Welcome to DMU Inspire

DMU Widening access and participation / DMU Inspire


 

These are free, exciting, immersive, one day experiences, at the De Montfort University (DMU) campus.

These expereriences will be run throughout the year and have been designed for year 10 and year 11 learners. Your learners will join academics and experts in these specialist areas to develop skills that will help with future education progression and with college/sixth form and university personal statements. 

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact our friendly Widening  Participation Team at schoolsoutreach@dmu.ac.uk.

Law School

29 Jan

Law School

This one-day experience is a fantastic opportunity to learn about criminal law, how to win an argument and how our human rights are infringed, not only at home but on an international scale.

Film and Media School

30 Jan

Film and Media School

Join members of the Film Studies team for a day of film-related activities intended to get you thinking about how and why the media works.

Architecture School

30 Jan

Architecture School

Architecture is not simply about a building – it’s a vehicle for changing the way we live. Join is in imagining buildings of the future that offer innovative solutions to the global climate crisis.

Visual Arts

30 Jan

Visual Arts

Join us for a DMU creative studio experience. Take part in three creative sessions led by DMU experts and practicing artists; Studio photography, Life Drawing (clothed model) and Foundation Fine art.

Young Entrepreneurs (Business & Marketing) School

4 Feb

Young Entrepreneurs (Business & Marketing) School

This session is designed to give students the basic tools and ideas for thinking about and shaping new business ideas.

‘The Power of Making’ (School of Art and Design)

4 Feb

‘The Power of Making’ (School of Art and Design)

Join us for a day in concept development through model making, including form creation and ideation. A taster of Product Design, Design Crafts and Interior Design programmes.

TEXTS AND TOMORROW - what does [it] mean for English Language?

5 Feb

TEXTS AND TOMORROW - what does [it] mean for English Language?

In a world of always-on, where a small rectangle of plastic allows you to communicate instantaneously and globally, accessing the sum total of human knowledge, what is happening to language?

GCSE ‘Reading Fiction' School

6 Feb

GCSE ‘Reading Fiction' School

Getting ready for GCSEs, a masterclass. Spend a day on campus exploring Gothic Fiction, including references to Jane Eyre and Frankenstein.