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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 09/09/2026

20 years ago, he helped approve plans to build it. And now, Peter Knott has been congratulated on the stage of Curve with an honorary degree by DMU, for a lifetime of support to the arts in Leicester.

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 04/09/2026

We're very proud to share that DMU has been shortlisted for University of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2026. Congratulations to everyone across DMU whose work made this possible. #THEAwards

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 07/07/2026

“My collection is inspired by my father - it's a love letter to all immigrant taxi drivers.” DMU Fashion Design student Nawal Ali (right) won big at this year’s Graduate Fashion Awards, taking the prestigious Bronze Award and winning the Talent of Tomorrow campaign. More: ow.ly/UCjx50Zl2xi

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 10/06/2026

DMU students shone at the heart of Leicester’s Riverside Festival at the weekend as our student-run Cultural eXchanges festival celebrated its 25th year. Read more: ow.ly/rWFo50Z9R7w

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 12/05/2026

Our Vice-Chancellor Katie Normington met with Catherine, Princess of Wales recently, during the launch of a new guide aimed at transforming understanding of early childhood development. More: ow.ly/IvNQ50YYaJz

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 08/05/2026

The Bloomberg for Education team came to De Montfort University recently to showcase their innovative data terminal. Find out what happened when teaching staff from our Business and Law Faculty got their hands on the platform for the day... ow.ly/tmlg50YWy20

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 24/04/2026

The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) closes on 4 May. If you're a postgrad on a taught course, e.g. a Master's student, and haven't yet completed the PTES, please do take 15 minutes out of your week to have your say on your experience of DMU. ow.ly/RgT450YOY35

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 21/04/2026

When DMU law student Ayomide Rahman went on a DMU Global study exchange in September to Georgia, USA she had no idea that within a few months she’d be getting hands-on legal experience working as an aide to three senators in the state capitol. ow.ly/Cjl550YNs4g

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 01/04/2026

Congratulations to the 3 DMU students who took awards at last week’s heat of the Society of Dyers and Colourists International Design Competition. Pictured are Seren Thomas (overall winner), Olivia Broomhead (runner-up), and Catrine Reynolds (highly commended). More: ow.ly/FcHW50YB88U

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 31/03/2026

Third-year DMU midwifery students will be running free antenatal classes during June, open to staff, students or any pregnant person in the local area. The Parent Education Sessions are supervised by fully qualified DMU Midwifery lecturers. Find out more: ow.ly/QV6c50YB5VW

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 25/03/2026

Crowds were treated to a feast of sport last week as DMU went head-to-head with University of Leicester in the annual Varsity. Congratulations to UoL who took the Varsity 2026 crown 34-5, however DMU take a lot of pride away from the event. Recap: ow.ly/arXw50YyJ6V

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 12/03/2026

From 18-22 March, Varsity 2026 brings De Montfort University and The University of Leicester together for an action packed, five day sports showdown. All are welcome to attend events – including students, staff, alumni and the wider Leicester public. Fixtures & venues: ow.ly/6q6150YsZan

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 10/03/2026

The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) gathers insights from postgrad students on their teaching and learning experience. We're asking current students to take 15 minutes to let us know what you think of your DMU postgrad experience: ow.ly/Ng8850YrRy8

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 13/02/2026

On Wednesday evening, our DMU community came together on campus for a moving event to reflect on the tragic death of our student, Khaleed Oladipo. The gathering brought together DMU students and staff, emergency service workers, business and civic leaders, and members of our local community.

People place white roses near lit candles on the stone steps of the Hawthorn Building.

DMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Katie Normington speaking at a podium.

People gathered outside the Hawthorn Building building at night, listening to the student voice leaders.

Person in a red beret and beige coat walks past the memorial of white roses and lit candles on the stone steps.

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 03/02/2026

Mark Evans is the President of the Law Society and our DMU Alumnus of the Quarter. Read how his his experiences of Leicester shaped his life and career, and how his vision for his role has been shaped by the students he works with: ow.ly/lxHL50Y81SG

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 29/01/2026

DMU's Dr Mounir Maafi has penned a new framework for understanding photochemical reactions. His new monograph, published by Springer Nature, introduces the concept of Φ-order kinetics, which accurately describes how molecules break down when exposed to light. ow.ly/m6FC50Y5rMc

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 19/01/2026

The digital transformation of prisons must not phase out human support systems and roles, criminology expert Dr. Victoria Knight warns. Dr Knight has been working with the United Nations in Vienna to develop a new handbook for digitising justice systems around the world. ow.ly/zfkW50XZI74

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 08/01/2026

Well done to DMU lecturer Meera Naran who's campaigned tirelessly for better road safety since her son, Dev, died in a smart motorway crash in 2018. Yesterday, Government pledged to introduce Dev's Law - a requirement for new vehicles to have AEB - Autonomous Emergency Braking - & other safety tech.

