Leicester’s universities are doing so much more than host ceremonies, they’re vibrant engines of transformation for our city and its future.
These ceremonies, orchestrated at Curve Theatre across a week in August, are more than ceremonial: they represent a transformative chapter that unites academic achievement with emotional fulfilment
For many, the graduation ceremony becomes deeply personal through touching moments like the ‘My DMU Memories’ segment, a chance to see cherished photos from university life projected during the event. It’s a beautiful way to relive memories and celebrate your journey
Celebrating These graduates brings back fond memories from when I graduated DMU just a decade ago
Universities Shaping Leicester’s Future
De Montfort University (DMU) alone contributes over £250 million a year to the local economy, employing thousands and offering expertise to meet real-world needs, from digital skills and net zero transition to support for SMEs and cyber security innovation
Meanwhile, the Civic Universities Partnership, uniting DMU, University of Leicester, and Loughborough University, is delivering real community benefits. It’s building green initiatives, championing health innovation, promoting arts and culture, and fostering local economic growth.
Education That’s Inclusive and Empowering
Local universities and colleges are working hand in hand with schools via the Pathways programme, inspiring thousands of young people, many of whom are the first in their families to consider higher education.
The University of Leicester also leads with inclusive public engagement, welcoming school visits to the Botanic Garden, sharing digital heritage libraries, and delivering hands-on STEM workshops like Space School and DNA Day.
These institutions don’t just educate, they connect, uplift, and open doors.
A Message from Shivani Raja MP
“Watching this summer’s graduation ceremonies fills me with pride not just as celebrations of achievement, but as reminders of what makes Leicester such a remarkable place. Across our universities, colleges, and community learning spaces, education fuels our city’s strength, innovation, and inclusivity. We’re a city that believes in learning at every stage of life—and that future is brighter than ever.”
- Shivani Raja MP, Leicester East
Leicester truly stands as a place where education, culture, and opportunity flourish, for students, residents, and institutions alike.
