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://dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/international-latest-news.aspx?SyndicationType=2 2013-05-19T20:29:26Z Andrew Reader

Staff and students at De Montfort University (DMU) helped celebrate International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO) today.

2013-05-17T16:08:00Z 2013-05-17T16:58:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/dmu-marks-idaho-day.aspx Andrew Reader

A researcher from De Montfort University will help to reveal the history of the Irish sport of hurling to BBC audiences next week.

2013-05-17T14:19:00Z 2013-05-17T15:49:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/sports-phd-student-puts-michael-portillo-on-right-track.aspx Andrew Reader

A Mexican mariachi band added a carnival flavour to the launch of EYE Fiesta, a five-week campaign devoted to giving De Montfort University (DMU) students the edge in today's tough jobs market.

2013-05-16T16:36:00Z 2013-05-17T09:30:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/helping-students-spice-up-their-job-prospects-.aspx Andrew Reader

A De Montfort University professor is helping to convert rugby fans to reading after one of his books was chosen for the first 'Try Reading' project.

2013-05-16T09:02:00Z 2013-05-16T10:48:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/dmu-academics-book-chosen-for-reading-festival.aspx Andrew Reader

A new headquarters in Delhi will boost Indian students' access to De Montfort University's world-class degree courses in the UK.

2013-05-15T09:56:00Z 2013-05-15T11:03:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/de-montfort-university-launches-new-office-in-delhi.aspx Andrew Reader

Dozens of students' sports societies showed their true colours at a glittering awards ceremony celebrating their achievement and passion during the last academic year.

2013-05-14T15:49:00Z 2013-05-15T11:04:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/sporting-students-show-their-true-colours.aspx Andrew Reader

People will be able to give their views on plans to create a new landscaped, pedestrian-friendly route through the heart of DMU this week.

2013-05-13T16:03:00Z 2013-05-14T09:03:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/see-our-plans-to-transform-mill-lane.aspx Andrew Reader

The director of theatre for Arts Council England is joining De Montfort University (DMU) as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Art, Design and Humanities.

2013-05-13T12:43:00Z 2013-05-13T12:45:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/theatre-stalwart-appointed-dmu-pro-vice-chancellor.aspx Andrew Reader

A web of wool and the simple cardboard box will feature in a string of thought-provoking and entertaining performances being put together by students for a drama festival at De Montfort University (DMU) this week.

2013-05-13T09:51:00Z 2013-05-13T12:46:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/drama-students-weave-web-of-intriguing-festival-shows.aspx Andrew Reader

A De Montfort University graduate has presented her paper at an international conference which showcased innovative thinking.

2013-05-13T09:00:00Z 2013-05-13T10:41:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/research-conference-success-for-graduate-sophie.aspx Andrew Reader

A law student at De Montfort University has been awarded a prestigious legal scholarship.

2013-05-13T08:22:00Z 2013-05-13T10:40:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/prestigious-legal-scholarship-for-dmu-student-harry.aspx Andrew Reader

Leading figures in healthcare will be attending an event at De Montfort University (DMU), designed to promote care and compassion in the profession.

2013-05-10T17:03:00Z 2013-05-13T10:40:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/dmu-shows-passion-for-compassion.aspx Andrew Reader

Teenagers staged a stunning dance showcase to mark the end of an innovative project offering free lessons to city schoolchildren.

2013-05-10T15:00:00Z 2013-05-10T16:53:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/young-dancers-stage-stunning-showcase.aspx Andrew Reader

A love of tea helped students win the star prize at the 2013 Fox's Lair™, the annual competition for young entrepreneurs at De Montfort University (DMU).

2013-05-10T14:54:00Z 2013-05-10T16:53:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/students-pitch-the-pour-fect-business-idea.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University (DMU) graduate, Samuel McGinty, has been named as Leicestershire Law Society's Junior Solicitor of the Year.

2013-05-09T15:31:00Z 2013-05-10T13:46:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/dmu-graduate-sam-wins-legal-accolade.aspx Andrew Reader

Nursing and midwifery students from De Montfort University (DMU) escorted the famous Florence Nightingale lamp at a commemoration service at Westminster Abbey.

2013-05-09T10:12:00Z 2013-05-09T11:21:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/celebrating-the-lady-of-the-lamp.aspx Andrew Reader

Nursery school children enjoyed sports day fun at Bede Park, Leicester, thanks to a team of student volunteers.

2013-05-09T08:36:00Z 2013-05-09T11:21:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/students-stage-a-mini-olympics-for-nursery.aspx Andrew Reader

As the face of the pharmaceutical industry in the UK continues to change, experts at De Montfort University (DMU) are leading the way in a new approach which sees education and industry joining forces.

2013-05-09T08:30:00Z 2013-05-09T11:20:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/dmu-strengthens-links-with-leading-pharmaceutical-industry-figures-.aspx Andrew Reader

Sir Alex Ferguson, who announced his retirement as Manchester United manager today, is "the most driven individual in the history of football", says a De Montfort University academic.

2013-05-08T15:58:00Z 2013-05-08T17:17:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/alex-fergusons-football-legacy-will-live-on.aspx Andrew Reader

A De Montfort University architecture student and sailing enthusiast has re-designed her club thanks to Lottery funding awarded by Sport England.

2013-05-07T17:15:00Z 2013-05-08T13:03:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/design-is-plain-sailing-for-dmu-architecture-student.aspx Andrew Reader

ursing and midwifery students from De Montfort University (DMU) have been invited to escort the Florence Nightingale lamp at a commemoration service being held at Westminster Abbey tomorrow.

2013-05-07T16:19:00Z 2013-05-08T13:04:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/dmu-students-to-take-part-in-florence-nightingale-service.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University politics student Heather Worman has become the youngest councillor on Leicestershire County Council after winning a seat aged just 20.

2013-05-03T17:11:00Z 2013-05-07T14:39:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/dmu-student-heather-becomes-county-councillor-at-20!.aspx Andrew Reader

Two performing arts students from De Montfort University have been invited to perform in a showcase of new ideas by the UK's emerging choreographers.

