De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://live-dmu.cloud.contensis.com/research/research-news/research-news.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2026-04-19T15:20:51Z Christopher Thundow

De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more

2022-10-04T15:48:00Z 2022-10-04T16:01:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2022/dmu-research-suggests-10-year-olds-lose-sleep-to-check-social-media.aspx Aimi Francis

As the cost of living crisis deepens, a microbiology expert from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is urging healthcare works to claim back the cost of washing uniforms at home.

2022-10-04T15:48:00Z 2023-07-07T17:49:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2022/nurses-urged-by-expert-to-claim-cash-back-for-washing-uniforms-at-home.aspx Aimi Francis

A DMU research campaign to create lingerie offering the right support and comfort for women undergoing treatment for breast cancer has been praised by some of the biggest bra manufacturers in the UK.

2019-12-20T11:46:00Z 2025-11-24T11:55:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/december/research-aims-to-create-the-ultimate-bra-for-women-with-breast-cancer.aspx Daniel Cole

Master's student Alice will attend event in New York in March with guest speaker will be former President Bill Clinton

2019-12-20T07:00:00Z 2020-01-06T12:15:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/december/dmu-student-wins-scholarship-to-be-part-of-united-nations-climate-change-summit.aspx Daniel Cole

An inaugural showcase event at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) brought to life how innovative education and research programmes are improving patient care.

2019-12-04T10:15:00Z 2020-01-06T12:15:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/december/dmu-showcases-pioneering-pharmacy-projects.aspx Daniel Cole

An app created by DMU's Design Unit with Leicester Hospitals Trust is helping children with type 1 diabetes - and attracting interested worldwide

2019-12-02T11:52:00Z 2020-01-06T12:15:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/december/special-app-to-educate-children-about-their-type-1-diabetes-is-hailed-a-great-success.aspx Daniel Cole

Professor Jo Richardson's research aims to support more affordable housing and tackle the issue of homelessness in the UK

2019-11-20T08:13:00Z 2020-01-06T12:14:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/november/professor-made-a-fellow-of-the-academy-of-social-sciences-for-her-impactful-research.aspx Daniel Cole

A professor involved in ground-breaking research into diabetes is appealing for volunteers to help with her latest project at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2019-11-18T11:38:00Z 2020-01-06T12:14:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/november/dmu-professor-calls-for-volunteers-to-help-with-latest-research-into-diabetes.aspx Daniel Cole

The Fall and Tonite Let's All Make Love in London, by Peter Whitehead, will be shown at The ICA in London

2019-11-06T19:37:00Z 2020-01-06T12:14:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/november/dmu-cinema-researchers-join-special-screenings-as-tribute-to-iconic-filmmaker.aspx Daniel Cole

Quitting smoking and doing more exercise can cut the chances of becoming frail in later years by more than half, according to new research led by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2019-10-31T08:15:00Z 2019-11-06T14:05:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/october/lifestyle-changes-can-halve-risk-of-life-threatening-frailty-in-old-age-new-study-finds.aspx Daniel Cole

Foreign language speakers may be subject to poor interviewing techniques during interviews with the police in the UK when an interpreter is present, according to a study conducted at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2019-10-28T08:15:00Z 2019-11-06T14:05:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/october/research-shows-foreign-nationals-are-treated-unfairly-during-police-interviews.aspx Daniel Cole

The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed an expert from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) to help shape the future of its work on digital health.

2019-10-25T08:15:00Z 2019-11-06T14:04:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/october/expert-researcher-appointed-as-advisor-to-world-health-organization.aspx Daniel Cole

Mental health issues faced by people migrating from rural areas to big cities could be addressed after experts in the field from the UK and India gathered to discuss latest research at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2019-10-23T09:59:00Z 2019-11-06T14:04:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/october/experts-meet-at-dmu-to-discuss-ground-breaking-research-into-mental-health.aspx Gavin Mangan

Men who suffer from hair loss as a result of treatment for breast cancer are often unfairly side-lined because the focus tends to be on women, according to new research.

