Our VP Student Activities has invited all student group committee members to Activities Training Conference – to ensure you have the best possible year in 2017/18.
Here at DSU, we’re all about saving you money – and #FreshFest17 is no different!
You could win a FREE Milly Lane's breakfast during #FreshFest17 thanks to the newest member of our Officer Team!
What better way to toast the end of term and the release of A-level results than grabbing yourself a bargain?
Student leaders from across the UK descended on DMU this week for a unique two-day training course from De Montfort Students’ Union.
Do you want to get paid to represent your fellow students at DMU? All you need to do is talk to people...
Members of DSU’s community radio station have spoken of their delight at covering one of the most unpredictable General Elections for decades with a live 13-hour broadcast last week.
The university are looking for the newest set of i-Buddies!
Our Officer Team are gearing up to make student life unforgettable in one of Europe’s most historic cities.
Are you one of five lucky students who’s grabbed a £50 Amazon voucher with DMU’s Microsoft Office 365 competition?
Our Course Reps have logged a massive 600 hours of volunteering this year – at the very least.
Our new Officer Team is now complete for 2017/18 with the election of a new Mature Students’ Representative and the creation of a brand-new role.
Hundreds of students are vying for your vote in our first EVER Student Group Elections to be held completely online.
We know that student life can be tough. That’s why our Advice team have put together some guidance on what to do if life gets in the way!
DSU’s President has urged DMU students to complete the Course Level Feedback survey.
DSU's latest Course Rep of the Month has spoken about how she has academically represented her fellow students – and how hundreds more students could now benefit from a #DMUglobal opportunity.
This year, we're looking to recruit 70 Freshers Reps to help all first-year students get involved with the celebrations during #FreshFest17 and International Welcome Week
Catch up on everything that happened at the final Council of 2017 last night!
Demon Media have cleaned up at yet another national awards ceremony, winning FOUR awards and being highly commended for Best Broadcaster.
DSU’s Music Society have claimed back their precious trophy from UoL in one of the first Societies Varsity fixtures of the year.
One of DSU’s societies will be painting the town red (and blue, and yellow, and green…) for the annual Holi festival.
DSU’s resident lettings charity has officially launched its brand new high street shop in #YourNewDSU.
Colourful banners, wacky outfits, and a Facebook notification every 30 seconds. This can only mean one thing
We're calling on students to help shape the future of DMU.
DSU’s Officer Team led a group of students to London to fight cuts imposed on the NHS alongside 250,000 fellow campaigners.
A wannabe broadcaster has chosen DSU’s Elections as the basis for a new TV show.
"When we unite, any change is possible."
Here at DSU, we’re busy getting the Campus Centre ready for University Mental Health Day.
SUpplies have brought out a brand-new range of new tshirts made from 100% recycled materials, at student-friendly prices!
We’ve come together with the university to give you some top tips on keeping yourself from harm.
DSU’s latest Course Rep of the Month has spoken about how he has academically represented his fellow students at DMU.
We asked some of your Officer Team what #DMUpride means to them. Next up, we’ve got Daniel…
Catch up on everything that happened at the first Education Council of 2017 last night!
DSU’s resident student media group are preparing for another marathon broadcast – all in the name of charity.
We asked some of your Officer Team what #DMUpride means to them. First up, we’ve got Keira…
It’s the highlight of every Student Volunteering Week; and this year is no different!
DSU and DMU are looking for natural-born leaders to represent their fellow students by becoming SRCs.
DSU’s resident lettings charity are laying on something a little bit extra for their tenants.
One of DSU’s societies oversaw the development of seven video games – in just 48 hours.
The captain of DSU’s newest sports team has told how she has been bowled over by support – and has called for more women to get involved with sport at DMU.
Catch up on everything that happened at the first Activities Council of 2017 last night!
One DMU student’s ground-breaking research is hoping to break down the barriers that society members may face – but now she needs your help.
DSU’s football clubs are teaming up to promote awareness of SADS – which kills 600 young people every year.
Six of DSU’s student groups are reaching out to the local community with a new scheme.
DSU has been busy making student life unforgettable – even on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
DSU’s latest Course Rep of the Month has spoken about how she has helped represent her fellow students.
