Could YOU be our next Disabled Students' Representative?
DSU bids farewell to Kate Askew
Find out more about De Montfort Students' Union's brand new Zones!
A snap General Election is taking place on December 12 but you need to register to vote to use your voice.
We Are De Montfort Students' Union. We Are DSU.
Your Mature Students' Representative is Harsh Shah following a by-election.
Nominations for our Zone Elections are now OPEN!
De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU) are introducing Part-Time Job Fairs to empower students to know their rights as part-time employees.
RAG 19/20 is about to begin but we need your help to chose which charities we're going to be fundraising for.
We looking for dedicated people to join our committee to help us host fundraising events.
This year we've got loads on for Black History Month!
You can now vote in person for your Mature Students' Representative.
Looking for a city break? Join us on our upcoming trip!
You can now run to be our Mature Students' Representative and be a student leader!
Has your student group got a full committee? If not, why not nominate yourself in our student group elections today!
De Montfort Students' Union took 100 students to the European city of Brussels.
Not long to go until the biggest week of the year - Freshers 2019 is coming!
Yungen, plus Joel Corry and Its Danny T will be headlining Freshers!
Students celebrated the end of the academic year at DSU's unforgettable new event, DSU Celebrates: A Night at the Casino.
De Montfort University (DMU) have voted for De Montfort Students' Union (DSU)'s next Officer Team including an all female Executive Team.
We Are De Montfort Students' Union. We Are DSU.
Missguided took over the Campus Centre with a HUGE sample sale and their BURGURL van. Watch the highlights here!
DMU student Lydia Turner has lobbied alongside DSU to increase the Graduate Support Fund and freeze fees.
Derrick Mensah, VP of Activities at De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) tells us more about what he does as an Officer and what our soon to be Executives will also be doing.
Here at De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU), we’re giving you the chance to share your opinions and shape the future of your SU.
Mollie Footitt, DP of Education, tells all about what being an Officer involves and what future De Montfort Students' Union Executives will be doing.
It's time to celebrate the end of the academic year! Join us for 'DSU Celebrates: A Night at the Casino' in the Campus Centre for a night to remember.
Vote now for who you want to represent you and your fellow course mates.
Vote today for your society or sports group committee members!
Our student leaders are key to everything that DSU does, and they're all current DMU students.
Our student leaders are key to everything that DSU does, and they're all current DMU students.
Throughout April De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU) partnered with DMU Disability, Advice and Support (DAS) to represent disability in a new light and create a more inclusive community with the DisABILITY.
See all the highlights from ReFreshers 2019 including ReFreshers Fair, our nights out, the MyUniPal Hub and Give It a Go Day.
Students at De Montfort University (DMU) are being given the opportunity to gain valuable employability skills at De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU) by becoming a frontrunner.
DSU has partnered with DMU Disability, Advice and Support (DAS) to represent disability in a new light and create a more inclusive environment with DisABILITY.
Catch up on everything that happened at our first Education Council of the year!
Join us for Open Prayer for New Zealand.
We're looking for the latest set of student leaders who will direct DSU over the next 12 months and make sure we continue to be an independent student-run and student-led organisation.
Voting is officially OPEN for the De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) 2019 Elections!
Fancy a break away? Apply now and join our DP of Education, Mollie Footitt on the DMU Global trip to Brussels in Belgium.
De Montfort University (DMU) societies and sports clubs were celebrated for their achievements this term at the Sport and Student Activities Dinner on Friday 14 December.
If you think you have what it takes to lead your students’ union, nominate yourself in the DSU Elections 2019.
Members of DSU have shown their approval for a number of changes designed to better represent the 27,000 students at DMU.
De Montfort Students' Union's (DSU's) latest campaign, UNI2KNOW, will help students at DMU know their rights as students and what exactly is an academic offence.
See the highlights from #FreshFest18!
DSU’s Officer Team will once again be making student life unforgettable when close to 1,000 DMU students head to New York in January.
Check out what we've got planned to welcome the newest students to DMU in 2019.
DSU concludes Black History Month with Through The Times, a showcase of Black History in the UK from 1900s.
Get all the information you need ahead of our biggest democratic meeting on Tuesday 4 December.
Sports clubs at DMU will receive more funding after changes made by De Montfort Students’ Union.
This year we're celebrating national Interfaith Week and diversity in religion with a range of events. Check out what's happening!
DSU launch an anti-discrimination campaign on #DMUGlobal trip to Berlin.
An all-new team of Student Champions will enable us to better represent your academic interests at DMU this year.
Our student leaders are key to everything that DSU does, and they're all current DMU students.
