Monday 13 October
Writing Group for Research Students: Critical thinking
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Live online on Teams
Book a space: Writing Group for Research Students
DSU Pop-up Shop
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Campus Centre
Game Zone
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Campus Centre
Mini Crazy Golf Experience
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Campus Centre
DMU Active: Badminton
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Creative Workshop
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Food Village
Tote bag workshop
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Food Village
Head Space - Stress balls
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Breathing Space, Portland Building
Book a space: Head Space - Stress balls
Take time out of your day for an informal chat and a cuppa with our Wellbeing Team. Make connections with others, or just simply get involved in one of our many activities to enhance your wellbeing. Join us at the Breathing Space which can be found at the rear of Portland Building (entrance in car park).
Come along on your own or bring a friend or 2!
Yoga: Let's breathe and relax
Time: 1.30pm-2.30pm
Location: The Pod @ De Montfort Students Union
DMU Made: Crafternoon
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: DMU Made Studio (Kimberlin Library 1.06)
Book a space: Crafternoon
Crafters and makers - bring along your materials and equipment and meet like-minded students in our fantastic DMU Made Studio workspace, for a creative, crafty afternoon!
DMU Active: Lacrosse
Time: 5pm-7pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Lvl 1 - Low Key Mondays
Time: 6pm - 11pm
Location: Lvl1 @ De Montfort Students Union
DMU Active: Climbing
Time: 7pm-8.30pm
Location: QEII Climbing Wall
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Pilates
Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Tuesday 14 October
Anime Market
Time: 9.30am-4pm
Location: Campus Centre
HLS careers and placements drop-in
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Hawthorne Building, Undercroft
Book a space: Drop in - no need to book
Come along to the Hawthorn Building Undercroft (lower ground floor) at any time between 10am and 1pm! Chat with us to find out more about what our Careers and Placement service has to offer and ask us any questions you may have. There will be freebies available - first come first served!
House plant sale
Time: 10am-7pm
Location: Campus Centre steps
International Student support drop-in
Time: 11am – 1pm
Location: Kimberlin Library Foyer
Mini Crazy Golf Experience
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Campus Centre
DMU Made Pop-Up Stand
Time: 12pm-2pm
Location: DSU/Campus Centre
Come and meet the DMU Made Team. Play games to win prizes, and find out more about upcoming DMU Made opportunities including our DMU Global trip to Bergen (Norway), 10 Years of Connect Networking/Guest speaker event, TEDx Speaker opportunities, and Future Freelancers Programme!
Creative Workshop
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Campus Centre
Tote bag workshop
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Campus Centre
Collage making in the Archive
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Kimberlin Library, Room 00.11
Browse a display from the archives and have a go at making a collage using copies from our extensive collections!
Everything you need to know about placements
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Portland Building, 1.02
Book a space: Everything you need to know about placements
This quick workshop will go through all the following information:
- Why you should do a placement
- Where you can do one
- Funding
- What help is available to you
It is not to be missed if you want to secure a placement.
Advice Drop-in: Here to Help
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Kimberlin Library foyer
CV clinic for Business & Law students
Time: 3pm-4pm
Location: The Careers Hub (Hugh Aston Building 0.83/0.83)
Book a space: CV clinic for Business & Law students
Whether you're working on your CV for internships or placements, this clinic will help you identify key improvements and strengthen your CV. Please make a start on creating a draft CV before you come to the session using the resources below:
- Get a basic CV check done via - CV 360
- Guide on How to Write a Good CV
- Example CVs - Via Prospects
DMU Active: Female only yoga
Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Table tennis
Time: 8pm-10pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Wednesday 15 October
POGO: Postgraduate Group on Campus
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Postgraduate Study Room, Lower Ground Floor, Kimberlin Library
Book a space: For taught postgraduates and research students. POGO: Potgraduate Group on Campus
The Postgraduate Group on Campus (or ‘POGO’) is a monthly face-to-face discussion forum for taught postgraduates, postgraduate research students and DMU staff. The sessions focus on different aspects of study and research, with the opportunity to explore ideas and share practices. Postgraduate study and scholarship is at the cutting edge of human knowledge. The Postgraduate Group on Campus is designed for those postgrad students who want to look beyond the confines of their own discipline, profession or programme of study in order to share practices and perspectives and learn from other scholars and researchers across the university. It is an opportunity to expand horizons and see the world from a different point of view.
