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    <description>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</description>
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      <title>Property debt polarised, finds DMU academic</title>
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      <description>Banks have £217billion worth of debt secured against commercial property in Britain – with "problem loans" getting worse, according to a De Montfort University expert.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU marks IDAHO Day</title>
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      <title>Sports PhD student puts Michael Portillo on right track</title>
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      <description>A researcher from De Montfort University will help to reveal the history of the Irish sport of hurling to BBC audiences next week.</description>
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      <title>Helping students add spice to their CVs</title>
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      <description>A Mexican mariachi band added a carnival flavour to the launch of EYE Fiesta, a five-week campaign devoted to giving De Montfort University (DMU) students the edge in today's tough jobs market.</description>
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      <title>DMU academic could convert new readers</title>
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      <description>A De Montfort University professor is helping to convert rugby fans to reading after one of his books was chosen for the first 'Try Reading' project.</description>
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      <title>Public have say on £2.5m Mill Lane transformation</title>
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      <description>People have had the chance to see £2.5million proposals to transform Mill Lane into a public space with parkland, cycle lane, trees and lawns.</description>
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      <title>Conference has lessons for the Obama Administration</title>
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      <description>President Barack Obama's efforts to tackle the economy, healthcare, unemployment and foreign policy will be analysed and debated at a conference organised by a De Montfort University academic.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>De Montfort University launches new office in Delhi</title>
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      <description>A new headquarters in Delhi will boost Indian students' access to De Montfort University's world-class degree courses in the UK.</description>
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      <description>Dozens of students' sports societies showed their true colours at a glittering awards ceremony celebrating their achievement and passion during the last academic year.</description>
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      <title>Discover how to craft laughter</title>
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      <description>Budding comedy scriptwriters are invited to come and have a laugh on at a one-day workshop in London with some of the best in the business.</description>
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      <title>Pushing the boundaries of creative technologies</title>
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      <description>The ways in which digital technologies can be harnessed into anything from performing arts to business branding can be experienced this week at a showcase of work by De Montfort University students.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>See our plans to transform Mill Lane</title>
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      <description>People will be able to give their views on plans to create a new landscaped, pedestrian-friendly route through the heart of DMU this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Theatre stalwart appointed DMU Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean</title>
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      <description>The director of theatre for Arts Council England is joining De Montfort University (DMU) as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Art, Design and Humanities.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Drama students weave web of intriguing festival shows</title>
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      <description>A web of wool and the simple cardboard box will feature in a string of thought-provoking and entertaining performances being put together by students for a drama festival at De Montfort University (DMU) this week.</description>
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      <title>Research conference success for graduate Sophie</title>
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      <description>A De Montfort University graduate has presented her paper at an international conference which showcased innovative thinking.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Prestigious legal scholarship for DMU student Harry</title>
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      <description>A law student at De Montfort University has been awarded a prestigious legal scholarship.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 08:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Leading figures in healthcare will be attending an event at De Montfort University (DMU), designed to promote care and compassion in the profession.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Young dancers stage stunning showcase</title>
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      <description>Teenagers staged a stunning dance showcase to mark the end of an innovative project offering free lessons to city schoolchildren.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Students pitch the pour-fect business idea</title>
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      <description>A love of tea helped students win the star prize at the 2013 Fox's Lair™, the annual competition for young entrepreneurs at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) graduate, Samuel McGinty, has been named as Leicestershire Law Society's Junior Solicitor of the Year.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Celebrating the Lady of the Lamp</title>
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      <description>Nursing and midwifery students from De Montfort University (DMU) escorted the famous Florence Nightingale lamp at a commemoration service at Westminster Abbey.</description>
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      <description>Nursery school children enjoyed sports day fun at Bede Park, Leicester, thanks to a team of student volunteers.</description>
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      <description>As the face of the pharmaceutical industry in the UK continues to change, experts at De Montfort University (DMU) are leading the way in a new approach which sees education and industry joining forces.</description>
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      <title>Alex Ferguson's football legacy will live on</title>
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      <description>Sir Alex Ferguson, who announced his retirement as Manchester United manager today, is "the most driven individual in the history of football", says a De Montfort University academic.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 15:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Design is plain sailing for DMU architecture student</title>
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      <description>A De Montfort University architecture student and sailing enthusiast has re-designed her club thanks to Lottery funding awarded by Sport England.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU students to take part in Florence Nightingale service</title>
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      <description>ursing and midwifery students from De Montfort University (DMU) have been invited to escort the Florence Nightingale lamp at a commemoration service being held at Westminster Abbey tomorrow.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 16:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>De Montfort University politics student Heather Worman has become the youngest councillor on Leicestershire County Council after winning a seat aged just 20.</description>
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      <description>Two performing arts students from De Montfort University have been invited to perform in a showcase of new ideas by the UK's emerging choreographers.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Performing Arts</category>
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      <title>Student creates a tree that bleeds</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/may/student-creates-a-tree-that-bleeds.aspx</link>
      <description>A 7ft tree that 'bleeds' will be among work created by students on a De Montfort University (DMU) art and design foundation course which will be displayed at a show next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/may/student-creates-a-tree-that-bleeds.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Art and Design Foundation Show</category>
      <category>Art and Design Foundation</category>
      <category>Liz Warrington</category>
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      <title>FIFA Master is best in Europe for the second year running</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/may/fifa-masters-is-best-in-europe-for-the-second-year-running.aspx</link>
      <description>A postgraduate course partly run at De Montfort University (DMU) has been named the best in Europe for the second year running.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/may/fifa-masters-is-best-in-europe-for-the-second-year-running.aspx</guid>
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      <category>FIFA Master</category>
      <category>Tony Collins</category>
      <category>Sports History and Culture</category>
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      <title>Vital electricity networks in rural Africa through DMU research</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/vital-electricity-networks-in-rural-africa-through-dmu-research.aspx</link>
      <description>Eight out of every ten homes in rural Africa have no access to electricity, but a new project by environmental experts at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will create local electricity networks and stimulate entrepreneurship.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/vital-electricity-networks-in-rural-africa-through-dmu-research.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Celebrating research excellence</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/may/celebrating-research-excellence.aspx</link>
      <description>A day dedicated to celebrating and developing research at De Montfort University attracted speakers from the national stage as well as attendees from Loughborough and Leicester universities.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/may/celebrating-research-excellence.aspx</guid>
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      <category>research</category>
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      <title>Election time - don't let national politics influence your vote</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/election-time---dont-let-national-politics-influence-your-vote.aspx</link>
      <description>Tomorrow will see voters go to the polls to elect councillors to all English county councils as well as to six unitary councils and two mayoral contests, writes Prof Colin Copus.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/election-time---dont-let-national-politics-influence-your-vote.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMay%2fwebvote-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>vote</category>
      <category>elections</category>
      <category>politics</category>
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      <title>Paratriathlon champion Haseeb talks training at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/paratriathlon-champion-haseeb-talks-training-at-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Champion paratriathlete and former DMU student Haseeb Ahmad is fronting a campaign to encourage people to help out at sports clubs and community groups around the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 10:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/paratriathlon-champion-haseeb-talks-training-at-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU and Leicester City set to make history</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-and-leicester-city-set-to-make-history.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicester City are to work with DMU to help celebrate the club's proud history.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-and-leicester-city-set-to-make-history.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Royal visit confirmed for 7 June</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/royal-visit-confirmed-for-7-june.aspx</link>
      <description>The Royal household has confirmed that Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, will officially open the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre on 7 June.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/royal-visit-confirmed-for-7-june.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Assassination bid recalled using sonic portrait</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/assassination-bid-recalled-using-sonic-portrait.aspx</link>
      <description>An assassination attempt by a legendary Greek political activist has been reconstructed in a 'sonic portrait' by a musical artist from Leicester's De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/assassination-bid-recalled-using-sonic-portrait.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Panos Amelides</category>
      <category>MTIRC</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>sonic portrait</category>
      <category>music</category>
      <category>Music Technology and Innovation</category>
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      <title>Students help China earthquake appeal</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/students-help-china-earthquake-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>Nearly £200 was raised for the victims of the Sichuan earthquake by caring students at De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/students-help-china-earthquake-appeal.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fwebchina-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>DMU Leicester Riders take historic treble</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-leicester-riders-take-historic-treble.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU Leicester Riders are celebrating a terrific treble of titles after winning the BBL play-offs at a packed Wembley Arena.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-leicester-riders-take-historic-treble.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU's oarsome rowing team get their medals</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmus-oarsome-rowing-team-get-their-medals.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's winning rowers have been presented with their medals after beating the University of Leicester - ending their unbeaten record.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmus-oarsome-rowing-team-get-their-medals.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fwebboatpic-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Prince Harry at Confetti</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/prince-harry-at-confetti-.aspx</link>
      <description>His Royal Highness Prince Harry visited one of DMU's educational partners – the Confetti Institute of Creative Technology in Nottingham - on 25 April and tried his hand at DJ'ing, broadcasting and gaming.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/prince-harry-at-confetti-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hologram expert wows his audience with live hologram-making</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/hologram-expert-wows-his-audience-with-live-hologram-making.aspx</link>
      <description>A professor who achieved the world's first PhD in display holography created a hologram in front of an audience as he highlighted the enormous potential the technology offers society.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/hologram-expert-wows-his-audience-with-live-hologram-making.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fFestivalofIdeasHolographyweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Students re-create famous 1920s murder trial</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/students-re-create-famous-1920s-murder-trial.aspx</link>
      <description>A notorious murder trial which took place in 1920 is due to be brought to life by De Montfort University performing arts students.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/students-re-create-famous-1920s-murder-trial.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student comedy society has the last laugh</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/student-comedy-society-has-the-last-laugh-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's Comedy Society were all smiles last night as they were named the university's Best Society at the inaugural DSU Societies awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/student-comedy-society-has-the-last-laugh-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Former DMU student nominated for Turner prize</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/former-dmu-student-nominated-for-turner-prize.aspx</link>
      <description>Former DMU student short-listed for prestigious £25,000 Turner Prize.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/former-dmu-student-nominated-for-turner-prize.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Bright ideas win the day</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/bright-ideas-win-the-day.aspx</link>
      <description>The best and brightest business ideas from De Montfort University's students, staff and graduates were rewarded as DMU's Campus Enterprise Opportunities held its annual Business Venture Competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/bright-ideas-win-the-day.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Balkan specialist to give 'on-site' lectures</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/balkan-specialist-to-give-on-site-lectures.aspx</link>
      <description>An expert on modern Balkan history will be embarking on an innovative lecture tour in the region next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/balkan-specialist-to-give-on-site-lectures.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Evil email – DMU Cyber Security expert exposes internet scams</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/evil-email-–-dmu-cyber-security-expert-exposes-internet-scams-.aspx</link>
      <description>The dark side of email was laid bare by DMU's Cyber Security Centre Director Tim Watson in a public lecture described as "fascinating" and "terrifying" by audience members.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/evil-email-–-dmu-cyber-security-expert-exposes-internet-scams-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Health visitors adopt campaign to encourage parents to give five praises a day</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/health-visitors-adopt-campaign-to-encourage-parents-to-give-five-praises-a-day.aspx</link>
      <description>Advice by researchers in parenting at DMU calling for children to be given at least five praises a day to help them grow up happy has been adopted by health visitors from Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/health-visitors-adopt-campaign-to-encourage-parents-to-give-five-praises-a-day.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Ubisoft snatch up DMU game graduate</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/ubisoft-snatch-up-dmu-game-graduate.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU Game Art Design student Mike Pickton has landed a dream job with one of the world's best known video game companies before he has even picked up his diploma.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/ubisoft-snatch-up-dmu-game-graduate.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Scholarship students celebrate VC Fund awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/scholarship-students-celebrate-vc-fund-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>Life-changing, incredible and "the best news ever" were just some of the reactions of De Montfort University students who have been helped by this year's VC Fund.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/scholarship-students-celebrate-vc-fund-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Scholarships</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>awards</category>
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      <title>DMU's idea for blood spot analysis that could save millions of pounds</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmus-idea-for-blood-spot-analysis-that-could-save-millions-of-pounds.aspx</link>
      <description>Students, staff and members of the public heard how a pioneering test which uses a single spot of blood to determine how much medication is in the body could help save lives and millions of pounds for the NHS.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmus-idea-for-blood-spot-analysis-that-could-save-millions-of-pounds.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU's Innovation Centre welcomes newest business</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmus-innovation-centre-welcomes-newest-business.aspx</link>
      <description>The latest company to join De Montfort University's Innovation Centre has moved in to the bespoke business hub on campus.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmus-innovation-centre-welcomes-newest-business.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU academic contributes to Sachin Tendulkar anthology</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-academic-contributes-to-sachin-tendulkar-anthology.aspx</link>
      <description>Ever since Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar appeared on the cricket scene he's never been out of the spotlight.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-academic-contributes-to-sachin-tendulkar-anthology.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Anthony Bateman</category>
      <category>Centre for Sports History</category>
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      <title>DMU at the new frontier of performance with technology</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-at-the-new-frontier-of-performance-with-technology.aspx</link>
      <description>Performance experts at DMU have revealed how using new technology is bringing new audiences to their art and pushing the boundaries of creativity.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-at-the-new-frontier-of-performance-with-technology.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students have designs on city's Phoenix Cinema</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/students-have-designs-on-citys-phoenix-cinema.aspx</link>
      <description>Interior design students have been creating a whole new look for Leicester's independent Phoenix Cinema.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/students-have-designs-on-citys-phoenix-cinema.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Academic welcomes Guides' call to ban Page 3 girls</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/academic-welcomes-guides-call-to-ban-page-3-girls.aspx</link>
      <description>News that Girl Guides have joined the calls to ban Page 3 models has been welcomed by a De Montfort University academic.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/academic-welcomes-guides-call-to-ban-page-3-girls.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Dr Kaitlynn Mendes</category>
      <category>Journalism</category>
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      <title>Student volunteers honoured with top awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/student-volunteers-honoured-with-national-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>Four students from De Montfort University (DMU) have been honoured with top awards for their passion and commitment to volunteering.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/student-volunteers-honoured-with-national-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU helps bring Leicester's history back to life</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-helps-bring-leicesters-history-back-to-life.aspx</link>
      <description>Digital modellers are to bring part of Leicester's historic heart back to life as part of a £1million project to regenerate the city.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-helps-bring-leicesters-history-back-to-life.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Housing expert speaks out on welfare reform</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/housing-expert-speaks-out-on-welfare-reform.aspx</link>
      <description>Headlines in the media have focussed on the bedroom tax, but Tim Brown, DMU's Director of the Centre for Comparative Housing Research, says there are many other effects of the Government's Welfare Reforms.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/housing-expert-speaks-out-on-welfare-reform.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Sporting achievements celebrated at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/sporting-achievements-celebrated-at-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Students' sporting successes have been celebrated with a special Varsity reception at De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/sporting-achievements-celebrated-at-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students' creations to go on sale</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/students-creations-to-go-on-sale.aspx</link>
      <description>Students in the second year of the design crafts degree at De Montfort University (DMU) are showcasing their work in the city centre from this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/students-creations-to-go-on-sale.aspx</guid>
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      <category>exhibition</category>
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      <title>DMU lecturer has lessons for Sir Alan's next apprentice</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-lecturer-has-lessons-for-sir-alans-next-apprentice.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU lecturer Darren Sparkes had some lessons for Sir Alan's next apprentice as he gave the second lecture in our Festival of Ideas</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-lecturer-has-lessons-for-sir-alans-next-apprentice.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Global approach to help marginalised young people</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/global-approach-to-helping-marginalised-young-people.aspx</link>
      <description>Ground-breaking ways of improving the lives of marginalised young people by engaging them with global issues are highlighted in a report by a De Montfort University lecturer.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/global-approach-to-helping-marginalised-young-people.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Youth Work</category>
      <category>Momodou Sallah</category>
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      <title>Universities UK chief visits DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/uuk-chief-visits-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>The Chief Executive of Universities UK, Nicola Dandridge, visited De Montfort University yesterday (WED) to meet with senior staff, members of the Executive Board and the De Montfort Students' Union.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/uuk-chief-visits-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU innovation and teamwork receives national award nominations</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-innovation-and-teamwork-receives-national-award-nominations-.aspx</link>
      <description>The finalists for the prestigious Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2013 were announced today (Thursday 18 April) with DMU shortlisted in three categories.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-innovation-and-teamwork-receives-national-award-nominations-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Professor reveals cost of diabetes to society</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/joan-taylor---festival-of-ideas.aspx</link>
      <description>A DMU professor has revealed how diabetes is costing society more than a million pounds per hour.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/joan-taylor---festival-of-ideas.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Inspiring city schoolchildren to aspire to university</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/inspiring-city-schoolchildren-to-aim-for-university.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is playing a key role in helping to raise the aspirations of city schoolchildren.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/inspiring-city-schoolchildren-to-aim-for-university.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Can Thomas take the title of Engineering Undergraduate of the Year?</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/can-thomas-take-the-title-of-engineering-undergraduate-of-the-year-.aspx</link>
      <description>A year-long work placement with E.ON Energy and a once in a lifetime trip to Europe may be in store for DMU student Thomas Knight if he is named TARGETjobs Engineering Undergraduate of the Year on Friday (19 April).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/can-thomas-take-the-title-of-engineering-undergraduate-of-the-year-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Film historians celebrate forgotten British cinema</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/film-historians-celebrate-forgotten-british-cinema.aspx</link>
      <description>Film scholars and academics are to celebrate 15 years of bringing forgotten films of British cinema back into the limelight with a symposium and one-day festival of silent film this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/film-historians-celebrate-forgotten-british-cinema.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fwebCocaine-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>research</category>
      <category>Cinema and FIlm Television History</category>
      <category>Laraine Porter</category>
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      <title>DMU student is youngest county council election candidate</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-student-is-youngest-county-council-election-candidate.aspx</link>
      <description>A politics student from De Montfort University is the youngest candidate standing in this year's county council elections.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-student-is-youngest-county-council-election-candidate.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fheatherpic2-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>politics</category>
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      <title>DMU graduates are shining example of start-up success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-graduates-are-shining-example-of-start-up-success-.aspx</link>
      <description>A footwear business set up by two De Montfort University (DMU) graduates is being celebrated as a shining example of start-up success as the Houses of Parliament today (16 April).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-graduates-are-shining-example-of-start-up-success-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fKindredSoleweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Lizze Leary</category>
      <category>Beth Widdowson</category>
      <category>Kindred Sole</category>
      <category>graduate start-up</category>
      <category>Enterprise Inc</category>
      <category>Innovation Centre</category>
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      <title>Will DMU triumph in the Battle of the Blades?</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/will-dmu-triumph-in-the-battle-of-the-blades.aspx</link>
      <description>The "Battle of the Blades" between De Montfort University and Leicester University Rowing Clubs is due to take place at noon on Sunday.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/will-dmu-triumph-in-the-battle-of-the-blades.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fboatrace-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>DMU academic to address senior judges</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-academic-to-address-senior-judges.aspx</link>
      <description>Expert on European sentencing law and respected De Montfort University (DMU) academic, Professor Estella Baker, has been asked to address a meeting of senior judges, politicians and policy-makers in Dublin.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-academic-to-address-senior-judges.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fjustice-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Law</category>
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      <title>DMU open its doors this week to prospective students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-open-its-doors-this-week-to-prospective-students.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University is preparing to open its doors to prospective students this week for an open day showcasing what the university has to offer.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-open-its-doors-this-week-to-prospective-students.aspx</guid>
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      <category>open day</category>
      <category>Faculty of Business and Law</category>
      <category>Art Design Humanities</category>
      <category>research</category>
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      <title>Join free public lectures by some of DMU's top academics</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/join-free-public-lectures-by-some-of-dmus-top-academics.aspx</link>
      <description>The public are invited to join staff and students at a new series of free public lectures by some of the top academics at DMU.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/join-free-public-lectures-by-some-of-dmus-top-academics.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fEvents%2fFestival-of-Ideas%2fFestivalofideas2.png" />
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      <title>Lifting the lid on the hidden history of women's football</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/lifting-the-lid-on-the-hidden-history-of-womens-football.aspx</link>
      <description>At almost six foot tall, with an enormous appetite for food and a love of chain-smoking Woodbines, Lily Parr was not your typical elite footballer.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/lifting-the-lid-on-the-hidden-history-of-womens-football.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fJeanWilliamsweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Centre for Sports History</category>
      <category>Jean Williams</category>
      <category>FA at 150</category>
      <category>Football Association</category>
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      <title>Top legal appointment for DMU alumnus</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/top-legal-appointment-for-dmu-alumnus.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University alumnus has been named new managing partner for the Leicester branch of one of the biggest law firms in the country.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/top-legal-appointment-for-dmu-alumnus.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fweblawbooks-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Alumni</category>
      <category>Law</category>
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      <title>First KFC managers enrol on business management degree</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/first-kfc-managers-enrol-on-business-management-degree.aspx</link>
      <description>Students have arrived at De Montfort University (DMU) to start their studies on Britain's first-ever bespoke honours degree funded by a restaurant company.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/first-kfc-managers-enrol-on-business-management-degree.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fkfcpiccc-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>business management</category>
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      <title>Universities in India and England join forces to fight cancer</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/universities-in-india-and-england-join-forces-to-fight-cancer--.aspx</link>
      <description>Scientists from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester and Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) in Mesra, India, have combined their expertise to develop new anticancer drugs.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/universities-in-india-and-england-join-forces-to-fight-cancer--.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU professor now NICE chairman</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/former-dmu-boss-now-nice-chairman.aspx</link>
      <description>A visiting professor in primary healthcare at De Montfort University (DMU) has taken over as the chairman of NHS watchdog NICE.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/former-dmu-boss-now-nice-chairman.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU robot dominates the world</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-robot-dominates-the-world-.aspx</link>
      <description>A robot built by a team from De Montfort University (DMU) has taken victory at the 2013 Robot Challenge in Vienna.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-robot-dominates-the-world-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Margaret Thatcher will be 'remembered as a conviction politician'</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/margaret-thatcher-will-be-remembered-as-a-conviction-politician.aspx</link>
      <description>Politics experts at De Montfort University have spoken of the legacy of Margaret Thatcher, who has died aged 87 after suffering a stroke.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/margaret-thatcher-will-be-remembered-as-a-conviction-politician.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fmaggie1-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>World's diabetes experts gather for global conference</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/worlds-diabetes-experts-gather-for-global-conference-story.aspx</link>
      <description>The world's leading experts on diabetes - including Professor Joan Taylor from De Montfort University (DMU), will gather at a conference in America next week to discuss advances in the development of an artificial pancreas.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/worlds-diabetes-experts-gather-for-global-conference-story.aspx</guid>
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      <category>artificial pancreas</category>
      <category>Professor Joan Taylor</category>
      <category>diabetes</category>
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      <title>DMU graduate's starring role in The Intern</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-graduates-starring-role-in-the-intern.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University graduate had a starring role in a new Channel 4 reality TV programme screened last night.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/dmu-graduates-starring-role-in-the-intern.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Business Managament</category>
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      <title>Greg James talks rise to radio fame</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/greg-james-talks-rise-to-radio-fame.aspx</link>
      <description>BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James shared his story of starting out on student radio to now presenting to more than 6 million listeners during the final day of the National Student Radio Conference at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/greg-james-talks-rise-to-radio-fame.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Inspiring the next generation of broadcasters</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-broadcasters.aspx</link>
      <description>Graham Albans made the journey from student radio to production assistant at BBC Radio 2's flagship breakfast show, working alongside Chris Evans.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-broadcasters.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Student Radio Conference</category>
      <category>Demon FM</category>
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      <title>Add another string to your bow</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/add-another-string-to-your-bow.aspx</link>
      <description>If you've ever dreamed of performing a violin solo but haven't got a clue how to play the instrument, a De Montfort University senior lecturer may have the answer.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/add-another-string-to-your-bow.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fobowweb1-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>technology</category>
      <category>O Bow</category>
      <category>Dylan Menzies</category>
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      <title>Chris Evans gives his top tips for radio success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/chris-evans-gives-his-top-tips-for-radio-success.aspx</link>
      <description>Breakfast show host and TV presenter Chris Evans has been an inspiration to broadcasters for years – and now he has passed on top tips to students attending the Student Radio Conference at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/chris-evans-gives-his-top-tips-for-radio-success.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2f11chrislargeweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Students</category>
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      <title>Multi-media tourist trail of Shakespeare's 'lost' theatres to be launched at V&amp;A Museum</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/multi-media-tourist-trail-of-shakespeares-lost-theatres-to-belaunched-at-va-museum.aspx</link>
      <description>An interactive website, map and mobile phone app designed by a DMU team to guide tourists to the sites of London's Shakespearean theatres will be launched at the V&amp;A Museum on Shakespeare's birthday.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/multi-media-tourist-trail-of-shakespeares-lost-theatres-to-belaunched-at-va-museum.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fApril%2fShaLT-guide-10web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Law students on way to national finals</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/law-students-on-way-to-national-finals.aspx</link>
      <description>Law students from De Montfort University (DMU) look set to be on their way to the finals of this year's Blackstone's National Criminal Advocacy Competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/april/law-students-on-way-to-national-finals.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fweblawbooks-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Law</category>
      <category>LLB</category>
      <category>Professor Michael Hirst</category>
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      <title>Asia trip helps shape DMU partnerships in Vietnam, Cambodia and China</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/asia-trip-helps-shape-dmu-partnerships-in-vietnam,-cambodia-and-china-plus.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's fruitful international development activities continued this month with a constructive trip to China, Vietnam and Cambodia by Director of Strategic and International Partnerships James Gardner.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/asia-trip-helps-shape-dmu-partnerships-in-vietnam,-cambodia-and-china-plus.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fAsia-partnership-trip-March-2013.jpg" />
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      <title>Owzat for a great day out!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/owzat-for-a-great-day-out!.aspx</link>
      <description>As captain of De Montfort University's winning cricket team, batsmen Joe Wilcox is used to facing bowlers – but not the likes of Shiv Thakor.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/owzat-for-a-great-day-out!.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fjoeandteam-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Square mile</category>
      <category>cricket</category>
      <category>partnerships</category>
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      <title>Radio 1 stars on campus for national student conference</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/radio-1-stars-on-campus-for-national-student-conference.aspx</link>
      <description>Some of the biggest names in radio including BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James will be at DMU for the national Student Radio Association conference next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/radio-1-stars-on-campus-for-national-student-conference.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fSRA-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Colourful celebrations mark Holi festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/colourful-celebrations-mark-holi-festival.aspx</link>
