About us

We believe that experiencing new cultures, broadening horizons and learning new languages has a positive impact on individuals and society as a whole. We aim to give our students and staff the opportunity to cooperate with peers globally through meaningful international engagements that take place in-person and online. Our mission is to:

  • Embed internationalisation on campus
  • Enhance academic study through overseas experiential learning 
  • Collaborate with universities globally to develop and evolve partnerships to support student exchange
  • Raise the cultural awareness and enhance the language skills of our students 

Our values

Our work has been underpinned by six core values:

  • Focusing on the academic value of opportunities, working closely with teaching staff to embed international experiences within the curriculum.
  • Designing activities that empower, transform and support the development of our students so that they have the skills and knowledge to succeed in the future.
  • Organising safe and supported experiences, where all students and staff receive extensive guidance and preparation before going overseas.
  • Ensuring equal access to opportunities, by doing all we can to remove barriers to participation.
  • Offering value for money to DMU students, and helping to offset the costs of participation by offering funding for all participants.
  • Delivering a high-quality student experience and listening to feedback to help improve our service.

Contact us

You can get in touch with our team via the following channels:

0116 257 7613
0116 257 7613

Phone

@dmu_global
@dmu_global

Instagram

@dmuglobal
@dmuglobal

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If you are a DMU staff member, third party supplier, or external organisation and would like to discuss DMU Global opportunities for our students, please contact us by email.

Appointments

If you would like to speak to a member of the DMU Global team, you can contact us by email to make a virtual or face-to-face appointment. Our normal working hours are between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, and we will endeavour to meet with you at a time that suits you.

Meet the team

 Leo Smith

Leo Smith

Head of Global Mobility

 Owen Sheridan

Owen Sheridan

Deputy Head of Global Mobility

Damla Finch

Damla Finch

Student Exchange Officer

Abbie Williams

Abbie Williams

Global Mobility Coordinator

Kishan Naker

Kishan Naker

Planning and Development Officer