探花系列

探花系列Engagement

探花系列Engagement oversees a range of projects that make a positive impact within the local community. Through our work, we aim to enhance the student experience and to support the university’s knowledge exchange and real-life learning initiatives through consistent, meaningful engagement.

Our core focus is on supporting projects which address social challenges affecting the community in Leicester, which provide routes into global learning and the sharing of ideas. 

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The Community Challenge Fund

The Community Challenge Fund is our flagship programme of community engagement. We run two funding rounds every academic year, awarding grants of up to £2,000.00 to support projects which benefit the community in Leicester, and provide real-life learning opportunities for students.

If you are interested in applying, take a look at our information pack, for details of our funding criteria and the application process.

Download the Community Challenge Fund information pack

Upcoming events

We run a varied programme of engagement throughout the year, working with colleagues across the university, and our partners throughout the city and beyond.

Events

November 2026
12 NOV

Congress to Campus

Hawthorn Building

Thursday 12 November 9:45 AM 鈥� 2:15 PM

Join two former Members of the US Congress and leading academics in a lively and bipartisan discussion of major themes in contemporary American politics - including the 2026 midterm elections.

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Get in touch

Whether you’re a student interested in volunteering, or you’re a part of a local organisation looking for ways to collaborate, we’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at engage@dmu.ac.uk.

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