      <description>Students at De Montfort University (DMU)'s Indian Society heralded the coming of Spring with colourful celebrations for the festival of Holi.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/colourful-celebrations-mark-holi-festival.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fholiweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>DMU Indian Society</category>
      <category>Holi</category>
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      <title>Gifted and talented pupils shine at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/gifted-and-talented-pupils-shine-at-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Gifted and talented pupils from secondary schools around Leicester have spent three days experiencing university life at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/gifted-and-talented-pupils-shine-at-dmu.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fjourno-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>gifted and talented</category>
      <category>learning</category>
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      <title>DMU lecturer protects the night sky</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-lecturer-protects-the-night-sky.aspx</link>
      <description>Viewers of BBC's Countryfile will have seen presenter Julia Bradbury extolling the virtues of the Brecon Beacon's new status as a dark sky park this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-lecturer-protects-the-night-sky.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fjuliaweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Martin Morgan Taylor</category>
      <category>Law</category>
      <category>Dark Skies</category>
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      <title>Innovation Centre busiest it's ever been</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/innovation-centre-busiest-its-ever-been.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's Innovation Centre is the busiest it has ever been, supporting new businesses and ensuring entrepreneurs get the best possible start.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/innovation-centre-busiest-its-ever-been.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2finnovpic-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Innovation Centre</category>
      <category>Simon Baines</category>
      <category>Business</category>
      <category>entrepreneurs</category>
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      <title>PR students learn from the professionals</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/pr-students-learn-from-the-professionals.aspx</link>
      <description>Public Relations students had the chance to meet and "pitch" themselves to the professionals at a speed networking evening at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/pr-students-learn-from-the-professionals.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fprweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Public Relations</category>
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      <title>Demon media launches new website to showcase student journalism</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/demon-media-launches-new-website-to-showcase-student-journalism.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort Students' Union have launched a new website to showcase The Demon newspaper, Demon FM and Demon TV.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/demon-media-launches-new-website-to-showcase-student-journalism.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fDemon.jpg" />
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      <title>Teenagers triumph in mooting finals</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/teenagers-triumph-in-mooting-finals.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of students from city and county schools won the finals of the Leicester and Leicestershire Schools and Colleges Mooting Competition, held at De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/teenagers-triumph-in-mooting-finals.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2f1lawmoot2-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Law</category>
      <category>Law Club</category>
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      <title>Centre's reputation catches Adidas' eye</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/centres-reputation-catches-adidas-eye-.aspx</link>
      <description>The top reputation of one of De Montfort University's research departments attracted the attention of global brand Adidas when they needed a new recruit.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/centres-reputation-catches-adidas-eye-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fJamesLavezziweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Tax students hear from House of Commons experts</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/tax-students-hear-from-house-of-commons-experts.aspx</link>
      <description>Guest lecturers from the House of Commons have been passing on tips to accountancy students at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/tax-students-hear-from-house-of-commons-experts.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2f1lawvisitweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Department of Accounting and Finance</category>
      <category>tax</category>
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      <title>DMU celebrates best of local business</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-celebrates-best-of-local-business.aspx</link>
      <description>A company which works hard to be a good neighbour has won the Heart of the Community Award at the inaugural Leicester Mercury Business Awards, sponsored by De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-celebrates-best-of-local-business.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2f1bizawardspic-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Super-sized soda tax? Fat chance, says DMU academic</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/super-sized-soda-tax-fat-chance,-says-dmu-academic.aspx</link>
      <description>The resounding defeat of plans to introduce a super-sized soda tax in New York shows how difficult it will be for politicians to tackle obesity in America, says a De Montfort University (DMU) academic.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/super-sized-soda-tax-fat-chance,-says-dmu-academic.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fobesityweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>politics</category>
      <category>Clodagh Harrington</category>
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      <title>Budget: A tale of two students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/budget-a-tale-of-two-students.aspx</link>
      <description>Many students will not notice much difference to their finances after George Osborne's Budget, say De Montfort University accountancy lecturers.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/budget-a-tale-of-two-students.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2f21moneyweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Department of Accounting and Finance</category>
      <category>Lisa Wakefield</category>
      <category>Budget</category>
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      <title>Pupils outperform the stock market - with a little help from DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/pupils-outperform-the-stock-market---with-help-from-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Primary school children showed they were streets ahead of FTSE traders when they out-performed the stock market with their share tips.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/pupils-outperform-the-stock-market---with-help-from-dmu.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fplaydoughcheq-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Square Mile Project</category>
      <category>Aaron Toogood</category>
      <category>Department of Accounting and Finance</category>
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      <title>Cricketers on song for choral challenge</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/cricketers-on-song-for-choral-challenge.aspx</link>
      <description>Cricketers didn't bat an eyelid when they were handed a surprise challenge this week – to sing in a choir with just a few minutes' notice.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/cricketers-on-song-for-choral-challenge.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fchoir1-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Happy Birthday, Twitter!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/happy-birthday,-twitter!.aspx</link>
      <description>Twitter is seven years old today – and to mark the occasion, De Montfort University (DMU) PR lecturer Liz Bridgen looks at how it has changed the way we communicate.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/happy-birthday,-twitter!.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2ftweetweb2-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Public Relations</category>
      <category>Twitter</category>
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      <title>Top law firm sponsors DMU's Legal Skills Suite</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/top-law-firm-sponsors-dmus-legal-skills-suite.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicester Institute of Legal Practice (LILP), which is part of Leicester De Montfort Law School, is delighted to announce that a top law firm has sponsored the university's Legal Skills Suite.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/top-law-firm-sponsors-dmus-legal-skills-suite.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2flegalsbwe2-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Leicester Institute of Legal Practice</category>
      <category>Legal Skills Suite</category>
      <category>employability</category>
      <category>sponsorship</category>
      <category>Irwin Mitchell</category>
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      <title>Chancellor in "cloud cuckoo land" says DMU politics expert</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/chancellor-in-cloud-cuckoo-land-says-dmu-politics-expert.aspx</link>
      <description>George Osborne is in "cloud cuckoo land" with his latest Budget, according to De Montfort University politics expert Alistair Jones.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/chancellor-in-cloud-cuckoo-land-says-dmu-politics-expert.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fgeorgeweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Budget</category>
      <category>politics</category>
      <category>Alistair Jones</category>
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      <title>DMU graduate's extraordinary shoes alongside biggest names in footwear</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-graduates-extraordinary-shoes-alongside-biggest-names-in-footwear.aspx</link>
      <description>A graduate from De Montfort University (DMU) is showcasing her work alongside world renowned footwear designers including Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo, in an exhibition dedicated to the most extraordinary shoes of the century.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-graduates-extraordinary-shoes-alongside-biggest-names-in-footwear.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fJaninaExoskeleton3.jpg" />
      <category>Janina Alleyne</category>
      <category>Footwear Design</category>
      <category>Shoe</category>
      <category>Kevin Guildford</category>
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      <title>DMU sets university record for stem cell recruitment</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-sets-university-record-for-stem-cell-recruitment.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University students helped set a new record when they recruited 366 people to the Anthony Nolan UK stem cell register.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 10:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-sets-university-record-for-stem-cell-recruitment.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fwebrik-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Anthony Nolan</category>
      <category>Square mile</category>
      <category>students</category>
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      <title>Local press under scrutiny</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/local-press-under-scrutiny.aspx</link>
      <description>The regional press has nothing to fear from tighter regulation in the wake of the Leveson Report.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/local-press-under-scrutiny.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fLeicspapersth-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Tor Clark</category>
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      <title>Colleagues share book award secret</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/colleagues-share-book-award-secret.aspx</link>
      <description>Two De Montfort University lecturers working out of the same office had to keep the same secret from each other – they have both been shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/colleagues-share-book-award-secret.aspx</guid>
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      <category>East Midlands Book Award</category>
      <category>Will Buckingham</category>
      <category>Jonathan Taylor</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
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      <title>Great Britain Lions like Ike</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/great-britain-lions-like-ike-.aspx</link>
      <description>Being a force to be reckoned with on "the gridiron" has led to DMU Falcons player Ike Douglas Obialo being called up to the Great Britain Lions American Football Squad.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/great-britain-lions-like-ike-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>The United Nations calls on DMU professor's expertise</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/united-nations-call-on-dmu-professors-expertise.aspx</link>
      <description>More than 80 per cent of the world's population will live in cities by 2030 – but at what cost to the planet?</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/united-nations-call-on-dmu-professors-expertise.aspx</guid>
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      <category>research</category>
      <category>John Ebohon</category>
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      <title>De Montfort University increases Students' Union funding to £1million</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/de-montfort-university-increases-students-union-funding-to-1million-.aspx</link>
      <description>The De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) will receive £1million in funding from the university in 2013/14 – an inflation-busting increase of 10%.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/de-montfort-university-increases-students-union-funding-to-1million-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Podcast recounts Great War German PoWs' tales</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/podcast-recounts-great-war-german-pows-tales.aspx</link>
      <description>Tales of capture, camp life and escape experienced by Germans interned as prisoners of war in Britain during the First World War have been brought to life in a BBC History podcast.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/podcast-recounts-great-war-german-pows-tales.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Youth worker gets top role in US city neighbourhood</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/youth-worker-gets-top-role-in-us-city-neighbourhood.aspx</link>
      <description>Young people in a US neighbourhood controversially labelled 'America's bank robbery capital' by a Ben Affleck Hollywood movie are being helped by a former De Montfort University student.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/youth-worker-gets-top-role-in-us-city-neighbourhood.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Pete Nash</category>
      <category>Youth Work</category>
      <category>Charlestown</category>
      <category>Boston</category>
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      <title>Stars back DMU stem cell campaign</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/stars-back-dmu-stem-cell-campaign.aspx</link>
      <description>Stars from the worlds of music and sport have given their backing to a campaign by De Montfort University students to recruit more young people as stem cell donors.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/stars-back-dmu-stem-cell-campaign.aspx</guid>
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      <category>students</category>
      <category>Kasabian</category>
      <category>Gary Lineker</category>
      <category>Square mile</category>
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      <title>DPP spells out cyber crime threat</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dpp-spells-out-cyber-crime-threat.aspx</link>
      <description>The "huge" scale of cyber crime facing Britain's prosecutors was laid bare by the Director of Public Prosecutions during a visit to De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dpp-spells-out-cyber-crime-threat.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Gary Lineker backs DMU stem cell appeal</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/gary-lineker-backs-dmu-stem-cell-appeal.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicester City legend Gary Lineker has given his backing to De Montfort University (DMU) students' drive to recruit stem cell donors and potentially save lives.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2013 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/gary-lineker-backs-dmu-stem-cell-appeal.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Gary Lineker</category>
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      <title>Head teachers in Leicester West to debate improvements to university access</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/head-teachers-in-leicester-west-to-debate-improvements-to-university-access-.aspx</link>
      <description>Head teachers from primary and secondary schools across the west of Leicester will meet at De Montfort University (DMU) to create a pathway to higher education for talented students.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/head-teachers-in-leicester-west-to-debate-improvements-to-university-access-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students auction book signed by world-famous rock star</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/students-auction-book-signed-by-world-famous-rock-star-.aspx</link>
      <description>A photography book signed by rock musician Bryan Adams is one of the items on sale next week at an art auction arranged by De Montfort University (DMU) students.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/students-auction-book-signed-by-world-famous-rock-star-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Stem celll donor campaign is stepped up</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/stem-celll-donor-campaign-is-stepped-up.aspx</link>
      <description>Students have been hard at work putting up posters, giving out flyers and drumming up support across De Montfort University's campus for Tuesday's stem cell donor recruitment day.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/stem-celll-donor-campaign-is-stepped-up.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Graduate's bid to stand out in jobs market</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/graduates-bid-to-stand-out-in-jobs-market.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University graduate's cheeky approach to job hunting has attracted the attention of celebrities – not to mention marketing websites around the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/graduates-bid-to-stand-out-in-jobs-market.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Comedy accolades are something to smile about!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/comedy-accolades-are-something-to-smile-about!.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University is all smiles today after winning the Lifetime Contribution to Leicester Comedy Festival award.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/comedy-accolades-are-something-to-smile-about!.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fMarch%2fandydownton-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Leicester Comedy Festival</category>
      <category>Alumni</category>
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      <title>Indie book fair to host awards announcement</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/indie-book-fair-to-host-awards-announcement.aspx</link>
      <description>Authors shortlisted for the East Midlands Book Award will be giving readings at a free independent literary festival which returns to Leicester this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/indie-book-fair-to-host-awards-announcement.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Mayor Boris praises DMU distance learning student</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/boris-praises-dmu-distance-learning-student.aspx</link>
      <description>Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, congratulated a De Montfort University (DMU) student and presented her with a top award at a key industry event.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/boris-praises-dmu-distance-learning-student.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Centre for Comparative Housing Research</category>
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      <title>Students bid to go viral with fashion PR guru Lee</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/students-bid-to-go-viral-with-fashion-pr-guru-lee.aspx</link>
      <description>A fashion PR guru renowned for using holograms, lasers and apps in his work has given a masterclass to students and helped them film their own promotional event.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/students-bid-to-go-viral-with-fashion-pr-guru-lee.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU shoots up the CRC Energy Efficiency league table</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-shoots-up-the-crc-energy-efficiency-league-table-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has proven its energy credentials by rising 272 places in the Government's ranking of energy efficient organisations.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-shoots-up-the-crc-energy-efficiency-league-table-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hands up who's supporting Anthony Nolan?</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/hands-up-whos-supporting-anthony-nolan.aspx</link>
      <description>Students are being urged to help cure blood cancer by signing up as potential bone marrow donors on Tuesday 19th March.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/hands-up-whos-supporting-anthony-nolan.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Anthony Nolan</category>
      <category>volunteers</category>
      <category>bone marrow</category>
      <category>campus centre</category>
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      <title>Future designers showcase their work in lingerie magazine</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/future-designers-showcase-their-work-in-lingerie-magazine.aspx</link>
      <description>Ten Contour Fashion students from De Montfort University (DMU) have seen their work displayed in the leading sector magazine for the lingerie industry.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/future-designers-showcase-their-work-in-lingerie-magazine.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Contour Fashion</category>
      <category>lingerie</category>
      <category>Lingerie Buyer</category>
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      <title>As UK temperatures soar heat-related deaths are set to increase 250%</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/as-uk-temperatures-soar-heat-related-deaths-are-set-to-increase-250-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has helped compile a report warning that heat-related deaths in our own homes could almost treble in less than 40 years and cost more than £6billion.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/as-uk-temperatures-soar-heat-related-deaths-are-set-to-increase-250-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>International students who want a good job choose Alliance universities like DMU, report shows</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/international-students-who-want-a-good-job-choose-alliance-universities-like-dmu,-report-shows.aspx</link>
      <description>New research shows that Alliance universities such as De Montfort University (DMU) are the destination of choice for international students whose priority is getting a good job.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/international-students-who-want-a-good-job-choose-alliance-universities-like-dmu,-report-shows.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's life transformed</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/students-life-transformed.aspx</link>
      <description>Talented DMU student Tom Synnott, who is on track to achieve a first class degree despite being diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, has told the nation why the help that he has received has transformed his life.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/students-life-transformed.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Find out how postgraduate study can change lives</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/find-out-how-postgraduate-study-can-change-lives.aspx</link>
      <description>Graduate study can open up a whole world of possibilities. For people looking to get ahead in their chosen field, or those planning a career change, a postgraduate degree from DMU can change their life.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/find-out-how-postgraduate-study-can-change-lives.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Future designer shines at UK's biggest footwear trade show</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/future-designer-shines-at-uks-biggest-footwear-trade-show.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) student Maya Nishimura has been named the winner of a coveted footwear award, at an event which attracts some of the biggest brands in the industry.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/future-designer-shines-at-uks-biggest-footwear-trade-show.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Moda</category>
      <category>Footwear Design</category>
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      <title>DMU kicks off major football conference</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-kicks-off-major-football-conference.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's (DMU) sports historians are helping to tell the story of British football to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Football Association.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-kicks-off-major-football-conference.aspx</guid>
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      <category>International Centre for Sports History and Culture</category>
      <category>Football Association</category>
      <category>Tony Collins</category>
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      <title>DMU students given insight into award-winning digital marketing</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-students-given-insight-into-award-winning-digital-marketing.aspx</link>
      <description>Students on the MA PR course at De Montfort University (DMU) will learn what makes a winning marketing campaign next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-students-given-insight-into-award-winning-digital-marketing.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU students take to the stage</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-students-take-to-the-stage.aspx</link>
      <description>Drama students from De Montfort University (DMU) are taking to the stage at the Curve theatre to perform two plays written by Olivier Award-winner Caryl Churchill.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/march/dmu-students-take-to-the-stage.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Drama Studies</category>
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      <title>The Bourne Supremacy</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/the-bourne-supremacy.aspx</link>
      <description>He made his name with fresh interpretations of classical ballet, but Matthew Bourne is planning to set his latest work to a completely different score – the soundtrack of Alfred Hitchcock films.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/the-bourne-supremacy.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Matthew Bourne</category>
      <category>honorand</category>
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      <title>Mile2 receives national recognition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/mile2-receives-national-recognition-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's pioneering Mile2 project has been named as a runner-up in the Guardian University Awards for its "outstanding impact and positive contribution" to the local community.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU celebrates the vital work of speech therapists</title>
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      <description>The dedication and commitment of speech and language therapists (SLTs) in the East Midlands was celebrated at an award ceremony hosted by De Montfort University (DMU) this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Legendary author tells enchanted audience of stories that write themselves.</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/legendary-author-tells-enchanted-audience-of-stories-that-write-themselves.aspx</link>
      <description>At a rare public appearance, legendary author Alan Garner told a Leicester audience that he wrote his award-winning books because he was a craftsman and because the 'stories write themselves'.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/legendary-author-tells-enchanted-audience-of-stories-that-write-themselves.aspx</guid>
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      <title>The Only Way Is...DMU!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/the-only-way-isdmu!.aspx</link>
      <description>Sunglasses, sun cream and sandals? Now celebrities are packing the designs of a DMU graduate alongside their holiday staples.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/the-only-way-isdmu!.aspx</guid>
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      <category>fashion</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
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      <title>Students attract comedy legend to Leicester</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/students-attract-comedy-legend-to-leicester.aspx</link>
      <description>Comedy legend Jasper Carrott delighted his fans in Leicester at last night's student-run Cultural Exchanges Festival.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/students-attract-comedy-legend-to-leicester.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Cultural Exchanges</category>
      <category>Jasper Carrott</category>
      <category>Geoff Rowe</category>
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      <title>Zandra Rhodes shares her passion for fashion</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/zandra-rhodes-shares-her-passion-for-fashion-.aspx</link>
      <description>Fashion legend Zandra Rhodes CBE was one of the first guest speaker at DMU's annual Cultural Exchanges Festival on Monday evening (25 February).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How refugees have enriched British culture</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/how-refugees-have-enriched-british-culture.aspx</link>
      <description>The ways in which refugees have shaped and enriched British culture is studied for the first time in a collection of work edited by European History specialist Professor Panikos Panayi.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/how-refugees-have-enriched-british-culture.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UK's first Solar House to be built in Leicestershire</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/uks-first-solar-house-to-be-built-in-leicestershire.aspx</link>
      <description>The UK's first 'Solar House' to be solely heated by the sun's energy all year round is to be built in Great Glen, Leicestershire and monitored by experts from De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/uks-first-solar-house-to-be-built-in-leicestershire.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Selling horsemeat as beef - what are shoppers' rights?</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/selling-horsemeat-as-beef---what-are-shoppers-rights.aspx</link>
      <description>Consumers who unwittingly ate horsemeat in their frozen food could sue supermarkets under the Sale of Goods Act, says a De Montfort University (DMU) law lecturer – but don't expect to be paid a fortune in compensation.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/selling-horsemeat-as-beef---what-are-shoppers-rights.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Law</category>
      <category>De Montfort Law School</category>
      <category>Martin Morgan-Taylor</category>
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      <title>DMU students moot at the highest court in the land</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-students-moot-at-the-highest-court-in-the-land.aspx</link>
      <description>Law students have described mooting at the Supreme Court in London as "an amazing experience".</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-students-moot-at-the-highest-court-in-the-land.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Supreme Court</category>
      <category>Law Society</category>
      <category>De Montfort Law School</category>
      <category>Gavin Dingwall</category>
      <category>Martin Morgan-Taylor</category>
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      <title>Graduate's designs have the X Factor</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/graduates-designs-have-the-x-factor.aspx</link>
      <description>A fashion graduate from De Monfort University (DMU) has shown her designs have the X Factor after being worn by British girl group and winner of the 2011 TV show, Little Mix, as well as semi-finalist, Misha B.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/graduates-designs-have-the-x-factor.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fMishaBandLittleMixnewpic-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Fashion Design</category>
      <category>Nav Bains</category>
      <category>Little Mix</category>
      <category>Misha B</category>
      <category>X factor</category>
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      <title>Students celebrate university mental health day</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/students-celebrate-university-mental-health-day.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) students hit the road to spread the message about positive mental health around Leicester – with a bit of help from some famous faces.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/students-celebrate-university-mental-health-day.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fsimoncoleweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>students</category>
      <category>Mental Health</category>
      <category>campaign</category>
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      <title>DMU and the bionic man at the Science Museum</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-and-the-bionic-man-at-the-science-museum.aspx</link>
      <description>Hundreds of visitors to London's Science Museum are getting the chance to meet Rex the bionic man and the creator of his pancreas, Professor Joan Taylor from DMU.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-and-the-bionic-man-at-the-science-museum.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Ask Me About mental health</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/ask-me-about-mental-health.aspx</link>
      <description>Students at De Montfort University (DMU) have recruited famous Leicestershire faces to support a new mental health campaign.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/ask-me-about-mental-health.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Mental Health</category>
      <category>University Mental Health and Wellbeing Day</category>
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      <title>Work placement focuses on supermarket giant's big new venture</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/work-placement-focus-on-supermarket-giants-big-new-venture.aspx</link>
      <description>Overseeing the launch of supermarket giant Morrisons' first own-brand clothing range has been a dream work placement for a Retail Buying student at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/work-placement-focus-on-supermarket-giants-big-new-venture.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU students to moot in the Supreme Court</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-students-to-moot-in-the-supreme-court.aspx</link>
      <description>Law students from De Montfort University (DMU) are off to the Supreme Court in London to moot in the highest appeal court in the land.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-students-to-moot-in-the-supreme-court.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Law</category>
      <category>Law Society</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>Supreme Court</category>
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      <title>Student exhibits work alongside top designers at London Fashion Week</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/student-exhibits-work-alongside-top-designers-at-london-fashion-week.aspx</link>
      <description>A student who was named 'Lingerie Designer of the Year' at the prestigious Triumph Inspiration Awards is now displaying her work alongside leading designers at London Fashion Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/student-exhibits-work-alongside-top-designers-at-london-fashion-week.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fsmallWhitehead-triumph-562-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Triumph</category>
      <category>lingerie</category>
      <category>Contour Fashion</category>
      <category>Sian Whitefoot</category>
      <category>Gillian Proctor</category>
      <category>Triumph Inspiration Award</category>
      <category>London Fashion Week</category>
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      <title>DMU academic's paper published in world-leading journal</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-academics-paper-chosen-by-world-leading-journal.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University academic has had his latest research paper accepted by one of the world's leading publishers of agenda-changing research on business and entrepreneurship.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-academics-paper-chosen-by-world-leading-journal.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Business</category>
      <category>Creme</category>
      <category>Dr Kassa Woldesenbet</category>
      <category>Prof Monder Ram</category>
      <category>journal</category>
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      <title>DMU scientists save the day for county company</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmus-chemistry-team-saves-the-day.aspx</link>
      <description>Scientists at De Montfort University (DMU) came to the rescue when a county company called them in to trace the source of an oil leak.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmus-chemistry-team-saves-the-day.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Scientists</category>
      <category>Chemistry Analytical</category>
      <category>Prof Katherine Huddersman</category>
      <category>Prof Martin Grootveld</category>
      <category>Life Sciences</category>
      <category>Science</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>laboratory</category>
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      <title>Knitters create award-winning designs</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/knitters-create-award-winning-designs.aspx</link>
      <description>Setting the fashion trends with knitwear is no mean feat but it's one which two students have done to earn top awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/knitters-create-award-winning-designs.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fframeworkwinnersth-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Lessons in laughter for Square Mile residents</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/lessons-in-laughter-for-square-mile-residents.aspx</link>
      <description>Just a few weeks ago, the nearest most of these trainee comedians had come to the comedy spotlight was watching their heroes on TV.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/lessons-in-laughter-for-square-mile-residents.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Square mile</category>
      <category>community</category>
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      <title>DMU Racing plans podium finish in 2013</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-racing-plans-podium-finish-in-2013.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of engineers from De Montfort University (DMU) are working hard on designing, building and testing a Formula racing car to compete with the best in the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-racing-plans-podium-finish-in-2013.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Microchip heels to light up fashion week</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/microchip-heels-to-light-up-fashion-week.aspx</link>
      <description>A highly-stylised shoe by one of the fashion world's brightest new names will quite literally light up London Fashion Week this week thanks to the university where he learnt his trade.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/microchip-heels-to-light-up-fashion-week.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU Professor named as one of history's key writers on photography</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-professor-named-as-one-of-historys-key-writers-on-photography-.aspx</link>
      <description>Professor Elizabeth Edwards – Director of De Montfort University's Photographic History Research Centre – features in a new book listing the most influential writers on the subject of photography both living and historical.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-professor-named-as-one-of-historys-key-writers-on-photography-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Great War German PoW's stories told at last</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/german-prisoners-of-wars-stories-told-at-last.aspx</link>
      <description>The plight of Germans interned as prisoners of war in Britain during the First World War is to be highlighted for the first time in a book by a De Montfort University (DMU) professor.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/german-prisoners-of-wars-stories-told-at-last.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU inspires future university students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/inspiring-future-university-students.aspx</link>
      <description>Primary school pupils were given a taste of what university life is like when they visited the De Montfort University campus for the day.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/inspiring-future-university-students.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Square mile</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Business and Law</category>
      <category>electronics</category>
      <category>technology</category>
      <category>Monsell Primary</category>
      <category>community</category>
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      <title>DMU spin-out company shortlisted for top industry award</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-spin-out-company-shortlisted-for-top-industry-award.aspx</link>
      <description>A company that emerged from cutting-edge research into artificial intelligence has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious ATC Global Excellence Awards 2013.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-spin-out-company-shortlisted-for-top-industry-award.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Host of celebrities join DMU for annual Cultural Exchanges Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/host-of-celebrities-join-dmu-for-annual-cultural-exchanges-festival.aspx</link>
      <description>A host of arts celebrities and experts will visit Leicester later this month for De Montfort University's (DMU) annual student-run Cultural Exchanges festival.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/host-of-celebrities-join-dmu-for-annual-cultural-exchanges-festival.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Culture</category>