Vote now for the person you want to represent your academic interests!
Our student leaders are key to everything that DSU does, and they're all current DMU students.
Our Officer Team have pledged to continue representing students at DMU while we thoroughly review our Constitution and democratic processes.
Our student leaders are key to everything that DSU does, and they're all current DMU students.
Get all the info on #FreshFest18, our week of events jam-packed with stuff to welcome you to DMU!
Our #FreshFest18 VIP Package wristbands save you money and give you access to the best nights of the year.
Buying an official #FreshFest18 wristband is the best and cheapest way for DMU students to get into all of our Freshers Week nights out.
We’re pleased to announce that #FreshFest18 will officially start on Friday 21 September and run all the way to Sunday 30 September.
We'll be encouraging students to create positive change with a series of unique events in one of Europe’s most historic cities later this year.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. In this special edition of Wins of the Week, see what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Our Campus Centre is the place to be during this summer’s DMU Graduations, and will be filled with everything you’ll need to make your day even more memorable!
DSU and DMU cut the ribbon on a new micro-pub in one of the most historic areas of Leicester on Thursday.
We've had an unforgettable year at DSU.
From our biggest and best Freshers Week to date, right through to our amazing Summer Ball at the King Power Stadium, thousands of DMU students have been with us every step of the way.
Hundreds of students have given us their feedback on life at DMU, and how we can be even better at representing your academic interests.
We're looking for the heroes of #FreshFest18. Make sure you've submitted your application by the end of Sunday 1 July!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Hundreds of students from DMU descended on the King Power Stadium in May to celebrate the end of the year at our Summer Ball.
Take it from us, but sometimes, things don't always go to plan.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Hundreds of students from DMU descended on the King Power Stadium on Friday to celebrate the end of the year at our Summer Ball.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Hundreds of student leaders were equipped with the skills to lead DSU's more than 160 student groups this week.
We've just had our final Student Council for 2017/18. Let Chair of Education Council, Thom Chapman, explain exactly what happened in 60 seconds (or slightly more...)!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We're looking for the heroes of Freshers Week 2018. Have you got what it takes?
It’s time to celebrate the end of the academic year! Join us for our first EVER Summer Ball, sponsored by Sulets, this May.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We’re once again calling on you to tell us about your experience at uni with The Big DSU Survey 2 – and you could win some incredible prizes!
We’re once again calling on you to tell us about your experience at uni with The Big DSU Survey 2 – and you could win some incredible prizes!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Our resident student media group have raised more than £1,000 for charity with a Big Brother-style marathon broadcast.
Students at DMU shaped their future careers at our first Steer Your Career Conference on Wednesday.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Voting to #PowerYourUnion is OPEN between 10am on Thursday 26 April and 11:59pm on Monday 30 April.
Students will have more space to study on the DMU campus this deadline season with the opening of The DSU Study Space.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
You'll have the chance to help steer yourself onto the right career path for you thanks to a conference led by DSU.
We just had a dramatic Student Council. Here, Ahtesham explains exactly what happened in 60 seconds (or slightly more...)!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Students at DMU are being given the opportunity to gain valuable employability skills at De Montfort Students’ Union and earn some extra cash at uni.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Our Officer Team have lobbied the university to shed a bit more light on where your money goes.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Our Officer Team will be helping hundreds of students deepen their knowledge of Hong Kong next month by delivering a number of FREE events.
More than 6,000 DMU students have voted for the student leaders who will #PowerYourUnion in 2018/19, in our biggest Elections EVER.
We joined forces with the Rik Basra Leukaemia Campaign last week to set a new record for the number of people signed up to the Anthony Nolan stem cell register.
Here, we explain exactly how STV works in practice as part of our #PowerYourUnion Elections.
It’s really crucial that you give us your feedback so that we can continue to make positive change on behalf of students at DMU.
You've been voting all week...and now it's time to find out which DMU students you've chosen to #PowerYourUnion in 2018/19!
Meet the 50 DMU students hoping to #PowerYourUnion in 2018/18 as part of our Officer Team.
Exactly 50 DMU students have put themselves forward to #PowerYourUnion – but now you need to decide who you want to make up your Officer Team in 2018/19.
Varsity 2018 is here! #TeamDMU's sports sides are going into battle with UoL in the annual Varsity series – and the rivalry is more intense than ever.
Voting to #PowerYourUnion is OPEN between 10am on Monday 12 March and 7pm on Thursday 15 March.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
The nominations deadline for both Course Rep and student group committee Elections has been extended.
To keep De Montfort Students’ Union an independent, student-run and student-led organisation, we're about to start our Elections process for the 2018/19 academic year – and it's time for you to choose the students to #PowerYourUnion.