2019-10-01T12:17:00Z 2019-10-02T14:09:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/october/male-breast-cancer-patients-do-not-receive-the-same-support-as-female-patients-says-a-new-study.aspx Daniel Cole

He's a game-changer in the field of HIV research and gets asked to share his work all over the world, but Rusi Jaspal says it's his multicultural family roots that really helped shape his successful career.

2019-09-27T09:09:00Z 2019-10-02T09:11:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/september/an-academic-life-professor-rusi-jaspal-–-exploring-identity-through-his-own-experiences.aspx Daniel Cole

Everyday retail challenges faced by Waitrose have been tackled by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) students during a live brief set by the British supermarket giant.

2019-09-16T09:36:00Z 2019-10-02T09:11:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/september/waitrose-calls-on-dmu-students-to-help-improve-efficiency-in-stores.aspx Nathaniel Rubyan-Ling

A researcher who has dedicated his career to eliminating HIV within ethnic minority groups has been recognised with a prestigious accolade that will be presented at the House of Lords.

2019-08-29T11:23:00Z 2019-09-03T09:21:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/august/psychology-and-sexual-health-professor-recognised-or-game-changing-hiv-research.aspx Daniel Cole

As DMU prepares to welcome thousands of student on to our campus next month, here's 13 things you need to know about Leicester.

2019-08-23T07:00:00Z 2019-08-30T12:25:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/august/13-things-you-never-knew-about-leicester.aspx Daniel Cole

Egg donors have shared their experiences on film to give a real-life insight into donation, as part of an ongoing campaign to educate others about the process.

2019-08-21T09:24:00Z 2019-08-30T12:25:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/august/egg-donors-speak-out-to-help-other-women.aspx Daniel Cole

Research to improve the detection of landmines, as well as the way we approach environmental issues, are among the first ever research projects tackling global issues to be awarded funding through a new scheme.

2019-08-20T12:23:00Z 2019-08-30T12:25:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/august/new-fellowships-awarded-for-research-tackling-un-sustainable-development-goal-issues.aspx Daniel Cole

Artificial limbs made out of plastic water bottles could save healthcare providers millions of pounds and help tackle pollution at the same time.

2019-08-19T08:36:00Z 2019-08-30T12:39:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/august/researchers-turn-plastic-water-bottles-into-prosthetic-limbs.aspx Daniel Cole

Giles Duley - whose work has found hope in the darkest of times - will also give a talk about his work at The Gallery as part of Journeys Festival International.

2019-08-16T11:00:00Z 2019-08-30T12:25:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/august/exhibition-by-renowned-war-photographer-comes-to-dmu.aspx Daniel Cole

A rugby historian from DMU won a scholarship to spend five weeks taking part in new first-hand research in New Zealand.

2019-08-12T08:25:00Z 2019-08-30T12:25:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/august/dmuglobal-funds-lydias-new-zealand-research-trip.aspx Daniel Cole

Hidden histories of British boxers will finally be told in a new book being written by a DMU historian.

2019-08-08T07:45:00Z 2019-08-30T12:25:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/august/research-examines-how-ethnic-minority-boxers-shaped-the-sport-in-britain.aspx Daniel Cole

Research has shown that increasing the pH level of water could help tackle obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks.

2019-07-23T08:15:00Z 2019-08-30T12:24:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/july/scientists-find-a-way-to-reduce-sugar-in-drinks.aspx Daniel Cole

Online hackers are increasingly hijacking search engines and social media platforms to carry out cyber attacks, a research group led by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has found.

2019-07-12T08:00:00Z 2019-08-30T12:24:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/july/research-shows-humans-are-attacking-artificial-intelligence-systems.aspx Daniel Cole

A researcher from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been working in Sierra Leone to improve public health standards after the Ebola virus outbreak in 2014 left thousands of citizens there at risk of disease.

2019-07-03T09:00:00Z 2019-08-30T12:25:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/july/dmu-researcher-helps-protect-public-health-following-ebola-crisis.aspx Daniel Cole

The countdown has begun! Work has officially started on the UK Pavilion in Dubai where De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) will represent British higher education at the world's largest ever trade, culture and technology fairs.

