolonising DMU's Kimberlin Sessions series will take place on Monday 9 November with the theme 'Literature, Mythology and Storytelling: Cultural Insights and Connections.'</summary>
    <published>2020-10-28T12:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-28T12:19:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/January/decolonising-dmu-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/join-decolonising-dmu-virtual-kimberlin-session-on-literature-mythology-and-storytelling.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Apply for the DMU Music Scholarship programme</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/apply-for-the-dmu-music-scholarship-programme.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Applications are now open for the DMU Music Scholarship programme 2020/21. The DMU programme provides a unique opportunity for talented DMU student musicians to develop their musical skills and general musicianship through coaching and social impact projects.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-27T16:11:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-04T08:49:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/music-scholarship-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/apply-for-the-dmu-music-scholarship-programme.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety update: Important reminder to record your seat number for DMU Safe Trace</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-update-important-reminder-to-record-your-seat-number.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In this Your DMU Safety update, we want to remind you of an extra step all students need to take when visiting teaching rooms on campus to further improve our health and safety measures.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-26T16:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-26T16:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Covid-update-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-update-important-reminder-to-record-your-seat-number.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: Your questions answered on Covid-19 health and safety</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-your-questions-answered-on-covid-19-health-and-safety.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Watch a livestream recording including Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Professor Jackie Labbe, Umesh Desai (Director of Estates), Fi Donovan (Head of Public Engagement) and Laura Flowers (Academic Executive, DSU) on all things Covid-19 health and safety. The panel also discuss the related impact on the teaching, learning and student experience.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-23T12:25:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-23T12:25:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/safety-stream-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-your-questions-answered-on-covid-19-health-and-safety.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU student wins 'Officer of the Year' award from Volleyball England</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/dmu-student-wins-officer-of-the-year-award-from-volleyball-england.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Third-year Audio Recording Technology student Emilie Førrisdal has been recognised by Volleyball England with an award for her efforts in leading and coordinating opportunities in recreational volleyball at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-23T08:46:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-23T10:02:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Volleyball-HEVO-Emilie-Thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/dmu-student-wins-officer-of-the-year-award-from-volleyball-england.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Women's Sport panel: Challenges to be faced now and in the future</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/womens-sport-panel-challenges-to-be-faced-now-and-in-the-future.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join FIFA Masters alumni and the Director of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture (ICSHC) for a free, online panel discussion about women's sport.​​</summary>
    <published>2020-10-22T16:17:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-23T14:53:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/sports-panel-thumb-2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/womens-sport-panel-challenges-to-be-faced-now-and-in-the-future.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: Taking care of your health and wellbeing</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-taking-care-of-your-health-and-wellbeing.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In our daily Your DMU Safety update today, we are explaining how you can access support to help you take care of your health and wellbeing including Healthy DMU, support if you're self isolating and registering at De Montfort Surgery.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-22T15:55:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-22T15:54:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/DMU-COVID-3111-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-taking-care-of-your-health-and-wellbeing.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: guidance and support on self-isolation</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-guidance-and-support-on-self-isolation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In our daily Your DMU Safety update today, we're reminding students what to do if you need to self-isolate and where you can access support if needed.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-20T16:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-20T16:41:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Covid-update-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-guidance-and-support-on-self-isolation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Guide to study spaces and health and safety measures on campus</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/guide-to-study-spaces-and-health-and-safety-measures-on-campus.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>There is a wide range of study spaces available across campus to suit your needs. Our Library and Learning Services team has provided a helpful list of the study spaces available on campus.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-20T15:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-20T15:05:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/May/student-results-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/guide-to-study-spaces-and-health-and-safety-measures-on-campus.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Book your place now for TEDxDemontfortUWomen 2020</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/book-your-place-now-for-tedxdemontfortuwomen-2020.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>TEDxDeMontfortUWomen will be taking place online on Tuesday 24 November from 10am - 2pm. Tickets are free and available now.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-20T09:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-17T11:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/October/TEDx-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/book-your-place-now-for-tedxdemontfortuwomen-2020.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: Covid-19 Health and Safety e-induction module</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-covid-19-health-and-safety-e-induction-module.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In our daily Your DMU Safety update today, we want to ask all students to complete a new Covid-19 Health and Safety e-induction module.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-19T16:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-19T16:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Covid-hand-sanitiser-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-covid-19-health-and-safety-e-induction-module.