      <category>Cultural Exchanges</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>fashion</category>
      <category>comedy</category>
      <category>Shakespeare</category>
      <category>Dominic Shellard</category>
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      <title>Giving sixth-formers a taste of legal life</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/giving-sixth-formers-a-taste-of-legal-life.aspx</link>
      <description>Teenagers got the chance to argue a case in "court" as they took part in the first round of the Leicestershire Schools and Colleges Mooting Competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Law</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Business and Law</category>
      <category>courtroom</category>
      <category>Law Club</category>
      <category>Andrew Robinson</category>
      <category>Sheree Peaple</category>
      <category>Uppingham School</category>
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      <title>De Montfort University to open Confucius Institute promoting Chinese language and culture</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/de-montfort-university-to-open-confucius-institute-promoting-chinese-language-and-culture.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University is to open a Confucius Institute at the heart of its campus which will promote Chinese language and culture.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/de-montfort-university-to-open-confucius-institute-promoting-chinese-language-and-culture.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fsmallCONFUCIUSINSTITUTESIGNING-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Comedians to be interviewed for oral archive of British comedy</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/comedians-to-be-interviewed-for-oral-archive-of-british-comedy-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University and Europe's longest-running comedy festival are joining forces to establish the first-ever oral archive of British comedy.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/comedians-to-be-interviewed-for-oral-archive-of-british-comedy-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fDMU-comedy-Breakfast-web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Count on DMU for award-winning teaching!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/count-on-dmu-for-award-winning-teaching!.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's Department of Accounting and Finance is celebrating after it was named Public Sector Accountancy College of the Year.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/count-on-dmu-for-award-winning-teaching!.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fwebacaus-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Accounting and finance</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>PQ Award</category>
      <category>dr david russell</category>
      <category>Darren Sparkes</category>
      <category>Sarah Boby</category>
      <category>ACCA</category>
      <category>CIMA</category>
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      <title>Bringing the past back to digital life</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/bringing-the-past-back-to-digital-life.aspx</link>
      <description>Historic buildings and monuments will be digitally re-created by De Montfort University (DMU) experts to help community heritage groups.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/bringing-the-past-back-to-digital-life.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fvintagearch-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>heritage</category>
      <category>architecture</category>
      <category>Design</category>
      <category>technology</category>
      <category>Digital Building Heritage</category>
      <category>Lottery</category>
      <category>community</category>
      <category>partnership</category>
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      <title>DMU spearheads project to reduce energy consumption in public buildings across Europe</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-spearheads-project-to-reduce-energy-consumption-in-public-buildings-across-europe.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) and Leicester City Council are key partners in a major new EU-wide research initiative to significantly reduce the energy consumption of public buildings.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/dmu-spearheads-project-to-reduce-energy-consumption-in-public-buildings-across-europe.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fsmallsmartspaces-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Street Law students clinch top legal prize</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/street-law-students-win-presitigious-prize.aspx</link>
      <description>Law students who go out into the community to help people with legal issues will be able to extend their work into the county for the first time after winning a prestigious grant.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/street-law-students-win-presitigious-prize.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fjustice-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Law</category>
      <category>Business and Law</category>
      <category>Street Law</category>
      <category>volunteers</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>award</category>
      <category>Oxford University Press</category>
      <category>grant</category>
      <category>partnerships</category>
      <category>Alwyn Jones</category>
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      <title>Students step up for litter pick-up</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/students-step-up-for-litter-pick-up.aspx</link>
      <description>Students have done their bit to clean up a public park on the fringes of De Montfort University (DMU) and made it safer for children to play in.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/students-step-up-for-litter-pick-up.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fDMU-litter-feb2013341thu-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Play with a purpose: DMU changes the game</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/play-with-a-purpose-dmu-changes-the-game.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is revolutionising the traditional conference and blurring the real and virtual worlds through a series of challenges using video games and social media.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/play-with-a-purpose-dmu-changes-the-game.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fsmallcontroller-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Top comedy industry names at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/top-comedy-industry-names-at-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Twenty years after it began as a student project at DMU the renowned Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival (DLCF) is to be reviewed by some of the industry's top names.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/top-comedy-industry-names-at-dmu.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fFebruary%2fplayingforlaughsdonwardweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>'Bionic man' with DMU's artificial pancreas makes headlines around the world</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/bionic-man-with-dmus-artificial-pancreas-makes-headlines-around-the-world.aspx</link>
      <description>The 'bionic man' with replacement body parts including an artificial pancreas created by De Montfort University (DMU) is making headlines around the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/bionic-man-with-dmus-artificial-pancreas-makes-headlines-around-the-world.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fJoanTaylor-web.jpg" />
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      <title>High-flying graduate jets off to key USA conference</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/high-flying-graduate-jets-off-to-key-usa-conference.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University graduate has been chosen from thousands of applicants to present her work at a conference showcasing new and fresh thinking.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/high-flying-graduate-jets-off-to-key-usa-conference.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fsophie2-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>graduates</category>
      <category>De Montfort University business school</category>
      <category>Business</category>
      <category>undergraduate</category>
      <category>HRM</category>
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      <title>Trainee midwives win top award</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/trainee-midwives-win-top-award.aspx</link>
      <description>Two De Montfort University (DMU) students have won one the UK's top midwifery prizes at the Royal College of Midwives' (RCM) Annual Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/trainee-midwives-win-top-award.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fgenericmidwife-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Midwives</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>awards</category>
      <category>Sri Lanke</category>
      <category>Health and Life Sciences</category>
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      <title>Private renting 'must escape Rising Damp image'</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/private-renting-must-escape-rising-damp-image.aspx</link>
      <description>Nearly 40 years after it first hit the screens, TV sitcom Rising Damp remains the stereotypical image of life in rented accommodation in the UK, says a De Montfort University (DMU) academic.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/private-renting-must-escape-rising-damp-image.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fTimBroforweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Centre for Comparative Housing Research</category>
      <category>Rising Damp</category>
      <category>landlords</category>
      <category>rented accommodation</category>
      <category>Government select committee</category>
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      <title>Comedy kicks off on campus</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/comedy-kicks-off-on-campus.aspx</link>
      <description>Europe's longest-running comedy festival kicks off at DMU this weekend launching the biggest laughs yet on campus.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/comedy-kicks-off-on-campus.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fEvents%2fCalendar-images%2fDaveComedyFestival.jpg" />
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      <title>Aromatic rice better for you, say scientists</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/aromatic-rice-better-for-you,-say-scientists.aspx</link>
      <description>Switching the type of rice you eat could make a dramatic difference to your health, say scientists.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/february/aromatic-rice-better-for-you,-say-scientists.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2frice1-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>research</category>
      <category>Health</category>
      <category>international</category>
      <category>bangladesh</category>
      <category>India</category>
      <category>Dr Parvez Haris</category>
      <category>Health and Life Sciences</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
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      <title>Now that's distance learning!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/now-thats-distance-learning!.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) graduate has brought a whole new meaning to distance learning – by studying for her Masters degree 4,100 miles away in Montserrat.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/now-thats-distance-learning!.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fMontserrat-Island-Cropped2.jpg" />
      <category>international</category>
      <category>CCHR</category>
      <category>Tim Brown</category>
      <category>Housing</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>masters</category>
      <category>montserrat</category>
      <category>distance learning</category>
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      <title>Law School's rising stars win awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/law-schools-rising-stars-win-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>Hard-working De Montfort University (DMU) law student Preena Ranpuria swept the board at a prize-giving ceremony held to reward the faculty's brightest students.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/law-schools-rising-stars-win-awards.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fgroupshot-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Law</category>
      <category>postgraduate</category>
      <category>awards</category>
      <category>employability</category>
      <category>Faculty of Business and Law</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>sponsors</category>
      <category>corporate</category>
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      <title>Creative flatmates prepare for catwalk final</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/creative-flatmates-prepare-for-catwalk-final.aspx</link>
      <description>Futuristic fashion designs are being transformed from ideas on paper into catwalk reality by two bright young flatmates chosen to display their work at London Fashion Week next month.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/creative-flatmates-prepare-for-catwalk-final.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fFADdesign3th-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Kim Phillips</category>
      <category>Aysha Simpson</category>
      <category>Fashion Design</category>
      <category>FAD</category>
      <category>London Fashion Week</category>
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      <title>Winning fund is a dream come true</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/winning-fund-is-a-dream-come-true.aspx</link>
      <description>A young mum who fled to this country to start a new life with her family when she was just 10 years old says her life has been transformed after winning a Jesse Jackson Award.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/winning-fund-is-a-dream-come-true.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fDMU-VCaward-238web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Postgraduates mean business!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/postgraduates-mean-business!.aspx</link>
      <description>Some of the best and brightest students from De Montfort University's (DMU) postgraduate business courses have won awards for their achievements.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/postgraduates-mean-business!.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fbiz2-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Business and Law</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>awards</category>
      <category>postgraduate</category>
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      <title>Spire appeal passes halfway mark</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/spire-appeal-passes-halfway-mark.aspx</link>
      <description>A £500,000 appeal to save the crumbling spire of an historic church has passed the halfway mark – and Mile 2 students from De Montfort University (DMU) will be helping to raise even more.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/spire-appeal-passes-halfway-mark.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fcastro2-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Mile 2</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>campaign</category>
      <category>church</category>
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      <title>DMU in billion-euro project to create virtual human brain</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dmu-in-billion-euro-project-to-create-virtual-human-brain--.aspx</link>
      <description>Experts from De Montfort University's Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility (CCSR) will play a key role in a European project to use super-computers to simulate parts of the human brain.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dmu-in-billion-euro-project-to-create-virtual-human-brain--.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fsmallcyberbrain-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>DMU professor writes Magna Carta 2.0</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/new-code-could-overhaul-english-politics.aspx</link>
      <description>MPs today unveiled a new code designed to free up local government and give councillors more power to make decisions.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/new-code-could-overhaul-english-politics.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fpolicy-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>politics</category>
      <category>local government</category>
      <category>MPs</category>
      <category>parliament</category>
      <category>select committee</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Professor Colin Copus</category>
      <category>Government</category>
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      <title>Students go to work on designs</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/students-go-to-work-on-designs.aspx</link>
      <description>Interior design students at De Montfort University (DMU) are gaining a greater insight into workplace design in a project supported by Blueprint Interiors of Diseworth.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/students-go-to-work-on-designs.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fboardroom-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Design</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>partnership</category>
      <category>Business</category>
      <category>Interior Design</category>
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      <title>Creating a bionic man</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/creating-a-bionic-man.aspx</link>
      <description>A 'bionic man' with replacement body parts including an artificial pancreas created by DMU will wow the crowds at the London Science Museum as well as Channel 4 viewers next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/creating-a-bionic-man.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fJoanTaylor-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>BBC Controller comes to DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/bbc-controller-comes-to-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Dave Walters - Technical Controller for the BBC's national radio stations – will give a professional lecture to De Montfort University (DMU) students on Monday 28 January.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/bbc-controller-comes-to-dmu.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fliving-wage-img-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Why people are put off becoming councillors</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/why-people-are-put-off-becoming-councillors.aspx</link>
      <description>More needs to be done to encourage people to become councillors, De Montfort University academics have told the Communities and Local Government select committee.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/why-people-are-put-off-becoming-councillors.aspx</guid>
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      <category>academic</category>
      <category>council</category>
      <category>politics</category>
      <category>research</category>
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      <title>Pride and Prejudice celebrates milestone</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/pride-and-prejudice-celebrates-milestone.aspx</link>
      <description>As Pride and Prejudice celebrates its 200th anniversary,  English Professor Deborah Cartmell looks at its enduring appeal.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/pride-and-prejudice-celebrates-milestone.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fcolinfirthwet-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>English</category>
      <category>classics</category>
      <category>austen</category>
      <category>Colin Firth</category>
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      <title>What does future hold for commercial property sector?</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/commercial-property-expert-gives-insight.aspx</link>
      <description>Business leaders in Leicestershire have been learning about the national commercial property picture from a De Montfort University academic.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/commercial-property-expert-gives-insight.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fcontractpic-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>property</category>
      <category>commercial</category>
      <category>Bill Maxted</category>
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      <title>After 50 years of graduations Alanda Whitehead takes to the stage</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/after-50-years-of-graduations-alanda-whitehead-takes-to-the-stage.aspx</link>
      <description>After attending more than 400 graduations in the institution's history, long-term friend of De Montfort University Mrs Alanda Whitehead MBE received an honorary fellowship at a glistening ceremony at Leicester's Curve theatre on Wednesday (24 January).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/after-50-years-of-graduations-alanda-whitehead-takes-to-the-stage.aspx</guid>
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      <title>It ain't what you do, it's the way that you do it!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/it-aint-what-you-do,-its-the-way-that-you-do-it!.aspx</link>
      <description>Warm congratulations, wise advice and even a reference to Eighties pop trio Bananarama were all part of De Montfort University's graduation ceremonies on Wednesday.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/it-aint-what-you-do,-its-the-way-that-you-do-it!.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fDMU-Grad02-Winter2013-149-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>graduations</category>
      <category>honorand</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>ceremony</category>
      <category>Business and Law</category>
      <category>David Wilson</category>
      <category>research</category>
      <category>Ian Borley</category>
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      <title>Students to help mass litter-pick</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/students-to-help-mass-litter-pick.aspx</link>
      <description>Student volunteers are to help a community park mass litter-pick.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/students-to-help-mass-litter-pick.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fDMU-SquareMileDay-135th3-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>student volunteers</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Student Services</category>
      <category>Jit Pandya</category>
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      <title>Royal Visit postponed</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/royal-visit-postponed.aspx</link>
      <description>Today's visit to DMU by His Royal Highness Prince Edward has been postponed because of the adverse weather conditions.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/royal-visit-postponed.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Graduations start in style</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/graduations-start-in-style.aspx</link>
      <description>Embrace challenges and never stop learning – that was the message to hundreds of graduates as the first of De Montfort University's graduation ceremonies began today.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/graduations-start-in-style.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2falexis-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>graduations</category>
      <category>Art</category>
      <category>Design and Humanities</category>
      <category>technology</category>
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      <title>Demand soars for English classes</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/demand-soars-for-english-classes.aspx</link>
      <description>More English classes are being organised to cope with the demand from people wanting to learn the language and increase their job prospects.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/demand-soars-for-english-classes.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fsquare-mile-english-lessons-0004th-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Square mile</category>
      <category>English</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>employability</category>
      <category>community</category>
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      <title>A history of good horse-sense wins US Fellowship</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/a-history-of-good-horse-sense-wins-us-fellowship.aspx</link>
      <description>A DMU sports historian has won a prestigious US fellowship to study the careers of women equestrians.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/a-history-of-good-horse-sense-wins-us-fellowship.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students to be honoured at DMU graduation ceremonies</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/students-to-be-honoured-at-dmu-graduation-ceremonies.aspx</link>
      <description>Years of studying and hard work will be recognised when more than 1,200 students from De Montfort University (DMU) attend their graduation ceremonies next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/students-to-be-honoured-at-dmu-graduation-ceremonies.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fDMU-grad-sat-3-169(Medium)th-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>graduation</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
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      <title>DMU experts step in to help city businesses</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dmu-experts-step-in-to-help-city-businesses.aspx</link>
      <description>Businesses in Leicester are being given a helping hand to take their companies to the next level thanks to De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dmu-experts-step-in-to-help-city-businesses.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fdress2a-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Business</category>
      <category>Creme</category>
      <category>innovation</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>networking</category>
      <category>Monder Ram</category>
      <category>Support</category>
      <category>advice</category>
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      <title>DMU Bhangra Society prepares a Royal routine</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dmu-bhangra-society.aspx</link>
      <description>Bhangra dancers and drummers are promising a vibrant, colourful  - and loud - welcome for Prince Edward when he officially opens De Montfort University's new leisure centre this Wednesday.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dmu-bhangra-society.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fBhangradancerswebsize-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Can children do better than investment bankers?</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/can-children-do-better-than-investment-bankers.aspx</link>
      <description>Stocks and shares can baffle the best of us – but not a group of city school children who are taking part in a pioneering maths project.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/can-children-do-better-than-investment-bankers.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fnewsizegretton-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>maths</category>
      <category>Square mile</category>
      <category>Children</category>
      <category>partnership</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>schools</category>
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      <title>Budding accountants in line for awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/accountants-in-line-for-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's (DMU) Department of Accounting &amp; Finance has been nominated for a top award – along with two of its lecturers and a student.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/accountants-in-line-for-awards.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fiStock000006215341Smallth-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>School sleuths challenged to solve a crime</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/pupils-challenged-to-solve-a-crime.aspx</link>
      <description>An intriguing solve-a-crime challenge is to be set to school pupils when they visit De Montfort University's Crime Scene House in Leicester next month.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/pupils-challenged-to-solve-a-crime.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2f130115sciencedetectives1th-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Crime Scene House</category>
      <category>forensic</category>
      <category>Health and Life Sciences</category>
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      <title>Prince to see sporty students in action</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/prince-to-see-sporty-students-in-action.aspx</link>
      <description>Swimmers, netball players, rowers, cheerleaders and dancers will be among the students showing off their sporting skills when Prince Edward comes to officially open De Montfort University's (DMU) Queen Elizabeth II Leisure Centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/prince-to-see-sporty-students-in-action.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fSwimming2th-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Prince Edward</category>
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      <title>Students stage candlelit vigil</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/students-stage-candlelit-vigil.aspx</link>
      <description>Students turned out last night for a candlelit vigil and peace march in memory of the young student fatally attacked and raped on a bus in Delhi.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/students-stage-candlelit-vigil.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fvigilforweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>DMU invites Leicester to welcome Prince Edward</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dmu-invites-leicester-to-welcome-prince-edward.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is making final preparations to welcome His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, to officially open the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre on 23 January.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dmu-invites-leicester-to-welcome-prince-edward.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fdiamondsmall-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Hospital infection surveillance system flawed, say experts</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/hospital-infection-surveillance-system-flawed,-say-experts.aspx</link>
      <description>Patients recovering from surgery get infections far more often than is being reported, a new study led by De Montfort University has found.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/hospital-infection-surveillance-system-flawed,-say-experts.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fsurgeryforweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Cost of drug development reduced thanks to new technology</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/cost-of-drug-development-reduced-thanks-to-new-technology-.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU is working to try to speed up and reduce the cost of the development of new drugs and medicines.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/cost-of-drug-development-reduced-thanks-to-new-technology-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fCYPforweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Riders win first title in 12 years</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/riders-win-first-title-in-12-years.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicester Riders are celebrating today after landing their first piece of silverware in a decade – the British Basketball League Cup.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/riders-win-first-title-in-12-years.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2friders3th-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Partnerships</category>
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      <title>New £2.9M enterprise centre launched</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/new-29m-enterprise-centre-launched.aspx</link>
      <description>Business experts from De Montfort University (DMU) will contribute to a new £2.9m enterprise research centre being launched today.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/new-29m-enterprise-centre-launched.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fMonderRamhighresth-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Monder Ram</category>
      <category>Business</category>
      <category>Enterprise Centre</category>
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      <title>Dance troupe try out for Britain's Got Talent</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dance-troupe-try-out-for-britains-got-talent.aspx</link>
      <description>Dance troupe the DMU Steppers are hoping  to strut their way onto the main stage in TV's Britain's Got Talent.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/dance-troupe-try-out-for-britains-got-talent.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fChishaandDMUSteppersth-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>DMU</category>
      <category>students</category>
      <category>Steppers</category>
      <category>Britain's Got Talent</category>
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      <title>De Montfort University to help French housing reform</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/de-montfort-university-to-help-french-housing-reform.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU will be advising the French Government on its housing reform proposals as politicians launch a three-month consultation this spring.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/de-montfort-university-to-help-french-housing-reform.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fTimBrownforweb-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Graduate Plus makes job prospects even brighter</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/graduate-plus-makes-job-prospects-even-brighter.aspx</link>
      <description>Graduates have been given a three-day boot camp in how to boost their job prospects thanks to a pioneering course at De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/graduate-plus-makes-job-prospects-even-brighter.aspx</guid>
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      <title>How sport helped break anti-Semitic barriers</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/how-sport-helped-break-anti-semitic-barriers.aspx</link>
      <description>An engaging account delving into the impact Jewish sportsmen had on British sport and its role in integrating the migrant community is published this month.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/january/how-sport-helped-break-anti-semitic-barriers.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2013%2fJanuary%2fJewishManCityfans1936th-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>David Dee</category>
      <category>Jewish</category>
      <category>History</category>
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      <title>Former hotel chef trials new cancer drug</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/former-hotel-chef-trials-new-cancer-drug-.aspx</link>
      <description>A prostate cancer charity campaigner is combating the disease by taking a new drug being trialled on humans for the first time.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/former-hotel-chef-trials-new-cancer-drug-.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Richard Geary</category>
      <category>prostate cancer</category>
      <category>PROSTaid</category>
      <category>DMU</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Dominic Shellard</category>
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      <title>More and more DMU staff get on their bikes</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2013/more-and-more-dmu-staff-get-on-their-bikes.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's green credentials have been given a boost after it was revealed that 11 per cent of staff at the university now cycle to work – more than three times the national average.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>More people try to escape austerity through treats this Christmas</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/have-myself-a-merry-little-christmas-more-people-try-to-escape-austerity-through-treats-says-expert.aspx</link>
      <description>Shoppers are set to spend as much if not more on their shopping this Christmas as people look to try to escape austerity through treats, according to a retail expert.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Games-master Sophia proves gender and age are no barriers to success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/games-master-sophia-proves-gender-and-age-are-no-barriers-to-excellence.aspx</link>
      <description>The world of computer games has traditionally been seen as a man's world – but one former De Montfort University (DMU) student is helping to change that view.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/games-master-sophia-proves-gender-and-age-are-no-barriers-to-excellence.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Designer's first swimwear range on sale online</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/swimwear-designer.aspx</link>
      <description>A woman whose first range of swimwear designed by herself has gone on sale across the world will return to her student roots to help discover the next generation of lingerie designers.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/swimwear-designer.aspx</guid>
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      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>fashion</category>
      <category>swimwear</category>
      <category>Curvy Kate</category>
      <category>Simply Beach</category>
      <category>Lace Lingerie</category>
      <category>Fashion Design</category>
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      <title>Student temping agency is a roaring success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/student-temping-agency-is-a-roaring-success.aspx</link>
      <description>A NEW on-campus recruitment agency has helped hundreds of students earn a bit of cash to help them pay their way through their studies.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/student-temping-agency-is-a-roaring-success.aspx</guid>
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      <category>vacancies</category>
      <category>Unitemps</category>
      <category>De MOntfort University student stories</category>
      <category>Chloe Borrows</category>
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      <title>Pioneering Mile2 project shortlisted for national newspaper award</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/pioneering-mile2-project-shortlisted-for-national-newspaper-award.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's pioneering Mile2 project has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/pioneering-mile2-project-shortlisted-for-national-newspaper-award.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Call for a different approach to energy policy</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/call-for-a-different-approach-to-energy-policy.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's Professor of Innovation says that UK energy policy wrongly focuses on energy efficiency with too little effort applied to innovation.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/call-for-a-different-approach-to-energy-policy.aspx</guid>
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      <title>A festival of festivities for international students at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/a-festival-of-festivities-for-international-students-at-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>They may be far from home, but international students at De Montfort University (DMU) who are staying in the UK over Christmas will also be far from bored thanks to a programme of festive events laid on by the university.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/a-festival-of-festivities-for-international-students-at-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Latest Commercial Property Lending Report published by DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/latest-commercial-property-lending-report-published-by-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>The latest UK Commercial Property Lending Market report has been published by De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/latest-commercial-property-lending-report-published-by-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New director of Institute of Creative Technologies looks to the future</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/new-director-of-institute-of-creative-technologies-looks-to-the-future.aspx</link>
      <description>Pioneering computer artist Ernest Edmonds has returned to De Montfort University where his career began 44 years ago.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/new-director-of-institute-of-creative-technologies-looks-to-the-future.aspx</guid>
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      <title>A tribute to two heroes of South Africa</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/a-tribute-to-two-heroes-of-south-africa.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU was saddened to hear of the deaths of Professor Sedick Isaacs and Lizo Sitoto, who were recipients of the Companionship of De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/a-tribute-to-two-heroes-of-south-africa.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU celebrates graduations in Hong Kong</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-celebrates-graduations-in-hong-kong.aspx</link>
      <description>More than 350 students in Hong Kong have received degrees from De Montfort University's Leicester Business School in a glittering ceremony.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-celebrates-graduations-in-hong-kong.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU helps needy children at Christmas</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-helps-needy-children-at-christmas.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) students and staff have donated 200 brand new toys to a charity which ensures the most needy children in Leicestershire will have a present to open on Christmas Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-helps-needy-children-at-christmas.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Legal eagle wins award – and her horse</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/legal-eagle-wins-award-–-and-her-horse.aspx</link>
      <description>When her dad was sent to prison, it threw Charlotte Currie's life into turmoil.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/legal-eagle-wins-award-–-and-her-horse.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Charlotte Currie</category>
      <category>Young Achiever Award</category>
      <category>Leicester Mercury</category>
      <category>De MOntfort University student stories</category>
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      <title>Chinese interest in professor's work</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/chinese-book.aspx</link>
      <description>A growing interest from China in the British health system has seen a De Montfort University professor's book translated into Chinese.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/chinese-book.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Rob Baggott</category>
      <category>DMU</category>
      <category>China</category>
      <category>Health policy</category>
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      <title>Student named Knitted Textile Designer of the Year on her 21st birthday</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/student-named-knitted-textile-designer-of-the-year-on-her-21st-birthday.aspx</link>
      <description>It was a spectacular coming of age for student Naomi Lobley who was named 'Knitted Textile Designer of the Year' on her 21st birthday at the Clothes Show Live.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/student-named-knitted-textile-designer-of-the-year-on-her-21st-birthday.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Police usage of Stop &amp; Search powers scrutinised</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/police-usage-of-stop--search-powers-scrutinised.aspx</link>
      <description>University academics have been asked by Leicestershire Police to study its officers' use of stop and search powers.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/police-usage-of-stop--search-powers-scrutinised.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Poilice</category>
      <category>stop and search</category>