2019-06-28T11:09:00Z 2019-08-30T12:24:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/countdown-begins-for-dmu-to-take-its-research-and-innovation-to-the-world.aspx Daniel Cole

A final-year student has won a top research prize for her work finding out what people think of fast fashion.

2019-06-27T09:47:00Z 2019-08-30T12:23:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/students-research-into-fast-fashion-wins-top-prize.aspx Daniel Cole

The campaign aims to raise awareness of the signs of modern slavery and what to do. Modern slavery is exploitative behaviour that places one person in control of another. It can affect people of any age, gender or race.

2019-06-26T12:20:00Z 2019-08-30T12:23:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/research-team-backs-police-modern-slavery-campaign.aspx Aimi Francis

A leading psychology expert and the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been appointed by Wandsworth Council to help tackle social isolation and loneliness.

2019-06-26T10:27:00Z 2025-11-24T11:43:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/leading-psychology-professor-and-dmu-pvc-research-joins-wandsworth-council-in-advisory-role.aspx Daniel Cole

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been recognised for conducting world-leading cyber security research, having been named the East Midlands' first 'Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research' (ACE-CSR).

2019-06-24T11:30:00Z 2019-08-30T12:23:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/world-leading-cyber-security-research-praised-as-dmu-named-academic-centre-of-excellence.aspx Daniel Cole

The European End Street Homelessness report, which is released today aims to share the findings of different approaches and create a toolkit of the best ideas and approaches to help people stay off the streets.

2019-06-24T08:43:00Z 2019-08-30T12:23:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/research-to-tackle-homelessness-highlighted-in-new-report.aspx Daniel Cole

A research project looking at how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the way we live in the future has offered fresh insights into technologies that could be available in the next six years.

2019-06-14T08:00:00Z 2019-08-30T12:23:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/researchers-explore-how-artificial-intelligence-could-impact-our-lives-by-2025.aspx Daniel Cole

A mature student at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) says it's "never too late to learn something new" after his own PhD studies led him to a world-leading science lab in Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.

2019-06-07T08:30:00Z 2019-08-30T12:24:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/phd-researcher-plans-to-unearth-toxic-metals-in-our-soil.aspx Daniel Cole

A bill calling for the Government to review the rules governing how long eggs frozen for non-medical reasons can be kept has been introduced today.

2019-06-06T17:17:00Z 2019-08-30T12:24:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/bill-urges-government-to-review-egg-freezing-rules.aspx Daniel Cole

Following her own breast cancer diagnosis, DMU Contour Fashion leader Gillian Proctor has set up a national Medical Forum to create lingerie that offers the right comfort and support after surgery

2019-06-05T14:17:00Z 2019-08-30T12:24:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/june/breast-cancer-diagnosis-prompts-creation-of-dmu-research-group.aspx Daniel Cole

A researcher from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) will be swapping the lab for a soapbox this Saturday to inspire more people to consider a career in science.

2019-05-31T09:00:00Z 2019-05-31T15:12:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/may/dmu-researcher-joins-leading-females-for-leicesters-first-soapbox-science-event.aspx Daniel Cole

Hands-on opportunities to make artwork by combining sound with visuals are being offered in the city's Cultural Quarter thanks to De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2019-05-24T08:30:00Z 2019-05-24T15:56:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/may/dmu-brings-interactive-music-festival-to-leicester.aspx Daniel Cole

Researchers at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have partnered with Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, to provide educational resources that teach children the importance of handwashing.

2019-05-24T08:30:00Z 2019-05-24T15:56:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/may/de-montfort-university-researchers-collaborate-with-thinktank-birmingham-for-latest-exhibition.aspx Daniel Cole

Students could be revising more efficiently than ever, thanks to new software designed by a senior lecturer at De Montfort University (DMU).

2019-05-15T10:05:00Z 2019-05-24T15:56:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/may/academic-designs-new-app-to-revolutionise-revision.aspx Daniel Cole

A new national conversation about racism in Britain started right here at DMU on the day the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre was officially opened.