2013-05-03T11:44:00Z 2013-05-03T14:14:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/dance-students-to-perform-in-prestigious-showcase.aspx Andrew Reader

A 7ft tree that 'bleeds' will be among work created by students on a De Montfort University (DMU) art and design foundation course which will be displayed at a show next week.

2013-05-02T15:35:00Z 2013-05-02T16:21:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/student-creates-a-tree-that-bleeds.aspx Andrew Reader

A postgraduate course partly run at De Montfort University (DMU) has been named the best in Europe for the second year running.

2013-05-01T16:50:00Z 2013-05-02T09:53:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/fifa-masters-is-best-in-europe-for-the-second-year-running.aspx Andrew Reader

A day dedicated to celebrating and developing research at De Montfort University attracted speakers from the national stage as well as attendees from Loughborough and Leicester universities.

2013-05-01T15:30:00Z 2013-05-01T15:37:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/celebrating-research-excellence.aspx Andrew Reader

Eight out of every ten homes in rural Africa have no access to electricity, but a new project by environmental experts at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will create local electricity networks and stimulate entrepreneurship.

2013-05-01T15:30:00Z 2013-05-01T15:38:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/vital-electricity-networks-in-rural-africa-through-dmu-research.aspx Andrew Reader

Champion paratriathlete and former DMU student Haseeb Ahmad is fronting a campaign to encourage people to help out at sports clubs and community groups around the UK.

2013-05-01T10:38:00Z 2013-05-01T10:47:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/paratriathlon-champion-haseeb-talks-training-at-dmu.aspx Andrew Reader

Leicester City are to work with DMU to help celebrate the club's proud history.

2013-04-30T16:43:00Z 2013-04-30T16:57:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-and-leicester-city-set-to-make-history.aspx Andrew Reader

The Royal household has confirmed that Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, will officially open the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre on 7 June.

2013-04-30T15:17:00Z 2013-04-30T15:44:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/royal-visit-confirmed-for-7-june.aspx Andrew Reader

An assassination attempt by a legendary Greek political activist has been reconstructed in a 'sonic portrait' by a musical artist from Leicester's De Montfort University.

2013-04-29T13:22:00Z 2013-04-30T10:19:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/assassination-bid-recalled-using-sonic-portrait.aspx Andrew Reader

Nearly £200 was raised for the victims of the Sichuan earthquake by caring students at De Montfort University.

2013-04-29T11:32:00Z 2013-04-30T10:19:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/students-help-china-earthquake-appeal.aspx Andrew Reader

DMU Leicester Riders are celebrating a terrific treble of titles after winning the BBL play-offs at a packed Wembley Arena.

2013-04-29T11:05:00Z 2013-04-29T11:39:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-leicester-riders-take-historic-treble.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University's winning rowers have been presented with their medals after beating the University of Leicester - ending their unbeaten record.

2013-04-29T09:09:00Z 2013-04-29T11:39:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmus-oarsome-rowing-team-get-their-medals.aspx Andrew Reader

His Royal Highness Prince Harry visited one of DMU's educational partners – the Confetti Institute of Creative Technology in Nottingham - on 25 April and tried his hand at DJ'ing, broadcasting and gaming.

2013-04-26T17:23:00Z 2013-04-29T11:38:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/prince-harry-at-confetti-.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University's Comedy Society were all smiles last night as they were named the university's Best Society at the inaugural DSU Societies awards.

2013-04-25T16:11:00Z 2013-04-25T17:11:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/student-comedy-society-has-the-last-laugh-.aspx Andrew Reader

Former DMU student short-listed for prestigious £25,000 Turner Prize.

2013-04-25T15:59:00Z 2013-04-25T17:10:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/former-dmu-student-nominated-for-turner-prize.aspx Andrew Reader

The best and brightest business ideas from De Montfort University's students, staff and graduates were rewarded as DMU's Campus Enterprise Opportunities held its annual Business Venture Competition.

2013-04-25T15:56:00Z 2013-04-25T17:10:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/bright-ideas-win-the-day.aspx Andrew Reader

An expert on modern Balkan history will be embarking on an innovative lecture tour in the region next week.

2013-04-25T14:17:00Z 2013-04-25T17:12:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/balkan-specialist-to-give-on-site-lectures.aspx Andrew Reader

The dark side of email was laid bare by DMU's Cyber Security Centre Director Tim Watson in a public lecture described as "fascinating" and "terrifying" by audience members.

2013-04-24T16:02:00Z 2013-05-01T15:36:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/evil-email-–-dmu-cyber-security-expert-exposes-internet-scams-.aspx Andrew Reader

DMU Game Art Design student Mike Pickton has landed a dream job with one of the world's best known video game companies before he has even picked up his diploma.

2013-04-24T12:16:00Z 2013-04-25T14:39:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/ubisoft-snatch-up-dmu-game-graduate.aspx Andrew Reader

Life-changing, incredible and "the best news ever" were just some of the reactions of De Montfort University students who have been helped by this year's VC Fund.

2013-04-24T09:57:00Z 2013-04-24T10:50:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/scholarship-students-celebrate-vc-fund-awards.aspx Andrew Reader

Students, staff and members of the public heard how a pioneering test which uses a single spot of blood to determine how much medication is in the body could help save lives and millions of pounds for the NHS.

2013-04-24T09:07:00Z 2013-04-24T10:49:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmus-idea-for-blood-spot-analysis-that-could-save-millions-of-pounds.aspx Andrew Reader

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

2013-04-24T08:36:00Z 2013-04-24T10:50:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmus-innovation-centre-welcomes-newest-business.aspx Andrew Reader

Ever since Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar appeared on the cricket scene he's never been out of the spotlight.

2013-04-23T08:39:00Z 2013-04-23T09:00:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-academic-contributes-to-sachin-tendulkar-anthology.aspx Andrew Reader

Performance experts at DMU have revealed how using new technology is bringing new audiences to their art and pushing the boundaries of creativity.