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU to pilot new national testing programme in fight against COVID-19</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/dmu-to-pilot-new-national-testing-programme-in-fight-against-covid-19.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We would like to let you know about a pilot initiative for a new national project taking place at DMU over the coming weeks, which we believe will directly support the fight against COVID-19 for our staff, students and society as a whole.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-19T12:42:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-19T12:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/covid-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/dmu-to-pilot-new-national-testing-programme-in-fight-against-covid-19.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join the Student Action Committee and make a difference to your learning experience</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/join-the-student-action-committee.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Student Action Committee challenges current teaching and learning practice and takes creative and bold actions to make the experience work better for you. Find out how you can run for this year's committee.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-19T11:18:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-19T11:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/September/timetable-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/join-the-student-action-committee.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: Recording your seat number for DMU Safe Trace</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-recording-your-seat-number-for-dmu-safe-traceuntitled.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In today's daily Your DMU Safety update, we want to inform you of an extra step all students will need to take when visiting teaching rooms on campus from next week (starting on Tuesday 20 October) to further improve our health and safety measures.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-16T16:10:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-16T16:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/campus-pic-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-recording-your-seat-number-for-dmu-safe-traceuntitled.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Submit your questions for our Your DMU Safety live stream</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/submit-your-questions-for-our-your-dmu-safety-live-stream.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Have you got any questions about Your DMU Safety and the current academic year? We will be hosting a live stream for students to answer your questions on Thursday 22 October from 1.30 - 2.30pm on our YouTube channel.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-16T15:40:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-19T10:16:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/July/DMU-COVID-3111-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/submit-your-questions-for-our-your-dmu-safety-live-stream.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Let's Talk About IT! Race, Gender and Media Representation webinar</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/lets-talk-about-it-race-gender-and-media-representation.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Centred against a backdrop of racial tensions, systematic discriminations and global activism, The Exchange webinar series at Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC) will host a panel-led discussion on Thursday 29 October to explore issues of race and black masculinity within the media, as part of DMU's Black History Season.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-16T09:52:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-16T09:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/September/Black-History-Season-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/lets-talk-about-it-race-gender-and-media-representation.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Volunteer to be a Good Neighbour in shared student accommodation</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/volunteer-to-be-a-good-neighbour.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We are looking for volunteers to be Good Neighbours to safely offer support to students living in halls of residence during the pandemic. Students can apply to volunteer on MyGateway.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-15T10:09:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-15T10:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Self-isolation-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/volunteer-to-be-a-good-neighbour.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: please always wear a face covering</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-please-always-wear-a-face-covering.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>When on campus, all students, staff and visitors should wear a face covering (unless exempt). This update also includes when to collect your two free face coverings and how to report a positive Covid-19 test result.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-14T15:05:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-14T15:04:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Daily-update-face-mask-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-please-always-wear-a-face-covering.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>ADH Placements Week 2020 events</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/adh-placements-week-2020-events.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ella Joyce</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A placement year is great opportunity to put the skills developed during your degree into practice. ADH Placements Week is taking place from Monday 19 - Friday 23 October and there are lots of events for you to get involved in.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-14T10:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-15T17:36:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/September/DMUworks-thumb2-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/adh-placements-week-2020-events.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: Please use QR codes for safe tracing</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-please-use-qr-codes-for-safe-tracing.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>﻿In today's daily Your DMU Safety update, we're reminding staff and students about the need to always use the QR codes via DMU Safe Trace and the NHS Covid app where prompted on campus to help protect the health and safety of our students, staff and visitors.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-13T17:03:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-13T17:01:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/DMU-COVID-3111-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-please-use-qr-codes-for-safe-tracing.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>DMU Global goes online for career-boosting opportunities</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/dmu-global-goes-online-for-career-boosting-opportunities.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU Global is bringing innovative online opportunities for every student to experience different cultures and ways of learning that will boost their job opportunities and help them develop a range of key skills.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-13T12:37:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-13T12:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2020/October/GLOBAL-online-THUMB-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/dmu-global-goes-online-for-career-boosting-opportunities.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: when and how you need to self-isolate</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-when-and-how-you-need-to-self-isolate.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>In today's daily Your DMU Safety update, we're reminding students (and staff) about the guidance for self-isolation (what, when and how you need to do it).</summary>