2019-05-10T13:41:00Z 2019-05-24T15:57:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/may/the-stephen-lawrence-research-centre-opens-at-dmu-–-and-starts-a-new-national-conversation-about-racism-in-britain..aspx Daniel Cole

Dr Philippe Wilson has won has been awarded the Joseph Black prize by the Royal Society of Chemistry

2019-05-08T10:15:00Z 2019-05-24T15:56:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/may/dmu-researcher-wins-prestigious-award-for-research-led-teaching.aspx Daniel Cole

Moving poems written by prisoners and their children have been published in a new book edited by a De Montfort University Leicester academic.

2019-04-29T09:52:00Z 2019-05-24T15:56:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/may/researcher-publishes-book-of-poems-by-prisoners-and-their-children.aspx Daniel Cole

A politics lecturer who has helped rewrite the rule book of teaching international relations has been awarded one of the country's top teaching prizes.

2019-04-17T09:49:00Z 2019-05-24T15:56:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/may/outstanding-politics-lecturer-wins-one-of-countrys-top-teaching-prizes.aspx Daniel Cole

Researchers at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) are working to find innovative, clean and modern alternatives to biomass fuels such as charcoal and wood, which are currently used by three billion people to cook their food.

2019-04-05T14:16:00Z 2019-04-08T14:42:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/march/dmu-researchers-to-help-address-cooking-habits-of-three-billion-people.aspx Daniel Cole

Researchers from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) are offering small businesses a free cyber security health check as part of a new Home Office-funded project to combat cybercrime.

2019-04-04T08:15:00Z 2019-04-08T14:49:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/april/dmu-research-project-to-provide-free-cyber-security-health-check-for-businesses.aspx Daniel Cole

A De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic has been identified as one of the leading researchers into crystal growth and design.

2019-03-25T08:15:00Z 2019-04-08T14:51:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/march/dmu-lecturer-named-as-an-emerging-investigator-by-leading-journal.aspx Daniel Cole

Leicester's first festival celebrating artificial intelligence in arts and creativity has been shortlisted for an award celebrating the best innovations in Leicestershire.

2019-03-22T09:48:00Z 2019-04-08T15:02:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/march/art-ai-festival-is-shortlisted-for-an-innovation-award.aspx Daniel Cole

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is using its expertise to help Japanese police improve the way that they interview vulnerable people.

2019-03-20T08:33:00Z 2019-04-08T14:49:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/march/dmu-researchers-to-advise-japanese-police.aspx Daniel Cole

Researchers studying the condition of excessive sweating, known as hyperhidrosis, have made finding a permanent cure for patients the top priority in their work.

2019-03-14T07:15:00Z 2019-03-18T12:06:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/march/researchers-set-sights-on-permanent-cure-for-excessive-sweating.aspx Gavin Mangan

A researcher from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is due to give evidence to Parliament today on the effect of prison sentences on the children of women who are jailed.

2019-03-06T06:54:00Z 2019-03-06T15:07:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/march/researcher-spells-out-effect-on-children-of-jailing-their-mothers.aspx Gavin Mangan

Divisive author and thinker Will Self delivered an impassioned critique of modern mental health treatment to a packed crowd at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2019-03-01T15:58:00Z 2019-03-04T07:56:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/march/will-gets-to-the-heart-of-the-self-at-dmu-talk.aspx Daniel Cole

A team of academics led by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have presented their research to an audience of MPs at the Houses of Parliament, UKRI and Research councils.

2019-02-28T11:00:00Z 2019-03-01T16:28:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/february/academic-presents-mental-health-research-to-audience-of-mps.aspx Daniel Cole

A De Montfort University (DMU) academic has taken a research project to extreme levels by taking part in, and completing, a 268 mile race along the famous Pennine Way.

2019-02-22T08:15:00Z 2019-03-01T16:28:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/february/lecturer-finishes-268-mile-race-as-part-of-research-project.aspx Daniel Cole

Postgraduate students are being given the opportunity to expand their research horizons by spending time abroad through #DMUglobal, De Montfort University Leicester's (DMU) international experience programme.