      <category>Jean Hine</category>
      <category>Professor Rob Canton</category>
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      <title>It's green for go for environmental scheme</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/its-green-for-go-for-environmental-scheme.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU has helped create a £1million project which will help a town's residents live in a more environmentally-sustainable way next year.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/its-green-for-go-for-environmental-scheme.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU wins second national journalism award in a month</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-wins-second-national-journalism-award-in-a-month.aspx</link>
      <description>A student has been presented with a prestigious, national award for journalism, the second accolade of its kind in a month for DMU's Leicester Centre for Journalism.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-wins-second-national-journalism-award-in-a-month.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students' designs in Clothes Show Live finals</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/students-designs-in-catwalk-finals-at-clothes-show-live.aspx</link>
      <description>Five DMU students have been shortlisted for the finals of national awards at the Clothes Show Live at NEC in Birmingham.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/students-designs-in-catwalk-finals-at-clothes-show-live.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Young volunteers plant spring colour in park</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/young-volunteers-plant-spring-colour-in-park.aspx</link>
      <description>Wintry weather was ignored by a group of little boys and girls who joined university volunteers and council workers to bring spring colour to a public park.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/young-volunteers-plant-spring-colour-in-park.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Mile² breastfeeding booklet launch</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/mile²-breastfeeding-booklet-launch.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU student midwives have identified the best breastfeeding facilities in Leicester as part of a project to help new mums.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/mile²-breastfeeding-booklet-launch.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Unlocking stories of Victorian Leicester</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/unlocking-stories-of-victorian-leicester.aspx</link>
      <description>Experts at DMU are developing an interactive tour of a Victorian cemetery using mobile technology to activate the stories of some of the 213,000 people buried there including travel agent Thomas Cook.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/unlocking-stories-of-victorian-leicester.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU photographer captures a nation in transition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-photographer-captures-a-nation-in-transition.aspx</link>
      <description>An historic day for Nobel Peace Prize-winning pro-democracy campaigner Aung San Suu Kyi has been captured in a stunning collection of photographs by a young De Montfort University (DMU) student.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-photographer-captures-a-nation-in-transition.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU programmers No1 in the country</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-programmers-no1-in-the-country.aspx</link>
      <description>A team of computer programmers from De Montfort University took on the best of the world in an extreme challenge that saw them finish in top position in the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/dmu-programmers-no1-in-the-country.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Swim classes to start at DMU leisure centre</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/swim-classes-to-start-at-dmu-leisure-centre.aspx</link>
      <description>From January, De Montfort University (DMU) is offering swimming classes at the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/swim-classes-to-start-at-dmu-leisure-centre.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Square Mile Christmas Carol Concert</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/square-mile-christmas-carol-concert.aspx</link>
      <description>A new community choir is to give its first public performance – in the historic setting of St Mary De Castro Church in Leicester as part of DMU's Square Mile project.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/square-mile-christmas-carol-concert.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Cyberspace more important than land, sea or air – warns DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/cyberspace-more-important-than-land,-sea-or-air-–-warns-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>As cyber-security becomes a growing obsession for national security policy-makers on both sides of the Atlantic, experts from DMU warn that a new mindset is needed.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/december/cyberspace-more-important-than-land,-sea-or-air-–-warns-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>National success for DMU Journalism students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/national-success-for-dmu-journalism-students.aspx</link>
      <description>A group of De Montfort University (DMU) Journalism students have won a national award for their Royal Visit magazine.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/national-success-for-dmu-journalism-students.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Founder of luxury chocolate brand to inspire young entrepreneurs</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/founder-of-luxury-chocolate-brand-to-inspire-young-entrepreneurs-.aspx</link>
      <description>Students and young people are being invited to hear tips from successful entrepreneur and award-winning chocolatier Louis Barnett next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/founder-of-luxury-chocolate-brand-to-inspire-young-entrepreneurs-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU charity video hits You Tube</title>
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      <description>A charity video tribute to Bonnie Tyler, which involved a cast of more than a thousand De Montfort University (DMU) students and staff, is now available to view on You Tube.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baby friendly award for De Montfort University</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has received the internationally recognised Baby Friendly Initiative award for the high levels of training in breastfeeding provided to students on its midwifery courses.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Prince Edward to visit De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/prince-edward-to-visit-de-montfort-university.aspx</link>
      <description>His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, is to visit DMU. The Prince will officially open the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre and pay a visit to the award-winning Square Mile project on 23 January, 2013.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU in project to assess impact of electric vehicle recharging</title>
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      <description>A team of experts from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will be part of major new project to assess the impact of electric vehicle recharging on local electricity networks.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Come to our charity film premiere</title>
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      <description>A charity video tribute to Bonnie Tyler, which involved a cast of more than a thousand De Montfort University (DMU) students and staff, is to receive its premiere on Wednesday night.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Famous cricketer coaches students for schools project</title>
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      <description>Ex-England wicketkeeper and De Montfort University honorary graduate Paul Nixon is coaching a group of students to deliver cricket sessions for young people in Leicester as part of the Square Mile project.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Open Day success for DMU</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed hundreds of potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful Open Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU unveils plans to improve campus</title>
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      <description>Plans to continue transformation of the De Montfort University (DMU) campus have been unveiled and will be paid for using funds secured from the £90m bond issue this summer.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU's lingerie graduates make a name for themselves with celebrities</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmus-lingerie-graduates-make-a-name-for-themselves-with-celebrities.aspx</link>
      <description>Lingerie designed by DMU graduates is making a stir with high profile names from pop stars to the Prime Minister.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmus-lingerie-graduates-make-a-name-for-themselves-with-celebrities.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Competition win is music to Louise's ears</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/competition-win-is-music-to-louises-ears.aspx</link>
      <description>The sounds of a can of Guinness being opened and poured are literally music to the ears of an electroacoustic musician who has won a top international competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Designer has success zipped-up</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/designer-has-success-zipped-up.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) graduate's bespoke zip and leather fashion designs have caught the eye of the UK's largest online fashion store.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2012 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/designer-has-success-zipped-up.aspx</guid>
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      <title>'Congress to Campus' returns to DMU following the US elections.</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/congress-to-campus-returns-to-dmu-following-the-us-elections-.aspx</link>
      <description>Two former members of the US House of Representatives will visit DMU to discuss the US election campaign, its results and the future of American politics.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/congress-to-campus-returns-to-dmu-following-the-us-elections-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>National award for DMU's business-boosting student</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/national-award-for-dmus-business-boosting-student.aspx</link>
      <description>A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate at De Montfort University has won a national award for her work to boost business at a Leicester arts centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/national-award-for-dmus-business-boosting-student.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU digs deep for Children in Need</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmu-digs-deep-for-children-in-need.aspx</link>
      <description>Pudsey Bear got staff and students at DMU to dig deep and help raise a bundle of cash for the BBC's annual Children in Need fundraiser – and even stopped off for a quick game of croquet!</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmu-digs-deep-for-children-in-need.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Former Japan football captain faces new challenge at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/former-japan-football-captain-faces-new-challenge-at-dmu-.aspx</link>
      <description>Tsuneyasu Miyamoto is no stranger to pressure, having captained the Japanese national team at both the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. However he is currently facing a new challenge as a student of the FIFA International MA in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport (FIFA Master) at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/former-japan-football-captain-faces-new-challenge-at-dmu-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Macmillan Cancer Support signs landmark partnership with DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/macmillan-cancer-support-signs-landmark-partnership-with-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>An alliance between De Montfort University (DMU) and Macmillan Cancer Support – the first of its kind - heralds a new phase in influencing care for people affected by cancer.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/macmillan-cancer-support-signs-landmark-partnership-with-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Leisure centre wins first place in major construction awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/leisure-centre-wins-first-place-in-major-construction-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's £8 million leisure centre has scooped first place in the 'Large Scheme of the Year' at the annual Leicestershire ProCon Awards in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/leisure-centre-wins-first-place-in-major-construction-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Research explores new techniques for greener textile industry</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/research-explores-new-techniques-for-greener-textile-industry-.aspx</link>
      <description>A collaborative research project between DMU and Loughborough University is exploring new technologies for textiles and boosting sustainability of the industry.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/research-explores-new-techniques-for-greener-textile-industry-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU opens prestigious architecture exhibition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmu-opens-prestigious-architecture-exhibition.aspx</link>
      <description>A unique and prestigious architecture exhibition is being held at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester until 7 December. DMU is only the third place in the UK to host the The RIBA President's Medals Student Awards exhibition.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmu-opens-prestigious-architecture-exhibition.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University's lecturers and alumni unite for literary triumph</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/de-montfort-universitys-lecturers-and-alumni-unite-for-literary-triumph.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) lecturers have united with famous authors and some of the university's most distinguished alumni, to publish an anthology to coincide with National Short Story Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/de-montfort-universitys-lecturers-and-alumni-unite-for-literary-triumph.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Experts gather to debate basic rights for young people across Europe</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/experts-gather-to-debate-basic-rights-for-young-people-across-europe.aspx</link>
      <description>Following 2011's London riots and rising unemployment, the state of youth work and how it can offer a better deal for young people is being discussed by experts from across Europe in Leicester this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/experts-gather-to-debate-basic-rights-for-young-people-across-europe.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Successful young shoe designers take part in spectacular London pageant</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/successful-young-shoe-designers-take-part-in-spectacular-london-pageant-.aspx</link>
      <description>Footwear Design students from De Montfort University (DMU) took part in London's annual pageant for the Lord Mayor's Show televised by the BBC last weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/successful-young-shoe-designers-take-part-in-spectacular-london-pageant-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU part of national Enterprise Research Centre launch</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmu-part-of-national-enterprise-research-centre-launch.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) will contribute to a new £2.9 million Enterprise Research Centre that will develop understanding of the factors affecting business investment performance and growth, Minister for Business and Enterprise Michael Fallon announced today (12 November 2012).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmu-part-of-national-enterprise-research-centre-launch.aspx</guid>
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      <title>You're hired! Students secure placement after 24 hour challenge</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/youre-hired!-students-secure-placement-after-24-hour-challenge.aspx</link>
      <description>In a challenge worthy of The Apprentice, computer game programming students from De Montfort University (DMU) were tasked to make a game for children - in just 24 hours.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/youre-hired!-students-secure-placement-after-24-hour-challenge.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Brains and Brawn – DMU Business Student debuts for Tigers</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/brains-and-brawn-dmu-business-student-debuts-for-tigers.aspx</link>
      <description>A DMU business student will be given his full debut with Leicester Tigers in tomorrow's (9 November) LV= Cup clash with Saracens after arriving from France a few weeks ago.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/brains-and-brawn-dmu-business-student-debuts-for-tigers.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Crowd of Heroes turn out for charity</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/crowd-of-heroes-turn-out-for-charity-.aspx</link>
      <description>Bonnie Tyler's classic hit 'Holding out for a Hero' echoed around Leicester's Castle Gardens today (7 November) as hundreds of people danced to the beat in order to raise money for charity.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/crowd-of-heroes-turn-out-for-charity-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Green sweep for DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/green-sweep-for-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's hard work in pioneering environmental initiatives paid off as it swept the board at international sustainability awards last night (Monday 5 November). Winning three prestigious Green Gown Awards - more than any other university – DMU was honoured at the event which recognises sustainability in higher education around the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/green-sweep-for-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Charlie's reputation mushrooms</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/charlies-reputation-mushrooms.aspx</link>
      <description>An eye for detail and a vivid imagination have seen a budding architect shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Taking inspiration from an ancient labyrinth of caves underneath an Italian city and from underground mushroom farms in Paris, Charlie Patterson created a model for a modern day underground mushroom farm.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/charlies-reputation-mushrooms.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Leicester City legend The Birch joins our DMU flashmob</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/leicester-city-legend-the-birch-joins-our-dmu-flashmob.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicester City legend Alan Birchenall today pledged his support for the De Montfort University (DMU) charity spectacular which is taking place in Castle Gardens at midday on Wednesday.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/leicester-city-legend-the-birch-joins-our-dmu-flashmob.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU ahead of the curve as a 'Living Wage' employer</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/november/dmu-ahead-of-the-curve-as-a-living-wage-employer-.aspx</link>
      <description>As an organisation which pays all employees the living wage, De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has today welcomed calls for all UK employers to pay a higher minimum sum to staff.</description>
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      <title>NEXT step in a retail management career for Ceri</title>
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      <description>High street giant Next has been so impressed by a DMU student on a four-week placement that she has been asked to come back for a full year.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Researching how art can bring healing to those haunted by Bosnian War</title>
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      <description>A Yugoslavian poet from De Montfort University (DMU) is hoping to show how art helps civilian victims and soldiers caught up in the Bosnian War to exorcise the ghosts of the conflict.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Breakfast DJ calls for DMU heroes</title>
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      <description>BBC Radio Leicester's breakfast show presenter Jonathan Lampon has issued a rallying cry for the people of the city to join De Montfort University (DMU) in trying to break a world record  - while raising thousands for two local charities.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Going wild for Nabila's designs</title>
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      <description>Stunning lingerie designed by a De Montfort University (DMU) graduate is gracing the front cover of a top magazine and shop window displays across the country.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Chinese honour for De Montfort University as it expands international collaborations</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is exploring joint research and teaching collaborations with Chinese universities after an unprecedented meeting with the Ministry of Health in the People's Republic of China.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2012 12:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Record numbers at DMU Open Day</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed more than 1,600 potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful Open Day.</description>
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      <title>Student's lingerie design will be sold worldwide after winning a global award</title>
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      <description>A student who met the Royal Family at De Montfort University (DMU) as part of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee UK Tour has topped her amazing year by winning the global finals of a prestigious lingerie competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Footballers' union calls for English "Rooney Rule"</title>
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      <description>Players' union The Professional Footballers Association used a debate at De Montfort University (DMU) to call for a new code of practice to be introduced, ensuring more black managers are recruited into the game.</description>
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      <title>England Korfball star Jordan journeys to World Championships</title>
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      <description>Korfball player and De Montfort University (DMU) Business and Management student Jordan Lown has said he is "incredibly proud" after being chosen for the England squad at the Under 23 World Championships.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>An audience with: The first Bond girl, a Carry On legend, and award-winning sitcom writers</title>
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      <description>The Cinema and Television History Research Centre (CATH) at De Montfort University in Leicester has joined with the Cinema Museum in London to host a series of live events with iconic female stars of cinema and television.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vital debate on football and racism to be held at DMU</title>
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      <description>Former professional footballers will meet at De Montfort University (DMU) next week to discuss whether there really is a level playing field when it comes to the beautiful game.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Royal scholarship success for trainee barrister Kerri-Anne</title>
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      <description>A law student from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is to be one of two recipients of the first ever scholarship set up to commemorate last year's royal wedding.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Around 20 DMU Students joined residents and Leicester City Council Wardens to clean-up graffiti left by a tagger in Woodgate - which lies at the heart of the Mile2 area.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New joint University employment agency helps students gain skills</title>
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      <description>The University of Leicester and De Montfort University (DMU) are collaborating to help their students find part-time work during their degrees.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Computer game teaches children about danger of sickle-cell disease</title>
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      <description>Children will be taught potentially life saving techniques to prevent a sickle-cell attack through a new computer game.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/october/computer-game-teaches-children-about-danger-of-sickle-cell-disease.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU-backed world premiere is a triumph</title>
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      <description>Celebrities gathered in Leicester last night to attend the De Montfort University-backed world premiere of the musical Finding Neverland.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>University offers skills training to local SMEs</title>
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      <description>A series of workshops that aims to cover everything that small or medium-sized businesses need to know in order to grow will be launched by De Montfort University next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Programme of events marks Black History Month</title>
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      <description>The contribution made to society by African, Caribbean and Asian people will be celebrated at De Montfort University (DMU) this month, with a packed programme of talks and events.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU Open Day Success</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed more than 1,500 potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful Open Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU and Leicester Tigers form unique partnership</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is forming a unique partnership with Britain's biggest rugby club, Leicester Tigers, which will see them make forays into the Far East and draw on cutting-edge research to further promote the  two city institutions.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Museum looks to youth to draw young people to exhibition</title>
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      <description>A major exhibition of the work of one of the 20th century's most important photographers is being promoted to young people in the East Midlands by two De Montfort University graduates.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/museum-looks-to-youth-to-draw-young-people-to-exhibition.aspx</guid>
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      <description>Dance courses at De Montfort University (DMU) have been rated the third best in the country according to the National Student Survey (NSS).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>The former head of the department of biology at De Montfort University (DMU) has died after a short illness.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/professor-mike-boarder-1950-2012.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU reinvents traditional welcome with all-new matriculation ceremonies</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has today begun welcoming new students to its campus with a week of matriculation ceremonies – the first time these have been held at the university.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/dmu-reinvents-traditional-welcome-with-all-new-matriculation-ceremonies.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Harvey Weinstein gives DMU students the opportunity of a lifetime</title>
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      <description>Hollywood producer and studio head Harvey Weinstein is turning to Leicester's De Montfort University to nurture a new pool of talent – by offering students the chance to work on his latest stage production.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/harvey-weinstein-gives-dmu-students-the-opportunity-of-a-lifetime.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU opens new Student Gateway</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/dmu-opens-new-student-gateway.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has opened the new Student Gateway on campus to provide a one-stop shop for all the help students need during their studies.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/dmu-opens-new-student-gateway.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University building bids for public vote</title>
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      <description>The building that has been home to De Montfort University's Faculty of Business and Law for the last three years has been shortlisted for a major architectural award.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/university-building-bids-for-public-vote.aspx</guid>
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      <title>A weekend of welcome for thousands of new DMU students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/a-weekend-of-welcome-for-thousands-of-new-dmu-students.aspx</link>
      <description>More than 3,500 new students are expected to arrive at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester on Saturday and Sunday (22 - 23 September) for the official Welcome Weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/a-weekend-of-welcome-for-thousands-of-new-dmu-students.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University offers help on Student Finance Day</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is holding a live online chat on Thursday (20 September) as part of a national campaign to help explain changes to student finance in England.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/september/university-offers-help-on-student-finance-day.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Kirsty sews up scholarship success</title>
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      <description>A design crafts graduate from De Montfort University will be exhibiting her work at a major trade show in London next month, thanks to a £1,000 scholarship.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>A united nations of students has been officially welcomed to De Montfort University (DMU) to start their studies.</description>
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      <title>Pioneering research to improve office environments</title>
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      <description>An advanced electronic glazing system that darkens windows at the touch of a button and has the potential to revolutionise building façade design is being tested in offices at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
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      <description>A De Montfort University graduate has won the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's Student of the Year Award in recognition of his dedication to supporting the work of the Leicester School of Pharmacy.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Square Mile takes on graduates</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has taken on two of its graduates through an innovative scheme as part of its commitment to getting young people into work.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>De Montfort University's £8 million leisure centre has won a place in the finals of a major awards scheme.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU earns place in the UK's top ten most creative universities</title>
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      <description>The Which? University guide has today named De Montfort University (DMU) as one of the most creative universities in the country.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Film aims to revolutionise maternity care across the world</title>
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      <description>A new documentary that identifies poor maternity care as the world's most pressing global human rights issue will be screened at De Montfort University next week as part of a day of co-ordinated worldwide premières.</description>
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      <title>New student chooses the green route to Leicester</title>
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      <description>A student who is moving to Leicester to study at De Montfort University (DMU) has chosen a unique way to transport her belongings – on a canal barge.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Innovation professor calls for greener fuels</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University's Professor of Innovation will call for greener fuels to be developed when he speaks alongside Professor Brian Cox and Alistair Campbell this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU shortlisted for prestigious national awards</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has been recognised for excellence and is in the running for three prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Creativity on show</title>
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      <description>The stunning creations of almost 100 postgraduate art and design students at De Montfort University (DMU) are on display until 11 September.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Digital detective will save thousands of research hours by tracking down historic photos</title>
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      <description>Thousands of museums, archives, libraries and galleries will benefit from a De Montfort University (DMU) led international research project which will unearth historical photographic treasures online.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Farming history expert joins nationwide TV series</title>
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      <description>John Martin, Reader in Agrarian History at De Montfort University (DMU), is the series consultant for the 'Wartime Farm' TV series being shown on BBC2 from next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2012 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Police chief spells out public's crucial role in fighting crime</title>
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      <description>Chief Constable of Leicestershire Simon Cole will give a free public lecture at De Montfort University (DMU) next month outlining the crucial role residents must play in modern policing.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pride for university's gay community</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has been included in the top five 'most gay-friendly' universities in the region according to Midlands Zone magazine.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 08:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Businesses invited to explore cutting edge technology at DMU</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is preparing to welcome businesses to a free showcase of the very latest technology which could boost their competitiveness.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Report encourages new investment in UK private rented sector</title>
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      <description>An academic from De Montfort University has helped draw up a series of recommendations that could help boost the UK's build-to-let housing market.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Japanese university students on summer school visit to DMU</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is hosting a group of 16 students from Kio University in Japan who are keen to soak up the culture of Leicester and the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cyber Security Centre launch hails fight back against "futile attempts to take security seriously"</title>
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      <description>On 18 September 2012, De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is launching a centre dedicated to cyber protection and the growing need for effective solutions in the face of a growing cyber crisis.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Student takes a 14,000ft plunge for children's charity</title>
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      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student has dived straight into her fundraising to raise hundreds of pounds for a children's charity.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Student sees t-shirt designs sold in George at Asda</title>
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      <description>A fashion student from De Montfort University (DMU) has had a dream become reality after seeing her designs being sold in one of the country's biggest supermarket groups.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>A group of young people who would not usually get the opportunity to attend a major sporting event had an Olympic treat this week – thanks to DMU's Square Mile project.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Bursary boost for environmental photographer</title>
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      <description>A former De Montfort University (DMU) student has won support for her environmental photography projects, thanks to a bursary from The Royal Photographic Society.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>End of Olympic dream for DMU's Olga</title>
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      <description>A student from De Montfort University (DMU) has narrowly missed out on the chance to throw the javelin for her country at the London Olympics.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Researcher seeks memories of Leicester's boxing past</title>
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      <description>A PhD student at De Montfort University is hoping to speak to people who were involved in the sport of boxing in Leicestershire between 1945 and the late 1970s.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU to represent best of Britain</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has been selected to join a handful of organisations that will be showcased at an international summit highlighting the best of British business.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Leisure centre opens with a splash!</title>
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      <description>De Montfort University's new state-of-the-art £8million Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre has opened with a splash.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>De Montfort University alumnus Akram Khan brought his art to a billion people when he choreographed a prominent section of the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Animation design student scoops industry award</title>
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      <description>Animation design graduate Caitlin Powell is celebrating after winning a major industry award.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>University lecturers honoured in national teaching awards</title>
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      <description>Two more academics from De Montfort University (DMU) are to receive National Teaching Fellowships in this year's awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Student midwife becomes face of national campaign</title>
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      <description>A midwifery student from De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester has become one of the faces of a national campaign calling for more midwives.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <category>Kerry Hewitt</category>
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      <title>Fashion fabrics win career boost for graduating student</title>
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      <description>Colourful fabrics created by a graduating De Montfort University (DMU) student have won her a place at an international industry exhibition in Paris in September.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Event to focus on women and the football codes</title>
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      <description>A major symposium on women's involvement in the game of football and its various codes will take place at De Montfort University (DMU) next month.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 19:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/event-to-focus-on-women-and-the-football-codes.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Historic £90 million deal brings massive boost to student experience at De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/historic-90-million-deal-brings-massive-boost-to-student-experience-at-de-montfort-university.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has signed an historic deal which will see £90 million invested in transforming the campus and improving the student experience over the next few years.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/historic-90-million-deal-brings-massive-boost-to-student-experience-at-de-montfort-university.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Degree ceremonies bring graduation week to a close</title>
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      <description>Three ceremonies at Leicester's Curve theatre brought De Montfort University's graduation week to a close on Saturday (21 July).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/degree-ceremonies-bring-graduation-week-to-a-close.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Architect's big idea wins him £4,000 creativity prize</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/architects-big-idea-wins-him-4,000-creativity-prize.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student's idea for a project that would bring together emerging technologies and traditional ideas about architecture and design has won him a £4,000 prize.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/architects-big-idea-wins-him-4,000-creativity-prize.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Coup for DMU as restaurant giant signs up for degree deal</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/coup-for-dmu-as-restaurant-giant-signs-up-for-degree-deal.aspx</link>
      <description>A company that's part of the world's biggest restaurant group will be sending its managers to De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester from January 2013.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/coup-for-dmu-as-restaurant-giant-signs-up-for-degree-deal.aspx</guid>
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      <title>World Cup winner Lewis Moody returns to DMU for Honorary Doctorate</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/world-cup-winner-lewis-moody-returns-to-dmu-for-honorary-doctorate.aspx</link>
      <description>He has been a Leicester Tiger and a British Lion, but now England rugby union legend Lewis Moody is also an Honorary Doctor of Letters courtesy of De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/world-cup-winner-lewis-moody-returns-to-dmu-for-honorary-doctorate.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New website reveals Europe's colonial legacy</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/new-website-reveals-europes-colonial-legacy.aspx</link>
      <description>An international research project looking at the photographic records of Europe's colonial past has launched a website.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/new-website-reveals-europes-colonial-legacy.aspx</guid>
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      <title>HOWZAT! Cricketer Paul Nixon receives honorary doctorate from DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/howzat!-cricketer-paul-nixon-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>International cricketer Paul Nixon was bowled over when he picked up an honorary doctorate from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester today (Tuesday 17 July).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/howzat!-cricketer-paul-nixon-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU's graduations kick-off in style</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/dmus-graduations-kick-off-in-style.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's graduation season launched in style on Saturday with a combination of cheering students and stirring music including Handel's Zadok the Priest, Take That's Greatest Day and the national anthem sung by DMU's Gospel choir.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/dmus-graduations-kick-off-in-style.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New leisure centre to open with a splash</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/new-leisure-centre-to-open-with-a-splash-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's (DMU) new £8 million leisure centre will open with a splash when 12 children attempt to swim the equivalent of the English Channel and back.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/new-leisure-centre-to-open-with-a-splash-.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre</category>