    <published>2020-10-12T18:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-12T18:17:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Self-isolation-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-safety-daily-update-when-and-how-you-need-to-self-isolate.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Safety daily update: Have you read our shared commitment to keep each other safe?</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/have-you-read-our-shared-commitment-to-keep-each-other-safe.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Today's daily update is a reminder to our students of our shared commitment to keep each other safe.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-09T16:38:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-12T08:29:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/August/DMU-COVID-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/have-you-read-our-shared-commitment-to-keep-each-other-safe.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Healthy DMU Masterclasses 2020</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/healthy-dmu-masterclasses-2020.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Masterclasses are resources that will support you and your studies while at DMU and we have developed an online programme which is available for you to book on to. You can go to as many as you wish and they are all free for DMU students.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-09T15:13:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-09T15:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/600x472HDMU.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/healthy-dmu-masterclasses-2020.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Registering at De Montfort Surgery</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/registering-at-de-montfort-surgery.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>It is recommended all students register at a GP surgery while studying at university. De Montfort Surgery is situated on the DMU campus and is the closest GP surgery for students.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-08T15:31:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-13T15:56:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/De-Montfort-Surgery600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/registering-at-de-montfort-surgery.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Complete the Your DMU Future Introduction to Blended Learning module</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-future-introduction-to-blended-learning-module.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>This academic year at DMU is different in many ways and we want to make the transition to blended learning as simple and as easy for you as possible. Therefore, we're asking all students to complete the 'Your DMU Future Introduction to Blended Learning' module.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-08T15:02:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-13T15:35:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/IT-handbook-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/your-dmu-future-introduction-to-blended-learning-module.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Clarification on face coverings guidance and how to report if you need to self-isolate</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/face-coverings-and-how-to-report.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Aimi Francis</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We will be issuing daily reminders via email and other channels on our health and safety measures. Today's updates include guidance on face coverings, how to report that you're self-isolating and where to find updates on confirmed Covid-19 cases at DMU.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-07T16:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2025-09-16T14:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/August/DMU-COVID-3130.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/face-coverings-and-how-to-report.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Coffee House (formerly Newarke Café) refurbishment</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/newarke-cafe-refurbishment.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We've been working over the summer to improve our campus facilities and The Newarke Café has undergone a redesign and transformation into the Coffee House.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-07T10:15:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-08T16:15:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/coffee-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/newarke-cafe-refurbishment.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Graduate Recruitment and Placement Employer Showcase</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/graduate-recruitment-and-placement-employer-showcase.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The virtual Graduate Recruitment and Placement Employer Showcase is an event not to be missed for students and graduates who are applying for jobs.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-06T10:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-11-03T08:39:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/Grads-fair-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/graduate-recruitment-and-placement-employer-showcase.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Update on access to Library and Learning Services spaces</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/update-on-access-to-library-and-learning-services-spaces.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>The Kimberlin Library is open to students for studying and browsing of print collections. During the first few weeks of October access is walk-in with your ID card and you will NOT need to make an advance booking</summary>
    <published>2020-10-05T15:58:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-13T13:52:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/library-open-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/update-on-access-to-library-and-learning-services-spaces.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A message from Interim Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Collop</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/a-message-from-interim-vice-chancellor-professor-andy-collop.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Lauren Clarke</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Take a look at this update from our Interim Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Collop.</summary>
    <published>2020-10-02T13:12:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-02T13:12:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/October/andy-c-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/october/a-message-from-interim-vice-chancellor-professor-andy-collop.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>A safe return to the Kimberlin Library on Monday 5 October</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/a-safe-return-to-the-kimberlin-library.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Our Library and Learning Services team has been working hard over the summer to ensure that students can access our study facilities on campus, including the Kimberlin Library.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-30T12:21:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-09-30T12:21:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/August/Kimberlin-Thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/a-safe-return-to-the-kimberlin-library.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Be aware of money mule and phone fraud scammers</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/be-aware-of-money-mule-and-phone-fraud-scammers.