DSU’s Advice team have been recognised with the Advice Quality Standard for the ninth year in a row.
We've been made aware of a sophisticated new fraud involving bank letters.
You could be in with a chance of winning £500 by completing a quick survey about your time at DMU and the skills you've develop for getting a job.
We've lent our support to a national campaign designed to spread the love of the student movement.
Phew! We've just enjoyed a jam-packed Interfaith Week 2016. Here's a rundown of everything that happened (there's quite a lot...)
One kind-hearted society has been busy helping fellow students on nights out.
Catch up on everything that happened at the first Education Council of the year last night!
We need YOUR help to spread some festive cheer this Christmas!
An important part of our job at DSU is doing our bit to help keep you safe at uni.
Catch up on everything that happened at the first Activities Council of the year last night!
Your International Students' Representative shares her thoughts on why Black History Month is important.
Your DP Education shares his thoughts on why Black History Month is important.
One of DSU’s officers has lent her support to a local campaign against the closure of a children’s heart unit.
We've been made aware of a scam targeting international students by someone over the phone claiming to be from the Home Office.
We caught up with DSU's interim CEO to see how President Dan Winney’s goal for the year of recruiting a new CEO for DSU is coming along.
When it comes to sexual health, here at DSU we've got you covered (literally).
One of DSU’s largest societies is looking to raise more money than ever for orphans across the globe this year.
Sports club members can now make the most of discounted gym memberships at the QEII.
DSU are shocked with the comments from Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, made yesterday.
An update on the Freshers Ball at #FreshFest16.
We asked you lovely lot which songs you thought would be the sound of your #FreshFest16...and here are some of the best!
Police registration is critical for international students. But don’t worry – it’s easy to register!
Did you know the laws on TV licensing are changing?
Students are being urged to watch out for rental scams.
DSU’s newest society is hoping to attract like-minded members from the massively popular world of Pokemon GO.
Sports administration is moving from DSU to DMU! I have so many questions…
There are LOADS of ways you can keep up-to-date with DSU on social media.
One student loved being involved with DSU so much that he’s sticking around – even after his graduation from DMU.
Having one child graduate is a proud moment for any family; but for the family of identical twins Paige and Leah Caldeira there will be two graduations to celebrate.
Not content with graduating with ‘just’ a degree, one selfless DSU volunteer has helped countless others during her time at DMU.
Being a student can be hard. Eat, sleep, deadlines, repeat. Now try mixing that with being a media personality.
Dilly ding, dilly dong. We're showing Leicester City LIVE on Sky Sports this Sunday!
It’s not often you find someone who can juggle studying pharmaceutical science and being the chair of one of DSU’s biggest societies – but that’s exactly what one DMU student has done.
Thousands of DMU students have already had their say on who should #LeadYourDSU, but there’s still time to have your voice heard if you haven’t voted already.
It’s not every day you get the chance to welcome a Baroness to the DMU family, but that’s exactly what’s happening later this month!
Your students' union are set to feature at DMU's biggest ever careers fair on Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October to show how DSU can make you more attractive to employers.
The only lettings agency recommended by DSU has been awarded a national quality mark.
It's just a matter of weeks until the big reveal of the first part of #YourNewDSU...our new brand! But that got SULETS, our lettings agency charity run jointly with University of Leicester Students' Union, about their own brand.
We want your nominations for the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award!
Christmas cheer will be the order of the evening when De Montfort Students’ Union’s LGBT+ Society hosts its very first Winter Wonderland Ball next week.
The Joe Humphries Memorial trust led training for our Sports & Societies members, to create new life savers at DSU!
Voting in the by-election to select four representatives on the team who #LeadYourDSU is now OPEN!
Please be aware of a fraud targeting Chinese students.
We're giving away four pairs of tickets to Clothes Show Live!
Love sport? Chair of a society? Or just getting involved with something new? We're going to be picking one DMU student each week as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them and what they're up to! This week we’re joined by Ben Howgill, Demon Media's Online Editor. Let’s find out a bit about him!
ATTENTION ALL GRADUATING DMU STUDENTS! This year YOU have the exciting opportunity to have your picture shown in your graduation ceremony - for the first time EVER!