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      <title>University's ingenious artwork on display in London</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/universitys-ingenious-artwork-on-display-in-london.aspx</link>
      <description>Art created by De Montfort University (DMU) staff and students is on display in London after a major social event last week. Globally-renowned media investment company Ingenious is hosting DMU's Inside Out exhibition until October.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/universitys-ingenious-artwork-on-display-in-london.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Thousands to realise their ambition at DMU graduations</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/thousands-to-realise-their-ambition-at-dmu-graduations.aspx</link>
      <description>Thousands of students will stand shoulder to shoulder with sporting heroes, local legends and broadcasting giants when De Montfort University (DMU) honours its graduating class of summer 2012 later this month.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/thousands-to-realise-their-ambition-at-dmu-graduations.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Exhibition charts history of sport and the law</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/exhibition-charts-history-of-sport-and-the-law.aspx</link>
      <description>As the country gets ready to host the 2012 Olympics, a new exhibition will focus on a side of sport that's rarely highlighted.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/exhibition-charts-history-of-sport-and-the-law.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Tom wins race to write Ireland's official Olympic history</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/tom-wins-race-to-write-irelands-official-olympic-history.aspx</link>
      <description>A sports historian who did his PhD at De Montfort University in Leicester has been commissioned to write the first official history of the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/tom-wins-race-to-write-irelands-official-olympic-history.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU open day is huge success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/dmu-open-day-is-huge-success.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed more than a thousand potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful Open Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/dmu-open-day-is-huge-success.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University's double design excellence</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/de-montfort-universitys-double-design-excellence.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has won two awards at the prestigious New Designers event in London.Student Laura Kettle won a prize for her innovative cinema concept and DMU's Interior Design display also won Best Stand Award.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/de-montfort-universitys-double-design-excellence.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Stars of the screen join university's Hammer film festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/stars-of-the-screen-join-universitys-hammer-film-festival.aspx</link>
      <description>Legendary screen actor and writer Mark Gatiss will join a host of big names at DMU's landmark Hammer horror film festival in Leicester next weekend</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/stars-of-the-screen-join-universitys-hammer-film-festival.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Sport in Japan provides theme for seminar</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/sport-in-japan-provides-theme-for-seminar.aspx</link>
      <description>Experts from three Japanese universities will be in Leicester on Monday (9 July) to take part in a seminar that will focus on sport in Japan and the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/sport-in-japan-provides-theme-for-seminar.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student handed Olympic flame by Gary Lineker says "I didn't know he could still pass that well"</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/student-handed-olympic-flame-by-gary-lineker-says-i-didnt-know-he-could-still-pass-that-well.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University student Matt Gopsill was thrilled when he not only carried the Olympic Torch but was handed the flame by football legend Gary Lineker.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/student-handed-olympic-flame-by-gary-lineker-says-i-didnt-know-he-could-still-pass-that-well.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Lingerie wins dream career start for student</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/lingerie-wins-dream-career-start-for-student.aspx</link>
      <description>A student's innovative lingerie design has won her a month-long placement with high street leaders M&amp;S and boosted her hopes for a dream career.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/july/lingerie-wins-dream-career-start-for-student.aspx</guid>
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      <title>International cyber security expert joins DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/international-cyber-security-expert-joins-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Professor Peter Sommer – a globally recognised expert in computer threat – has joined De Montfort University's Cyber Security Centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/international-cyber-security-expert-joins-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU students prepare to carry Olympic flame</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/dmu-students-prepare-to-carry-olympic-flame.aspx</link>
      <description>Three De Montfort University students are about to play their part in sporting history when they carry the Olympic Flame, as it makes its way through Leicestershire this Monday and Tuesday.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/dmu-students-prepare-to-carry-olympic-flame.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University research helps tackle challenges</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/university-research-helps-tackle-challenges-.aspx</link>
      <description>A new report highlighting how university research is helping tackle many of the problems facing society features two De Montfort University projects.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/university-research-helps-tackle-challenges-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University helps launch Leicestershire's Top 200 companies listing</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/university-helps-launch-leicestershires-top-200-companies-listing.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University has helped put together Leicestershire's Top 200 companies – a detailed ranking of the biggest and most successful businesses in the county.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/university-helps-launch-leicestershires-top-200-companies-listing.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Graduate's artistic London phonebox in million pound charity stunt</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/graduates-artistic-london-phonebox-in-million-pound-charity-stunt-.aspx</link>
      <description>A phonebox painted by De Montfort University Fine Art graduate Loz Atkinson has pride of place in Regents Place Plaza, London, as part of a celebration of the icon of British design.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/graduates-artistic-london-phonebox-in-million-pound-charity-stunt-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Clothing as art explored in university film</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/clothing-as-art-explored-in-university-film.aspx</link>
      <description>Garments that cross the boundary into art feature in a film created by a De Montfort University (DMU) lecturer and six of the university's fashion students.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/clothing-as-art-explored-in-university-film.aspx</guid>
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      <title>The father of the Free Software Movement speaks at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/the-father-of-the-free-software-movement-speaks-at-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Controversial software activist Richard Stallman will come to De Montfort University (DMU) on Saturday (23 June)  to give a talk on The Free Software Movement – a campaign he began almost 30 years ago against software patents and dangerous extension of copyright laws.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Professor John Cook: 19 September 1942 - 20 May 2012</title>
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      <description>The former head of De Montfort University's department of 3D Design has died at the age of 69 after a short illness.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Exquisite model in a book wins £10,000 architecture prize</title>
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      <description>An intricate, laser cut model set in Rome's Farnese Gardens has earned a prestigious award for a De Montfort University (DMU) architecture expert.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Designs wow Graduate Fashion Week judges</title>
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      <description>A Fashion Design student from De Montfort University (DMU) will see her collection showcased in front of the industry's elite at the largest graduate fashion event in the world today.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hannah fashions a new career in contour</title>
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      <description>A contour fashion student from De Montfort University (DMU) will be on her way to the USA this autumn, after securing a job with one of the world's leading fashion brands.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Students' designs dazzle at contour catwalk show</title>
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      <description>Some of the UK's leading names in lingerie, swimwear and fashion were among the guests at De Montfort University's annual contour fashion show yesterday (7 June).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU students head for Graduate Fashion Week catwalk</title>
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      <description>Clothing collections with an international flavour and one with a technological twist are among those hitting De Montfort University's (DMU) Graduate Fashion Week catwalk in London next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Boost for Becka as Harrods displays her design</title>
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      <description>A shoe designed by a student at De Montfort University (DMU) for the Duchess of Cambridge has gone on display at one of the world's most famous department stores.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dazzling student lingerie and bodywear designs hit the catwalk</title>
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      <description>Lingerie and swimwear designs by students of the oldest contour fashion course in the world will be modelled on the catwalk in London tomorrow (7 June).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Diamond standard artist: Ten-year-old Chelsie White receives the thanks of DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/diamond-standard-artist-ten-year-old-chelsie-white-receives-the-thanks-of-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/june/diamond-standard-artist-ten-year-old-chelsie-white-receives-the-thanks-of-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University achieves a first class grade for being green</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/de-montfort-university-achieves-a-first-class-grade-for-being-green.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is in the top 20 greenest Universities in the UK after being awarded the highest grade and ranked 16th of 145 in the People &amp; Planet Green League 2012.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Students honoured for services to volunteering</title>
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      <description>Students at De Montfort University (DMU) have been honoured with national awards for their passion and commitment to volunteering.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 14:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Blue Peter to film award-winning children's hospice garden</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/blue-peter-to-film-award-winning-childrens-hospice-garden.aspx</link>
      <description>An innovative garden which uses interactive retail technology from De Montfort University  (DMU) is being relocated to a children's hospice after winning a medal at the famous Chelsea Flower Show and will be filmed by TV show Blue Peter.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 16:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/blue-peter-to-film-award-winning-childrens-hospice-garden.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's award-winning shoe design could hit the high street</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/students-award-winning-shoe-design-could-hit-the-high-street.aspx</link>
      <description>Shoes designed by second-year De Montfort University (DMU) student Laura Giles could be on sale in stores next year as part of M&amp;S's Limited Collection.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/students-award-winning-shoe-design-could-hit-the-high-street.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Two weeks free at university's new leisure centre</title>
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      <description>To tie in with the start of the Olympics, De Monfort University will be offering free taster sessions and tours when the doors to its new £8 million leisure centre open on Monday 30 July.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 15:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/two-weeks-free-at-universitys-new-leisure-centre.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Conference looks at ways to tackle child poverty</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/conference-looks-at-ways-to-tackle-child-poverty.aspx</link>
      <description>Tackling child poverty in Leicester is the focus of a conference taking place at De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/conference-looks-at-ways-to-tackle-child-poverty.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Workshops aim to give businesses the edge</title>
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      <description>Business people throughout the East Midlands are being given the chance to learn how to improve the way they talk to their customers.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/workshops-aim-to-give-businesses-the-edge.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Winning UK finals of prestigious lingerie competition tops student's royal year</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/winning-uk-finals-of-prestigious-lingerie-competition-tops-students-royal-year-.aspx</link>
      <description>A student who met the Royal Family at De Montfort University (DMU) as part of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee UK Tour has topped her amazing year by winning the UK finals of a global lingerie competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 11:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/winning-uk-finals-of-prestigious-lingerie-competition-tops-students-royal-year-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students clock up record breaking time volunteering</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/students-clock-up-record-breaking-time-volunteering-.aspx</link>
      <description>Students at De Montfort University (DMU) have broken the record for the number of hours volunteered in the local community by a staggering 7,000.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/students-clock-up-record-breaking-time-volunteering-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Public lecture marks anniversary of prestigious photographic history research centre</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/public-lecture-marks-anniversary-of-prestigious-photographic-history-research-centre-.aspx</link>
      <description>The first anniversary of De Montfort University's Photographic History Research Centre (PHRC) is being marked this week by a free public lecture on campus in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/public-lecture-marks-anniversary-of-prestigious-photographic-history-research-centre-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Japanese royals thank university for earthquake aid to students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/japanese-royals-thank-university-for-earthquake-aid-to-students.aspx</link>
      <description>The Emperor and Empress of Japan have thanked De Montfort University (DMU) for supporting students affected by the earthquake and tsunami last year.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/japanese-royals-thank-university-for-earthquake-aid-to-students.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University helps children's hospice garden win silver medal at Chelsea Flower Show</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/university-helps-childrens-hospice-garden-win-silver-medal-at-chelsea-flower-show.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has helped a children's hospice create an innovative feature for a contemplation garden at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 11:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/university-helps-childrens-hospice-garden-win-silver-medal-at-chelsea-flower-show.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New report on UK's commercial property lending market launched</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/new-report-on-uks-commercial-property-lending-market-launched.aspx</link>
      <description>The latest edition of a biannual report that provides a comprehensive overview of the UK's commercial property lending market will be available to buy from Monday (21 May).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/new-report-on-uks-commercial-property-lending-market-launched.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Celebration of colours for DSU sports and societies</title>
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      <description>The achievements of five De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) sports clubs, societies and individuals have been recognised at this year's Colours Sports Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vote for students' 'butterflies and dragons' lingerie in global competition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/vote-for-students-butterflies-and-dragons-lingerie-in-uk-global-competition.aspx</link>
      <description>Voting has opened for lingerie designs by eight De Montfort University (DMU) students who have been shortlisted for the UK finals of a prestigious global competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/vote-for-students-butterflies-and-dragons-lingerie-in-uk-global-competition.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Creative technologies on show</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/creative-technologies-on-show.aspx</link>
      <description>Postgraduate students from the Institute of Creative Technologies (IOCT) at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester are showcasing their innovative work this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Students' designs on sale</title>
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      <description>Clothes and accessories designed by Fashion Design students from De Montfort University (DMU) are being featured and sold in a pop-up-shop in the Highcross shopping centre in Leicester this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/students-designs-on-sale.aspx</guid>
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      <title>FIFA Master MA is best in Europe</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/fifa-master-ma-is-best-in-europe.aspx</link>
      <description>A postgraduate course that is partly delivered by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has been named the best sports management course in Europe.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 18:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/fifa-master-ma-is-best-in-europe.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Creative excellence on show</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/creative-excellence-on-show.aspx</link>
      <description>An exhibition of outstanding work by students on the Art and Design Foundation course at De Montfort University (DMU) opens this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 10:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BBC sports series now available as audiobook</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/bbc-sports-series-now-available-as-audiobook.aspx</link>
      <description>A BBC Radio 4 series that was one of the hits of 2012 is now available to buy as an audiobook.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/bbc-sports-series-now-available-as-audiobook.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Nurse appointed to develop new end of life care centre</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/nurse-appointed-to-develop-new-end-of-life-care-centre-.aspx</link>
      <description>A nurse who has dedicated her professional life to improving the care of older people and people at the end of their lives, has been appointed professor in palliative care at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 16:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/nurse-appointed-to-develop-new-end-of-life-care-centre-.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Palliative Care</category>
      <category>End of Life Care</category>
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      <title>Universities impact on sport and London 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/universities-impact-on-sport-and-london-2012.aspx</link>
      <description>A new report published for Universities Week 2012 (30 April – 7 May) shows how higher education is contributing to the world of sport including how De Montfort University trains the next generation of sports managers.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 14:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/universities-impact-on-sport-and-london-2012.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Musical composition evokes last moments of Captain Scott</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/musical-composition-evokes-last-moments-of-captain-scott.aspx</link>
      <description>A musical composition that strives to capture the desperate last moments of Captain Robert Scott and his companions will be premièred at a major festival on Monday (7 May).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/may/musical-composition-evokes-last-moments-of-captain-scott.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Week of public events to promote compassion in healthcare</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/week-of-public-events-to-promote-compassion-in-healthcare-.aspx</link>
      <description>A week of public events highlighting the caring nature of nurses, midwives and other health professionals in Leicester is to take place at De Montfort University (DMU) next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/week-of-public-events-to-promote-compassion-in-healthcare-.aspx</guid>
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      <category>nursing</category>
      <category>Midwifery</category>
      <category>Health</category>
      <category>Dignity</category>
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      <title>Conference highlights British Library's sporting treasures</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/conference-highlights-british-librarys-sporting-treasures.aspx</link>
      <description>The secrets of the British Library's sports archives will be revealed next month, as some of the collection's most interesting sound files, images, historical documents and sporting ephemera are discussed at a one-day conference.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/conference-highlights-british-librarys-sporting-treasures.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Winners of DMU's 2012 business awards announced</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/winners-of-dmus-2012-business-awards-announced.aspx</link>
      <description>The winners of an annual competition that helps some of Leicester's most talented young people turn their business ideas into reality have been announced.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/winners-of-dmus-2012-business-awards-announced.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Fashion designer picks student's leather designs for £1,000 prize</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/fashion-designer-picks-students-leather-designs-for-1,000-prize.aspx</link>
      <description>Student Lauren Moore's innovative leather designs have caught the eye of renowned fashion designer Karen Millen and won her a £1,000 prize.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/fashion-designer-picks-students-leather-designs-for-1,000-prize.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Business giant Sun Wah Group forms international partnership with De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/business-giant-sun-wah-group-forms-international-partnership-with-de-montfort-university-.aspx</link>
      <description>Sun Wah Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Hong Kong, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with De Montfort University to spearhead projects that will enhance international higher education, research and knowledge transfer.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/business-giant-sun-wah-group-forms-international-partnership-with-de-montfort-university-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student nurse cycles signatures to Downing Street</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/student-nurse-cycles-signatures-to-downing-street.aspx</link>
      <description>A student nurse who has been campaigning to lower the age for cervical cancer screening is cycling her petition to Downing Street.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/student-nurse-cycles-signatures-to-downing-street.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Kaiser Chiefs' album cover rocks, thanks to DMU fine art graduate</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/kaiser-chiefs-album-cover-rocks,-thanks-to-dmu-fine-art-graduate.aspx</link>
      <description>A British artist who studied Fine Art at De Montfort University in Leicester has created the cover for the Kaiser Chiefs' latest album.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/kaiser-chiefs-album-cover-rocks,-thanks-to-dmu-fine-art-graduate.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Winners of DMU's 2012 business awards to be announced</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/winners-of-dmus-2012-business-awards-to-be-announced.aspx</link>
      <description>The winners of an annual competition that helps some of Leicester's most talented young people turn their business ideas into reality will be announced at an award ceremony on Tuesday (24 April).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/winners-of-dmus-2012-business-awards-to-be-announced.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University shortlisted for national awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/university-shortlisted-for-national-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has been recognised for its outstanding achievements and is in the running for two prestigious Times Higher Education awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/university-shortlisted-for-national-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Conference to shine spotlight on light pollution</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/conference-to-shine-spotlight-on-light-pollution.aspx</link>
      <description>Ways to reduce the problem of light pollution, without compromising public safety, will be discussed at a conference in Leicester this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/conference-to-shine-spotlight-on-light-pollution.aspx</guid>
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      <title>What technology does for music</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/what-technology-does-for-music.aspx</link>
      <description>A public lecture on the effect of technology on the world of music will be given in Leicester next week by a composer who is an expert in innovative technologies.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/what-technology-does-for-music.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Giants of British literature bound for Tokyo with De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/giants-of-british-literature-bound-for-tokyo-with-de-montfort-university.aspx</link>
      <description>Two great literary icons – Shakespeare and Sherlock Holmes – will form a major showcase of British culture and education in Japan next week, thanks to a collaboration between De Montfort University (DMU), the British Library and the British Council.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/giants-of-british-literature-bound-for-tokyo-with-de-montfort-university.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Akram Khan dance show wins Olivier</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/akram-khan-dance-show-wins-olivier-.aspx</link>
      <description>World-renowned choreographer Akram Khan has won an Olivier for Best New Dance Production with a show he premiered in Leicester when two lucky students had internships with him.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/akram-khan-dance-show-wins-olivier-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hollywood film research project appeals for memories of a generation</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/hollywood-film-research-project-appeals-for-memories-of-a-generation.aspx</link>
      <description>University academics are appealing for baby boomers in the USA to record their movie memories as part of a ground-breaking film research project launched online this month. The website, including an online survey, can be found at http://hollywoodandthebabyboom.com/</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/hollywood-film-research-project-appeals-for-memories-of-a-generation.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student nurse calls for earlier cervical cancer screening</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/student-nurse-calls-for-earlier-cervical-cancer-screening.aspx</link>
      <description>A student nurse is campaigning to lower the age for cervical cancer screening after being diagnosed with cervical cancer at just 20 years old.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/student-nurse-calls-for-earlier-cervical-cancer-screening.aspx</guid>
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      <category>nursing</category>
      <category>student</category>
      <category>cervical cancer</category>
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      <title>Time's running out to apply for a Frontrunners placement</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/times-running-out-to-apply-for-a-frontrunners-placement.aspx</link>
      <description>The deadline for applying for a Frontrunners placement is Thursday 26 April</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/times-running-out-to-apply-for-a-frontrunners-placement.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Gorillas, bees, tigers and manatees - keeping an eye on energy wastage at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/gorillas,-bees,-tigers-and-manatees---keeping-an-eye-on-energy-wastage-at-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Endangered species are helping De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester to monitor its energy consumption via a new app available on iTunes.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/april/gorillas,-bees,-tigers-and-manatees---keeping-an-eye-on-energy-wastage-at-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <category>technology</category>
      <category>Sustainability</category>
      <category>environment</category>
      <category>Richard Bull</category>
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      <title>County cricket team bowled over by DMU partnership</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/county-cricket-team-bowled-over-by-dmu-partnership.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University has signed a new partnership agreement with Leicestershire County Cricket Club which will result in free match tickets for students and staff – including 100 seats at the glamour game against Australia.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/county-cricket-team-bowled-over-by-dmu-partnership.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Research suggests 'emotional neutrality' could explain GP receptionists' reputation</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/research-suggests-emotional-neutrality-could-explain-gp-receptionists-reputation.aspx</link>
      <description>As the Government calls for patient experience to be at the heart of NHS reform, an organisational behaviour expert at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has come up with an explanation for a perennial source of dissatisfaction.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/research-suggests-emotional-neutrality-could-explain-gp-receptionists-reputation.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Dr Jenna Ward</category>
      <category>Human Resource Managment</category>
      <category>GP</category>
      <category>receptionist</category>
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      <title>Royal Family overwhelmed by visit to De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/royal-family-overwhelmed-by-visit-to-de-montfort-university.aspx</link>
      <description>Thank you letters have been sent to De Montfort University on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen and Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Cambridge, saying how they were "overwhelmed" by the welcome they received during their historic visit to the campus.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/royal-family-overwhelmed-by-visit-to-de-montfort-university.aspx</guid>
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      <title>'Circuitless' artificial pancreas one step closer to reality thanks to generosity of the Edith Murphy Foundation</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/circuitless-artificial-pancreas-one-step-closer-to-reality-thanks-to-generosity-of-the-edith-murphy-foundation.aspx</link>
      <description>Diabetes sufferers could soon find their lives immeasurably improved as a scientist at De Montfort University (DMU) gets closer to creating the world's first artificial pancreas.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/circuitless-artificial-pancreas-one-step-closer-to-reality-thanks-to-generosity-of-the-edith-murphy-foundation.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Professor Joan Taylor</category>
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      <title>University at forefront of new era of pharmaceutical industry education</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/university-at-forefront-of-new-era-of-pharmaceutical-industry-education.aspx</link>
      <description>As the face of the pharmaceutical industry in the UK continues to change, experts at De Montfort University (DMU) are leading the way in a new wave which sees education and industry joining forces.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/university-at-forefront-of-new-era-of-pharmaceutical-industry-education.aspx</guid>
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      <category>pharmacy</category>
      <category>pharmaceutical</category>
      <category>quality by design</category>
      <category>QbD</category>
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      <title>Classic book inspires innovative online digital opera created with Tweets</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/classic-book-inspires-innovative-online-digital-opera-created-with-tweets.aspx</link>
      <description>The world premiere of an online digital opera  inspired by an 18th century book but created by DMU with Twitter messages and computers takes place this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/classic-book-inspires-innovative-online-digital-opera-created-with-tweets.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU students get ready to carry the Olympic flame</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-students-get-ready-to-carry-the-olympic-flame.aspx</link>
      <description>Three De Montfort University students will play their part in sporting history when they carry the Olympic Flame as it makes its way through Leicestershire, en route to the Capital and the London 2012 games.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-students-get-ready-to-carry-the-olympic-flame.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University's BBC Radio 4 sport series wins bronze in UK awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/universitys-bbc-radio-4-sport-series-wins-bronze-in-uk-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University has won a bronze medal in UK awards for contributions to sport, thanks to its recent BBC Radio 4 series.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/universitys-bbc-radio-4-sport-series-wins-bronze-in-uk-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Olympic exhibition charts history of sport and the law</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/olympic-exhibition-charts-history-of-sport-and-the-law-.aspx</link>
      <description>Academics from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester have teamed up with the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and the British Association for Sport and Law (BASL) to produce an exhibition that will focus on a side of sport that's rarely highlighted.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Key British sportswomen make it into the national biographical record</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/key-british-sportswomen-make-it-into-the-national-biographical-record.aspx</link>
      <description>Some of Britain's neglected sporting heroes are to be added to the prestigious national record of biographies, including the first-ever female swimming Olympic medallist who won gold 100 years ago.To mark the 2012 London Games, the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford DNB) is to include four new entries in its next update, thanks to the work of women's sports historian at De Montfort University (DMU) Dr Jean Williams.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/key-british-sportswomen-make-it-into-the-national-biographical-record.aspx</guid>
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      <title>House of Commons launch for innovative new centre</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/house-of-commons-launch-for-innovative-new-centre.aspx</link>
      <description>A new centre which aims to transform end of life care in the UK has been officially launched with an event at the House of Commons this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU's Varsity Clean Sweep</title>
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      <description>The DMU men's and women's football teams clinched a historic double win over Leicester University at the King Power Stadium</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pupils get masterclass from famous fashion designer</title>
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      <description>More than 20 Leicester school pupils are sharpening their pencils ready for a masterclass with famous fashion designer Betty Jackson this weekend. The students are taking part in De Montfort University's free 25-week National Art and Design Saturday Club (NADSC) for Year 10 and 11 pupils, run in partnership with the Sorrell Foundation.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/pupils-get-masterclass-from-famous-fashion-designer-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU graduate collections delight Royal party at Jubilee fashion show</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-graduate-collections-delight-royal-party-at-jubilee-fashion-show-plus.aspx</link>
      <description>The Queen and Duchess of Cambridge watched with delight as collections designed by four of DMU's graduates graced the catwalk at the fashion show staged to mark the Diamond Jubilee.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-graduate-collections-delight-royal-party-at-jubilee-fashion-show-plus.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students stage pioneering show at Curve theatre</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/students-stage-pioneering-show-at-curve-theatre.aspx</link>
      <description>Students from De Montfort University (DMU) are staging a pioneering American theatre production in Leicester's iconic Curve theatre. Based on real-life events in the town of Laramie, Wyoming, the production will be brought to life by 13 talented undergraduates of DMU playing 60 roles between them.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/students-stage-pioneering-show-at-curve-theatre.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Godfather of Pop Art chooses Chelsie's corgi drawing as a gift fit for a Queen</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/godfather-of-pop-art-chooses-chelsies-corgi-drawing-as-a-gift-fit-for-a-queen.aspx</link>
      <description>Ten-year-old Chelsie White has presented Her Majesty The Queen with a framed portrait of a corgi, complete with crown, after winning a drawing competition judged by the godfather of British Pop Art Sir Peter Blake.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/godfather-of-pop-art-chooses-chelsies-corgi-drawing-as-a-gift-fit-for-a-queen.aspx</guid>
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      <title>HRH The Duke of Edinburgh receives 3-D portrait on visit to DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/hrh-the-duke-of-edinburgh-receives-3-d-portrait-on-visit-to-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has drawn upon its international expertise in creative imaging to create a unique 3-D portrait of the Duke of Edinburgh to mark his visit to the university.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/hrh-the-duke-of-edinburgh-receives-3-d-portrait-on-visit-to-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Becka chosen to design shoes for the Duchess</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/becka-chosen-to-design-shoes-for-the-duchess.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) Footwear Design student Becka Hunt has been chosen to create a pair of shoes for one of the world's leading fashion icons – Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/becka-chosen-to-design-shoes-for-the-duchess.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU designs headscarf and shawl for The Queen</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-design-headscarf-and-shawl-for-the-queen.aspx</link>
      <description>The Queen has been given a unique headscarf and shawl with fabric dyed and printed specifically for her visit to De Montfort University (DMU) at the start of the Jubilee tour of the UK today (8 March).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-design-headscarf-and-shawl-for-the-queen.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Historic Royal visit to DMU hailed as a fantastic success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/historic-royal-visit-to-dmu-hailed-as-a-fantastic-success-plus.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) celebrated one of the proudest days in its history when it welcomed Her Majesty The Queen on the first stop of her Diamond Jubilee Tour today (Thursday 8 March).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/historic-royal-visit-to-dmu-hailed-as-a-fantastic-success-plus.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Royal shoes link for Leicester in tale of two Diamond Jubilees</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/royal-shoes-link-for-leicester-plus.aspx</link>
      <description>A pair of shoes that were made in Leicester for The Queen's grandmother have been loaned to De Montfort University (DMU) by the great-grandson of the man who made them more than 100 years ago.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/royal-shoes-link-for-leicester-plus.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Pupils prepare to put on a 'Robot War' for the Duke of Edinburgh</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/pupils-prepare-to-put-on-a-robot-war-for-the-duke-of-edinburgh.aspx</link>