Nominations for DSU’s Elections are now…OPEN! This is your chance to choose the DMU students to #PowerYourUnion.
To keep De Montfort Students’ Union an independent, student-run and student-led organisation, we're about to start our Elections process for the 2018/19 academic year – and it's time for you to choose the students to #PowerYourUnion.
Loads happened at our Joint Activities and Education Council. Here, Lauren explains exactly what happened in 60 seconds (or less)!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We'll be highlighting hidden disabilities next week as part of a new student-led campaign.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Students are being urged to help save a life and sign up to the national stem cell register next week as part of a new campaign called Leicestershire UNItes.
This new initiative, led by your VP Student Activities, Derrick Mensah, is designed to increase the 'buzz' on campus and to further increase inclusivity across the university.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
We know that this time of year can be tough. Hear from Jess and Mollie about how we're helping #DeStressU in 2018.
The Faculty Championships, coming in 2018, are a series of different competitions between the four faculties at DMU, plus partner colleges and university staff – and we think it’ll be a highlight of your time at university.
We've cobbled together some of our favourite pictures from yesterday's #ReFreshers18 Fair in the Campus Centre over on Facebook.
We've had a busy week representing your academic interests at DMU. See what your Officer Team have been up to, here!
Students are set to save up to £200,000 on printing this year after lobbying from De Montfort Students’ Union’s Officer Team.
Loads happened at Education Council and our AGM. Here, Jess explains exactly what happened in 60 seconds (or less)!
While we’re enjoying a well-earned break over Christmas – and planning an even better 2018 – we thought we’d share ten of our most-read stories of the year!
DSU’s sports squads have clubbed together to raise thousands of pounds for a men’s health charity.
We're packing out the Campus Centre ground floor full of info to help you through your next term at uni, opportunities from across the city - and of course... loads of FREE STUFF!
Our Officer Team will once again be making student life unforgettable when more than 1,000 DMU students and staff head to the Big Apple in January.
Two of DSU’s most creative societies are aiming to smash their previous fundraising record with their very own charity single this Christmas.
Here's a very special message from your Officer Team this Christmas.
...we'll see you in 2018.
Last year was an incredible one here at DSU. On the same day we invite you to our Annual General Meeting, we’re releasing our Impact Report for 2016/17.
It's the most wonderful time of the year...that's right, it's time for our Annual General Meeting! This is the biggest democratic meeting we hold all year and is open to all students (and only students).
Almost 1,300 students have directly responded to our call for your experiences at DMU as part of a huge survey undertaken by De Montfort Students’ Union.
Students headed to the Campus Centre on Friday for a frank and honest discussion about the future of higher education.
We spoke to some of our sports clubs, societies and other student groups at our Activities Fair at #FreshFest17 to see exactly what they're all about - and how they can make your time at De Montfort University (DMU) unforgettable.
Course Rep Training is the first step in how you can learn to be a champion for your course! It covers the basics of being a Course Rep, how to interact with students on your course to gain opinions, data and raise concerns on behalf of other individuals.
We had an *incredible* time welcoming you to DMU at our biggest and best Freshers Week EVER.
We’re inviting as many students as possible to join us for DSU Question Time in the Campus Centre Atrium this Friday 10 November between 1pm and 2pm to discuss the issues surrounding higher education with an expert panel.
We've launched a new campaign to highlight what you should expect from your personal tutor at DMU – and what’s expected of you!
DSU has been named in the top 10 students’ unions in the UK by an influential national survey.
We Are De Montfort Students' Union. We Are DSU. See why we're one of the top 10 students' unions in the country!
We've got a whole host of events planned this October – all in the name of Black History Month 2017.
We want you to have your say in The Big DSU Survey.
Course Rep nominations are now OPEN. Think you could make a difference for fellow students?
Here at De Montfort Students’ Union, we think this city is pretty great…(although we are a little bit biased).
Get ready for #FreshFest17 with some of our favourite songs at the moment!
Secure your place on one of our Trips Tuesday events by purchasing a ticket now!
We are super excited to announce that Bugzy Malone plus Tom Zanetti and K.O Kane will be headlining two of the biggest events at DSU’s #FreshFest17.
The countdown is on. It’s almost time for #FreshFest17.
Whether you're still on campus, at home for summer or on a beach somewhere a little...warmer...listen to some of our favourite summer tunes from 2017!