2019-02-21T08:15:00Z 2019-03-01T16:28:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2019/february/dmu-students-take-their-research-beyond-borders-through-dmuglobal.aspx

460 new postgraduate studentship opportunities will be created across the region over the next five years

2018-08-15T12:15:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/september/dmu-part-of-midlands-universities-partnership-will-train-the-next-generation-of-arts-and-humanities-researchers.aspx Aimi Francis

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)'s latest advertising campaign, 'Proud to be More', launches nationwide today.

2018-08-10T12:00:00Z 2025-11-24T11:57:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/september/spirit-of-dmus-lion-roars-to-life-with-new-campaign.aspx

An 80,000 word thesis would normally take nine hours to present - but the postgraduates in this contest get just three minutes

2018-08-06T08:00:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/august/phd-student-tom-reaches-finals-of-a-national-competition.aspx

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has, for another year running, been listed among the top 400 universities worldwide for Computer Science.

2018-07-26T16:37:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/july/computer-science-makes-world-top-400-in-new-rankings.aspx

The world's first study to look at the impact of non-prescription supply of antibiotics in community pharmacies says issue could potentially fuel a rise in antibiotic-resistant diseases

2018-07-26T09:43:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/august/warning-issued-as-study-uncovers-antibiotics-being-handed-out-without-prescription.aspx

The world's fastest-growing aquatic weed has effectively removed toxins from a polluted river in the UK – a finding which has the potential to revolutionise environmental clean-ups.

2018-07-24T08:29:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/august/could-a-tropical-weed-hold-the-key-to-cleaning-up-our-rivers.aspx

A De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic has been appointed to a government scientific advisory committee.

2018-07-24T07:45:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/july/dmu-academic-appointed-to-government-committee.aspx

The ability to 'Keep Calm and Carry On' could explain why some people suffer less depression and anxiety when faced with adversity, research has discovered.

2018-07-23T12:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/july/what-makes-some-people-simply-able-to-carry-on-in-the-face-of-adversity.aspx

The Mayor of Leicester Sir Peter Soulsby has thanked De Montfort University (DMU) and researcher Kshama Joshi for her work with communities across Leicester.

2018-07-06T07:45:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/july/city-mayor-praises-dmu-for-research-in-the-community.aspx

The elderly can continue to live on their own and retain their independence as their loved ones remotely track their movements, thanks to digital technology tested by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2018-06-29T08:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/july/dmu-study-helps-families-use-technology-to-keep-tabs-on-elderly-relatives.aspx

A ground-breaking analysis of 4,596 workers has revealed that the country's toxic workplaces are worsening a trend of serious mental health problems.

2018-05-16T08:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/may/research-finds-higher-levels-of-paranoia-and-mental-health-problems-among-low-income-workers.aspx

A researcher at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is creating a pioneering way to incorporate holograms into her glass sculptures to produce truly groundbreaking works of art.

2018-05-10T08:15:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/may/dmu-researcher-wins-national-recognition-for-innovative-glasswork-with-holograms.aspx

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been awarded nearly £100,000 as part of a £5 million National Lottery funded research programme into independent living for disabled people.

2018-01-18T05:45:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2018/january/dmu-awarded-lottery-money-to-explore-exployment-challenges-for-people-with-sickle-cell-disorders.aspx

A leading De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic who researches the ethics of robotics is lending her expertise to a Channel 4 documentary tonight (THURS) which forms part of a series on robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

2017-11-30T10:37:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/november/channel-4-documentary-to-feature-dmu-professors-call-for-ban-on-sex-robots.aspx

Kenneth Morrison, Professor of Modern South-East European History at De Montfort University and a world-renowned expert on Balkan history, provides us with incisive commentary on war criminal Ratko Mladic's role in the war in Bosnia.

2017-11-23T10:43:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/november/dmu-expert-recounts-role-of-war-criminal-mladic-in-siege-of-sarajevo.aspx

A De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic's research into unregistered marriages has played a part in a Channel 4 programme.