Find out more about POGO
Chartwells stand
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Food Village
The DMU catering team will be present on Wednesday and Friday in the Food Village to talk you through our full campus food and drink range. You will find discounted food and beverage related voucher books and a chance to spin and win prizes. Talk to our team and find out more about our Social Kitchen concept, where you can learn how to cook delicious food at home led by the DMU chef team.
DMU Made: Future Freelancers in Bergen, Norway (DMU Global Trip)
Time: 10.00am-10.45am
Location: Careers Hub (Hugh Aston 0.82)
Book a space: Future Freelancers in Bergen, Norway
Come and find out more about the Future Freelancers trip to beautiful Bergen in Norway. Learn vital skills to help with freelancing, entrepreneurship and self-employment.
Find out more: DMU Global
Wellbeing Wednesdays
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: The Pod @ De Montfort Students Union
Game Zone
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Campus Centre
Gaming Bus
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Outside Campus Centre
DMU Active: Badminton
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Creative Workshop
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Food Village
Tote bag workshop
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Food Village
DMU Made Bitesize: How to build your own website
Time: 12.30pm-1pm
Location: DMU Made Studio (Kimberlin Library 1.06)
A session for any students or recent graduates interested in making their own website, particularly in relation to freelancing, side-hustles and start-ups. If you still need help afterwards you can book a one-to-one with us.
DMU Active: Indoor football (futsal)
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Spin to Win with the Library
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Kimberlin Library
Think you know your library? Put your knowledge to the test! Spin the wheel, answer questions about our library spaces, resources, and support services, and win fun prizes. It’s a great way to discover everything your library offers — from study spaces to research help and more!
Apply To… Matalan, N Brown and Primark
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: Queens Building, 0.10
Book a space: Apply To... Matalan, N Brown and Primark
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join this event designed to help you explore exciting opportunities with Matalan, N Brown, and Primark, three of the UK’s leading names in fashion retail.
What you’ll gain:
- Insider tips on applying to fashion roles at Matalan, N Brown, and Primark
- Insights into what each brand looks for in successful candidates
- Advice on tailoring your CV and application to stand out
Don't miss your chance to ask questions and get noticed by real employers.
Writing Circle
Time: 2pm-4pm
Location: Doctoral College Training Room (Portland 0.05) and/or live online via MS Teams.
Book a space: For research students and staff. Research students can book via ResJourney, while staff can contact Jason Eyre at jeyre@dmu.ac.uk for more details.
The Writing Circle is DMU’s regular social writing group for research students and staff. It is primarily a space to get writing done, so most of the time will be spend actually writing. We make use of the ‘pomodoro technique’, which involves focused writing in 25 minute blocks, followed by 5 minutes rest to chat, and then another 25 minute pomodoro. The first part of the session is usually devoted to meeting/greeting one another, sharing our writing goals and any progress we have made, and/or any barriers we are facing. From this, we often take the opportunity to share experiences, offer tips and advice, or simply listen to one another.
Find out more about Writing Circle
Careers in Computing and Software Engineering
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: See event details
Book a space: Careers in Computing and Software Engineering
Ready to turn your tech passion into a thriving career? Join us for Careers in Computing and Software Engineering, an event designed exclusively for students eager to break into the world of Information Technology. We will have professionals from a range of IT and recruitment backgrounds eager to share their experiences of applying for and working in roles within IT. Whether you're a final-year student preparing for graduate roles or an undergrad exploring internship opportunities, this event connects you with leading employers, innovative startups, and industry experts who are actively recruiting the next generation of tech talent.