      <description>School pupils are preparing to put on a show like no other when they organise a robot war for The Duke of Edinburgh when The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations start at De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/pupils-prepare-to-put-on-a-robot-war-for-the-duke-of-edinburgh.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU celebrates International Women's Day</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-celebrates-international-womens-day.aspx</link>
      <description>Women's achievements will be celebrated at a free public event at De Montfort University (DMU) to mark International Women's Day (8 March) on the day The Queen visits campus. The highlight of the evening event will be a lecture by Jane Robinson, author of Bluestockings: The Remarkable Story of the First Women to Fight for an Education.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/march/dmu-celebrates-international-womens-day.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Family business casts plaque that's fit for a Queen</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/family-business-casts-plaque-thats-fit-for-a-queen.aspx</link>
      <description>A family-owned foundry in Leicestershire is making the plaque that will be unveiled by The Queen at the start of her Diamond Jubilee Tour of the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/family-business-casts-plaque-thats-fit-for-a-queen.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU helps Hewlett Packard launch programme to increase IT skills and enhance student employability</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-helps-hewlett-packard-launch-programme-to-increase-it-skills-and-enhance-student-employability-video.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has played a key role in the launch of the new Hewlett Packard Institute - an academic partnership programme that will provide students with the business-ready IT skills that are in deficit within the industry.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-helps-hewlett-packard-launch-programme-to-increase-it-skills-and-enhance-student-employability-video.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Graduates picked for royal fashion show</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/graduates-picked-for-royal-fashion-show.aspx</link>
      <description>Four De Montfort University (DMU) Fashion Design graduates will see their collections on the catwalk for The Queen and Duchess of Cambridge next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 09:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/graduates-picked-for-royal-fashion-show.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Next steps towards a career in retail management for Ceri and Andrew</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/next-steps-towards-a-career-in-retail-management-for-ceri-and-andrew.aspx</link>
      <description>A 21-year-old student from De Montfort University (DMU) will be starting a paid placement at a major high street fashion retailer this summer after winning an 'Apprentice'-style competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/next-steps-towards-a-career-in-retail-management-for-ceri-and-andrew.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students design shoes for the Duchess of Cambridge</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/students-design-shoes-for-the-future-queen-video.aspx</link>
      <description>Six excited students of the renowned Footwear Design degree at De Montfort University (DMU) are holding their breath, waiting to hear which of them will be making shoes for Kate, Duchess of Cambridge.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/students-design-shoes-for-the-future-queen-video.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU alumnus to choreograph 2012 Olympic Games ceremony</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-alumnus-to-choreograph-2012-olympic-games-ceremony.aspx</link>
      <description>Alumnus of De Montfort University (DMU) and acclaimed dancer Akram Khan has been selected to choreograph part of the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-alumnus-to-choreograph-2012-olympic-games-ceremony.aspx</guid>
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      <title>HM The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tour to start at De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/hm-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-tour-to-start-at-de-montfort-university.aspx</link>
      <description>Her Majesty The Queen is to begin her Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK by visiting De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/hm-the-queens-diamond-jubilee-tour-to-start-at-de-montfort-university.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Lecture highlights Robert Browning's unease with celebrity</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/lecture-highlights-robert-brownings-unease-with-celebrity-.aspx</link>
      <description>A public lecture on the poet Robert Browning's unease with celebrity status will be given in Leicester next month, as the literary world prepares to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/lecture-highlights-robert-brownings-unease-with-celebrity-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Legal practice student helps Sandy keep her home</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/legal-practice-student-helps-sandy-keep-her-home.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) legal practice student has played her part in ensuring that a young mother and her little boy were not homeless during the cold winter months.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/legal-practice-student-helps-sandy-keep-her-home.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU pair scoop second place in footwear awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-pair-scoop-second-place-in-footwear-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>An online shoe boutique run by two graduates from De Montfort University (DMU) has been highly commended at this year's Footwear Industry Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-pair-scoop-second-place-in-footwear-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Historic Hammer film script archive comes to De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/historic-hammer-film-script-archive-comes-to-de-montfort-university.aspx</link>
      <description>The Cinema And Television History (CATH) Research Centre at De Montfort University in Leicester has been made custodian of the prestigious archive of film scripts. More than 240 items from the Hammer script archive have been deposited with the CATH Research Centre, opening Hammer's collection up to public research and study for the first time.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/historic-hammer-film-script-archive-comes-to-de-montfort-university.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU Vice-Chancellor named as one of 'Britain's New Radicals' by Observer newspaper</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-vice-chancellor-named-as-one-of-britains-new-radicals-by-observer-newspaper.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) Vice Chancellor Dominic Shellard has been named as one of 'Britain's New Radicals' by The Observer newspaper and the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Nesta).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-vice-chancellor-named-as-one-of-britains-new-radicals-by-observer-newspaper.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Podcast chart success for sporting series</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/podcast-chart-success-for-sporting-series.aspx</link>
      <description>A major new radio series that explores 300 years of Britain's sporting history has become the second most downloaded podcast in an official iTunes top ten.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/podcast-chart-success-for-sporting-series.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Voting opens in 2012 DSU elections</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/voting-opens-for-2012-dsu-elections.aspx</link>
      <description>After a busy week of campaigning, it's nearly time to vote in the 2012 DSU Elections.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Host of celebrities join De Montfort University for Cultural Exchanges</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/host-of-celebrities-join-de-montfort-university-for-cultural-exchanges.aspx</link>
      <description>A host of arts and media celebrities will visit Leicester later this month for De Montfort University's (DMU) annual student-run Cultural Exchanges festival.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/host-of-celebrities-join-de-montfort-university-for-cultural-exchanges.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Broadcaster entertains full house with tales of sport and sausages</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/broadcaster-entertains-full-house-with-tales-of-sport-and-sausages-video.aspx</link>
      <description>One of Britain's best-known broadcasters entertained a full house at De Montfort University (DMU) on Tuesday (7 February) with her views on life, sport and her new series on BBC Radio 4.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/broadcaster-entertains-full-house-with-tales-of-sport-and-sausages-video.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students honoured at event</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/students-honoured-at-event.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/students-honoured-at-event.aspx</guid>
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      <title>All smiles for Lucy as DMU backdrop is picked for comedy show</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/all-smiles-for-lucy-as-dmu-backdrop-is-picked-for-comedy-show.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicester's up-and-coming stand-up comedians will be performing in front of a backdrop that's been designed by a student on De Montfort University's BA Interior Design course.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/all-smiles-for-lucy-as-dmu-backdrop-is-picked-for-comedy-show.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Vice-Chancellor speaks out about humanities funding cuts</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/vice-chancellor-speaks-out-about-humanities-funding-cuts.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's Vice-Chancellor will speak out about funding cuts to the humanities at a public lecture on Monday (6 February).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/vice-chancellor-speaks-out-about-humanities-funding-cuts.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University honours Comedy Festival boss</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/de-montfort-university-honours-comedy-festival-boss.aspx</link>
      <description>Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival director Geoff Rowe is to receive an honorary doctorate from De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/de-montfort-university-honours-comedy-festival-boss.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU helps Leicester laugh as it launches Dave's Comedy Festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-helps-leicester-laugh-as-it-launches-daves-comedy-festival.aspx</link>
      <description>Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival gets under way at the university where it first began, when comedy writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe launches the 2012 extravaganza this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/february/dmu-helps-leicester-laugh-as-it-launches-daves-comedy-festival.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Opportunity to talk about Sport and the British with Clare Balding</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/opportunity-to-talk-about-sport-and-the-british-with-clare-balding.aspx</link>
      <description>One of Britain's best-known broadcasters will be at De Montfort University next week to talk about her new BBC Radio 4 series on the history of sport.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/opportunity-to-talk-about-sport-and-the-british-with-clare-balding.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students keen to study despite increased tuition fees</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/students-keen-to-study-despite-increased-tuition-fees.aspx</link>
      <description>More than 21,000 students have applied to join De Montfort University in Leicester later this year despite the introduction of higher tuition fees this year.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/students-keen-to-study-despite-increased-tuition-fees.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Health and science experts share knowledge with the world</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/health-and-science-experts-share-knowledge-with-the-world-2.aspx</link>
      <description>The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences has been awarded funding to produce resources that will support the teaching and learning of science in school, colleges and universities across the world.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/health-and-science-experts-share-knowledge-with-the-world-2.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Vivien Rolfe</category>
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      <title>Student nurse chosen to represent England in world netball tournament</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/student-nurse-chosen-to-represent-england-in-world-netball-tournament-.aspx</link>
      <description>A nursing student at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester has been chosen to represent England at the upcoming Under-21 World Netball Championships.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/student-nurse-chosen-to-represent-england-in-world-netball-tournament-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2012%2fJanuary%2fKiaraBaxter1-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Kiara Baxter</category>
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      <title>DMU teams up with BBC on new history of British sport</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-teams-up-with-bbc-on-new-history-of-british-sport.aspx</link>
      <description>Britain's role as the birthplace of modern sport and the impact of sport on British national life are to be examined in a major new series on BBC Radio 4 from Monday (30 January).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-teams-up-with-bbc-on-new-history-of-british-sport.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University to celebrate winter graduations in Leicester's landmark Curve theatre</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/de-montfort-university-to-celebrate-winter-graduations-in-leicesters-landmark-curve-theatre.aspx</link>
      <description>More than 1,100 students from De Montfort University (DMU) will reap the rewards of years of hard work and commitment this week at the university's winter graduation ceremonies.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/de-montfort-university-to-celebrate-winter-graduations-in-leicesters-landmark-curve-theatre.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Dr Dorrell Raymond Bragg: 1924-2012</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dr-dorrell-raymond-bragg-1924-2012.aspx</link>
      <description>A former head of De Montfort University's school of pharmacy has died at the age of 87.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dr-dorrell-raymond-bragg-1924-2012.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Graduate's collection to hit Paris catwalk for world-leading fashion show</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/graduates-collection-to-hit-paris-catwalk-for-world-leading-fashion-show.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) graduate's biker-style collection is to appear on the runway at one of Europe's most renowned fashion trade shows after winning a prestigious competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/graduates-collection-to-hit-paris-catwalk-for-world-leading-fashion-show.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2012%2fJanuary%2fLaurenPharoah-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>University's pedestrianisation plans take next step</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/universitys-pedestrianisation-plans-take-next-step.aspx</link>
      <description>Plans to pedestrianise the road that runs through De Montfort University's campus and create a "green lung" are taking a step forward.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/universitys-pedestrianisation-plans-take-next-step.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2012%2fJanuary%2fPEDESTRIANISEDZONEMAPwebimage-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Professor David Price: 1954 – 2012</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/professor-david-price-1954-–-2012.aspx</link>
      <description>Professor David Price, Professor of Medical Law at De Montfort University (DMU), has died after a short illness.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/professor-david-price-1954-–-2012.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU graduate joins celebrity designers for 'eggstraordinary' charity event</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-graduate-joins-celebrity-designers-for-eggstraordinary-charity-event.aspx</link>
      <description>Former De Montfort University (DMU) student Loz Atkinson is giving the people of Leicester the chance be the first to see her artistic creation for a celebrity-backed fundraising event.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-graduate-joins-celebrity-designers-for-eggstraordinary-charity-event.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU pair appeal for online votes in footwear awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-pair-appeal-for-online-votes-in-footwear-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>Two graduates from De Montfort University (DMU) are hoping that their online shoe boutique will be a winner at this year's Footwear Industry Awards.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/dmu-pair-appeal-for-online-votes-in-footwear-awards.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2012%2fJanuary%2fDMU-graduates-Lizzie-and-Beth-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>New Year's Honour for DMU graduate</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/new-years-honour-for-dmu-graduate.aspx</link>
      <description>A graduate from De Montfort University (DMU) who has photographed some of the world's biggest celebrities has been honoured with an MBE.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2012/january/new-years-honour-for-dmu-graduate.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2012%2fJanuary%2fAndyGotts1-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Alumni</category>
      <category>Andy Gotts</category>
      <category>MBE</category>
      <category>honorands</category>
      <category>photography</category>
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      <title>University course leading the way in professional education</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/university-course-leading-the-way-in-professional-education--.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's (DMU) accounting and finance degree has been accredited by one of the largest global accounting bodies.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/university-course-leading-the-way-in-professional-education--.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Accounting and finance</category>
      <category>accreditation</category>
      <category>dr david russell</category>
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      <title>Happy Christmas from the Square Mile Team</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/happy-christmas-from-the-square-mile-team.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/happy-christmas-from-the-square-mile-team.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Golden opportunity to learn from Olympic champion</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/golden-opportunity-to-learn-from-olympic-champion2.aspx</link>
      <description>One of Britain's most successful athletes will talk to students at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week about his new role behind the scenes of the London 2012 Olympic Games.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/golden-opportunity-to-learn-from-olympic-champion2.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU teams up with BBC Radio 4 for major series on sport and British culture</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-teams-up-with-bbc-radio-4-for-major-series-on-sport-and-british-culture.aspx</link>
      <description>Sports historians from De Montfort University (DMU) have helped the BBC create a major 30-part Radio 4 series charting how Britain has shaped sport and how sport has shaped the British.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-teams-up-with-bbc-radio-4-for-major-series-on-sport-and-british-culture.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fClareBalding-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>New book examines 'Feminism in the News'</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/new-book-examines-feminism-in-the-news.aspx</link>
      <description>A new book which explores how feminism was represented in the news between the late 1960s and early 21st Century has found that views which challenged the status quo were often marginalised by the press.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/new-book-examines-feminism-in-the-news.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU research showcased at Bosnian cultural event for international diplomats</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-research-showcased-at-bosnian-cultural-event-for-international-diplomats.aspx</link>
      <description>Research work by a De Montfort University photography academic has been showcased to diplomats at the at the Bosnian and Herzegovina Embassy in London.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-research-showcased-at-bosnian-cultural-event-for-international-diplomats.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fBosnianculturalevent-web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>photography</category>
      <category>Lord Paddy Ashdown</category>
      <category>Lala Meredith-Vula</category>
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      <title>Jesse Jackson receives honorary degree from DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/jesse-jackson-receives-honorary-degree-from-dmu-video.aspx</link>
      <description>One of the world's greatest civil rights leaders, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has received an honorary degree from De Montfort University.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/jesse-jackson-receives-honorary-degree-from-dmu-video.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students take learning 2,800 miles from classroom</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/students-take-learning-2,800-miles-from-classroom.aspx</link>
      <description>Students from Leicester have decided to step out of the classroom and fly half way across the world to learn about youth work in Africa.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/students-take-learning-2,800-miles-from-classroom.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fGroupshotnewsize-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Youth and Community Development</category>
      <category>Dr Momodou Sallah</category>
      <category>The Gambia</category>
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      <title>Christmas is wrapped up thanks to DMU volunteers</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/christmas-is-wrapped-up-thanks-to-dmu-volunteers-.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU staff and students have decided to give back during the Christmas season by collecting and wrapping toys for children who might otherwise receive nothing.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/christmas-is-wrapped-up-thanks-to-dmu-volunteers-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2f2toys-on-the-table-2011web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <category>Toys on the Table</category>
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      <title>Double RIBA success for DMU BArch Architecture graduate</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/double-riba-success-for-dmu-barch-architecture-graduate-.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student, who graduated to work with one of the UK's top architect firms last summer, has won a double accolade at the prestigious international RIBA President's Medals Student Awards ceremony.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/double-riba-success-for-dmu-barch-architecture-graduate-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fChristopher-Christophi-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>RIBA</category>
      <category>architecture</category>
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      <title>Reverend Jesse Jackson to receive honorary degree from DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/reverend-jesse-jackson-to-receive-honorary-degree-from-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>One of the world's most famous civil rights campaigners, The Reverend Jesse Jackson, is to receive an honorary degree from De Montfort University (DMU) when he attends a national conference in Leicester looking at the threat of terrorism in the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/reverend-jesse-jackson-to-receive-honorary-degree-from-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Ghanaian scholar on track to help save lives in Africa</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/ghanaian-scholar-on-track-to-help-save-lives-in-africa.aspx</link>
      <description>A Ghanaian student is on track to help develop life-saving therapies for his country after beating off competition from hundreds of applications for a prestigious scholarship in the UK.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/ghanaian-scholar-on-track-to-help-save-lives-in-africa.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fThomasKarikari-web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Thomas Karikari</category>
      <category>Department for International Development’s (DFID) Shared Scholarship scheme</category>
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      <title>Golden opportunity to learn from Olympic champion</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/golden-opportunity-to-learn-from-olympic-champion.aspx</link>
      <description>One of Britain's most successful athletes will talk to students at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week about his new role behind the scenes of the London 2012 Olympic Games.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/golden-opportunity-to-learn-from-olympic-champion.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fJonathan-Edwards-CBE-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Online toolkit developed to help homes cope with climate change</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/online-toolkit-developed-to-help-homes-cope-with-climate-change.aspx</link>
      <description>Experts in Leicester have developed an online toolkit which provides advice on how to adapt homes to cope with future climate change and cut energy use.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/online-toolkit-developed-to-help-homes-cope-with-climate-change.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU students sweep the board at UK knitting awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-students-sweep-the-board-at-uk-knitting-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>Two De Montfort University (DMU) students have scooped knitwear awards at one of the UK's most prestigious fashion events.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-students-sweep-the-board-at-uk-knitting-awards.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fKnitwear-Kelli-McGuinnes-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>De Montfort University launches UK's first digital marketing and social media degree</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/de-montfort-university-launches-uks-first-digital-marketing-and-social-media-degree--.aspx</link>
      <description>A unique degree course that combines two critical areas in marketing and has the backing of a major blue-chip organisation and a leading social media agency is now recruiting its first students.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/de-montfort-university-launches-uks-first-digital-marketing-and-social-media-degree--.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fsocial-media-degree-img-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>DMU students dominate shortlist for UK Knitting Awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-students-dominate-shortlist-for-uk-knitting-awards-.aspx</link>
      <description>Seven out of nine students shortlisted for knitwear awards at one of the UK's most prestigious fashion events are from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/dmu-students-dominate-shortlist-for-uk-knitting-awards-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fDecember%2fknittingawards-web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>knitwear</category>
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      <title>Shoe guru Jimmy Choo named world's most outstanding Chinese designer</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/shoe-guru-jimmy-choo-named-worlds-most-outstanding-chinese-designer-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) honorand and world-renowned shoe designer Jimmy Choo has been honoured for his outstanding achievements in the footwear industry.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/shoe-guru-jimmy-choo-named-worlds-most-outstanding-chinese-designer-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fDatoProfessorJimmyChooOBE-web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Jimmy Choo</category>
      <category>Footwear</category>
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      <title>UK Vice-Chancellor honours graduating students at partner university in Hong Kong</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/uk-vice-chancellor-honours-graduating-students-at-partner-university-in-hong-kong-.aspx</link>
      <description>Hundreds of Hong Kong students have graduated with degrees in management awarded by the Vice-Chancellor of an innovative UK university which is expanding its international collaborations.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/december/uk-vice-chancellor-honours-graduating-students-at-partner-university-in-hong-kong-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Comedy writer Andy Hamilton drops in to DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/comedy-writer-andy-hamilton-drops-in-to-dmu-.aspx</link>
      <description>The creator of TV comedy classics including Drop the Dead Donkey and Outnumbered will address students on De Montfort University's MA in Television Scriptwriting course this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/comedy-writer-andy-hamilton-drops-in-to-dmu-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fAndy-Hamilton-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Andy Hamilton</category>
      <category>MA in Television Scriptwriting</category>
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      <title>DMU lecturer awarded grant to uncover the history of gender politics in Pakistan</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-lecturer-awarded-grant-to-uncover-the-history-of-gender-politics-in-pakistan.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) historian has been awarded more than €48,500 (approximately £41,400) to carry out research on the history of gender politics in Pakistan.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-lecturer-awarded-grant-to-uncover-the-history-of-gender-politics-in-pakistan.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Dr Pippa Virdee</category>
      <category>History</category>
      <category>gender</category>
      <category>politics</category>
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      <title>DMU helps Britain fight cyber crime</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-helps-britain-fight-cyber-crime-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has been recruited into a network run by GCHQ, Britain's secret eavesdropping organisation, to combat cyber crime.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-helps-britain-fight-cyber-crime-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Advent calendar gets new twist for old romantics</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/advent-calendar-gets-new-twist-for-old-romantics-.aspx</link>
      <description>If a partridge in a pear tree is out of the question in the current economic climate, a free app that provides a daily love poem could be the Christmas gift of choice for cash-strapped romantics.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/advent-calendar-gets-new-twist-for-old-romantics-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fadvent-calendar-app-thumbnail.jpg" />
      <category>Poetry Advent Calendar app</category>
      <category>Dr Aladdin Ayesh</category>
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      <title>Primary school children buy and sell shares to learn about profit – and loss!</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/primary-school-children-buy-and-sell-shares-to-learn-about-profit-–-and-loss!!-.aspx</link>
      <description>More than 200 children from 10 different primary schools have been set the challenge of investing £1,000 on the stock market as part of a competition organised by De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/primary-school-children-buy-and-sell-shares-to-learn-about-profit-–-and-loss!!-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fsquare-mile-play-dough.jpg" />
      <category>Square Mile Project</category>
      <category>play dough</category>
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      <title>DNA system developed to identify and authenticate plant species</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dna-system-developed-to-identify-and-authenticate-plant-species-.aspx</link>
      <description>A pioneering system which uses a plant's DNA to identify and authenticate a species has been developed in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dna-system-developed-to-identify-and-authenticate-plant-species-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fPlantDNA-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>plant DNA</category>
      <category>Adrian Slater</category>
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      <title>DMU's Gospel Choir welcomes Ghanaian school during Black History Season</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmus-gospel-choir-welcomes-ghanaian-school-during-black-history-season-.aspx</link>
      <description>Teachers from a school in Ghana are joining De Montfort University's (DMU) Gospel Choir to sing at Thursday evening's (24 November) Black History Season event.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmus-gospel-choir-welcomes-ghanaian-school-during-black-history-season-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fgospel-choir-Cropped2-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Black History Season</category>
      <category>Ghana</category>
      <category>DMU Gospel Choir</category>
      <category>Pastor Samuel Gapara</category>
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      <title>Research puts spotlight on women's role in rugby league</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/research-puts-spotlight-on-womens-role-in-rugby-league-.aspx</link>
      <description>The significant yet largely unacknowledged role of women in the sport of rugby league is to be examined in a major new research project.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/research-puts-spotlight-on-womens-role-in-rugby-league-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fAdele-Collinson-Hunslet-Carr-School-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>rugby league</category>
      <category>Professor Tony Collins</category>
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      <title>'SMART' units 'highly commended' in regional business awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/smart-units-highly-commended-in-regional-business-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>An innovative concept for a modular building that could be assembled in a day – and would have its own green power supply – has been praised by judges in a regional business competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/smart-units-highly-commended-in-regional-business-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU's Black History Season is launched</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmus-black-history-season-is-launched.aspx</link>
      <description>Songs, poetry and a feast of African and Caribbean food announced the start of Black History Season at DMU.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmus-black-history-season-is-launched.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fblack-history-season-launch-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Global experts gather at DMU to explore the 'monster inside us all'</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/global-experts-gather-at-dmu-to-explore-the-monster-inside-us-all-.aspx</link>
      <description>As the new vampire film Twilight: Breaking Dawn is about to hit cinema screens nationwide, experts from around the globe are gathering at De Montfort University (DMU) to explore the ever-growing appeal of the monster genre.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/global-experts-gather-at-dmu-to-explore-the-monster-inside-us-all-.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Dr Deborah Mutch</category>
      <category>vampire</category>
      <category>monster</category>
      <category>dracula</category>
      <category>twilight</category>
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      <title>David Miliband praises DMU for paying living wage</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/david-miliband-praises-dmu-for-paying-living-wage-.aspx</link>
      <description>MP David Miliband has praised De Montfort University for paying its staff a "living wage" saying it is a move other organisations across the country should follow.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/david-miliband-praises-dmu-for-paying-living-wage-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fdavid-miliband-visit-web-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>David Miliband</category>
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      <title>Honour for DMU lecturer from Chinese university</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/honour-for-dmu-lecturer-from-chinese-university-.aspx</link>
      <description>A lecturer from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has been honoured by a university in China.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/honour-for-dmu-lecturer-from-chinese-university-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fFred-Mear--Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>Fred Mear</category>
      <category>Liaoning University</category>
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      <title>DMU hosts celebrations for Leicestershire's 'Team GB' Special Olympians</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-hosts-celebrations-for-leicestershires-team-gb-special-olympians--.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is hosting a celebration for the Leicestershire athletes who represented Great Britain in international competitions this summer.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/dmu-hosts-celebrations-for-leicestershires-team-gb-special-olympians--.aspx</guid>
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      <title>City Mayor delighted by "amazing turnout" on campus</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/city-mayor-delighted-by-amazing-turnout-on-campus-.aspx</link>
      <description>An opportunity to meet the City Mayor was grasped by dozens of De Montfort University students yesterday (Tuesday).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/city-mayor-delighted-by-amazing-turnout-on-campus-.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fNovember%2fCityMayorOnCampus-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
      <category>city mayor</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Peter Soulsby</category>
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      <title>Solicitor General visits De Montfort University in Pro Bono Week</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/solicitor-general-visits-de-montfort-university-in-pro-bono-week.aspx</link>
      <description>The Solicitor General paid a visit to the Law School at De Montfort University (DMU) today as part of events to mark National Pro Bono Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/solicitor-general-visits-de-montfort-university-in-pro-bono-week.aspx</guid>
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      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>National Pro Bono Week</category>
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      <title>Jam entrepreneur spreads the word at DMU Enterprise Fair</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/jam-entrepreneur-spreads-the-word-at-dmu-enterprise-fair-.aspx</link>
      <description>The man behind the SuperJam brand will deliver a keynote speech at De Montfort University (DMU) next week in a bid to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/jam-entrepreneur-spreads-the-word-at-dmu-enterprise-fair-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students' experimental pavilion stages unique performance on campus</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/students-experimental-pavilion-stages-unique-performance-on-campus-.aspx</link>
      <description>An audience of more than 100 braved the autumn weather to watch an outdoor drama in an experimental performance pavilion created by students, with the support of Graham Cartledge CBE, Chairman of international award-winning architecture practice, Benoy.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/students-experimental-pavilion-stages-unique-performance-on-campus-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Jeffery-West co-founder gives masterclass to DMU footwear students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/jeffery-west-co-founder-gives-masterclass-to-dmu-footwear-students-.aspx</link>
      <description>David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand have been spotted wearing his designs, but last week one of the co-founders behind Jeffery-West shoes took time out to visit some of De Montfort University's (DMU) students.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/jeffery-west-co-founder-gives-masterclass-to-dmu-footwear-students-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Ben's book is the cream of the crop</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/bens-book-is-the-cream-of-the-crop.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student has combined his business skills with his love of ice cream to publish his very own recipe book.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/bens-book-is-the-cream-of-the-crop.aspx</guid>
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      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>Ben Vear</category>
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      <title>'Living wage' to be paid to all staff at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/living-wage-to-be-paid-to-all-staff-at-dmu-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has announced that it is to pay all of its staff a "living wage" of at least £7.20 an hour.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/living-wage-to-be-paid-to-all-staff-at-dmu-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Special archive opened at DMU library</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/special-archive-opened-at-dmu-library-.aspx</link>
      <description>City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby has officially opened De Montfort University's Archive and Special Collections area at the campus's Kimberlin Library, saying it is "without a doubt among the finest we have ever had in Leicester".</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/special-archive-opened-at-dmu-library-.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Sir Peter Soulsby</category>
      <category>british library</category>
      <category>De Montfort University</category>
      <category>library archive</category>
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      <title>Former Congressmen bring US politics debate to De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/former-congressmen-bring-us-politics-debate-to-de-montfort-university-.aspx</link>
      <description>The Obama administration, the Republican House, and the change to the next US elections were some of the topics two former Congressmen discussed at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/former-congressmen-bring-us-politics-debate-to-de-montfort-university-.aspx</guid>
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      <category>Scott Klug</category>
