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Professor Joan Taylor Goes Stateside with Bionic DMU WorldSpring 2014 Professor Joan Taylor goes Stateside with Bionic Man Professor Joan Taylor has grabbed headlines across the globe with her revolutionary invention of an artificial pancreas. Now her creation has been on US television Global | Public Good | Quality | Success | Creativity | Innovation ’s dmu.ac.uk You could be Welcome... Welcome to the first edition of DMU World – a celebration of the successes of De Montfort in the Algarve, University (DMU). e are a truly global pound investment in the city centre university and in campus, while our dedication to these pages you will taking our expertise beyond the find examples of our campus boundaries to benefit the relaxing in the sun... Wgrowing overseas activities, such public is highlighted by some of the as our commitment to give 50 per remarkable projects undertaken by Situated on the top floor of a three storey block the apartment has its cent of students an international the DMU Square Mile team. experience. Back in Leicester, our We hope you enjoy this own residents’ swimming pool. It has the advantage of being away from pledge to provide students with the magazine and look forward to the bustle of the town centre but within walking distance (10 minutes to best possible university experience bringing you more DMU success the marina and another 5 to the town centre). is exemplified by our multimillion stories in 2014. It has a twin bedroom, open plan kitchen and lounge. The kitchen has a 4-ring hob, oven, microwave, toaster, fridge freezer and washing machine. There is a family sized bathroom. The lounge has a sofa (which converts into two more single beds) and a table to seat four. A TV, DVD ,CD player and WiFi are also available. Both the lounge and bedroom have patio doors which open onto the balcony offering views over the swimming pool and across Lagos. There is ample car parking space in front of the building. www.algarveestatemanagement.co.uk apt meia PRICES: Nov to Mar £190 Apr & Oct £255 May & Sept £290 June £330 July & Aug £410 DMU World Editorial Team EDITORIAL Editors: Paul Hindle/Owen Morris, DMU Communications Office T: (0116) 207 8076 E: [email protected] DMU photography: Jason Senior, Redpix Photography T: 07912 076838 E: [email protected] DESIGN & PUBLISHERS Designer: Rowena Wilson T: (01536) 521126 E: [email protected] Publisher: Lance Publishing Ltd, 1st Floor Tailby House, Bath Road, Kettering, NN16 8NL ADVERTISING Advertising Sales Executives: Laurence Rowe T: (01536) 526662 E: [email protected] Jo Marchant T: (01536) 526674 E: [email protected] PRINTERS Printed by Lance Print Ltd, Unit 3, Houghton Hill Industries, Houghton Hill Farm, Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2DH T: (01480) 492183 E: [email protected] DISCLAIMER This publication is copyright Lance Publishing Limited and may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form in whole or in part without prior written permission of Lance Publishing Limited. While every care has been taken during the preparation of this magazine, Lance Publishing Limited cannot be held responsible for accuracy of the information To book accommodation please contact Judith Hall on 01536 711884 herein or for any consequence arising from it. All images ©De Montfort University unless otherwise stated. Apartments can also be booked very competitively at [email protected] DMU World Spring 2014 5 dmu.ac.ukdmu.ac.uk DMU NAMED ONE OF THE UK’S Spring 2014 TOP CREATIVE UNIVERSITIES For the second year running, a leading survey 9 has named DMU as one of the top creative 8 universities in the UK. WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY SHANGHAI SURPRISES FOR DMU STUDENTS Six graduates from DMU have joined some of 10 The ground-breaking #DMUglobal project has China’s biggest names in fashion showcasing been launched by De Montfort University. their designs in Shanghai. JOAN’S INVENTION GOES STATESIDE ‘HOLLYWOOD’ EFFECTS SCOOP Professor Joan Taylor has grabbed headlines TOP PRIZE FOR STUDENTS across the globe with her revolutionary invention 14 Six De Montfort University Game Art of an artificial pancreas. Design students have attracted global attention after winning a prize at Europe’s biggest video game festival. INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR DMU De Montfort University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dominic Shellard has followed in the footsteps of former US president Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama in receiving a top award in India. 16 12 DMU BREAKS RECORDS FOR 12 MONTHS OF RESEARCH SUCCESS UK STEM CELL REGISTER De Montfort University is carrying out research DMU has helped more than 1,000 people that combines the highest academic quality with 20 to join the UK stem cell register – and all of impact on the public good – we look at some of them could be potential lifesavers. 