Welcome to the De Montfort University Policy Unit

The DMU Policy Unit is an academic-led intelligence network that rapidly mobilizes research expertise to address urgent policy challenges as they emerge. Building on DMU’s role as UN SDG 11 Hub Chair for sustainable cities and communities, we serve as the dynamic interface between our university’s research community and the international policy arena.

We are an outward-facing, entrepreneurial collective dedicated to facilitating inter-university policy knowledge networks and building capacity for researchers and policy practitioners. From informing Early Day Motions in Parliament to advising UK government ministries, from shaping police innovation strategies to contributing to UN sustainable development goals, we ensure DMU’s world-class research drives meaningful change where it matters most.

We do not just study policy, we shape it. Through strategic partnerships with UK government departments, international organizations, and policy networks, we are establishing new standards for how research institutions collaborate with decision-makers to create a more sustainable, equitable, and prosperous future.”