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      <title>Mayor visits university's students' union</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/mayor-visits-universitys-students-union-.aspx</link>
      <description>City mayor Peter Soulsby and his team are holding a Meet the Mayor event at De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/mayor-visits-universitys-students-union-.aspx</guid>
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      <category>city mayor</category>
      <category>meet the mayor</category>
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      <title>Call to raise profile of women's role in film and TV history</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/call-to-raise-profile-of-womens-role-in-film-and-tv-history-.aspx</link>
      <description>Film historians at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester are calling on volunteers to help build up a picture of the massive contribution made by women to the British film and television industry, from the silent period to the present day.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/november/call-to-raise-profile-of-womens-role-in-film-and-tv-history-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Square Mile gives community a major boost</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/square-mile-gives-community-a-major-boost-.aspx</link>
      <description>Free English language lessons offered to Polish residents as part of a huge De Montfort University (DMU) community campaign have proved so popular that the classes have had to be moved to a bigger venue.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/square-mile-gives-community-a-major-boost-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Best-selling author and his wife donate £60,000 to DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/best-selling-author-and-his-wife-donate-60,000-to-dmu-.aspx</link>
      <description>One of the world's best selling crime writers, Lee Child, and his wife Jane Grant, have donated £30,000 each to De Montfort University in support of scholarships for students.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/best-selling-author-and-his-wife-donate-60,000-to-dmu-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Sports minister welcomes Special Olympics report</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/sports-minister-welcomes-special-olympics-report-.aspx</link>
      <description>The first-ever comprehensive study of the impact of the Special Olympics GB (SOGB) National Summer Games has concluded that sport not only provides enormous social and health benefits for people with learning disabilities – but it can also act as a pathway to a greater sense of citizenship and inclusivity.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/sports-minister-welcomes-special-olympics-report-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Charity honours DMU for helping deaf women in labour</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/charity-honours-dmu-for-helping-deaf-women-in-labour-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has won an award from a deaf charity for providing the first course in deaf awareness for student midwives.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/charity-honours-dmu-for-helping-deaf-women-in-labour-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University open day is huge success again</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/open-day-is-huge-success-again.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed hundreds of potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful Open Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/open-day-is-huge-success-again.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Panasonic deal gives new dimension to Holographic Research Centre</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/panasonic-deal-gives-new-dimension-to-holographic-research-centre-.aspx</link>
      <description>The 3D viewing experience of the future could be shaped at De Montfort University's  (DMU) Holographic Research Centre, thanks to the support of electronics giant Panasonic.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/panasonic-deal-gives-new-dimension-to-holographic-research-centre-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Graduate's crafty works jet off to Prague for glass design exhibition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/graduates-crafty-works-jet-off-to-prague-for-glass-design-exhibition-.aspx</link>
      <description>The innovative glass-works of a De Montfort University (DMU) design crafts graduate have been jetted of to Prague to feature in an exhibition honouring one of Europe's most renowned glass artists.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/graduates-crafty-works-jet-off-to-prague-for-glass-design-exhibition-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Nurse who inspired Live Aid opens multi-million pound state-of-the-art teaching facility</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/nurse-who-inspired-live-aid-opens-multi-million-pound-state-of-the-art-teaching-facility-.aspx</link>
      <description>The nurse who inspired Bob Geldof to put together the Band Aid charity record and subsequent Live Aid concerts has officially opened DMU's new £6.3 million state-of-the-art healthcare teaching facility.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/nurse-who-inspired-live-aid-opens-multi-million-pound-state-of-the-art-teaching-facility-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Samsung looking for torchbearers for London 2012 Olympic torch relay</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/samsung-looking-for-torchbearers-for-london-2012-olympic-torch-relay-.aspx</link>
      <description>Samsung a presenting partner of the Olympic Torch Relay, has opened up a nomination process at De Montfort University (DMU) to find inspiring young students who will be given a chance to carry the Olympic Flame in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/samsung-looking-for-torchbearers-for-london-2012-olympic-torch-relay-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Universities minister hails DMU's pioneering collaboration with HP</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/universities-minister-hails-dmus-pioneering-collaboration-with-hp-plus.aspx</link>
      <description>Universities and science minister David Willetts has hailed the pioneering collaboration unveiled between De Montfort University (DMU) and the world's largest technology company, HP, as an "excellent initiative" which other universities and employers should learn from.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/universities-minister-hails-dmus-pioneering-collaboration-with-hp-plus.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Healthcare expert appointed university pro vice-chancellor</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/healthcare-expert-appointed-university-pro-vice-chancellor-.aspx</link>
      <description>An expert, with a wealth of knowledge in the healthcare sector, has taken up her new role of pro vice-chancellor and dean of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/healthcare-expert-appointed-university-pro-vice-chancellor-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Nurse who inspired Live Aid to open new multi-million pound state-of-the-art teaching facility</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/nurse-who-inspired-live-aid-to-open-new-multi-million-pound-state-of-the-art-teaching-facility-.aspx</link>
      <description>The nurse who inspired Bob Geldof to put together the Band Aid charity record and subsequent Live Aid concerts is to officially open a new £6.3 million state-of-the-art healthcare teaching facility.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/nurse-who-inspired-live-aid-to-open-new-multi-million-pound-state-of-the-art-teaching-facility-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University student set to storm the charts</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/de-montfort-university-student-set-to-storm-the-charts.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student is being tipped to storm into the charts after being plucked from her performing arts course to sing lead vocals on a dance track.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/de-montfort-university-student-set-to-storm-the-charts.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University open day is huge success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/university-open-day-is-huge-success-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed hundreds of potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful open day.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/university-open-day-is-huge-success-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Research project addresses ethical issues of new technologies</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/research-project-addresses-ethical-issues-of-new-technologies.aspx</link>
      <description>Researchers at two UK universities have launched a project that will provide the first comprehensive study of the ethical and moral issues arising from the increased use of new technology.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/research-project-addresses-ethical-issues-of-new-technologies.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Chinese Government gives DMU its seal of approval</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/chinese-government-gives-dmu-its-seal-of-approval-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has received approval from the Chinese government to run a joint engineering course with one of the country's universities.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/chinese-government-gives-dmu-its-seal-of-approval-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Balkans expert awarded prestigious fellowship at LSE</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/balkans-expert-awarded-prestigious-fellowship-at-lse-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's influential Balkans expert, Dr Kenneth Morrison, has been awarded a prestigious Senior Visiting Fellowship at the London School of Economics.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/balkans-expert-awarded-prestigious-fellowship-at-lse-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's designs for Peak District hub wins sustainability award</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/students-designs-for-peak-district-hub-wins-sustainability-award-.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student has won an award from a prestigious architectural body for designing a sustainable activities hub for the heart of the Peak District.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/students-designs-for-peak-district-hub-wins-sustainability-award-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Literary festival fixture for DMU rugby expert</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/literary-festival-fixture-for-dmu-rugby-expert-.aspx</link>
      <description>As the Rugby World Cup hots up in New Zealand, an academic from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester will be helping to tell the story of the origins of the international game in the unlikely setting of the Cheltenham Literature Festival.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/literary-festival-fixture-for-dmu-rugby-expert-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New Pro Vice-Chancellor looks forward to bright future at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/new-pro-vice-chancellor-looks-forward-to-bright-future-at-dmu-.aspx</link>
      <description>One of the youngest academics to hold the post of Pro Vice-Chancellor has taken up his role at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Graduate takes centre stage in cult classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest</title>
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      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) graduate takes centre stage this autumn with a leading role in the new Curve production of cult classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, directed by the award-winning Michael Buffong.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Council publishes its findings on ethics of body donation</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/council-publishes-its-findings-on-ethics-of-body-donation-.aspx</link>
      <description>A new report that considers the ethical issues around the donation of bodily material for the benefit of others will be published next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/october/council-publishes-its-findings-on-ethics-of-body-donation-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Suit helps nursing students experience the effects of ageing</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/suit-helps-nursing-students-experience-the-effects-of-ageing-.aspx</link>
      <description>Nursing students at De Montfort University (DMU) have experienced the challenges of old age by wearing a suit which mimics the effects of ageing.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Indian printmaking on show at De Montfort University starts cultural exchange</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/indian-printmaking-on-show-at-de-montfort-university-starts-cultural-exchange-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is to host an exhibition of contemporary printmaking from India next month as it launches an international student exchange project.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/indian-printmaking-on-show-at-de-montfort-university-starts-cultural-exchange-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU shows Pride in its students</title>
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      <description>Vice Chancellor Professor Dominic Shellard showed his support for a student Pride event held on campus during De Montfort University's Freshers' Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-shows-pride-in-its-students-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU wins award from prestigious architectural body</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-wins-award-from-prestigious-architectural-body.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has won an award from a prestigious architectural body for its transformation of the entrance to the campus.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Friday was the fifth day of De Montfort University's Go Green Week – a chance for staff to celebrate the success of the week and find out how to enter the Green Impact project</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/friday-was-the-fifth-day-of-de-montfort-universitys-go-green-week-a-chance-for-staff-to-celebrate-the-success-of-the-week-and-find-out-how-to-enter-the-green-impact-project.aspx</link>
      <description>A picnic on the lawn of Trinity House organised by the Occupational Health and Safety department saw staff come together to celebrate the week's activities. Staff mingled while playing giant Jenga, Connect Four and quoits, with everyone from the VC to research students getting involved.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/friday-was-the-fifth-day-of-de-montfort-universitys-go-green-week-a-chance-for-staff-to-celebrate-the-success-of-the-week-and-find-out-how-to-enter-the-green-impact-project.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Square Mile Volunteering Day a huge success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/square-mile-volunteering-day-a-huge-success.aspx</link>
      <description>A volunteering day organised to mark the start of De Montfort University's unique Square Mile Project has been hailed a huge success, with residents delighted by the drive to make a difference in their community.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/square-mile-volunteering-day-a-huge-success.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Hundreds of freshers to flock to DMU for Welcome Event</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/hundreds-of-freshers-to-flock-to-dmu-for-welcome-event.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is set to be alive with entertainment and performers this weekend when hundreds of freshers and their families arrive on campus for the annual Welcome Event.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/hundreds-of-freshers-to-flock-to-dmu-for-welcome-event.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Embassy honour for Japanese students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/embassy-honour-for-japanese-students.aspx</link>
      <description>The students from Tohoku University who are spending a week as guests of De Montfort University have paid a visit to the Japanese Embassy in London.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/embassy-honour-for-japanese-students.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Big day of action planned as Square Mile project holds Volunteering Day</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/big-day-of-action-planned-as-square-mile-project-holds-volunteering-day.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University is preparing for a big day of action as part of its unique 'Square Mile' project.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/big-day-of-action-planned-as-square-mile-project-holds-volunteering-day.aspx</guid>
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      <title>London calling for Japanese students</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/london-calling-for-japanese-students.aspx</link>
      <description>A personal audience with a West End musical legend and a trip to Buckingham Palace were among the highlights for De Montfort University's Japanese visitors during an event-filled two days in London.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/london-calling-for-japanese-students.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Green spotlight falls on food and Fairtrade</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/green-spotlight-falls-on-food-and-fairtrade.aspx</link>
      <description>Wednesday was day three of De Montfort University's  Go Green Week  – and the focus switched from transport and travel to food and Fairtrade.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/green-spotlight-falls-on-food-and-fairtrade.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Leicestershire companies sought for funded internship scheme</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/leicestershire-companies-sought-for-funded-internship-scheme.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicestershire-based companies interested in offering internships to graduates from De Montfort University (DMU) could be in line for a £1,500 grant.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/leicestershire-companies-sought-for-funded-internship-scheme.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Pioneering blood spot test could help save lives and £millions in treatment of heart disease</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/pioneering-blood-spot-test-could-help-save-lives-and-millions-in-treatment-of-heart-disease.aspx</link>
      <description>A pioneering test which uses a single spot of blood to determine how much medication is in the body will be used to monitor patients suffering with cardiovascular diseases – and it could help save lives and millions of pounds for the NHS.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/pioneering-blood-spot-test-could-help-save-lives-and-millions-in-treatment-of-heart-disease.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Go Green Week in full swing</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/go-green-week-in-full-swing-.aspx</link>
      <description>Day two of DMU's Go Green Week saw a hive of activity on campus, with experts advising staff on green transport, and a chance to race against 'Green Stig'.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/go-green-week-in-full-swing-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Japanese students unveil green week clock</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/japanese-students-unveil-green-week-clock.aspx</link>
      <description>Students from Tohoku University have unveiled an electric meter which will tell everyone on the De Montfort University (DMU) campus how much energy is being saved during Go Green Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/japanese-students-unveil-green-week-clock.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students affected by Japanese earthquake arrive in Leicester</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/students-affected-by-japanese-earthquake-arrive-in-leicester.aspx</link>
      <description>Fourteen students affected by the Japanese earthquake have arrived at De Montfort University (DMU) for a week's holiday as they continue to rebuild their lives following the disaster.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/students-affected-by-japanese-earthquake-arrive-in-leicester.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Fashion graduate's collection sold in Warehouse and showcased at Harrods and London Fashion Week</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/fashion-graduates-collection-sold-in-warehouse-and-showcased-at-harrods-and-london-fashion-week-.aspx</link>
      <description>An award-winning De Montfort University (DMU) fashion graduate will see her colourful designs sold in stores across the UK this autumn after winning a national design competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/fashion-graduates-collection-sold-in-warehouse-and-showcased-at-harrods-and-london-fashion-week-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University and Curve theatre join forces in new cultural partnership</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/de-montfort-university-and-curve-theatre-join-forces-in-new-cultural-partnership.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) and Curve theatre are joining forces with a new cultural partnership launched today ahead of a world premiere dance production with a DMU alumnus tonight (15 September).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/de-montfort-university-and-curve-theatre-join-forces-in-new-cultural-partnership.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Market offers students chance to kick-start their businesses</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/market-offers-students-chance-to-kick-start-their-businesses.aspx</link>
      <description>Students from De Montfort University (DMU) will be among the 30 young people taking stalls at Leicester's first market for young entrepreneurs.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/market-offers-students-chance-to-kick-start-their-businesses.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Academics examine dual role of social media during riots</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/academics-examine-dual-role-of-social-media-during-riots.aspx</link>
      <description>The role social media played in mobilising rioters in Britain's cities - and in inspiring the subsequent clean up - is being discussed at a major conference this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/academics-examine-dual-role-of-social-media-during-riots.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU rugby historian helps tackle 1895 split in new play</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-rugby-historian-helps-tackle-1895-split-in-new-play.aspx</link>
      <description>A brand new play that explores the events that split the sport of rugby in 1895 will première in Yorkshire next week – and it's been written with the help of an academic from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-rugby-historian-helps-tackle-1895-split-in-new-play.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU reaches out to students from Japanese earthquake zone</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-reaches-out-to-students-from-japanese-earthquake-zone.aspx</link>
      <description>Fourteen students who were affected by the Japanese earthquake are to visit De Montfort University (DMU) for a week's holiday as they continue to rebuild their lives following the disaster.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-reaches-out-to-students-from-japanese-earthquake-zone.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU challenged to reduce energy by 25 per cent – in just one week</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-challenged-to-reduce-energy-by-25-per-cent-–-in-just-one-week-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has set its staff and students a major challenge to reduce electricity use on campus by up to 25 per cent in the space of a week.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/dmu-challenged-to-reduce-energy-by-25-per-cent-–-in-just-one-week-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>British Library expert to lecture on the arts of forgetting</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/british-library-expert-to-lecture-on-the-arts-of-forgetting-.aspx</link>
      <description>British Library arts expert Dr Kristian Jensen will give a distinguished lecture at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/british-library-expert-to-lecture-on-the-arts-of-forgetting-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Volunteers boost Leicester's new Culture Partnership Board</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/volunteers-boost-leicesters-new-culture-partnership-board-.aspx</link>
      <description>Following major interest from people interested in joining Leicester's Culture Partnership Board, the membership has been expanded and a new board has been appointed.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/volunteers-boost-leicesters-new-culture-partnership-board-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University graduates sweep the board at prestigious new lingerie awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/university-graduates-sweep-the-board-at-prestigious-new-lingerie-awards-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) graduates have swept the board at the new UK Lingerie Awards, which recognise outstanding examples of excellence in the market during the past year.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/university-graduates-sweep-the-board-at-prestigious-new-lingerie-awards-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Celebration of theatre takes us backstage</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/celebration-of-theatre-takes-us-backstage-.aspx</link>
      <description>A celebration of theatre which takes a fascinating look behind the curtain and reveals what goes on backstage is being held at the British Library, in association with Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/celebration-of-theatre-takes-us-backstage-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Technology show highlights opportunities for business</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/technology-show-highlights-opportunities-for-business-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) will be opening its doors to business next week to showcase its cutting-edge research.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/technology-show-highlights-opportunities-for-business-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Celebrated artist and poet to visit De Montfort University</title>
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      <description>One of the key pioneers of the 'concrete poetry' movement in the 1950s will be visiting Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU) next week to showcase some of his prestigious work.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fine art on toilet rolls and photographs of bird song feature in students' showcase</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/september/fine-art-on-toilet-rolls-and-photographs-of-bird-song-feature-in-students-showcase-.aspx</link>
      <description>Fine art on toilet rolls and photographs of bird song are among the stunning creations of postgraduate art and design students on show at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester this weekend.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Indian cricket legend cherishes DMU honour</title>
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      <description>Indian cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by DMU after his team beat Leicestershire County Cricket Club in a tour match at Grace Road.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU students to work with world-renowned choreographer at Curve theatre</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-students-to-work-with-world-renowned-choreographer-at-curve-theatre-.aspx</link>
      <description>Two students at  De Montfort University (DMU) have made their first moves towards a dance career, as they begin once-in-a-lifetime internships with world-renowned choreographer, Akram Khan.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-students-to-work-with-world-renowned-choreographer-at-curve-theatre-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Renowned Indian cricketer to be honoured by DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/renowned-indian-cricketer-to-be-honoured-by-dmu-.aspx</link>
      <description>Indian cricketing legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni is to be honoured by De Montfort University (DMU) when the team plays Leicestershire in a tour match at Grace Road next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Festival fans turn to Dan for Strawberry Fields shuttle service</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/festival-fans-turn-to-dan-for-strawberry-fields-shuttle-service-.aspx</link>
      <description>A graduate from De Montfort University (DMU) will be getting festival-goers from their sleeping bags to the stage in double-quick time this weekend, thanks to his new business venture.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/festival-fans-turn-to-dan-for-strawberry-fields-shuttle-service-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Competition offers placement at Next to best DMU retail management student</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/competition-offers-placement-at-next-to-best-dmu-retail-management-student-.aspx</link>
      <description>Students on De Montfort University's retail management course will have the chance to win a paid placement at a high street fashion retailer, thanks to the launch of an exciting new competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/competition-offers-placement-at-next-to-best-dmu-retail-management-student-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Brainpower ups horsepower for car-mad business student</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/brainpower-ups-horsepower-for-car-mad-business-student-.aspx</link>
      <description>A student with a head for business has traded up from a Ford Fiesta to a Porsche 911 turbo in just four years, thanks to his ability to buy and sell cars for a profit.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/brainpower-ups-horsepower-for-car-mad-business-student-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student satisfaction rises at DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/student-satisfaction-rises-at-dmu-.aspx</link>
      <description>Students have given DMU an overall satisfaction rating of 84 per cent, higher than the national average for the sector according to this year's National Student Survey (NSS).</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/student-satisfaction-rises-at-dmu-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Partnership gives boost to interactive guide project</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/partnership-gives-boost-to-interactive-guide-project-.aspx</link>
      <description>People can now take a tour of the East Midlands' cultural highlights in the palm of their hand, thanks to the work of a De Montfort University academic and a Leicestershire-based multimedia business.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/partnership-gives-boost-to-interactive-guide-project-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Pioneering new centre to improve end of life care to be launched</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/pioneering-new-centre-to-improve-end-of-life-care-to-be-launched-.aspx</link>
      <description>As a national report calls for urgent action to improve end of life care, a new centre to promote excellence in the support and care of people with advanced illnesses is to be launched at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next month.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/pioneering-new-centre-to-improve-end-of-life-care-to-be-launched-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Professor marks film history as Kind Hearts film classic re-released</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/professor-marks-film-history-as-kind-hearts-film-classic-re-released.aspx</link>
      <description>Professor of British Cinema Steve Chibnall is to hold a public discussion about the Ealing Studios' classic Kind Hearts and Coronets at the world premiere of the digitally-restored re-release of the film next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/professor-marks-film-history-as-kind-hearts-film-classic-re-released.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Sculptor's work takes shape at city's 10th botanical garden's exhibition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/sculptors-work-takes-shape-at-citys-10th-botanical-gardens-exhibition.aspx</link>
      <description>The work of a De Montfort University (DMU) fine art student has become one of the main focal points of an outdoor exhibition celebrating 10 years of presenting the best of modern sculptures from internationally-renowned artists.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/sculptors-work-takes-shape-at-citys-10th-botanical-gardens-exhibition.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU textile graduates add zest to Orange Tree festival marquees</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-textile-graduates-add-zest-to-orange-tree-festival-marquees-.aspx</link>
      <description>The beer tents at two of Leicestershire's most popular music festivals will have a unique look and feel this year, thanks to the work of two De Montfort University (DMU) textile design graduates.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-textile-graduates-add-zest-to-orange-tree-festival-marquees-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Community rushes to join Leicester's Cultural Partnership Board</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/community-rushes-to-join-leicesters-cultural-partnership-board-.aspx</link>
      <description>There has been significant interest from the community in joining Leicester's new Cultural Partnership Board.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/community-rushes-to-join-leicesters-cultural-partnership-board-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Creative technologies showcase tells the tale of Haiti earthquake survivors</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/creative-technologies-showcase-tells-the-tale-of-haiti-earthquake-survivors-.aspx</link>
      <description>The story of three people who survived the 2010 Haiti earthquake is being told through an innovative multimedia show in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/creative-technologies-showcase-tells-the-tale-of-haiti-earthquake-survivors-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Bank backs DMU ethnic minority business conference</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/bank-backs-dmu-ethnic-minority-business-conference.aspx</link>
      <description>One of Britain's leading banks has teamed up with De Montfort University (DMU) to sponsor a major business conference in Leicester this year.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/bank-backs-dmu-ethnic-minority-business-conference.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU duo saddle up for charity bike ride</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-duo-saddle-up-for-charity-bike-ride-.aspx</link>
      <description>A law lecturer from De Montfort University will be swapping the lecture theatre for the open roads of France this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-duo-saddle-up-for-charity-bike-ride-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU author reaches new market in China</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-author-reaches-new-market-in-china.aspx</link>
      <description>A classic text that is widely regarded to be the definitive guide to local government in the UK has been translated into Chinese.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/august/dmu-author-reaches-new-market-in-china.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University lecturer wins prestigious national award for teaching excellence</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/university-lecturer-wins-prestigious-national-award-for-teaching-excellence-.aspx</link>
      <description>An academic from De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester has been made a National Teaching Fellow (NTF) in recognition of excellence in higher education teaching and learning support.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/university-lecturer-wins-prestigious-national-award-for-teaching-excellence-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Composer writes soundtrack for major animal exhibition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/composer-writes-soundtrack-for-major-animal-exhibition-.aspx</link>
      <description>An academic at De Montfort University has composed three pieces of music, incorporating a whole range of animal noises from a stag's bark to the clicks of a porpoise, for a major exhibition at New Walk Museum in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/composer-writes-soundtrack-for-major-animal-exhibition-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's logo becomes the face of city's scheme to reduce arson</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-logo-becomes-the-face-of-citys-scheme-to-reduce-arson.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's scheme to raise awareness of fire safety has got a brand new look, thanks to a De Montfort University (DMU) student who won a competition to design their new logo.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-logo-becomes-the-face-of-citys-scheme-to-reduce-arson.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student lands internship with world-class games developer in India</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/student-lands-internship-with-world-class-games-developer-in-india.aspx</link>
      <description>A student at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is jetting off to India after landing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with the world's second largest in-house games developer.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/student-lands-internship-with-world-class-games-developer-in-india.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Fringe benefits for DMU Footlights Society</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/fringe-benefits-for-dmu-footlights-society.aspx</link>
      <description>Eleven members of De Montfort University's Footlights Society will travel to Scotland next week to appear at the world famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/fringe-benefits-for-dmu-footlights-society.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Babies weaned on home-cooked fruit and veg more likely to eat '5 a day' as children</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/babies-weaned-on-home-cooked-fruit-and-veg-more-likely-to-eat-5-a-day-as-children-.aspx</link>
      <description>Babies weaned on home-cooked fruit and vegetables are more likely to eat fruit and vegetables as children, according to recent research.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/babies-weaned-on-home-cooked-fruit-and-veg-more-likely-to-eat-5-a-day-as-children-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU bestows honour on British author</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-bestows-honour-on-british-author-.aspx</link>
      <description>The creator of one of modern literature's most popular heroes is to be honoured by De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-bestows-honour-on-british-author-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's winning designs to feature in Gola's 2012 collection</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-winning-designs-to-feature-in-golas-2012-collection-.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student will see her footwear and bag designs hit the shops next spring after winning a competition to create a collection for Gola's 2012 range.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-winning-designs-to-feature-in-golas-2012-collection-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Olympian awarded honorary degree by De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/olympian-awarded-honorary-degree-by-de-montfort-university-.aspx</link>
      <description>One of the driving forces behind the London 2012 Olympics has received an honorary degree from De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/olympian-awarded-honorary-degree-by-de-montfort-university-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's lingerie designs for scoliosis sufferers win creativity prize</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-lingerie-designs-for-scoliosis-sufferers-win-creativity-prize-.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student's idea for a range of lingerie for women with scoliosis has won her a £3,000 prize.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-lingerie-designs-for-scoliosis-sufferers-win-creativity-prize-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>New course launched following PM's call for 5,000 community organisers</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/new-course-launched-following-pms-call-for-5,000-community-organisers-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University has launched a new course following the Prime Minister's call for a 5,000 strong 'neighbour army' to take control of public services as part of the Big Society.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/new-course-launched-following-pms-call-for-5,000-community-organisers-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DSU achieves recognition for excellent support for volunteers</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dsu-achieves-recognition-for-excellent-support-for-volunteers-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort Students' Union (DSU) has recently achieved the 'Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard', recognising the excellent work it does with volunteers.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dsu-achieves-recognition-for-excellent-support-for-volunteers-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU wins major research grant in film studies</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-wins-major-research-grant-in-film-studies-.aspx</link>
      <description>A senior lecturer at De Montfort University (DMU) will be able to continue his research into the influence of the baby boom generation on the American film industry, thanks to a research grant to DMU from the Leverhulme Trust.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU lecturer's designs are the formula for fashion at international motorsport events</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-lecturers-designs-are-the-formula-for-fashion-at-international-motorsport-events-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) fashion design lecturer Jo Cope has been selected for an exciting new project which will see her innovative works on display at Silverstone's most prestigious motorsport events.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-lecturers-designs-are-the-formula-for-fashion-at-international-motorsport-events-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU student wins prestigious design prize</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-student-wins-prestigious-design-prize-.aspx</link>
      <description>An innovative design for a green retreat for stressed-out city-dwellers has won a De Montfort University (DMU) student top prize in a national competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/dmu-student-wins-prestigious-design-prize-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Students' chance of a lifetime: running green comedy at international festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-chance-of-a-lifetime-running-green-comedy-at-international-festival-.aspx</link>
      <description>Two students are getting the chance of a lifetime to help run an eco-friendly comedy show at the internationally-renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the largest arts festival on the planet.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/students-chance-of-a-lifetime-running-green-comedy-at-international-festival-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University open day is huge success</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/university-open-day-is-huge-success-.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) welcomed more than 1,500 potential students through its doors on Saturday for a hugely successful Open Day.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/july/university-open-day-is-huge-success-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Donor crisis and IVF postcode lottery must be addressed to reduce fertility travel</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/donor-crisis-and-ivf-postcode-lottery-must-be-addressed-to-reduce-fertility-travel.aspx</link>