DMU Active: Learn to Swim (beginners)
Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm
Location: QEII swimming pool
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Learn to Swim (intermediate)
Time: 3.30pm-4.30pm
Location: QEII swimming pool
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Cheer for fun (cheerleading)
Time: 4.30pm-5.30pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Dodgeball
Time: 5.30pm-7pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Glow in the dark badminton
Time: 7.30pm-8.30pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Glow in the dark badminton
Time: 8.30pm-9.30pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Questionable Wednesdays
Time: 7pm-12am
Location: Lvl1 @ De Montfort Students Union
Thursday 16 October
Vintage stall
Time: 9.30am-4pm
Location: Campus Centre
Spin to Win with the Library
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kimberlin Library
Think you know your library? Put your knowledge to the test! Spin the wheel, answer questions about our library spaces, resources, and support services, and win fun prizes. It’s a great way to discover everything your library offers — from study spaces to research help and more!
Give it a Go: Lego workshop
Time: 11am-3pm
Location: Lvl1 Function room 2, Campus Centre
Game Zone
Time: 11am-4pm
Location:Campus Centre
Gaming Bus
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Outside Campus Centre
Collage making in the Archive
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: Kimberlin Library, 00.11
Browse a display from the archives and have a go at making a collage using copies from our extensive collections!
Creative Workshop
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Food Village
Tote bag workshop
Time: 12pm-3pm
Location: Food Village
Apply To... Airbus
Time: 2pm-5pm
Location: The Careers Hub (Hugh Aston Building 0.83/0.83)
Book a space: Apply To... Airbus
Are you interested in applying for opportunities with Airbus? If so, please join the DMU Careers & Placements Team to get help with your application. Whether you're an engineering student or studying Computing, Business, Marketing, HR, this session is for you! Airbus offers a wide variety of placements and graduate jobs– and this session will help you navigate the application process, no matter your background.
DMU Made: Future Freelancers - Free Theatre Trip
Time: 2.15pm-4.30pm
Location: Curve Theatre (meet at the Curve entrance at 2pm)
Book a space: Future Freelancers: Free Theatre Trip
DMU Made is pleased to offer 15 free places at a technical rehearsal performance of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf'. Interested in freelancing in the creative sector? Come along and see what goes into a production like this to bring it to the stage.
If this activity clashes with your lectures/teaching you will not be able to participate without permission from your lecturer.
DMU Active: Self-defence
Time: 5pm-6pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Yoga (mixed)
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
Make It Thursdays
Time: 7pm-12am
Location: Lvl1 @ De Montfort Students Union
Friday 17 October
Chartwells stand
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Food Village
The DMU catering team will be present on Wednesday and Friday in the Food Village to talk you through our full campus food and drink range. You will find discounted food and beverage related voucher books and a chance to spin and win prizes. Talk to our team and find out more about our Social Kitchen concept, where you can learn how to cook delicious food at home led by the DMU chef team.
500-word club
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Kimberlin Library KL 0.07b and live online on Teams
Book a space: Go to the DMU Library website and select Workshops, or use the direct link: 500-word club
DMU Active: Female-only badminton
Time: 4pm-5pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Basketball
Time: 5pm-6.30pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
DMU Active: Volleyball
Time: 8.30pm-10pm
Location: The Watershed
To attend a DMUactive session, students must book on in advance using either the DMU Leisure app or DMU Leisure online booking system.
View our step-by-step guide on how to sign up to a session.
All sessions are free and we recommend that you come in comfortable clothing, preferably trainers, and remember to bring your DMU student card (you'll need it in order to join the session).
First Round Fridays
Time: 7pm-12am
Location: Lvl1 @ De Montfort Students Union
All week
DMU Made: Pitch2Win Competition
Time: Various pitching slots available
Location: MS Teams
Book a space: Pitch2Win
Do you have an idea for a business or side-hustle? Whatever stage you are at, you can pitch to the DMU Made for a chance to win £100 towards your venture!