All of this week, we’ll be featuring stories with your new Officer Team, and seeing what they’ve got planned for 2017/18. Last (but by no means least), it’s Ahtesham Mahmood, new President of DSU…
All of this week, we’ll be featuring stories with your new Officer Team, and seeing what they’ve got planned for 2017/18. Next up, it’s Mollie Footitt, new DP Education at DSU…
All of this week, we’ll be featuring stories with your new Officer Team, and seeing what they’ve got planned for 2017/18. Next up, it’s Derrick Mensah, new VP Student Activities at DSU…
All of this week, we’ll be featuring stories with your new Officer Team, and seeing what they’ve got planned for 2017/18. Next up, it’s Mike Mayes, VP Media and Communications at DSU…
All of this week, we’ll be featuring stories with your new Officer Team, and seeing what they’ve got planned for 2017/18. First up, it’s Jessica Okwuonu, new VP Welfare and Community at DSU…
See our tops tips for getting your hands on one of those all-important #FreshFest17 wristbands!
We've had a brilliant year. Now, while we're working on our mammoth Impact Report, catch up with ten of our most-read stories of 2016/17!
We've had an amazing year! Here are all of the best bits (that we could fit into a video, anyway)...
Our Officer Team have been busy making student life unforgettable in one of Europe’s most historic cities.
Sometimes, things don't exactly go to plan. Here are some of our favourite bits that didn't quite make the cut this year...
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.
This week, we’ll be featuring stories with outgoing officers Dan, Augustus and Keira. Here’s what Dan had to say about his time as VP Student Activities and President of DSU…
This week, we’ll be featuring stories with outgoing officers Dan, Augustus and Keira. Here’s what Augustus had to say about his year as DP Education at DSU…
This week, we’ll be featuring stories with outgoing officers Dan, Augustus and Keira. Here’s what Keira had to say about her two years as VP Welfare and Community at DSU…
A statement from President of DSU, Dan Winney, in response to the news that DMU has been awarded gold status in the TEF.
Whether it’s a vacation or staycation, we’re all about saving you money this summer!
After a night of shock results, twists and turns in the General Election, we thought we’d ask some DMU students what they made of it all.
Read our top tips on making the most of your graduation from DMU...
Some of DMU’s most creative students came together last week to celebrate another incredible year for Demon Media.
A member of our Officer Team has scooped a national award for representing BME students at DMU.
On Thursday 8 June, millions of people across the country will go to the polls and choose who they want to lead the UK. Here’s what you need to know.
Hundreds of students descended on the home of football to celebrate at The DSU Awards on Friday night.
Asalam Alaykum and Ramadan Mubarak! Ahtesham Mahmood has you covered with his guide to Ramadan.
We are giving YOU the opportunity to get your favourite pictures on the screen at your graduation!
Want to have a say on how your students’ union is run? We’re on the lookout for one driven student to become our new student trustee!
Next year’s sports club and society leaders have been chosen after more than 5,300 votes in DSU’s biggest Student Group Elections EVER.
We're giving you a FREE hot drink voucher and another voucher for 10% off clothing when you get your final project bound at SUpplies.
We’re holding our first EVER Activities Training Conference on Wednesday 24 May.
We’re jumping on the NUS’ #GenerationVote campaign and holding a Race to Register right here at DMU!
Our Officer Team have thrown their support behind Be the Change to talk with students about the issues most important to them.
DemonFM welcomed hundreds of students to the annual Student Radio Association Conference at DMU last week for the first time since 2013.
Our community radio station DemonFM welcomed hundreds of students to the annual Student Radio Association Conference at DMU last week for the first time since 2013.
Demon Media members weren’t just the centre of attention at the Student Radio Association’s Demo Factor last week – they were running the show.
Voting is now OPEN to choose your new Mature Students' and Postgraduate Students' Representatives.
We’re inviting YOU to the biggest night of the year at The DSU Awards!
The university have launched a new Graduate Support Fund after lobbying from students and our Officer Team.
Find out how to log your hours for 2016/17 here!
Psst. There's a General Election coming...and we need YOUR help!
Last week, we welcomed award-winning rapper and poet Akala - plus a load of inspirational students and leaders from across the UK - to DMU for our BME Inspired event.
Demon Media's Sports Officer has spoken about the group's incredible coverage of #TeamDMU's best Varsity performance to date.
We now have more opportunities to represent your course mates and fellow DMU students with our #LeadYourDSU By-Elections.
Greg James, Mistajam and Jason Bourne (no, not that one) are among the big names heading to DMU next month as part of the SRA’s annual conference.
We've just unveiled the first public access defibrillator at DMU with the support of the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust.
Our amazing Indian Society painted the town red (and blue, and yellow, and green…) for the annual Holi festival on Bede Park last week.
Have you got a big idea that you think we should be looking at?