Yesterday DSU hosted the Caravan Theatre Company and their original production of Can’t Touch This - read this article from Demon Media.
A statement from incoming President Dan Winney regarding the result of the EU Referendum.
Love sport? Chair of a society? Or just getting involved with something new? We're going to be picking one DMU student each week as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them and what they're up to! This week we’re joined by Lauren Deacon, another of DSU's most dedicated volunteers. Let’s find out a bit about her!
De Montfort Students’ Union invites you to what promises to be one of the biggest nights of the year.
Have you met your DSU officer team yet? These lot run the students' union!
This is your chance to represent DMU on the national stage!
A number of familiar faces from the media world will be in attendance at The SULETS Demon Media Awards 2016. They include, amongst others, Chris North, founder of Demon FM and now national radio talent agent, ex-Demon Media member Dave Murphy, now of Capital FM, and Dino and Pete, from Capital FM East Midland’s breakfast show.
Wow! We’ve only just caught our breath after what was an awesome Inter Faith Week at DSU.
Love sport? Chair of a society? Or just getting involved with something new? We're going to be picking one DMU student each week as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them and what they're up to! This week we’re joined by Tiffany Tangen, who is one of DSU's most dedicated volunteers. Let’s find out a bit about her!
The King Power Stadium, home of champions-elect Leicester City, could be staging some raucous celebrations over the next few weeks, although one is likely to be bigger than most – The SULETS DSU Societies Awards 2016 on Wednesday 27 April.
DSU’s Islamic Society have raised more than £7,000 for orphans across the world in just one week.
A new phishing campaign which has hit students of UK universities claims that the student has been awarded an educational grant by the Department for Education.
One of DSU’s newest societies hosted its inaugural charity ball at Leicester’s historic Guildhall last week.
After a record-breaking year for DSU’s Student Voice team, the achievements of students throughout the year will be recognised at a very special awards night.
Members of DSU's men’s rugby club have united to raise money for Movember and are set to break their fundraising record from last year.
Love sport? Chair of a society? Or just getting involved with something new? We're going to be picking one DMU student each week as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them and what they're up to! This week we’re joined by Georgia Firth, a final-year student and treasurer of DSU’s Dance Society who were named Society of the Year at The SULETS DSU Societies Awards 2016. Let’s find out a bit about her!
One of DSU’s many societies recently took part in its first ever Varsity event.
Throughout the year student volunteering has made a huge contribution to the local community and here at DSU think it’s only right that we celebrate this in style.
We’ve got a number of great opportunities to work within DSU in the latest round of Frontrunner internships.
20% of students consider themselves to have a mental health problem. The most alarming statistic, however, is that 13% of students have experienced suicidal thoughts. Read what VP Welfare and Community Keira Rounsley has to say about mental health.
Want to have a say on how your students’ union is run? Well, here at DSU we’re on the lookout for one driven student to become our new student trustee.
Controversy ruled one Varsity event last week when De Montfort Students’ Union’s cheerleading squad were awarded victory after a recount.
Did you know we now have a full team of part-time representatives working to make sure your voice is heard at DMU and beyond? We’ve introduced you to all six of them this week and last but not least is your BME Representative!
Thousands of students signed up to the electoral register thanks to DSU campaign #GetOnTheRoll - and Jon Ashworth MP even came to DMU to congratulate those involved!
What could DSU look like in a year’s time? Watch this incredible concept video from architects CPMG which shows a concept of how the Campus Centre at De Montfort University, home to De Montfort Students’ Union, could look after #DSURevamp.
With the Rugby World Cup in full swing, excitement has definitely taken hold of the city of Leicester and beyond.
Please be aware of a telephone fraud targeting international students.
DSU’s resident student radio station will be featured on BBC Radio 1 this summer.
One of our many societies has danced its way to success in a couple of recent competitions.
A group of psychology students from a national charity are working alongside De Montfort Students’ Union to raise funds plus awareness of breast cancer and its symptoms.
Did you know we now have a full team of part-time representatives working to make sure your voice is heard at DMU and beyond? We’ll introduce you to all six of them this week, and today it’s the turn of your Disabled Representative!