2013-04-22T16:20:00Z 2013-04-23T08:59:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-at-the-new-frontier-of-performance-with-technology.aspx Andrew Reader

Interior design students have been creating a whole new look for Leicester's independent Phoenix Cinema.

2013-04-22T16:13:00Z 2013-04-23T08:59:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/students-have-designs-on-citys-phoenix-cinema.aspx Andrew Reader

Headlines in the media have focussed on the bedroom tax, but Tim Brown, DMU's Director of the Centre for Comparative Housing Research, says there are many other effects of the Government's Welfare Reforms.

2013-04-19T16:09:00Z 2013-04-22T08:54:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/housing-expert-speaks-out-on-welfare-reform.aspx Andrew Reader

Students' sporting successes have been celebrated with a special Varsity reception at De Montfort University.

2013-04-19T12:11:00Z 2013-04-22T08:55:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/sporting-achievements-celebrated-at-dmu.aspx Andrew Reader

Students in the second year of the design crafts degree at De Montfort University (DMU) are showcasing their work in the city centre from this weekend.

2013-04-19T10:29:00Z 2013-04-19T10:49:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/students-creations-to-go-on-sale.aspx Andrew Reader

The Chief Executive of Universities UK, Nicola Dandridge, visited De Montfort University yesterday (WED) to meet with senior staff, members of the Executive Board and the De Montfort Students' Union.

2013-04-18T12:03:00Z 2013-04-19T10:48:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/uuk-chief-visits-dmu.aspx Andrew Reader

The finalists for the prestigious Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2013 were announced today (Thursday 18 April) with DMU shortlisted in three categories.

2013-04-18T09:44:00Z 2013-04-19T10:48:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-innovation-and-teamwork-receives-national-award-nominations-.aspx Andrew Reader

A year-long work placement with E.ON Energy and a once in a lifetime trip to Europe may be in store for DMU student Thomas Knight if he is named TARGETjobs Engineering Undergraduate of the Year on Friday (19 April).

2013-04-17T11:05:00Z 2013-04-17T11:33:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/can-thomas-take-the-title-of-engineering-undergraduate-of-the-year-.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University (DMU) is playing a key role in helping to raise the aspirations of city schoolchildren.

2013-04-17T11:05:00Z 2013-04-17T11:33:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/inspiring-city-schoolchildren-to-aim-for-university.aspx Andrew Reader

Film scholars and academics are to celebrate 15 years of bringing forgotten films of British cinema back into the limelight with a symposium and one-day festival of silent film this weekend.

2013-04-17T10:45:00Z 2013-04-17T10:50:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/film-historians-celebrate-forgotten-british-cinema.aspx Andrew Reader

A footwear business set up by two De Montfort University (DMU) graduates is being celebrated as a shining example of start-up success as the Houses of Parliament today (16 April).

2013-04-16T09:51:00Z 2013-04-17T10:50:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-graduates-are-shining-example-of-start-up-success-.aspx Andrew Reader

Expert on European sentencing law and respected De Montfort University (DMU) academic, Professor Estella Baker, has been asked to address a meeting of senior judges, politicians and policy-makers in Dublin.

2013-04-15T14:48:00Z 2013-04-17T10:49:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-academic-to-address-senior-judges.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University is preparing to open its doors to prospective students this week for an open day showcasing what the university has to offer.

2013-04-15T14:34:00Z 2013-04-17T10:48:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-open-its-doors-this-week-to-prospective-students.aspx Andrew Reader

At almost six foot tall, with an enormous appetite for food and a love of chain-smoking Woodbines, Lily Parr was not your typical elite footballer.

2013-04-12T11:25:00Z 2013-04-12T14:11:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/lifting-the-lid-on-the-hidden-history-of-womens-football.aspx Andrew Reader

Students have arrived at De Montfort University (DMU) to start their studies on Britain's first-ever bespoke honours degree funded by a restaurant company.

2013-04-11T08:15:00Z 2013-04-11T09:24:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/first-kfc-managers-enrol-on-business-management-degree.aspx Andrew Reader

Scientists from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester and Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) in Mesra, India, have combined their expertise to develop new anticancer drugs.

2013-04-10T10:07:00Z 2013-04-11T09:24:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/universities-in-india-and-england-join-forces-to-fight-cancer--.aspx Andrew Reader

A visiting professor in primary healthcare at De Montfort University (DMU) has taken over as the chairman of NHS watchdog NICE.

2013-04-09T14:24:00Z 2013-04-09T17:15:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/former-dmu-boss-now-nice-chairman.aspx Andrew Reader

A robot built by a team from De Montfort University (DMU) has taken victory at the 2013 Robot Challenge in Vienna.

2013-04-09T11:24:00Z 2013-04-09T12:32:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-robot-dominates-the-world-.aspx Andrew Reader

Politics experts at De Montfort University have spoken of the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, who has died aged 87 after suffering a stroke.

2013-04-08T16:53:00Z 2013-04-09T10:17:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/margaret-thatcher-will-be-remembered-as-a-conviction-politician.aspx Andrew Reader

The world's leading experts on diabetes - including Professor Joan Taylor from De Montfort University (DMU), will gather at a conference in America next week to discuss advances in the development of an artificial pancreas.

2013-04-05T12:08:00Z 2013-04-05T12:49:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/worlds-diabetes-experts-gather-for-global-conference-story.aspx Andrew Reader

A De Montfort University graduate had a starring role in a new Channel 4 reality TV programme screened last night.

2013-04-05T09:22:00Z 2013-04-05T12:53:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/dmu-graduates-starring-role-in-the-intern.aspx Andrew Reader

If you've ever dreamed of performing a violin solo but haven't got a clue how to play the instrument, a De Montfort University senior lecturer may have the answer.

2013-04-04T11:53:00Z 2013-04-04T15:00:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/add-another-string-to-your-bow.aspx Andrew Reader

An interactive website, map and mobile phone app designed by a DMU team to guide tourists to the sites of London's Shakespearean theatres will be launched at the V&A Museum on Shakespeare's birthday.