2017-11-21T15:20:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/november/dmu-research-into-unregistered-marriages-used-in-c4-documentary.aspx

Pharmacy students at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) are using their skills to help improve the health of homeless people in the city.

2017-11-01T08:00:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/november/pharmacy-students-help-improve-health-of-leicesters-homeless-population.aspx

Fundamental changes are needed to improve the roles of councillors serving communities in England, DMU academics have said.

2017-10-25T08:00:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/october/report-calls-for-sweeping-changes-to-strengthen-councillors-roles.aspx

Water use across major cities in Europe could be improved thanks to a De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) led project to improve sustainability.

2017-10-20T08:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/october/dmu-project-changes-the-way-cities-manage-water.aspx

Lord Bragg has written a special essay on his lifelong love of football for a report marking the 21st anniversary of the International Centre for Sports History and Culture

2017-10-12T11:35:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/october/lord-bragg-helps-mark-a-milestone-for-dmu-sports-historians.aspx

Locals from a "forgotten estate" in Leicester have said how excited they are to be working with De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) to help revitalise the area.

2017-10-11T13:41:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/october/dmu-launches-new-range-of-community-work-and-projects-in-thurnby-lodge.aspx

Leicester Castle Business School is headline sponsor of the event, championing business success

2017-09-06T08:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/september/tickets-go-on-sale-for-leicester-business-festival-the-regions-biggest-business-event.aspx

A five-day celebration of silent and early sound cinema is coming to Leicester this month – and one of Leicester's oldest churches is being used as a venue.

2017-09-04T11:13:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/september/screen-dreams-bring-golden-era-classics-to-life-british-silent-film-festival.aspx

Two outstanding academics from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have been given the most prestigious individual awards for excellence in teaching in higher education.

2017-08-31T07:00:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/august/two-more-outstanding-dmu-academics-receive-prestigious-national-teaching-fellowship-awards.aspx

Technology which could prevent millions of people from getting bed sores in hospital has been developed thanks to a partnership between De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) and manufacturer Speed Plastics.

2017-08-23T07:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/august/dmu-teams-up-with-manufacturing-business-to-tackle-hospital-bed-sores.aspx

DMU's Dr Pippa Virdee works with Anita Rani on the moving documentary My Family, Partition and Me: India 1947

2017-08-18T10:56:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/august/dmu-academic-helps-bbc-tell-hidden-stories-of-partition.aspx

They land with a thud on the doormats of the nation: Hefty booklets brimming with promise, giving teenagers a tantalising glimpse of the future they could have … providing they get the right grades.

2017-08-04T10:47:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/august/the-big-read-fascinating-peek-into-design-history-through-the-covers-of-dmu-prospectuses.aspx

An exhibition of work by one of Britain's greatest living artists and a showcase of some of the best lifestyle design in the past 40 years opens to the public this weekend.

2017-07-27T11:05:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/july/grayson-perry-exhibition-to-be-held-at-dmu.aspx

It's been 50 years since the 1967 Sexual Offences act partially decriminalised homosexuality and while society has moved on much from there, as Professor Julie Fish argues, there is still a long way to go.

2017-07-27T09:38:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/july/love-is-a-human-right-dmu-expert-on-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-sexual-offences-act.aspx

A well-respected professor from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is to become just the fourth person from England and Wales to be made an honorary member of a distinguished European organisation dedicated to enhancing the work of probation.

2017-07-27T08:15:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/july/criminology-professor-awarded-high-honour-in-same-month-as-new-book-released.aspx

Some of the country's biggest business names have met at Leicester Castle Business School (LCBS) to discuss how they can work closer with De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2017-07-11T15:49:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/july/industry-giants-meet-to-create-new-opportunities-for-dmu-students.aspx

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) hosted an event in the Science Museum in London to mark the university being ranked Gold under the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

2017-07-07T15:08:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/july/government-minister-attends-dmu-gold-event.aspx

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been listed among the top 200 universities in the world for Computer Science in rankings released this week.

2017-06-30T14:25:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/june/shanghai-global-rankings-announced.aspx

Rugby is a game for hooligans played by gentlemen, according to the old saying – but a groundbreaking research project aims to reveal the hidden history of women in the sport.