When we talk about ‘mental health’, we simply mean something that is part of our general health.
Woohoo! De Montfort Students’ Union has been accredited as a Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation.
Our very own student media group have been nationally recognised once again.
Read about our sides' most successful week of BUCS action so far in our final round-up of the season.
Did you know we now have a full team of part-time representatives working to make sure your voice is heard at DMU and beyond? We’ll introduce you to all six of them this week, and next up is your International Representative!
The players of DSU’s third team netballers secured title success this season, but by the tightest of margins.
We're happy to announce that #TeamDMU's men's and women's rugby Varsity fixtures have been rearranged for Wednesday 11 May at Welford Road.
A member of De Montfort Students’ Union’s Pool Club is hoping for his big break when he takes part in trials for the English Universities team.
Did you know we now have a full team of part-time representatives working to make sure your voice is heard at DMU and beyond? We’ll introduce you to all six of them this week, and today it’s the turn of your Women’s Representative!
The Watershed – DSU’s brand new space for sports teams and societies to use – is now OPEN!
One DSU sports club has particular cause to celebrate, after two of its sides were crowned champions of their respective BUCS divisions.
De Montfort Students’ Union’s Saudi Society have been crowned the first ever winners of DSU Sports’ Intra Mural Futsal League.
Applications for next year's SRCs are now OPEN!
We’ve seen hundreds of happy graduates this week but we think we’ve found the happiest of the bunch.
Did you know we now have a full team of part-time representatives working to make sure your voice is heard at DMU and beyond? We’ll introduce you to all six of them this week, and next up is your Mature Students’ Representative!
Read how our sports teams got on in the first week of the new season including wins in the rugby, football and netball and a rugby score for men's hockey!
Fresh off the back of last year’s Women’s World Cup, DSU’s female footballers have capitalised on the interest that the tournament generated to enjoy their best-ever season.
We know that loads of you Shape Your Future with us, but how about shaping the futures of others?
This story is an appeal written by Keira Rounsley, Vice President Welfare and Community at DSU.
Did you know we now have a full team of part-time representatives working to make sure your voice is heard at DMU and beyond? We’ll introduce you to all six of them this week, starting with your LGBTQ+ Representative!
Love sport? Play in BUCS? Coach or manage a team? Play with Campus330? We're going to be picking one DMU student each week, as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them! This week we’re joined by Toni ‘T’ Mallin, a Third Year DMU student studying Criminology and Crime Justice. Toni is a Right Midfielder for DMU Women’s Football Team and Captain. Let’s find out a bit about her!
Read how our sports teams got on in the first week of the new season including a basketball thriller and a 10-0 victory for women's football.
When you share or say something via social media private message or chat group, you can never be sure where it will end up. If it is leaked you will be held accountable for what you have said.
The sportspeople of De Montfort Students’ Union’s Hindu Society recently tasted regional success.
Students were able to grab a pre-Christmas bargain or two when they visited The Clothes Show Live in Birmingham with DSU’s Give It A Go.
DSU’s very own Tae Kwon Do Club hosted the GTUK University Championships on Saturday at the Queen Elizabeth II Sports Centre, and triumphed in the process.
Fantastic feedback from all about 72 DSU freshers volunteers
Join us as we preview a selection of Varsity 2016 fixtures and meet the men and women of #TeamDMU.
Men’s football firsts secured their league title with two games to spare in what was an otherwise mixed bag of BUCS results for DSU’s sports teams.
St John Ambulance are coming to DSU
DSU’s women’s footballers are in celebratory mood after winning £500 in a national competition.
Two budding creative designers have been using their skills to raise awareness of SADS for a charity close to DSU’s heart.
Join us as we preview a selection of Varsity 2016 fixtures and meet the men and women of #TeamDMU.
Spotify's Sound Clash is back – and it’s the only time clubs and societies from across the UK can go up against each other and prove who really is the best.
This Friday January 22 sees DSU’s #ReFreshers16 Week come to a fun and relaxing end with ‘Feel Good Friday’.
In most of their final fixtures before Christmas, it was a mixed bag of results for DSU’s sports teams this week - see how they got on here!