2013-04-03T13:39:00Z 2013-04-03T14:35:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/multi-media-tourist-trail-of-shakespeares-lost-theatres-to-belaunched-at-va-museum.aspx Andrew Reader

Law students from De Montfort University (DMU) look set to be on their way to the finals of this year's Blackstone's National Criminal Advocacy Competition.

2013-04-03T10:41:00Z 2013-04-03T14:35:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/april/law-students-on-way-to-national-finals.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University's fruitful international development activities continued this month with a constructive trip to China, Vietnam and Cambodia by Director of Strategic and International Partnerships James Gardner.

2013-03-28T15:21:00Z 2013-04-03T14:34:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/asia-trip-helps-shape-dmu-partnerships-in-vietnam,-cambodia-and-china-plus.aspx Andrew Reader

As captain of De Montfort University's winning cricket team, batsmen Joe Wilcox is used to facing bowlers – but not the likes of Shiv Thakor.

2013-03-28T14:03:00Z 2013-04-03T14:33:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/owzat-for-a-great-day-out!.aspx Andrew Reader

Some of the biggest names in radio including BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James will be at DMU for the national Student Radio Association conference next week.

2013-03-28T10:13:00Z 2013-04-03T14:32:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/radio-1-stars-on-campus-for-national-student-conference.aspx Andrew Reader

Students at De Montfort University (DMU)'s Indian Society heralded the coming of Spring with colourful celebrations for the festival of Holi.

2013-03-28T09:31:00Z 2013-04-03T14:32:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/colourful-celebrations-mark-holi-festival.aspx Andrew Reader

Gifted and talented pupils from secondary schools around Leicester have spent three days experiencing university life at De Montfort University (DMU).

2013-03-28T08:50:00Z 2013-04-03T14:31:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/gifted-and-talented-pupils-shine-at-dmu.aspx Andrew Reader

Public Relations students had the chance to meet and "pitch" themselves to the professionals at a speed networking evening at De Montfort University (DMU).

2013-03-26T08:59:00Z 2013-04-03T14:30:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/pr-students-learn-from-the-professionals.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort Students' Union have launched a new website to showcase The Demon newspaper, Demon FM and Demon TV.

2013-03-25T15:31:00Z 2013-04-03T14:30:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/demon-media-launches-new-website-to-showcase-student-journalism.aspx Andrew Reader

A team of students from city and county schools won the finals of the Leicester and Leicestershire Schools and Colleges Mooting Competition, held at De Montfort University.

2013-03-25T14:45:00Z 2013-04-03T14:29:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/teenagers-triumph-in-mooting-finals.aspx Andrew Reader

The top reputation of one of De Montfort University's research departments attracted the attention of global brand Adidas when they needed a new recruit.

2013-03-25T09:56:00Z 2013-04-03T14:28:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/centres-reputation-catches-adidas-eye-.aspx Andrew Reader

The resounding defeat of plans to introduce a super-sized soda tax in New York shows how difficult it will be for politicians to tackle obesity in America, says a De Montfort University (DMU) academic.

2013-03-22T11:30:00Z 2013-03-22T14:08:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/super-sized-soda-tax-fat-chance,-says-dmu-academic.aspx Andrew Reader

Many students will not notice much difference to their finances after George Osborne's Budget, say De Montfort University accountancy lecturers.

2013-03-22T11:14:00Z 2013-03-22T14:07:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/budget-a-tale-of-two-students.aspx Andrew Reader

Primary school children showed they were streets ahead of FTSE traders when they out-performed the stock market with their share tips.

2013-03-22T09:41:00Z 2013-03-22T10:20:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/pupils-outperform-the-stock-market---with-help-from-dmu.aspx Andrew Reader

Cricketers didn't bat an eyelid when they were handed a surprise challenge this week – to sing in a choir with just a few minutes' notice.

2013-03-21T17:53:00Z 2013-03-22T10:19:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/cricketers-on-song-for-choral-challenge.aspx Andrew Reader

Twitter is seven years old today – and to mark the occasion, De Montfort University (DMU) PR lecturer Liz Bridgen looks at how it has changed the way we communicate.

2013-03-21T09:06:00Z 2013-03-21T11:23:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/happy-birthday,-twitter!.aspx Andrew Reader

Leicester Institute of Legal Practice (LILP), which is part of Leicester De Montfort Law School, is delighted to announce that a top law firm has sponsored the university's Legal Skills Suite.

2013-03-21T08:47:00Z 2013-03-21T11:23:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/top-law-firm-sponsors-dmus-legal-skills-suite.aspx Andrew Reader

George Osborne is in "cloud cuckoo land" with his latest Budget, according to De Montfort University politics expert Alistair Jones.

2013-03-20T17:44:00Z 2013-03-21T11:22:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/chancellor-in-cloud-cuckoo-land-says-dmu-politics-expert.aspx Andrew Reader

A graduate from De Montfort University (DMU) is showcasing her work alongside world renowned footwear designers including Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo, in an exhibition dedicated to the most extraordinary shoes of the century.

2013-03-20T16:22:00Z 2013-03-21T11:21:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/dmu-graduates-extraordinary-shoes-alongside-biggest-names-in-footwear.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University students helped set a new record when they recruited 366 people to the Anthony Nolan UK stem cell register.

2013-03-20T12:28:00Z 2013-03-20T12:25:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/dmu-sets-university-record-for-stem-cell-recruitment.aspx Andrew Reader

Two De Montfort University lecturers working out of the same office had to keep the same secret from each other – they have both been shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award.

2013-03-19T14:34:00Z 2013-03-19T14:34:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/colleagues-share-book-award-secret.aspx Andrew Reader

Being a force to be reckoned with on "the gridiron" has led to DMU Falcons player Ike Douglas Obialo being called up to the Great Britain Lions American Football Squad.