18 the highlights from the past year. SPORTS CLUBS HOST CENTRE CELEBRATES “STUDENT OF THE YEAR” PLANS DMU CHAMPIONS CHINESE CULTURE TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE INTO Graduates from DMU have been gaining 22 A UNIVERSITY EDUCATION De Montfort University is welcoming visitors to its essential work experience and boosting their 28 A DMU masters student who grew up in care new Confucius Institute, a vibrant celebration of job prospects by taking part in an innovative Chinese language and culture for all. and escaped an abusive relationship has been new scheme called Graduate Champions. named Leicestershire’s Student of the Year. VIP VISIT FOR BRAZILIAN STUDENTS DMU has played host to staff and students from a Brazilian university which was affected by a 33 devastating fire tragedy. 30 KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER HITS 100 DMU is celebrating after being awarded its 100th Contents... Knowledge Transfer Partnership. 34 6 DMU World Spring 2014 DMU World Spring 2014 7 dmu.ac.ukdmu.ac.uk The #DMUglobal launch at the enriching studies and helping university’s Campus Centre. them stand out in an increasingly DMU named one of UK’s competitive graduate jobs market. The initiative is the brainchild top creative universities of Vice-Chancellor Professor Dominic Shellard, who said: “DMU For the second year running, a leading survey is proud to be a truly international has named DMU as one of the top creative university. #DMUglobal reflects universities in the UK. the importance we place on providing students with a first-class he views of more than and the exciting internships that experience and equipping them with 16,000 students were we offer, be it with Ubisoft, Gap, the employability skills to prepare gathered for the latest Hugo Boss or Hewlett Packard. them for the world of work. Which? University poll “We are proud that DMU offers “DMU is able to call upon Tand DMU emerged as one of the outstanding creative courses, its extensive network of global UK’s top creative universities. from our world-renowned Contour partners to make some incredible Students were asked to rate their Fashion degree to Game Art opportunities available to our university on the role that music, Design, the first industry accredited World of students. world’s biggest stock exchanges. theatre, art and dance played in game art course in England. “We strongly believe that in this • Chances to work in DMU’s university life, as well as the amount “Over the next two years we increasingly globalised world, living, regional offices in Beijing and of art-related societies, events and will also be undergoing our most opportunity studying or working abroad – even Nanjing, China, and in Delhi, India. facilities open to students. ambitious campus transformation if just for a short time – can make • Eight-week China internships, It was the second year running project yet, with £90 million being a significant difference to your in association with the British that DMU received the accolade spent on state-of-the-art buildings for DMU students outlook and development as well as Council’s Generation UK in the survey, which reveals the and facilities. adding value to your degree.” campaign. top-rated universities in a variety of “The centrepiece of this The ground-breaking #DMUglobal project A pilot programme will see DMU • An amazing summer study areas – including creativity, sport will be the development of a aims to offer the majority of DMU students the team up with partner universities programme based at Kyushu and nightlife. new complex for students in chance to gain an international experience. and businesses around the world University in the Japanese coastal Professor Dominic Shellard, Vice- the Faculty of Art, Design and to offer its students the chance to city of Fukuoka. Chancellor of DMU, said: “To know Humanities, which will be one of MU students have the university’s global outlook, work and study in places such as that for the second year running the most dynamic environments been signing up in their emphasis on graduate employability Brazil, Japan, China, Italy, Hong #DMUglobal was launched with a students have named DMU as one for creative students to work droves for #DMUglobal, and commitment to an unrivalled Kong, India and Turkey. host of activities in the university’s of the UK’s top creative universities anywhere in the world.” a trailblazing initiative student experience. Campus Centre. is a tribute to the innovation of our Which? University is a free Dto provide relevant work and study- At the moment, only six per cent The 2014 pilot programme includes: Andrew Akinola, 20, a third year Jasmine Pearce, 19, a that we want to get into.” Kiran staff and the quality of our facilities. website designed to help students related opportunities around the of UK university students travel • Four, fortnight-long internships Law student said: “Something like second year Arts and Festival Kaur said on Twitter: “Amazing “It also reflects the excellent make more informed higher world.
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