2017-06-28T10:37:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/june/hidden-history-of-womens-rugby-to-be-revealed-by-dmu-researchers.aspx

Today marks 25 years to the day since De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) first came into existence.

2017-06-26T17:05:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/june/happy-25th-birthday-dmu.aspx

A 12-hour festival celebrating the work of academics across De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is set to take place on Tuesday.

2017-06-23T10:42:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/june/dmu-launches-first-be-the-change-research-festival.aspx

Concert footage from one of pop music's most exciting eras was screened to a sell-out crowd at the Royal Albert Hall this weekend, thanks to academics from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2017-06-01T10:06:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/june/celebration-of-rocks-golden-age-curated-by-dmu-academics-for-royal-albert-hall-audience.aspx

DMU is partnering with Leicester City Council to invite the public to see the Great Hall at Leicester Castle Business School this bank holiday weekend

2017-05-24T10:49:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/may/dmu-hosts-the-return-of-public-tours-at-leicester-castle-great-hall.aspx

Stories behind poignant photographs taken by people from LGBT communities who live with multiple sclerosis were told at the launch of a new exhibition at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).

2017-05-19T09:56:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/may/life-with-multiple-sclerosis-new-exhibition-uncovers-stories.aspx

A psychologist from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) who spent more than a year living with remote islanders to study whether facial expressions of "emotion" are universal has contributed to a new book on the topic.

2017-05-18T15:34:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/may/facial-expression-expert-who-spent-over-a-year-living-with-tropical-islanders-publishes-new-work.aspx

The experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people living with the chronic condition of multiple sclerosis (MS) will be explored in a poignant photographic exhibition at DMU

2017-05-09T07:45:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/may/worlds-only-research-project-into-lgbt-people-with-ms-comes-to-the-gallery-this-week.aspx

Research by a DMU PhD student into an emerging field of photographic history will be delivered to experts from all over the world.

2017-04-28T08:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/photography-student-to-present-new-research-on-hungarian-visual-history-at-international-conference.aspx

Fans of classic horror are being invited to a very special event being held as part of Heritage Sunday which celebrates the city's hidden gems.

2017-04-27T10:52:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/oh-the-horror-special-talk-on-the-history-of-hammer-marke-heritage-sunday-at-dmu.aspx

The Centre for Reproduction Research will bring together academics from a range of disciplines to develop new ways of thinking on issues and challenges which have a huge effect on the lives of millions of people.

2017-04-26T17:45:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/centre-for-reproduction-research-launched-at-dmu-to-lead-cutting-edge-analysis.aspx

Can postgraduates present their work to a non-academic audience? The challenge was taken up by students on DMU's research degrees

2017-04-21T08:24:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/postgraduate-students-work-in-the-spotlight.aspx

A Germ's Journey is an interactive book created by Dr Katie Laird and Dr Sarah Younie of DME to help pre-school children learn about germs

2017-04-20T15:28:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/children-learn-importance-of-hand-washing-through-new-book.aspx

Volunteers from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have helped healthcare professionals teach hundreds of people about the dangers of bowel cancer.

2017-04-12T08:15:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/dozens-referred-to-gp-after-dmu-volunteers-help-make-people-aware-of-bowel-cancer-symptoms.aspx

The Programme Leader for the MA Photography course at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has co-authored an 'illuminating and ground-breaking' new book which examines the crucial role of research in contemporary photography.

2017-04-12T08:15:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/dmu-academic-sheds-light-on-photography-research-in-new-book.aspx

Two psychology experts from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have been asked to fly to Dubai to share their research with leaders in their field.

2017-04-11T08:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/dmu-psychologists-invited-to-contribute-at-international-mental-health-summit.aspx

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been shortlisted in three categories of the Times Higher Education Leadership & Management Awards (THELMAs) this year in recognition of the exceptional work carried out by teams across the university.

2017-04-06T08:32:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/dmu-shortlisted-for-three-prestigious-awards.aspx

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has once more been named as one of the 150 best young universities in the world by Times Higher Education (THE).