2013-03-19T14:30:00Z 2013-03-19T14:27:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/great-britain-lions-like-ike.aspx Andrew Reader

More than 80 per cent of the world's population will live in cities by 2030 – but at what cost to the planet?

2013-03-19T09:27:00Z 2013-03-19T09:26:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/the-united-nations-calls-on-dmu-professors-expertise.aspx Andrew Reader

The De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) will receive £1million in funding from the university in 2013/14 – an inflation-busting increase of 10%.

2013-03-19T09:22:00Z 2013-03-19T09:21:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/de-montfort-university-increases-students-union-funding-to-1million.aspx Andrew Reader

Tales of capture, camp life and escape experienced by Germans interned as prisoners of war in Britain during the First World War have been brought to life in a BBC History podcast.

2013-03-18T14:44:00Z 2013-03-18T14:43:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/podcast-recounts-great-war-german-pows-tales.aspx Andrew Reader

YOUNG people in a US neighbourhood controversially labelled 'America's bank robbery capital' by a Ben Affleck Hollywood movie are being helped by a former De Montfort University student.

2013-03-18T11:23:00Z 2013-03-18T11:22:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/youth-worker-gets-top-role-in-us-city-neighbourhood.aspx Andrew Reader

Stars from the worlds of music and sport have given their backing to a campaign by De Montfort University students to recruit more young people as stem cell donors.

2013-03-18T11:20:00Z 2013-03-18T11:17:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/stars-back-dmu-stem-cell-campaign.aspx Andrew Reader

The "huge" scale of cyber crime facing Britain's prosecutors was laid bare by the Director of Public Prosecutions during a visit to De Montfort University (DMU).

2013-03-18T11:16:00Z 2013-03-18T11:13:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/dpp-spells-out-cyber-crime-threat.aspx Andrew Reader

Leicester City legend Gary Lineker has given his backing to De Montfort University (DMU) students' drive to recruit stem cell donors and potentially save lives.

2013-03-18T11:12:00Z 2013-03-18T11:10:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/gary-lineker-backs-dmu-stem-cell-appeal.aspx Andrew Reader

A photography book signed by rock musician Bryan Adams is one of the items on sale next week at an art auction arranged by De Montfort University (DMU) students.

2013-03-15T11:33:00Z 2013-03-15T11:30:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/students-auction-book-signed-by-world-famous-rock-star.aspx Andrew Reader

Students have been hard at work putting up posters, giving out flyers and drumming up support across De Montfort University's campus for Tuesday's stem cell donor recruitment day.

2013-03-14T16:42:00Z 2013-03-14T16:41:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/stem-celll-donor-campaign-is-stepped-up.aspx Andrew Reader

A De Montfort University graduate's cheeky approach to job hunting has attracted the attention of celebrities – not to mention marketing websites around the world.

2013-03-13T11:38:00Z 2013-03-13T11:35:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/graduates-bid-to-stand-out-in-jobs-market.aspx Andrew Reader

Authors shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award will be giving readings at a free independent literary festival which returns to Leicester this weekend.

2013-03-12T16:32:00Z 2013-03-12T16:25:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/indie-book-fair-to-host-awards-announcement.aspx Andrew Reader

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, congratulated a De Montfort University (DMU) student and presented her with a top award at a key industry event.

2013-03-12T13:57:00Z 2013-03-12T14:32:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/mayor-boris-praises-dmu-distance-learning-student.aspx Andrew Reader

A fashion PR guru renowned for using holograms, lasers and apps in his work has given a masterclass to students and helped them film their own promotional event.

2013-03-12T11:54:00Z 2013-03-12T11:50:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/students-bid-to-go-viral-with-fashion-pr-guru-lee.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has proven its energy credentials by rising 272 places in the Government's ranking of energy efficient organisations.

2013-03-12T09:21:00Z 2013-03-12T09:20:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/dmu-shoots-up-the-crc-energy-efficiency-league-table.aspx Andrew Reader

Ten Contour Fashion students from De Montfort University (DMU) have seen their work displayed in the leading sector magazine for the lingerie industry.

2013-03-07T13:46:00Z 2013-03-07T13:45:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/future-designers-showcase-their-work-in-lingerie-magazine.aspx Gavin Mangan

De Montfort University (DMU) has helped compile a report warning that heat-related deaths in our own homes could almost treble in less than 40 years and cost more than £6billion.

2013-03-07T13:43:00Z 2013-03-21T10:57:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/as-uk-temperatures-soar-heat-related-deaths-are-set-to-increase-250.aspx Andrew Reader

New research shows that Alliance universities such as De Montfort University (DMU) are the destination of choice for international students whose priority is getting a good job.

2013-03-06T16:02:00Z 2013-03-06T15:46:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/international-students-who-want-a-good-job-choose-alliance-universities-like-dmu,-report-shows.aspx Andrew Reader

Talented DMU student Tom Synnott, who is on track to achieve a first class degree despite being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, has told the nation why the help that he has received has transformed his life.

2013-03-04T14:07:00Z 2013-03-04T14:04:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/students-life-transformed.aspx Andrew Reader

Graduate study can open up a whole world of possibilities. For people looking to get ahead in their chosen field, or those planning a career change, a postgraduate degree from DMU can change their life.

2013-03-04T14:04:00Z 2013-03-04T13:59:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/find-out-how-postgraduate-study-can-change-lives.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University (DMU) student Maya Nishimura has been named the winner of a coveted footwear award, at an event which attracts some of the biggest brands in the industry.

2013-03-04T11:52:00Z 2013-03-04T14:00:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/future-designer-shines-at-uks-biggest-footwear-trade-show.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University's (DMU) sports historians are helping to tell the story of British football to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Football Association.

2013-03-01T15:59:00Z 2013-03-01T15:54:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/dmu-kicks-off-major-football-conference.aspx Andrew Reader

Drama students from De Montfort University (DMU) are taking to the stage at the Curve theatre to perform two plays written by Olivier Award-winner Caryl Churchill.