Award-winning rapper and poet Akala is coming to De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU) to help inspire Black Minority Ethnic (BME) students at De Montfort University (DMU).
DSU’s resident community radio station has been nominated for a record six national awards.
More students than EVER before have voted for the team who will #LeadYourDSU in 2017/18.
The first wave of successful Course Reps – who will academically represent their fellow students – have been announced by DSU.
Now that the dust has settled, we thought we’d delve a little deeper into the numbers behind DSU’s biggest Elections EVER.
DSU and DMU have come together to encourage students to take a stand to stamp out sexual violence and harassment.
80% of students at DMU will have two clear days between exams this year thanks to lobbying from our Officer Team.
DSU are inviting YOU and your society to take part in Societies Varsity 2017.
Our sports clubs are going into battle with UoL in the annual Varsity series – and the rivalry is more intense than ever.
See who you've chosen to #LeadYourDSU in our biggest Elections ever...LIVE!
Voting is now open for YOU to decide who you want to #LeadYourDSU over the next 12 months.
Read the manifestos of every single candidate running in this year's Elections at DSU!
Students have more choice than ever before in deciding who they want to #LeadYourDSU.
We're bringing back our hugely successful #DeStressU campaign to encourage DMU students to take a little more ‘me time’ now and then.
For one week only, we’re making society memberships completely FREE as a way to help #DeStressU!
It's time for the next vlog with VP Student Activities Ahtesham Mahmood. But who has partied with Arty this week?
DSU’s resident student media group have raised more than £1,000 for charity with a Children in Need-style telethon.
Students have paid tribute to the ‘enlightening experience’ of being involved with Student Volunteering Week 2017 at DSU.
DSU have become one of only six institutions across Leicestershire to achieve the prestigious Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard.
Have you heard? The Course Rep system at DSU is changing!
DemonFM have been singing the praises of their ‘nice and shiny’ new studio.
DSU’s student groups netted thousands of pounds for charity at the latest edition of Netfest last weekend.
We are proudly getting on board with Student Volunteering Week 2017, and we’re hoping to get more DMU students involved than ever before!
A breast cancer scare has inspired one student to lead a DSU volunteering group who have now topped the tables nationally.
DSU’s Officer Team have thrown their support behind the university’s #LoveInternational Vigil to show solidarity with refugees and victims of intolerance.
DSU has joined forces with DMU to recognise lecturers that have gone the extra mile for their students.
The ribbon was finally cut on #YourNewDSU yesterday by Premier League champion Christian Fuchs.
Hundreds of students came to find out what it means to #LeadYourDSU as DSU’s Elections season was officially launched on Tuesday.
SHELL SHOCK: See what happened when we played Egg Roulette at the Grand Opening of #YourNewDSU!
DSU’s unique partnership with a local charity has seen DMU students going head-to-head with some of Leicester’s sporting legends.
DSU's This Girl Can week runs from Monday 30 January to Sunday 5 February and is crammed with FREE inclusive sports and fitness sessions provided by DSU, DMU Leisure Centre and Campus 330.
DSU is looking to empower an entire generation of female leaders with its first ever Women in Leadership Event.
We’ve moved! Just over six months after moving out, we’ve completely transformed the Campus Centre into #YourNewDSU.
DSU is extremely excited to announce that Christian Fuchs will open #YourNewDSU this Wednesday.
DSU are celebrating our partnership with the ‘NoFuchsGiven’ brand, with a special discounted sale on the latest clothing collection from Premier League champion Christian Fuchs.
We’re inviting YOU to join us at DSU’s first EVER leadership and empowerment conference created by and for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students.
We know that our societies do some amazing things. That’s why we’re launching Society of the Week.
DSU has pledged to undertake a full governance review to ensure that it best represents students at DMU.
We asked three DMU students a few questions about what they do when it comes to choosing a home away from home.
DMU and DSU have come together to stamp out sexual violence and harassment.
A record number of students turned up to have their voice heard at DSU’s biggest AGM EVER this week.
DSU have helped donate hundreds of presents to needy children this Christmas.
DSU’s Islamic Society have raised a massive total for orphans across the globe and more than doubled the figure set in 2015.
See our festive gift to you this Christmas!
Two of DSU’s most creative societies have come together to release a charity single this Christmas; sleigh bells and all.
The best way to experience what Leicester has to offer is to explore.
We’re here to remind you that you don’t need to make quick decisions when it comes to signing a housing contract.
DSU’s Officer Team joined a national protest against a proposed rise in tuition fees last weekend.
It's time for the next vlog with VP Student Activities Ahtesham Mahmood. But who has partied with Arty this week?