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Each year thousands of people, including university students are targeted by criminals. We are reminding DMU students to stay vigilant and to be aware of the ways they can be subjected to, or become unwittingly involved in criminal activity.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-30T10:57:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-09T12:08:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/Money-Mule-Thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/be-aware-of-money-mule-and-phone-fraud-scammers.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Black History Season 2020</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/black-history-season-2020.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>DMU's Black History Season will present events throughout the month of October that will look at issues facing the black community today. All of this year's events will take place online.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-29T13:44:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-21T11:50:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/September/Black-History-Season-thumb.png" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/black-history-season-2020.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Remember the rule of 6 – do not hold house parties</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/remember-the-rule-of-6-do-not-hold-house-parties.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We want you to enjoy university life and we recognise that socialising and meeting new people is a big part of the experience. However, we need to remind our students that there are rules in place that you must follow to limit the spread of Covid-19.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-28T18:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-14T16:24:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/rule-of-6-thumb2.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/remember-the-rule-of-6-do-not-hold-house-parties.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Nominations are open for the Course Rep Elections</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/nominations-are-open-for-the-course-rep-elections.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Nominations for the Course Rep elections are open from Monday 28 September to Wednesday 14 October.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-28T11:43:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-10-13T09:47:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/Course-Rep-Thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/nominations-are-open-for-the-course-rep-elections.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Your DMU Labs remote access</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/your-dmu-labs-remote-access.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>New for this academic year, DMU has introduced Your DMU Labs a service to allow you to securely access the resources you need to assist you with your studies remotely from home.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-25T15:30:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-09-29T14:10:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/YDMUL.600x472jpg.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/your-dmu-labs-remote-access.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join our student consultation about planning for online exams</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/planning-for-online-exams.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>We're running a student consultation via MyDMU from Monday 28 September – Friday 9 October about planning for online examinations in spring and summer 2021</summary>
    <published>2020-09-25T15:24:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-09-25T15:23:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/Student-consultation-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/planning-for-online-exams.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Faith facilities at DMU</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/faith-facilities-at-dmu.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Government guidance and concerns around the recent increased spread of Covid 19, have led us to the unfortunate conclusion that it would not be possible to open the faith facilities at DMU, at present, in a safe way. Therefore, the campus prayer rooms, ablution spaces and chapel will remain closed until further notice.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-25T13:19:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-09-25T13:14:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/Faith600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/faith-facilities-at-dmu.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Returning student timetables are now available</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/timetables-for-returning-students.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Leanne Faben</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Timetables for returning students will be available on Monday 28 September 2020. Timetables for new students will be available on Thursday 1 October and for postgraduate students on Sunday 4 October.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-24T15:54:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-09-28T08:38:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2019/September/timetables-thumb.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/timetables-for-returning-students.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Join your Faculty Welcome live stream tomorrow</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/join-your-faculty-welcome-live-stream-tomorrow.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>Join us for your Faculty Welcome live stream tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September to find out more about your faculty and ask any questions you may have. The live streams will take place on YouTube at 12pm and will be an opportunity for you to hear directly from members of your faculty.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-22T10:20:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-09-22T10:42:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/Your-DMU-Welcome600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/join-your-faculty-welcome-live-stream-tomorrow.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>International Welcome Week 2020</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/international-welcome-week-2020.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Grace Morgan</name>
    </author>
    <summary>From Monday 21 to Friday 25 September we will be welcoming all of our international students to DMU with a week full of virtual sessions. The sessions will cover a wide range of topics including DMU Local, DMU Sport, DMU Music and much more.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-18T13:35:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-09-21T08:31:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/DMU-students/Hot-topics/2020/September/DMU-freshers-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/international-welcome-week-2020.aspx</id>
  </entry>
  <entry>
    <title>Welcome to the start of the 2020-21 academic year</title>
    <link href="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/welcome-to-the-start-of-the-2020-21-academic-year.aspx" />
    <author>
      <name>Ian Calcutt</name>
    </author>
    <summary>A message from Interim Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Collop.</summary>
    <published>2020-09-17T17:22:00Z</published>
    <updated>2020-09-17T17:22:00Z</updated>
    <media:thumbnail url="https://www.dmu.ac.uk/webimages/About-DMU-images/News-images/2020/July/Collop-Cropped-600x472.jpg" />
    <id>https://www.dmu.ac.uk/current-students/student-news/2020/september/welcome-to-the-start-of-the-2020-21-academic-year.aspx</id>
  </entry>
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