2+ week, 4+ day ago   (459+ words) Scientists at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) have uncovered new details about the way copper behaves in human saliva – findings which could help improve our understanding of how this essential metal is absorbed and perceived, and how it can become…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (345+ words) De Montfort University DMU research helps strengthen healthcare systems hit by climate change Extreme weather events regularly disrupt healthcare systems in Vietnam, damaging critical infrastructure and interrupting services in hospitals and clinics across the country. The work forms part of…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (139+ words) Our student and graduate entrepreneurship team has been nominated for the Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Award at this year's GRAFTAs. DMU Made, De Montfort University’s platform for supporting students and graduates in self-employment, freelancing, and entrepreneurship, has been named as a…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (482+ words) Information gained through coercive interviewing practices, ranging from psychological pressure and misleading evidence claims to physical abuse, can be unreliable, inaccurate and in some cases contribute to miscarriages of justice. This week a new €10.4m research project called JUSTICE was launched…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (366+ words) The work of a healthcare expert at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) that influenced policy on childhood dementia in Scotland has been recognised at the UK Dementia Awards. Dr Knifton and his co-authors received special recognition at the UK Dementia…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago   (303+ words) Ten intimate portraits that depict different elements of mental health and wellbeing, such as resilience, stigma, seeking support and self-care, have been placed in buildings across campus. From left to right: Dr Su Lu, Sunny Gill, Prof Raghu Raghavan, VC…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (331+ words) A fifth and final chance to get funding for community-driven research projects is being launched by Collaboratory Research Hub – the pioneering partnership between De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), Loughborough University and University of Leicester. Since 2022 the Collaboratory initiative has been…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (394+ words) Emma Dowsett, a Registered Nurse Degree Apprentice in Learning Disability Nursing, met judges last month to be interviewed for the 2026 Student Nursing Times Awards. Emma works at Rainbows Children’s Hospice in Leicestershire, where she supports children and young people with…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (349+ words) A scientist from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has contributed to international research that sheds new light on how and why some types of hip replacements fail, and offering valuable insights that could improve patient outcomes and implant design. Dr…...