2013-03-01T15:43:00Z 2013-03-01T15:39:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/dmu-students-take-to-the-stage.aspx Andrew Reader

Students on the MA PR course at De Montfort University (DMU) will learn what makes a winning marketing campaign next week.

2013-03-01T15:43:00Z 2013-03-01T15:43:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/dmu-students-given-insight-into-award-winning-digital-marketing.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University's pioneering Mile2 project has been named as a runner-up in the Guardian University Awards for its "outstanding impact and positive contribution" to the local community.

2013-03-01T10:10:00Z 2013-03-01T10:05:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/march/mile2-receives-national-recognition.aspx Andrew Reader

Sunglasses, sun cream and sandals? Now celebrities are packing the designs of a DMU graduate alongside their holiday staples.

2013-02-27T12:55:00Z 2013-02-27T12:55:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/the-only-way-isdmu!.aspx Andrew Reader

Comedy legend Jasper Carrott delighted his fans in Leicester at last night's student-run Cultural Exchanges Festival.

2013-02-27T11:02:00Z 2013-02-27T11:01:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/students-attract-comedy-legend-to-leicester.aspx Andrew Reader

Fashion legend Zandra Rhodes CBE was one of the first guest speaker at DMU's annual Cultural Exchanges Festival on Monday evening (25 February).

2013-02-26T16:17:00Z 2013-02-26T16:02:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/zandra-rhodes-shares-her-passion-for-fashion.aspx Andrew Reader

The ways in which refugees have shaped and enriched British culture is studied for the first time in a collection of work edited by European History specialist Professor Panikos Panayi.

2013-02-26T11:23:00Z 2013-02-26T11:22:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/how-refugees-have-enriched-british-culture.aspx Andrew Reader

The UK's first 'Solar House' to be solely heated by the sun's energy all year round is to be built in Great Glen, Leicestershire and monitored by experts from De Montfort University (DMU).

2013-02-26T11:16:00Z 2013-02-26T11:14:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/uks-first-solar-house-to-be-built-in-leicestershire.aspx Andrew Reader

Law students have described mooting at the Supreme Court in London as "an amazing experience".

2013-02-26T11:08:00Z 2013-02-26T11:06:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/dmu-students-moot-at-the-highest-court-in-the-land.aspx Andrew Reader

A fashion graduate from De Monfort University (DMU) has shown her designs have the X Factor after being worn by British girl group and winner of the 2011 TV show, Little Mix, as well as semi-finalist, Misha B.

2013-02-21T14:53:00Z 2013-02-21T14:32:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/graduates-designs-have-the-x-factor.aspx Andrew Reader

Hundreds of visitors to London's Science Museum are getting the chance to meet Rex the bionic man and the creator of his pancreas, Professor Joan Taylor from DMU.

2013-02-21T10:07:00Z 2013-02-21T10:06:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/dmu-and-the-bionic-man-at-the-science-museum.aspx Andrew Reader

A student who was named 'Lingerie Designer of the Year' at the prestigious Triumph Inspiration Awards is now displaying her work alongside leading designers at London Fashion Week.

2013-02-15T16:22:00Z 2013-02-15T16:18:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/student-exhibits-work-alongside-top-designers-at-london-fashion-week.aspx Andrew Reader

A De Montfort University academic has had his latest research paper accepted by one of the world's leading publishers of agenda-changing research on business and entrepreneurship.

2013-02-15T12:57:00Z 2013-02-15T12:56:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/dmu-academics-paper-published-in-world-leading-journal.aspx Andrew Reader

Scientists at De Montfort University (DMU) came to the rescue when a county company called them in to trace the source of an oil leak.

2013-02-15T10:40:00Z 2013-02-15T10:39:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/dmu-scientists-save-the-day-for-county-company.aspx Andrew Reader

Setting the fashion trends with knitwear is no mean feat but it's one which two students have done to earn top awards.

2013-02-14T16:57:00Z 2013-02-14T16:55:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/knitters-create-award-winning-designs.aspx Andrew Reader

A team of engineers from De Montfort University (DMU) are working hard on designing, building and testing a Formula racing car to compete with the best in the world.

2013-02-13T14:55:00Z 2013-02-13T14:53:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/dmu-racing-plans-podium-finish-in-2013.aspx Andrew Reader

A highly-stylised shoe by one of the fashion world's brightest new names will quite literally light up London Fashion Week this week thanks to the university where he learnt his trade.

2013-02-13T09:25:00Z 2013-02-13T09:23:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/microchip-heels-to-light-up-fashion-week.aspx Andrew Reader

Professor Elizabeth Edwards – Director of De Montfort University's Photographic History Research Centre – features in a new book listing the most influential writers on the subject of photography both living and historical.

2013-02-12T12:48:00Z 2013-02-12T12:48:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/dmu-professor-named-as-one-of-historys-key-writers-on-photography.aspx Andrew Reader

The plight of Germans interned as prisoners of war in Britain during the First World War is to be highlighted for the first time in a book by a De Montfort University (DMU) professor.

2013-02-12T12:36:00Z 2013-02-12T12:34:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/great-war-german-pows-stories-told-at-last.aspx Andrew Reader

A company that emerged from cutting-edge research into artificial intelligence has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious ATC Global Excellence Awards 2013.

2013-02-12T12:24:00Z 2013-02-12T12:23:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/dmu-spin-out-company-shortlisted-for-top-industry-award.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University (DMU) and Leicester City Council are key partners in a major new EU-wide research initiative to significantly reduce the energy consumption of public buildings.

2013-02-07T15:42:00Z 2013-02-07T15:40:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/dmu-spearheads-project-to-reduce-energy-consumption-in-public-buildings-across-europe.aspx Andrew Reader

Law students who go out into the community to help people with legal issues will be able to extend their work into the county for the first time after winning a prestigious grant.

2013-02-07T15:35:00Z 2013-02-07T15:33:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/street-law-students-clinch-top-legal-prize.aspx Andrew Reader

The 'bionic man' with replacement body parts including an artificial pancreas created by De Montfort University (DMU) is making headlines around the world.