It's the most wonderful time of the year...that's right, it's time for our AGM!
We're pleased to announce a new solution – free printing from your SU!
Some of the biggest names in radio will flock to Leicester next April as DSU’s community radio station DemonFM has been confirmed as host of the SRA’s annual conference.
Here at DSU we know that all of our volunteers are brilliant. So we've been number-crunching...
More than 1,500 of you lovely lot have directly responded to the call to #ReviewDSU – but it doesn’t stop there.
We'll be taking part in national Interfaith Week from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 November with a series of events designed to celebrate diversity in faith. Join us!
Work hard, play hard. It’s an approach many of us take whilst at university, but sometimes we can get a little carried away...
Disabled Students’ Representative Louise is inviting you to Disability Awareness Day!
DSU’s resident student media group is preparing to celebrate a landmark birthday.
We’re inviting you to the first EVER student-led employability conference of its kind at DMU!
We will not be ignored. March with us. Free, good quality education is a right for all, regardless of ability to pay.
We had our biggest Activities Fair EVER at #FreshFest16. So we sent roving reporters Ahtesham and Augustus out and about to see what happened...
Want to represent DMU in style? Grab your DMU hoodie here!
Phew. We've just recovered from what was an incredible #FreshFest16 - here's just a snapshot of what you lot got up to!
DSU has opened consultation into our leadership – and we’ll be listening to you every step of the way.
A record number of students signed up to DSU’s societies, sports clubs and student groups at last week’s Activities Fair at #FreshFest16.
From making candy floss to heading to Twycross Zoo, and from handing out paint powder to showing you the way to our Freshers Fair, there are some people who #FreshFest16 wouldn’t have been possible without.
Your Officer Team are here to represent you. But alongside the day-to-day running of your favourite SU, they're involved in heading campaigns to try and make your university experience the best it can be.
A vital part of #FreshFest16 is helping you settle into your new life at DMU. And that’s exactly what MyUniPal is here to do.
You might have had a great time at #FreshFest16, but did you know that it did good, too?
Students helped kick off DSU #FreshFest16 festivities by raising a mammoth amount for charity.
DSU’s officer team have spoken about their delight at DMU’s extended library opening hours.
After finishing two years as DSU Deputy President Education, Amie Blockley (formerly Chapman) has lands place on Teaching Excellence Framework panel
DSU joined forces with DMU on Wednesday to train the latest generation of School Rep Coordinators.
Welcome to the best week of your life! We’ve got a TONNE of day and night events to celebrate you becoming a DMU student.
Redlight will be joining Louisa Johnson to headline our Freshers Ball at #FreshFest16!
DSU said goodbye to a valued member of our staff team last Friday on what he called an ‘extremely exciting time’ for the union.
You might know already…but we’re here to support YOU! This year, DSU want to help more students at DMU than ever before.
Team GB aren’t the only ones with a big medal haul this year. We’re giving all of our societies the chance to bag their own!
DSU’s VP Student Activities Ahtesham Mahmood has spoken about his excitement at the renewed partnership which delivers sport to students at DMU.
Maybe this time next year, this could be you…
Buying an official #FreshFest16 wristband is the best and cheapest way to get into all of our freshers nights out...and more.
It’s finally time to show you DSU’s new logo and brand!
We’ve got three opportunities for you to get paid for your work with DSU’s student media group.
It's time for DSU to temporarily move out of the Campus Centre. We'll be closing the doors at our Campus Centre home at 5pm on Tuesday 12 July and opening in the Art Factory 9am on Monday 18 July
DSU’s resident student radio station will be featured on BBC Radio 1 later this month.
You’ll miss loads when you finish uni. Student discounts needn’t be one of them!
The first release of wristbands for #FreshFest16 are available NOW! Don't miss out...
The sun is shining, the flipflops and sunnies are out and our thoughts are wandering to the most wonderful time of the year, not Christmas, FRESHERS!
Grab official merchandise for your DMU graduation ceremony here!
DSU are supporting #ThisGirlCan with a week of special events and opportunties with the aim of getting more females at DMU active and involved in sport/fitness.
Students from across DSU's huge number of sports clubs and societies are being given potentially lifesaving training on Wednesday 7 October
DSU’s sports teams packed out the Athena for the biggest night in DMU’s sporting year on Friday at The SULETS Colours Awards 2016.
NSS stands for the National Student Survey. It’s an annual survey that all final years from across UK universities are asked to complete. It’s there for you to feedback on your time at DMU.
One leading international conference celebrated its 10-year anniversary at DMU with help from one of DSU’s biggest societies.