      <description>The shortage of egg and sperm donors and the cost of IVF need to be addressed to improve fertility services in the UK and reduce the numbers of people forced to go abroad for treatment, according to leading experts in the field.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/donor-crisis-and-ivf-postcode-lottery-must-be-addressed-to-reduce-fertility-travel.aspx</guid>
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      <title>UK university to help Iraq solve crimes</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/uk-university-to-help-iraq-solve-crimes.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester is joining forces with an Iraqi university to help solve crimes in the country, which has seen a rise in criminal activity since the war began in 2003.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/uk-university-to-help-iraq-solve-crimes.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Carnaby Street showcases unique art and designs by some of the UK's most creative talent</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/carnaby-street-showcases-unique-art-and-designs-by-some-of-the-uks-most-creative-talent.aspx</link>
      <description>Famous artist Christian Furr, painter of the Queen's portrait, is to open the DMUnique gallery in London, showcasing exciting new art and design talent from De Montfort University (DMU) next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/carnaby-street-showcases-unique-art-and-designs-by-some-of-the-uks-most-creative-talent.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University to develop skin cancer detection tool to save lives</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/university-to-develop-skin-cancer-detection-tool-to-save-lives.aspx</link>
      <description>Hundreds of lives could be saved thanks to a new tool being developed at De Montfort University (DMU) that could help improve the early detection of skin cancer.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/university-to-develop-skin-cancer-detection-tool-to-save-lives.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Pupils will help build a greener school for the future thanks to work with DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/pupils-will-help-build-a-greener-school-for-the-future-thanks-to-work-with-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Pupils will have a say on how their Leicester school is redeveloped after attending workshops run by De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/pupils-will-help-build-a-greener-school-for-the-future-thanks-to-work-with-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Academics given leave to boost research</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/academics-given-leave-to-boost-research.aspx</link>
      <description>Ten academics have been given special leave to carry out a wide range of research at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/academics-given-leave-to-boost-research.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU research named among best in the UK in leading report</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dmu-research-named-among-best-in-the-uk-in-leading-report.aspx</link>
      <description>Revolutionary and potentially life-saving research at De Montfort University has been chosen as among the most important of modern times with the publication of the Big Ideas for the Future report.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dmu-research-named-among-best-in-the-uk-in-leading-report.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's knitwear made from shoelaces scoops national award</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/students-knitwear-made-from-shoelaces-scoops-national-award.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student's colourful catwalk collection including knitwear garments made from shoelaces was awarded the David Band Textiles Award at London's Graduate Fashion Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/students-knitwear-made-from-shoelaces-scoops-national-award.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fJune%2fsarika-pancholi-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>From Dr Ozma to 'think before you drink' - students' technology triumphs showcased</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/from-dr-ozma-to-think-before-you-drink---students-technology-triumphs-showcased.aspx</link>
      <description>Work by final year technology students at De Montfort University (DMU) will be on show to members of the public next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/from-dr-ozma-to-think-before-you-drink---students-technology-triumphs-showcased.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's design shortlisted in national competition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/students-design-shortlisted-in-national-competition.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) student's dream design has been shortlisted in a national menswear design competition.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/students-design-shortlisted-in-national-competition.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU ranked first class in university green league tables</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dmu-ranked-first-class-in-university-green-league-tables.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has been awarded a "first class" honour in a national green league table.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dmu-ranked-first-class-in-university-green-league-tables.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Dragon's Den guru to see students' lingerie and bodywear showcase in London</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dragons-den-guru-to-see-students-lingerie-and-bodywear-showcase-in-london.aspx</link>
      <description>Students of the oldest lingerie, bodywear and sportswear degree in the world will showcase their contour fashion designs in front of an audience of industry names including Dragon's Den's Theo Paphitis this month.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/june/dragons-den-guru-to-see-students-lingerie-and-bodywear-showcase-in-london.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University collaborates with top Chinese universities</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/de-montfort-university-collaborates-with-top-chinese-universities.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK, is collaborating with two of China's top universities to boost academic exchanges and research cooperation.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/de-montfort-university-collaborates-with-top-chinese-universities.aspx</guid>
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      <title>London catwalk beckons for DMU's fashion designers of the future</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/london-catwalk-beckons-for-dmus-fashion-designers-of-the-future.aspx</link>
      <description>Clothing collections featuring everything from eel skin leather jackets to knitwear made of shoelaces are to hit the De Montfort University (DMU) catwalk at London's Graduate Fashion Week next month.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/london-catwalk-beckons-for-dmus-fashion-designers-of-the-future.aspx</guid>
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      <title>High street fashion leader inspires students' career ambitions</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/high-street-fashion-leader-inspires-students-career-ambitions.aspx</link>
      <description>Fashion leader Kate Bostock has been at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester sharing her passion for the clothing business with the next generation of industry professionals.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/high-street-fashion-leader-inspires-students-career-ambitions.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Green fingers could grow closer communities</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/green-fingers-could-grow-closer-communities.aspx</link>
      <description>Leicestershire residents and businesses are being invited to a free talk that could help them establish projects to create closer communities through growing local food.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/green-fingers-could-grow-closer-communities.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Team-based software goes open source</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/team-based-software-goes-open-source.aspx</link>
      <description>Software that enables developers to use teams of computers to attack any problem is being made available for free on the internet.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/team-based-software-goes-open-source.aspx</guid>
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      <title>After the AV referendum: a new politics or the same old Tories?</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/after-the-av-referendum-a-new-politics-or-the-same-old-tories.aspx</link>
      <description>The creation of the coalition is examined in a new book entitled The New Politics: Liberal Conservatism or the same old Tories by Dr Peter King at De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/after-the-av-referendum-a-new-politics-or-the-same-old-tories.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fMay%2fpeter-king-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>Free DMU course will show shops how to reduce costs and increase profits</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/free-dmu-course-will-show-shops-how-to-reduce-costs-and-increase-profits.aspx</link>
      <description>A free day-long event which aims to help Leicestershire retailers reduce costs and increase profits while looking after the environment is being held at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/free-dmu-course-will-show-shops-how-to-reduce-costs-and-increase-profits.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University professor wins prestigious Queen's award for enterprise</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/university-professor-wins-prestigious-queens-award-for-enterprise.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's (DMU) Professor Susan Marlow has become one of only two professors in Britain to be honoured with a Queen's Award this year for her outstanding contribution to promoting enterprise skills.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/university-professor-wins-prestigious-queens-award-for-enterprise.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Playing for peace: graduate appeals for help with Israeli-Palestinian kids football project</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/playing-for-peace-graduate-appeals-for-help-with-israeli-palestinian-kids-football-project.aspx</link>
      <description>A former DMU student is looking for partners to help fund an annual football project which brings together children from Israel and Palestine to aid the peace building process.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/playing-for-peace-graduate-appeals-for-help-with-israeli-palestinian-kids-football-project.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Sports scholars gather to launch seminal book on the heritage of cricket</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/sports-scholars-gather-to-launch-seminal-book-on-the-heritage-of-cricket.aspx</link>
      <description>Scholars will gather at De Montfort University's International Centre for Sports History and Culture (ICSHC) for a seminar marking the launch of a pivotal book on the sporting and cultural heritage of cricket by international experts in the game.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/may/sports-scholars-gather-to-launch-seminal-book-on-the-heritage-of-cricket.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU Vice-Chancellor underlines the importance of culture for Leicester</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmu-vice-chancellor-underlines-the-importance-of-culture-for-leicester.aspx</link>
      <description>Vice-Chancellor of De Montfort University (DMU) Professor Dominic Shellard will underline the importance of cultural life in Leicester when he chairs a debate by prospective mayoral candidates on the future of arts and culture in the city next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmu-vice-chancellor-underlines-the-importance-of-culture-for-leicester.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Mayoral candidates face grilling from voters online</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/mayoral-candidates-face-grilling-from-voters-online.aspx</link>
      <description>All 11 candidates vying for the biggest political job in Leicester's history have been invited to De Montfort University (DMU) to face questions from voters in a public debate which will be streamed live on the internet.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/mayoral-candidates-face-grilling-from-voters-online.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU takes on the grand challenges of research</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmu-takes-on-the-grand-challenges-of-research.aspx</link>
      <description>A high profile event looking at how to tackle the seven "grand challenges" of modern research is taking place at De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmu-takes-on-the-grand-challenges-of-research.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU launches research on housing for the ageing population</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmu-launches-research-on-housing-for-the-ageing-population.aspx</link>
      <description>Research by a leading De Montfort University (DMU) housing expert has called for new thinking and more effective partnership working to meet the needs of the ageing population.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DMU's green credentials earn two national awards</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmus-green-credentials-earn-two-national-awards.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has been recognised not once but twice at a prestigious national awards ceremony for its efforts to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions on campus.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/dmus-green-credentials-earn-two-national-awards.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Boost your business with DMU seminar on SME access to finance</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/boost-your-business-with-dmu-seminar-on-sme-access-to-finance.aspx</link>
      <description>A seminar hosted by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester on 4 May will help SMEs to identify greater access to finance.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/boost-your-business-with-dmu-seminar-on-sme-access-to-finance.aspx</guid>
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      <title>£50k funding boost for companies with university interns project</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/50k-funding-boost-for-companies-with-university-interns-project.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester is offering a £1,000 discount to the first 50 companies to register and recruit a student or graduate.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/50k-funding-boost-for-companies-with-university-interns-project.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University students get a taste of China</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/de-montfort-university-students-get-a-taste-of-china.aspx</link>
      <description>Students from De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, UK, will be embarking on the trip of a lifetime this week as they jet off to experience life at one of three top Chinese universities.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/de-montfort-university-students-get-a-taste-of-china.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University teams up with Leicestershire County Cricket Club</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/de-montfort-university-teams-up-with-leicestershire-county-cricket-club.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) and Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) are joining forces in a new cultural partnership.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/de-montfort-university-teams-up-with-leicestershire-county-cricket-club.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student's women's liberation corset wins Triumph Inspiration Award and goes global</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/students-womens-liberation-corset-wins-triumph-inspiration-award-and-goes-global.aspx</link>
      <description>Lingerie designed by a De Montfort University (DMU) student has won the UK final of the Triumph Inspiration Awards (TIA) and now goes on to the global final in Germany.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/april/students-womens-liberation-corset-wins-triumph-inspiration-award-and-goes-global.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU expert directs major film festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-expert-directs-major-film-festival.aspx</link>
      <description>An expert on silent film at De Montfort University is to direct a major festival taking place in London next month.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-expert-directs-major-film-festival.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Women's TV memories wanted for national research project</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/womens-tv-memories-wanted-for-national-research-project.aspx</link>
      <description>Women from across Britain are being called on to take part in a research project to reveal how television has influenced their lives.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/womens-tv-memories-wanted-for-national-research-project.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University project explores how faith and belief groups use social media</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/university-project-explores-how-faith-and-belief-groups-use-social-media.aspx</link>
      <description>The increasing use of social media by faith and belief groups will be discussed at a free public event organised by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/university-project-explores-how-faith-and-belief-groups-use-social-media.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU helps crack down on counterfeit whisky</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-helps-crack-down-on-counterfeit-whisky.aspx</link>
      <description>DMU is contributing to a research project to crack down on counterfeit whisky and wine.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-helps-crack-down-on-counterfeit-whisky.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Experts call for IT ethics observatory</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/experts-call-for-it-ethics-observatory.aspx</link>
      <description>Experts are calling for the creation of an IT ethics observatory to provide an early warning system for new technologies that could have a significant impact on society.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/experts-call-for-it-ethics-observatory.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Home of the future one step closer</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/home-of-the-future-one-step-closer.aspx</link>
      <description>Intelligent homes which can manage energy usage, monitor security and support independent living for the elderly and disadvantaged are closer to becoming a reality.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/home-of-the-future-one-step-closer.aspx</guid>
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      <title>TV architecture personalities speak at pivotal debate</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/tv-architecture-personalities-speak-at-pivotal-debate.aspx</link>
      <description>Two high profile speakers who have both featured in TV programmes about architecture, regeneration and the built environment, have been lined up to speak at a pivotal conference taking place at De Montfort University (DMU) on Monday 28 March.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/tv-architecture-personalities-speak-at-pivotal-debate.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Tackling the hidden dangers of tomorrow's technology</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/tackling-the-hidden-dangers-of-tomorrows-technology.aspx</link>
      <description>Sympathetic computers and intelligent shops will soon be commonplace, but a global technological makeover brings new ethical dangers that need to be tackled now, researchers warn.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/tackling-the-hidden-dangers-of-tomorrows-technology.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University expands Innovation Centre as start ups remain 'robust'</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/university-expands-innovation-centre-as-start-ups-remain-robust.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has expanded its Innovation Centre to meet increasing demand from small businesses that are setting up despite the tough economic climate.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/university-expands-innovation-centre-as-start-ups-remain-robust.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Former advisor to the European Commission to speak on subprime crisis</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/former-advisor-to-the-european-commission-to-speak-on-subprime-crisis.aspx</link>
      <description>A former advisor to the European Commission and British governments will discuss financial deregulation and the subprime lending crisis at a free public event at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester on Monday 21 March.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/former-advisor-to-the-european-commission-to-speak-on-subprime-crisis.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU launches a pioneering online course developed and delivered by industry</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-launches-a-pioneering-online-course-developed-and-delivered-by-industry.aspx</link>
      <description>A pioneering new course developed and delivered by experts in industry and aimed at professionals working in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, is being launched at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-launches-a-pioneering-online-course-developed-and-delivered-by-industry.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU law students 'act' to raise awareness of people trafficking</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-law-students-act-to-raise-awareness-of-people-trafficking.aspx</link>
      <description>First year students on De Montfort University's (DMU) LLB Law, Human Rights and Social Justice programme have set up the new society, DMU ACT (Active Community against Trafficking), to bring together individuals who want to put a stop to human trafficking.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-law-students-act-to-raise-awareness-of-people-trafficking.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU urges Leicestershire to tackle climate change</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-urges-leicestershire-to-tackle-climate-change.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is inviting people in Leicestershire to learn more about climate change and how to reduce their carbon footprint, at a free event on campus this month.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/dmu-urges-leicestershire-to-tackle-climate-change.aspx</guid>
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      <title>De Montfort University strengthens its senior team</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/de-montfort-university-strengthens-its-senior-team.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has strengthened its senior management team with four new appointments to its Executive Board.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/de-montfort-university-strengthens-its-senior-team.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Winning fashion student to work with top design house</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/winning-fashion-student-to-work-with-top-design-house.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) designer won a prestigious internship with top designer David Koma when her designs hit the catwalk at London Fashion Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/winning-fashion-student-to-work-with-top-design-house.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Our Sporting Life - Recording Voices</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/our-sporting-life---recording-voices.aspx</link>
      <description>A unique talk exploring the history of an African-Caribbean football club in Leicester is to take place at De Montfort University's (DMU) Cultural Exchanges festival this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/march/our-sporting-life---recording-voices.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Dramatist and performers bring UK theatre history to life</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/dramatist-and-performers-bring-uk-theatre-history-to-life.aspx</link>
      <description>Dramatist David Rudkin and performers of variety theatre are among the highlights of the Cultural Exchanges Festival at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/dramatist-and-performers-bring-uk-theatre-history-to-life.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU boosts economy by £389m each year</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/dmu-boosts-economy-by-389m-each-year.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) boosts the UK economy by a massive £389m each year and creates more than 12,000 jobs, according to an independent study published today.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/dmu-boosts-economy-by-389m-each-year.aspx</guid>
      <media:thumbnail url="http://www.dmu.ac.uk%2fwebimages%2fAbout-DMU-images%2fNews-images%2f2011%2fFebruary%2fBoosts-Economy-Cropped-194x116.jpg" />
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      <title>New DMU course helps businesses keep their books in order</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/new-dmu-course-helps-businesses-keep-their-books-in-order.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester has launched a computerised accounting course endorsed by Sage to meet the needs of accounting software users.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/new-dmu-course-helps-businesses-keep-their-books-in-order.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Student designer in finals of UK competition at London fashion week</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/student-designer-in-finals-of-uk-competition-at-london-fashion-week.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) designer has beaten hundreds of fashion students from across the UK to secure a place in a prestigious competition at London Fashion Week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/student-designer-in-finals-of-uk-competition-at-london-fashion-week.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Apprentice star visits DMU to inspire creative industries careers</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/apprentice-star-visits-dmu-to-inspire-creative-industries-careers.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/apprentice-star-visits-dmu-to-inspire-creative-industries-careers.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University first to offer sign language to student midwives to help deaf women in labour</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-first-to-offer-sign-language-to-student-midwives-to-help-deaf-women-in-labour.aspx</link>
      <description>Student midwives at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) are being taught basic sign language so they can help tackle the problems faced by deaf women and their families during pregnancy and labour.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-first-to-offer-sign-language-to-student-midwives-to-help-deaf-women-in-labour.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University's £8 million leisure centre given the go-ahead</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/universitys-8-million-leisure-centre-given-the-go-ahead.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) has confirmed the building of a new £8 million leisure centre in Leicester, which has been designed by the architects working on the London 2012 Aquatic Centre.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/universitys-8-million-leisure-centre-given-the-go-ahead.aspx</guid>
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      <title>National museum chief appointed to chair university board</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/national-museum-chief-appointed-to-chair-university-board.aspx</link>
      <description>Ian Blatchford, director and chief executive of the National Museum of Science and Industry (NMSI), has been appointed to chair the Board of Governors for De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/national-museum-chief-appointed-to-chair-university-board.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Bank of England chief gives lessons from the financial crisis</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/bank-of-england-chief-gives-lessons-from-the-financial-crisis.aspx</link>
      <description>Bank of England Chief, Andrew Bailey, is to set out an assessment of reforms needed to stabilise the financial system at a lecture Leicester next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vice-Chancellor visits Jain Centre to strengthen community links</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/vice-chancellor-visits-jain-centre-to-strengthen-community-links.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University's Vice-Chancellor is to visit Leicester's world-famous Jain Centre as part of a drive to embrace Leicester's many faith communities.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/vice-chancellor-visits-jain-centre-to-strengthen-community-links.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Voters invited to the big debate for England's first city mayor</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/voters-invited-to-the-big-debate-for-englands-first-city-mayor.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) is to host The Big Debate so voters in Leicester can quiz candidates hoping to make history by becoming England's first city mayor to be directly elected by the citizens.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/voters-invited-to-the-big-debate-for-englands-first-city-mayor.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Critically acclaimed deaf actress joins DMU to celebrate 10 years of Cultural Exchanges</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/critically-acclaimed-deaf-actress-joins-dmu-to-celebrate-10-years-of-cultural-exchanges--.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/critically-acclaimed-deaf-actress-joins-dmu-to-celebrate-10-years-of-cultural-exchanges--.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Legendary choreographer heads to Leicester for DMU arts festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/legendary-choreographer-heads-to-leicester-for-dmu-arts-festival.aspx</link>
      <description>Internationally-renowned choreographer Lea Anderson MBE is among an exciting line-up of performers joining Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU) next month to celebrate 10 years of Cultural Exchanges.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/legendary-choreographer-heads-to-leicester-for-dmu-arts-festival.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University academic wins prestigious research grant</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-academic-wins-prestigious-research-grant.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University academic has been awarded a research grant of more than £85,000 to help throw new light on the way people from West Asia used the Indian Ocean to trade and communicate during a little-known period of its history.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-academic-wins-prestigious-research-grant.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Curve and DMU present a double bill of Berkoff plays - Greek and East</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/curve-and-dmu-present-a-double-bill-of-berkoff-plays---greek-and-east.aspx</link>
      <description>Talented De Montfort University (DMU) Drama students are performing two plays by iconic British playwright Steven Berkoff at Leicester's state-of-the-art theatre venue, Curve, this month.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/curve-and-dmu-present-a-double-bill-of-berkoff-plays---greek-and-east.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Global economic expert to tackle 'ill-advised' public spending cuts</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/global-economic-expert-to-tackle-ill-advised-public-spending-cuts.aspx</link>
      <description>The economic consequences of Chancellor George Osborne's public spending review will be the main theme of a talk by leading author and commentator on financial affairs, Ann Pettifor, at De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/global-economic-expert-to-tackle-ill-advised-public-spending-cuts.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Leicester De Montfort Law School Head appointed to solicitors regulation authority committee</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/leicester-de-montfort-law-school-head-appointed-to-solicitors-regulation-authority-committee.aspx</link>
      <description>Sheree Peaple, Head of Leicester De Montfort Law School at De Montfort University, has been re-appointed to the Education and Training Committee of one of the UK's biggest legal regulators.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/leicester-de-montfort-law-school-head-appointed-to-solicitors-regulation-authority-committee.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Top authors head to Leicester for DMU arts festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/top-authors-head-to-leicester-for-dmu-arts-festival.aspx</link>
      <description>Highly-acclaimed authors Blake Morrison and Catherine O' Flynn are among an exciting line-up of guests joining Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU) to celebrate 10 years of Cultural Exchanges.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/top-authors-head-to-leicester-for-dmu-arts-festival.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University research to find the value of smiling</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-research-to-find-the-value-of-smiling.aspx</link>
      <description>Major research into the economic value of Leicester Comedy Festival has been announced this morning by De Montfort University (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/university-research-to-find-the-value-of-smiling.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Leading Barclays' economist joins DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/leading-barclays-economist-joins-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>Barclays Bank's top SME economist, Dr Richard Roberts, has joined De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester as a visiting professor.</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/leading-barclays-economist-joins-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Host of celebrities join DMU to mark 10 years of Cultural Exchanges</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/host-of-celebrities-join-dmu-to-mark-10-years-of-cultural-exchanges.aspx</link>
      <description>Celebrated actress Honor Blackman, music legend Feargal Sharkey, comedienne Meera Syal, and acclaimed graphic novelist Alan Moore, are some of the big names taking part in an exciting line-up at De Montfort University's (DMU) Cultural Exchanges festival.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/host-of-celebrities-join-dmu-to-mark-10-years-of-cultural-exchanges.aspx</guid>
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      <title>100 people create whacky musical instrument for London festival</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/100-people-create-whacky-musical-instrument-for-london-festival.aspx</link>
      <description>A university academic will be creating a new musical work for a London festival with one hundred people creating a specially designed electronic instrument to perform it on.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/february/100-people-create-whacky-musical-instrument-for-london-festival.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Ancient practice of clay eating putting pregnant women at risk</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/ancient-practice-of-clay-eating-putting-pregnant-women-at-risk-.aspx</link>
      <description>Pregnant women eating baked clay are at risk of exposing themselves and their unborn child to toxic chemicals, according to new research by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU).</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/ancient-practice-of-clay-eating-putting-pregnant-women-at-risk-.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Graham Cartledge inspires a new generation of architectural innovation at De Montfort University</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/graham-cartledge-inspires-a-new-generation-of-architectural-innovation-at-de-montfort-university.aspx</link>
      <description>Chairman and owner of international, awarding-winning architecture firm Benoy, Graham Cartledge CBE, is joining forces with De Montfort University (DMU) to fund 'The Graham Cartledge Visiting Chair in Architecture'.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/graham-cartledge-inspires-a-new-generation-of-architectural-innovation-at-de-montfort-university.aspx</guid>
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      <title>City-wide debate asks: are universities a public good?</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/city-wide-debate-asks-are-universities-a-public-good.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University is to host a pivotal city-wide debate to look at whether universities are a public good in such challenging times.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/city-wide-debate-asks-are-universities-a-public-good.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University event which got police tweeting starts debate</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/university-event-which-got-police-tweeting-starts-debate.aspx</link>
      <description>A De Montfort University (DMU) initiative which led to Leicester police using Twitter has prompted local and national police representatives to invite feedback about their use of social media at a public event this week.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/university-event-which-got-police-tweeting-starts-debate.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU law lecturer appointed to independent monitoring board to ensure equality and diversity in prisons</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-law-lecturer-appointed-to-independent-monitoring-board-to-ensure-equality-and-diversity-in-prisons.aspx</link>
      <description>James Roffee, a part-time law lecturer at De Montfort University's (DMU) Leicester De Montfort Law School, has been appointed a member of the Independent Monitoring Board's (IMB) National Working Group on Equality and Diversity for Her Majesty's Prison Service.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-law-lecturer-appointed-to-independent-monitoring-board-to-ensure-equality-and-diversity-in-prisons.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University celebrates 15 years of housing research</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/university-celebrates-15-years-of-housing-research.aspx</link>
      <description>A symposium to mark 15 years since the founding of the Centre for Comparative Housing Research (CCHR), will be hosted by De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester next week.</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/university-celebrates-15-years-of-housing-research.aspx</guid>
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      <title>British Library teams up with DMU for new cultural collaboration</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/british-library-teams-up-with-dmu-for-new-cultural-collaboration.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester and the British Library are collaborating to boost cultural activities and research, including a jointly sponsored PhD studentship on the work of playwright David Rudkin.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/british-library-teams-up-with-dmu-for-new-cultural-collaboration.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Sculpture alongside library books defaced by famous playwrights</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/sculpture-alongside-library-books-defaced-by-famous-playwrights.aspx</link>
      <description>Sculptures by a De Montfort University (DMU) academic are being exhibited alongside library book covers defaced by Joe Orton and his partner Kenneth Halliwell at London's Ancient and Modern gallery.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/sculpture-alongside-library-books-defaced-by-famous-playwrights.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU to Delhi –graduates' creative works travel to India for exhibition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-to-delhi-–graduates-creative-works-travel-to-india-for-exhibition.aspx</link>
      <description>Three De Montfort University (DMU) graduates are getting ready to jet off to the other side of the world this month to showcase their degree work in an arts exhibition which is the first of its kind.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-to-delhi-–graduates-creative-works-travel-to-india-for-exhibition.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU helps stage national sporting competition</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-helps-stage-national-sporting-competition.aspx</link>
      <description>Academics and postgraduate students from the International Centre for Sport History and Culture (ICSHC) at De Montfort University (DMU) have helped launch the Leicester stage of a national sports exhibition.</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2011/january/dmu-helps-stage-national-sporting-competition.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Dedicated business academic retires from DMU</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/dedicated-business-academic-retires-from-dmu.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/dedicated-business-academic-retires-from-dmu.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University scientist lends a helping hand at Ghana hospital</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/university-scientist-lends-a-helping-hand-at-ghana-hospital.aspx</link>
      <description>A scientist from De Montfort University (DMU) in the UK has travelled more than 3,000 miles to help improve medical services at a hospital in Ghana, Africa.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/university-scientist-lends-a-helping-hand-at-ghana-hospital.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Cutting edge bodywear in ground-breaking showcase</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/cutting-edge-bodywear-in-ground-breaking-showcase.aspx</link>
      <description>Innovative garments by masters Fashion Bodywear students who are expert in designs that explore the relationship between intimate apparel and outerwear fashion will be on show in Leicester next month.</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/cutting-edge-bodywear-in-ground-breaking-showcase.aspx</guid>
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      <title>University academic wins prized Ernst &amp; Young bursary</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/university-academic-wins-prized-ernst--young-bursary.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU), Leicester, UK offers a whole range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. View our courses, book a visit and more</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/university-academic-wins-prized-ernst--young-bursary.aspx</guid>
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      <title>Important new book explores government policies on public health</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/important-new-book-explores-government-policies-on-public-health.aspx</link>
      <description>Professor Rob Baggott, Director of the Health Policy Research Unit at De Montfort University in Leicester, has launched a new edition of his definitive book on public health, which explores how policies in this field have developed in recent years.</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/important-new-book-explores-government-policies-on-public-health.aspx</guid>
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      <title>DMU student named young designer of the year</title>
      <link>http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2010/december/dmu-student-named-young-designer-of-the-year.aspx</link>
      <description>De Montfort University (DMU) student Shivani Chavda has been named Young Designer of the Year at one of the UK's most prestigious fashion events.</description>
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      <description>The new owner of Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) Aiyawatt Raksriaksorn is to join Thai students at De Montfort University (DMU) who are marking their king's birthday with a festive event tonight (Wednesday, 1 December).</description>
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