2013-02-06T10:44:00Z 2013-02-06T10:41:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/bionic-man-with-dmus-artificial-pancreas-makes-headlines-around-the-world.aspx Andrew Reader

A De Montfort University graduate has been chosen from thousands of applicants to present her work at a conference showcasing new and fresh thinking.

2013-02-05T16:03:00Z 2013-02-05T16:00:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/high-flying-graduate-jets-off-to-key-usa-conference.aspx Andrew Reader

Two De Montfort University (DMU) students have won one the UK's top midwifery prizes at the Royal College of Midwives' (RCM) Annual Awards.

2013-02-04T16:37:00Z 2013-02-04T16:33:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/trainee-midwives-win-top-award.aspx Andrew Reader

Switching the type of rice you eat could make a dramatic difference to your health, say scientists.

2013-02-01T16:42:00Z 2013-02-01T16:41:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/february/aromatic-rice-better-for-you,-say-scientists.aspx Andrew Reader

A De Montfort University (DMU) graduate has brought a whole new meaning to distance learning – by studying for her Masters degree 4,100 miles away in Montserrat.

2013-01-31T15:29:00Z 2013-01-31T15:25:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/now-thats-distance-learning!.aspx Andrew Reader

Hard-working De Montfort University (DMU) law student Preena Ranpuria swept the board at a prize-giving ceremony held to reward the faculty's brightest students.

2013-01-31T12:38:00Z 2013-01-31T12:38:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/law-schools-rising-stars-win-awards.aspx Andrew Reader

Futuristic fashion designs are being transformed from ideas on paper into catwalk reality by two bright young flatmates chosen to display their work at London Fashion Week next month.

2013-01-30T12:27:00Z 2013-01-30T12:25:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/creative-flatmates-prepare-for-catwalk-final.aspx Andrew Reader

A young mum who fled to this country to start a new life with her family when she was just 10 years old says her life has been transformed after winning a Jesse Jackson Award.

2013-01-30T10:07:00Z 2013-01-30T10:07:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/winning-fund-is-a-dream-come-true.aspx Andrew Reader

A £500,000 appeal to save the crumbling spire of an historic church has passed the halfway mark – and Mile 2 students from De Montfort University (DMU) will be helping to raise even more.

2013-01-29T15:47:00Z 2013-01-29T15:52:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/spire-appeal-passes-halfway-mark.aspx Andrew Reader

Some of the best and brightest students from De Montfort University's (DMU) postgraduate business courses have won awards for their achievements.

2013-01-29T15:39:00Z 2013-01-29T15:35:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/postgraduates-mean-business!.aspx Andrew Reader

Experts from De Montfort University's Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR) will play a key role in a European project to use super-computers to simulate parts of the human brain.

2013-01-29T15:26:00Z 2013-01-29T15:24:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/dmu-in-billion-euro-project-to-create-virtual-human-brain.aspx Andrew Reader

Interior design students at De Montfort University (DMU) are gaining a greater insight into workplace design in a project supported by Blueprint Interiors of Diseworth.

2013-01-28T14:47:00Z 2013-01-28T14:45:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/students-go-to-work-on-designs.aspx Andrew Reader

A 'bionic man' with replacement body parts including an artificial pancreas created by DMU will wow the crowds at the London Science Museum as well as Channel 4 viewers next week.

2013-01-28T14:21:00Z 2013-01-28T14:19:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/creating-a-bionic-man.aspx Andrew Reader

David Walters - Technical Controller for the BBC's national radio stations – will give a professional lecture to De Montfort University (DMU) students on Monday 28 January.

2013-01-25T16:58:00Z 2013-01-25T17:00:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/bbc-controller-comes-to-dmu.aspx Andrew Reader

Student volunteers are to help a community park mass litter-pick.

2013-01-25T10:29:00Z 2013-01-25T10:31:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/students-to-help-mass-litter-pick.aspx Andrew Reader

Businesses in Leicester are being given a helping hand to take their companies to the next level thanks to De Montfort University (DMU).

2013-01-24T10:26:00Z 2013-01-24T10:23:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/dmu-experts-step-in-to-help-city-businesses.aspx Andrew Reader

More English classes are being organised to cope with the demand from people wanting to learn the language and increase their job prospects.

2013-01-24T10:07:00Z 2013-01-24T10:09:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/demand-soars-for-english-classes.aspx Andrew Reader

An engaging account delving into the impact Jewish sportsmen had on British sport and its role in integrating the migrant community is published this month.

2013-01-23T12:04:00Z 2013-01-23T12:14:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/how-sport-helped-break-anti-semitic-barriers.aspx Andrew Reader

Today's visit to DMU by His Royal Highness Prince Edward has been postponed because of the adverse weather conditions.

2013-01-23T11:51:00Z 2013-01-23T11:53:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/royal-visit-postponed.aspx Andrew Reader

DMU is working to try to speed up and reduce the cost of the development of new drugs and medicines.

2013-01-22T14:33:00Z 2013-01-22T14:36:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/cost-of-drug-development-reduced-thanks-to-new-technology.aspx Andrew Reader

Years of studying and hard work will be recognised when more than 1,200 students from De Montfort University (DMU) attend their graduation ceremonies this week.

2013-01-21T16:06:00Z 2013-01-22T14:37:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/students-to-be-honoured-at-dmu-graduation-ceremonies.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is making final preparations to welcome His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, to officially open the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre on 23 January.

2013-01-21T15:55:00Z 2013-01-22T14:36:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/dmu-invites-leicester-to-welcome-prince-edward.aspx Andrew Reader

Students turned out last night for a candlelit vigil and peace march in memory of the young student fatally attacked and raped on a bus in Delhi.

2013-01-18T13:13:00Z 2013-01-22T14:36:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/january/students-stage-candlelit-vigil.aspx Andrew Reader

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

2012-11-19T10:34:00Z 2013-01-22T14:35:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/november-2012/former-japan-football-captain-faces-new-challenge-at-dmu.aspx Andrew Reader

Children will be taught potentially life saving techniques to prevent a sickle-cell attack through a new computer game.