First of all, let’s get one thing straight – you lot do some pretty incredible things. And that's exactly what our awards season is all about.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not that one. RAG is coming to DSU and it all starts this Saturday!
As part of the rebrand, the DSU Welfare centre will be changing name to Advice.
It’s a privilege to be elected by your fellow students; it’s an honour to be given a mandate for a second time.
How do we give a fitting send off to the old DSU logo? Then we thought – what better way than to #SendItPacking?!
Student nurses and midwives joined a rally against Government plans to scrap NHS Student Bursaries yesterday, led by DSU.
For many of you it’s getting close to exam season and, for lots of you final years, we know that dissertation deadline is looming. That’s why the DSU exec team are running a brand new campaign to help you through what can be a very tiring and stressful time. Say hello to #DeStressU.
It’s a privilege to be elected by your fellow students; it’s an honour to be given a mandate for a second time.
DSU’s resident student-media group rounded off #DSUAwards16 with a marathon celebration on Friday night.
The home of Premier League champions Leicester City played host to the biggest night of DSU’s award season so far on Wednesday.
On 21 February 2016 the biggest sporting rivalry in the world will re-ignite in the biggest and fiercest varsity clash to date.
DSU are bringing together DMU students to compete in the brand new Intra Mural Sport initiative.
DSU’s successful fight to halt the closure of Leicester Central Fire Station has been shortlisted for a national award.
It was the turn of student leaders to celebrate in the second ceremony of DSU’s awards season on Friday night.
We’re giving you the chance this Varsity to win a pair of hospitality tickets for the final game of the season where the Foxes might just lift the Premier League trophy!
It's perfectly natural to be a bit nervous coming to uni and starting the next chapter in your life, but MyUniPal is here to lend you a hand.
These are exciting times for DSU. Building work has already started for the spectacular £3 million overhaul of our home, and it’s just a matter of weeks until we welcome the new executive officers that give you your voice at DMU.
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...
DSU’s Games Development Society has been named as the Best New Society in the UK.
Not many students have celebrated their 50th birthday. But one DSU society put on a show to remember as they did exactly that last week.
It's almost time to decide who will #LeadYourDSU. And today's the day where we announce the candidates hoping to win your votes in this year's elections!
It’s not every day that you meet someone at the top of their sport. It’s not every day that you meet a world champion. But one DMU student is exactly that – three times over – and has paid tribute to DSU for their part in helping her career.
Yesterday was a proud day for De Montfort Students' Union as students performed in front of 22,000 people at Welford Road.
First of all, let’s get one thing straight – you lot do some pretty incredible things. And to celebrate that fact, DSU have just had our biggest awards season EVER.
DSU’s Games Development Society has been shortlisted for not just one but two national awards.
Scores of students descended on Bede Park last Thursday to celebrate Holi.
Dozens of students enjoyed a day out at Harry Potter studios thanks to DSU’s Give It A Go.
One caring and dedicated volunteer has spoken about picking up a top award at DSU’s recent volunteering awards.
Are you on the committee of a sports team or society? Have you spent time helping out in the local community? Or volunteered your time elsewhere? Then it’s time to log your hours...
DSU is inviting students to come and have their say on how their union is run at the upcoming Education and Activities Councils.
Hundreds of presents have been donated to children who would otherwise go without this Christmas thanks to help from DSU.
This year has been the biggest ever for sport at DSU. We’ve had more of you getting involved in both competitive and informal sport than ever before...but the bread and butter of a #TeamDMU club is BUCS competition.
One of DSU's kind-hearted cheerleaders is shedding her lengthy locks in the name of charity.
Here at DSU we’re all about helping you do something unforgettable.
Are you new to DMU? Need some help settling in? Then MyUniPal is the place for you, now with more volunteers than ever before ready to help kick-start the best years of your life!
So you’ve got a degree. Now what? It can be difficult to stand out in the job market these days. But DSU and De Montfort University are here to help you give yourself the best possible chance after you graduate.
This year, DSU are looking to recruit 100 Freshers Reps to help all first-year students get involved with the celebrations during #FreshFest16.
A former member of De Montfort Students’ Union (DSU)’s award-winning student media group has cause for celebration after securing herself a highly-coveted job with the BBC.
Now the dust has started to settle following De Montfort Students’ Union’s annual elections, we can take a little time to reflect on what was a whirlwind couple of weeks.
The Demon will boast a guest editor for the now traditional February edition to coincide with Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
DSU’s women’s rugby players bounced back from the disappointment of last season to enjoy a successful year – but there’s still work to do.