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 03/12/2025

Sustainability and mental health are at the heart of a project which has won a DMU Master’s student a prestigious scholarship. MArch student Raven Schneider has become the first DMU recipient of a RIBA Wren Insurance Association Scholarship in a decade. ow.ly/AJnE50XBlFV

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 28/11/2025

Did you know, DMU is 155 years old? As #ExploreYourArchive week begins, we caught up with Katharine Short, the manager of DMU Archives and Rare Books find out how they’re using the week to celebrate DMU’s long and rich history. More: ow.ly/CHGY50Xz2eg

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 19/11/2025

“I felt a completely different person after my placement year.” “A placement fast-tracks you on your career path.” Just two of many comments from DMU students who were reflecting on a year out in industry at our annual Student Placement Celebration recently. ow.ly/HffH50XtZOC

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 14/11/2025

Call the (student) midwife! The DMU School of Nursing and Midwifery is spearheading new teaching and learning methods as student midwives put on antenatal classes for local pregnant people and their partners. Find out more: ow.ly/TyA950XrKeY

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 07/11/2025

Amazing for DMU to scoop the Sustainability Institution of the Year award at the Green Gown Awards in Birmingham last night. Professor Simon Oldroyd, our Pro Vice-Chancellor for Sustainability, said: “We work hard to manage the footprint we leave on the world - it's great to have that recognised."

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 04/11/2025

A key voice in the national conversation on cybersecurity, DMU academic Dr Ismini Vasileiou launched a new government paper in Westminster last week on the UK’s national cyber workforce. Read her new expert blog on her vision for keeping the UK cyber safe on our website: ow.ly/bubR50Xmnu9

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 21/10/2025

A new show from DMU graduate Peter Robinson, “the world’s greatest living football photographer” opens at DMU’s Leicester Gallery this week. His new exhibition ‘Keep off the Grass’ showcases over 200 images across fifty years of his work. Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm until 17 Jan. ow.ly/zmkq50Xfro4

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 14/10/2025

From 14th century manuscripts to Leicester Tigers jerseys, DMU Archives and Rare Books is a trove of local history. But in recent months it's found a new online audience blossoming on Bluesky, with over 3400 followers on the platform and growing... ow.ly/u4N550XaCP1

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 14/10/2025

DMU will be celebrating Leicester's diverse culture and the city's rich heritage as part of this year's Being Human Festival. DMU is one of five Festival Hubs and has curated its own programme of events - open to the public - to inspire people to explore cultural identities. ow.ly/FoKg50XaYnF

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 03/10/2025

DMU academics have been finding out how to access funding to turn their research into commercial products through an event led by iCURE. Since 2014 iCURE has helped UK researchers launch secure £1.5bn in investment & offers pathways to explore new markets. More: ow.ly/Owpc50X65zl

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 22/09/2025

Congratulations to our Chief Transformation and Resources Officer, Tracey Jessup, who has received her second special recognition award from the CIO UK 100. Tracey was presented with the People, Culture and Collaboration Award. Read more: ow.ly/9kZQ50WZtvy

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 18/09/2025

DMU students Becky Wilson and Natalia Stachowiak have returned from a fact-finding mission of a lifetime in Japan. The pair have been studying cultural attitudes towards geological heritage as part of Charnwood Forest's @unesco.org Global Geopark bid. Read more: ow.ly/46U850WY1yr

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 08/09/2025

Our first-ever cohort has enrolled on to the new Teacher Degree Apprenticeship in Primary Education. We caught up with four learners who enrolled on the course to ask what inspired them to get into teaching through this new route. Read more: ow.ly/xI6w50WTi69

Sinead Gately outside the Vijay Patel Building on DMU's campus

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De Montfort University (DMU) @dmu.ac.uk · 08/09/2025

We're proud to announce that we have been nominated for two @timeshighered.bsky.social Awards. Dr Josie Barnard has been nominated for Outstanding Research Supervisor of the Year, while our Autism Support team are shortlisted for the Outstanding Support for Students award.

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