Events
Forthcoming events
Business Resilience and the Year Ahead
When: 5.30pm to 8pm, 26 January 2026
Where: Burleigh Court Hotel and Conference Centre
In challenging economic times, business resilience is crucial for survival and growth. Developing and delivering an effective strategy enables companies to anticipate, adapt and recover from disruptions, whilst ensuring continuity, protecting reputation, minimising financial impact, and even creating competitive advantages.
Pathways to Better Work – Improving Social Mobility in Leicestershire
When: Jan 21 from 5:30pm to 8pm GMT
Where: Peter Jackson Lecture Theatre, Brookfield Campus
Join us for a Fellows & Friends forum and networking event exploring how we can open up pathways to better work to improve social mobility and support Inclusive Growth across Leicestershire – hosted by RSA Fellow, Tobias Gould.
Launch of DMU Business Solutions – Supporting Leicester’s SMEs, Freelancers & Third Sector
When: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Where: DMU Innovation Centre, 49 Oxford Street, LE1 5XY
Professor Rachel Granger is delighted to invite you to the official launch of DMU Business Solutions, De Montfort University’s new venture to support Leicester’s SMEs, freelancers, and third sector organisations. (more…)
Leadership training designed for real business growth
When: every 4-6 months
Where: University of Leicester School of Business and DMU’s Leicester Castle Business School
Do you want to improve profitability and productivity, lead with confidence, and inspire your teams?
Research Seminar: Civic Investment in Driving Sustainable Growth
When: 10am to 1pm
Where: Heritage House 2.05 - De Montfort University UN SDG Hub, LE1 5RR
The report looks at a new way to drive local growth by enabling businesses and residents to reinvest directly in their areas. This model of ‘civic investment’ offers a practical route to fund regeneration, infrastructure and community projects while keeping the value local.