On Thursday 23 June, people up and down the UK will go to the polls to vote on whether the UK should remain in or leave the EU – and it’s likely that students will be one of the deciding groups.
We know that sometimes your deadlines can be real monsters, especially if you are hit by severe unexpected circumstances.
A student has explored the history of DSU with a fascinating new exhibition.
DSU is a busy place – you lot are always up to something to enhance your time at DMU. See the 11 ways we made an impact in 2015!
One DMU graduate is launching an innovative new website with help from DSU.
One of DSU’s newest and fastest-growing societies has been celebrating the success of its recent Games Jam event.
Your VP Welfare and Community Keira Rounsley's brand new campaign
You’ve written the next War and Peace. It’s taken hours of research, months of writing and hundreds of coffees – but you made it! You’re dissertation is finished! So after the completion happy dance, it’s time to get that masterpiece bound. The best place to get it done is the DSU Shop.
DSU is inviting students to come and have their say on how their union is run at the upcoming Education and Activities Councils.
Members of DSU’s Equestrian team have once again dared to bare in the name of charity.
If you need buy, sell or even if you want to trade your course books, we've introduced the DSU book swap to give you the place to do exactly that without the sky high prices.
Passion, determination and preparation are just some of the key ingredients in DSU's first team men’s footballers’ success this year – not to mention a helping hand from a name sure to be familiar to football fans across the UK.
More than 800 have voted to show their opinion on the UK’s position in the European Union.
A record number of students have voted for the team who will #LeadYourDSU next academic year.
Phew. We had a brilliant SVW at DSU. Were you involved? Or want to see what we got up to? Then you’re in the right place. Here’s our round-up of the week...
DSU’s Welfare team are backing a national money-saving campaign that could see you manage your cash a bit better and improve mental health.
Students from DSU’s resident media group raised almost £2,000 for charity with one mammoth two-day broadcast.
We’re proud to show off the latest flythrough of our new home!
DSU’s fight to halt the closure of Leicester Central Fire Station has been a successful one.
DSU smashed last year's record for Children in Need donations with a massive day of events on Friday.
A national kayak champion has paid tribute to DSU’s support in funding his career.
A third-year student is preparing for life after university by making the most of the opportunities afforded to her by De Montfort Students’ Union and her university, boosting her employability in the process.
Today is #LoveSUs day – so here are five reasons you might not know about to love your students' union!
We’re joining in with the national Student Volunteering Week 2016 from 22 to 28 February...and we’ve got a tonne planned.
It’s Day 10 of the #DSUFestive10 and that means last (but by no means least) on our list of gifts to you is...Campus330!
DSU’s Bollywood Dance society wowed the crowds at Leicester’s Diwali Lights Switch On only two years after setting up as a society.
De Montfort Students’ Union’s men’s and women’s football clubs came together with some famous faces to organise a charity football tournament last week.
It’s #DSUFestive10 Day 9 and it’s time for one of our faves – Give It A Go!
Demon Media set for biggest fundraiser ever
Do DMU students recognise our logo? Does the brand reflect who we are and what we're all about? Do we need to change? You tell us!
Day 8 of the #DSUFestive10 and it’s another biggie. What a year it has been for Demon Media!
By being a member of the Students' Union you are entitled to an NUS Extra card, which gives you awesome discounts, from 15% off MacBooks to 40% off at PizzaExpress!
It’s Day 7 of the #DSUFestive10 and, we don’t mean to boast, but…this year has been the best year ever for our sports teams and societies!
It’s Day 6 of our #DSUFestive10 and our gift partly helps you not to pick any other little ‘gifts’…
Since we're pals, check out Day 5 of the #DSUFestive10...
Day 4 of the #DSUFestive10 and our gift to you is one of the main reasons we exist!
Day 3 of #DSUFestive10 and it’s a biggie...
Help us provide toys and gifts for children in Leicester and Leicestershire area at Christmas who might otherwise not receive anything
Check out our second gift to you in the #DSUFestive10!
DSU are running a series of events for Inter Faith Week 2015.
Check out our first gift to you in the #DSUFestive10!
Do something amazing, take 2 minutes out your day and register to vote!
DSU has been awarded a top grant by the Inter Faith Youth Trust.
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.
Check out what you guys achieved over #FreshFest15. The numbers speak for themselves!
Former Demon FM member Dave Murphy has landed his dream job as Breakfast Show Producer at Capital East Midlands - as well as being shortlisted for two national awards.
DSU's highly successful student radio station has been nominated for FOUR national awards
Moving to university can be difficult for anyone, let alone if your home is on the other side of the world. But one DMU graduate has spoken about how DSU helped him settle into university life and is also shaping his future.