2012-10-26T11:37:00Z 2013-01-22T14:35:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/october-2012/computer-game-teaches-children-about-danger-of-sickle-cell-disease.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University (DMU) is exploring joint research and teaching collaborations with Chinese universities after an unprecedented meeting with the Ministry of Health in the People's Republic of China.

2012-10-25T16:26:00Z 2013-01-22T14:35:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/october-2012/chinese-honour-for-de-montfort-university-as-it-expands-international-collaborations.aspx Andrew Reader

The Emperor and Empress of Japan have thanked De Montfort University (DMU) for supporting students affected by the earthquake and tsunami last year.

2012-05-22T10:39:00Z 2013-01-22T14:34:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/may-2012/japanese-royals-thank-university-for-earthquake-aid-to-students.aspx Andrew Reader

The FIFA Master MA, run by De Montfort University and the Centre International d'Etude du Sport (CIES) in Switzerland topped the rankings in a survey carried out by experts at SportBusiness International.

2012-05-21T11:03:00Z 2013-01-22T14:34:00Z http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Sports-course-named-best-kind-Europe/story-16118236-detail/story.html Andrew Reader

A postgraduate course that is partly delivered by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has been named the best sports management course in Europe.

2012-05-15T18:07:00Z 2013-05-01T17:14:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2013/may/fifa-master-ma-is-best-in-europe.aspx Andrew Reader

De Montfort University Vice-Chancellor and Shakespeare scholar, Dominic Shellard, gave a public lecture on the Bard's life in Tokyo, Japan.

2012-05-11T14:36:00Z 2013-01-22T14:34:00Z http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?storycode=419883#.T6tpDXoGvVY.twitter Andrew Reader

DMU welcomes students from Brazil as part of the Science without Borders scheme. The scheme enables Brazilian students of undergraduate or PhD level to study DMU for 1 year. Some opportunities are also available for students to study a full PhD.

2012-05-08T16:11:00Z 2013-01-22T14:35:00Z http://dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/international-latest-news.aspx?SyndicationType=2 Andrew Reader

DMU's Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities, Dr Gerard Moran, hosted an informal dinner for alumni during his recent trip to the Far East trip.

2012-05-08T16:09:00Z 2013-01-22T14:34:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/may-2012/pro-vice-chancellor-hosts-dinner-for-taiwanese-alumni-.aspx Andrew Reader

A DMU student double majoring in English Literature and History is spending the spring semester studying in the United States. Grace Sutton enrolled in the Study Abroad program in January.

2012-05-08T16:02:00Z 2013-01-22T14:33:00Z http://www.patriotnewsonline.com/news/2012/04/17/exchange-student-spends-spring-semester-at-fmu/ Nick Simmons

Two great literary icons – Shakespeare and Sherlock Holmes – will form a major showcase of British culture and education in Japan next week, thanks to a collaboration between De Montfort University (DMU), the British Library and the British Council.

2012-04-16T14:52:00Z 2012-04-17T11:48:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/april-2012/giants-of-british-literature-bound-for-tokyo-with-de-montfort-university.aspx Nick Simmons

Her Majesty The Queen is to begin her Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK by visiting De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.

2012-02-27T10:33:00Z 2012-02-27T10:31:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/february-2012/hm-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-tour-to-start-at-de-montfort-university.aspx Nick Simmons

Leicester's up-and-coming stand-up comedians will be performing in front of a backdrop that's been designed by a student on De Montfort University's BA Interior Design course.

2012-02-20T16:05:00Z 2012-02-20T16:04:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/february-2012/all-smiles-for-lucy-as-dmu-backdrop-is-picked-for-comedy-show.aspx Nick Simmons

A nursing student at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester has been chosen to represent England at the upcoming Under-21 World Netball Championships.

2012-01-30T10:59:00Z 2012-01-30T10:42:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/january-2012/student-nurse-chosen-to-represent-england-in-world-netball-tournament-.aspx Andrew Reader

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

2012-01-11T11:39:00Z 2013-01-22T14:33:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2012/january-2012/gambia-project.aspx Nick Simmons

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

2011-12-12T10:03:00Z 2011-12-12T10:01:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2011/ghanaian-scholar-on-track-to-help-save-lives-in-africa.aspx Nick Simmons

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

2011-11-23T11:36:00Z 2011-12-01T11:11:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2011/award-for-lecturer-from-chinese-university.aspx Wasim Kadri

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

2011-11-18T11:11:00Z 2011-12-02T15:20:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2011/student-lands-internship-with-world-class-games-developer-in-india.aspx Nick Simmons

De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester hosted an exhibition of contemporary printmaking from India in October as it launched an international student exchange project.

2011-11-18T11:11:00Z 2011-12-01T11:16:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2011/indian-printmaking-on-show-at-de-montfort-university-starts-cultural-exchange.aspx Nick Simmons

Fourteen students who were affected by the Japanese earthquake are staying at De Montfort University (DMU) in the UK for a week's holiday as they continue to rebuild their lives following the disaster.

2011-11-18T11:09:00Z 2011-12-01T11:10:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2011/de-montfort-university-reaches-out-to-students-from-japanese-earthquake-zone.aspx Wasim Kadri

Four men who successfully campaigned for the right to play football matches while kept in appalling prison conditions under the apartheid regime of South Africa are to be honoured with the Companionship of De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK.

2011-11-18T11:09:00Z 2011-12-02T15:23:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2011/former-robben-island-prisoners-to-be-honoured-by-de-montfort-university.aspx Nick Simmons

Indian cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by DMU after his team beat Leicestershire County Cricket Club in a tour match at Grace Road.

2011-11-10T10:44:00Z 2011-12-01T11:12:00Z http://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/international-latest-news/2011/indian-cricket-legend-cherishes-dmu-honour.aspx