Love sport? Play in BUCS? Coach or manage a team? Play with Campus330? We're going to be picking one DMU student each week, as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them! This week we’re joined by Pedithep ‘Pedi’ Youyuenyoung, a PhD student with a passion for running.
Join us as we preview a selection of Varsity 2016 fixtures and meet the men and women of #TeamDMU.
Students are being challenged to shake off their hangovers and start living more healthily as part of DSU’s Detox Day this Thursday.
Scores of students gathered last night at ‘The Big Meet’, DSU’s Annual General Meeting.
DSU’s basketball players scored a slam dunk for charity with a tournament organised by our women’s basketball team – the DMU Pitbulls.
Students are being invited to come down and sample life in DSU’s sports clubs and societies this Wednesday as part of #ReFreshers16’s taster sessions at the new Watershed facility on Watershed Wednesday.
Students in Leicester are being encouraged to call upon the Combined Fire Authority and Leicester City Council to reject the proposal to close and sell the Central Fire Station
After two long semesters, and spent from their exertions during Varsity, members of DSU’s sports teams could have been forgiven for counting down the days to the Easter break.
Ever wondered what it would be like to climb Mount Everest? DSU’s very own climbing club got a taste of exactly that when they climbed the equivalent of the world’s highest mountain – and more – at the QEII Leisure Centre to raise money for charity.
DSU will be marking the second day of Refreshers Week by beginning its search for next year’s full- and part-time student officers. Tuesday 19 January is #LeadYourDSU Day, where nominations are opened for students wanting to run in March’s student elections.
One of DSU’s many societies is now representing DMU on the international stage.
As Varsity season approaches, DSU sides enjoyed a dramatic week in the latest round of BUCS fixtures, finishing with a record of eight wins, nine losses and a draw.
Next Monday 18 January sees the launch of ReFreshers Week at De Montfort Students’ Union, as we welcome DMU’s newest students and get reacquainted with those returning for their second term.
Join us as we preview a selection of Varsity 2016 fixtures and meet the men and women of #TeamDMU.
See how our sports teams got on in the second #BUCSWednesday of 2016!
Read how our sports teams did on our most successful week of the BUCS season so far!
Join us as we preview a selection of Varsity 2016 fixtures and meet the men and women of #TeamDMU.
Four members of DSU’s Creative Writing Society took on the cream of the country’s university writing crop when they took part in a national Slam Poetry competition last Sunday.
Love Sport? Chair of a Society? Or just getting involved with something new?We're going to be picking one DMU student each week as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them and what they're up to! This week we’re joined by David ‘Slybacon’ Cunningham, a second-year student studying Forensic Science, and the Chair and founder of Demon Canoe Club. Let’s find out a bit about him!
It was a largely positive week of results for DSU’s sides in the latest round of BUCS fixtures, with 10 wins from 20 fixtures.
See how our sports teams got on in the first BUCS fixtures of 2016!
Students who want to keep fit without committing to a gym or sports club can now do so for FREE as part of DSU’s Campus330 initiative.
Love sport? Chair of a society? Or just getting involved with something new? We're going to be picking one DMU student each week as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them and what they're up to! This week we’re joined by Luke Taylor, a third-year Film Studies student and chair of DSU’s men’s football squad as well as first team captain. Let’s find out a bit about him!
Love sport? Chair of a society? Or just getting involved with something new? We're going to be picking one DMU student each week as our ‘Student in the Spotlight’, to celebrate their successes, achievements and discover a bit more about them and what they're up to! This week we’re joined by Laura Jayne Rowe, a third year student studying Accounting and Finance. She is also the treasurer of climbing and a member of the trampolining club. Let’s find out a bit about her!
Join us as we preview a selection of Varsity 2016 fixtures and meet the men and women of #TeamDMU.
DSU's highly successful student radio station has been nominated for FOUR national awards
Join us as we preview a selection of Varsity 2016 fixtures and meet the men and women of #TeamDMU.
Give It A Go have got four more brilliant events coming up in the next few weeks!
Join us as we preview a selection of Varsity 2016 fixtures and meet the men and women of #TeamDMU.
A round up of an action-packed week of activities and projects to help the community!