2017-04-05T15:15:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/dmu-named-in-the-worlds-top-150-universities-second-year-running.aspx Aimi Francis

Learn more about the new Early Career Academic Fellowships and meet ECAF Monia Acciari of DMU's CATH research centre

2017-03-31T08:19:00Z 2023-07-10T10:04:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/april/ecaf-roles-offer-opportunities-to-develop-career-in-academia.aspx

DMU analysis shows energy efficient SMEs could help countries to reach ambitious targets on reducing energy use

2017-03-24T11:51:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/march/dmu-research-helps-more-eu-businesses-hit-energy-efficiency-targets.aspx

A scientist from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) who established a link between arsenic and rice is to give a lecture on his latest findings on food safety as part of the British Science Week.

2017-03-16T08:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/march/dmu-science-expert-to-give-free-lecture-on-latest-food-safety-research.aspx

A health policy expert from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) believes a five-year plan by the NHS to save money by cutting beds in Leicestershire is likely to put the safety of patients at risk.

2017-03-13T14:05:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/march/health-expert-says-nhs-plan-could-put-patients-at-risk.aspx

A De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic will be part of a new BBC programme exploring what our family photographs say about Britain's post-war social history.

2017-03-13T08:53:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/march/photography-expert-to-examine-history-of-family-snaps-for-bbc-documentary.aspx

His management has seen De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) rise up the league tables, expand its international agenda and create key partnerships - now Professor Dominic Shellard will share his experiences to inspire leaders of the future.

2017-03-03T11:27:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/march/vice-chancellor-to-share-experiences-to-inspire-leaders-of-the-future.aspx

A free festival of storytelling is being held in Leicester to mark 50 years of BBC Radio being based in the city.

2017-03-02T10:37:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/march/dmu-experts-telling-stories-at-new-leicester-festival.aspx

An investigative journalism expert at De Montfort University has co-authored new research into why whistleblowers and journalists' sources should be protected in our digital age.

2017-02-22T18:00:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/february/whistleblowers-and-journalists-sources-should-get-more-protection-according-to-new-research-by-dmu-expert.aspx

A PhD student at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is set to further his award-winning writing career after publishing his first novel exploring unethical journalism practices in Nigeria.

2017-02-22T07:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/february/dmu-phd-student-published-first-novel.aspx

A psychologist from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has had a joint paper published by one of the most prestigious publishing houses in the world of science.

2017-02-21T08:30:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/february/dmu-psychologist-sees-paper-appear-in-world-renowned-publication.aspx

Children allowed to squash, touch and handle fruit and vegetables at mealtimes are less likely to be picky eaters, according to new research.

2017-02-20T10:01:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/february/children-who-play-with-food-more-likely-to-eat-fruit-and-veg-researchers-find.aspx

DMU expert Dr Kathleen Richardson hosts British Academy lecture on Tuesday entitled 'Robotics, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Society'

2017-02-17T08:48:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/february/are-we-ready-for-robot-relationships.aspx

A Biomedical Science student is helping to fight a disease that threatens millions of people in some of the poorest countries in the world.

2017-02-08T08:00:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/february/biomedical-science-student-makes-welcome-contribution-to-fight-against-fatal-disease.aspx

A De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) professor and his PhD student have urged the medical profession and media to change the way in which a new HIV prevention treatment is represented if they want it to work.

2017-01-18T08:45:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/january/new-hiv-prevention-treatment-can-only-work-if-perception-improves-dmu-experts.aspx

The Leicester School of Architecture at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is part of an exciting new public lecture series launching on 26 January.

2017-01-17T08:15:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/january/dmu-joins-partners-in-exploring-some-of-the-big-issues-affecting-leicester.aspx

Scientists at DMU are working on new solar technology to make batteries cheaper, greener and longer-lasting

2017-01-02T08:45:00Z 2018-12-12T10:03:00Z https://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/research-news/2017/january/dmu-breakthough-could-lead-to-cheaper-greener-long-lasting-batteries.aspx