Digital Technology Learning Hub

Discover Our State-of-the-Art Facilities

De ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ University proudly announces the Digital Technology Learning Hub, a groundbreaking initiative supported by a £6.5m investment from the Office for Students. This innovative hub was designed to meet the growing demand for advanced digital skills, preparing graduates for highly skilled roles, supporting companies in upskilling their staff, and enabling more flexible and inclusive study programmes.

As a strategic digital partner for the East Midlands Chamber of Commerce and a delivery partner for the Leicester, Leicestershire Economic Partnership’s Digital Skills Programme, DMU is at the forefront of digital education and innovation.

The Digital Technology Learning Hub offers students access to cutting-edge facilities and expert technical support to help make your creative dreams become reality!

Elevate Your Creativity

The Digital Technology Learning Hub features brand-new facilities equipped with industry-standard hardware and software. Our newly equipped virtual production suite, media labs, audio, TV, and broadcast facilities provide the perfect environment for aspiring filmmakers, music producers, and multimedia innovators.

In addition to its creative technologies, we also offer advanced computing facilities, including a private cloud infrastructure that enables students in Cyber Security, AI, Data Analytics, and Data Science to engage with real-world scenarios. The Hub also features a Cyber Defence Training Network (SCADA), providing learners with opportunities to develop expertise in cyber defence and resilience through training on a custom version of an industrial network.

At DMU, we believe that the most innovative ideas come from collaboration across disciplines. Our state-of-the-art facilities not only cater to individual creativity but also foster a collaborative environment where students from different courses can work together on groundbreaking projects.

Joining De ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ University means stepping into an environment where ambition is nurtured, creativity is celebrated, and the future is being built. With our new Digital Technology Learning Hub, we’re making a major investment in your future, offering access to world-class computing and creative facilities that will give you the edge in a digital-first world. Whether you're passionate about cyber security, media production, AI or digital storytelling, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s shape the future together.

Professor Shushma Patel - Pro Vice Chancellor Artificial Intelligence, Dean, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media

The Digital Tech Learning Hub facilities include:


Computing facilities

Whether you're passionate about computing, technology, or innovation, our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to expand your skills and help you turn your ideas into reality.

Computing facilities

Creative Technologies Studios

Our audio recording and radio studios are equipped with a variety of high-end equipment from professional manufacturers such as SSL and Neve.

Creative Technologies Studios

TV Production Studios

This multi-camera facility enables students to develop industry-standard techniques and practices.

TV Production Studios

Virtual Production Studio

A Virtual Production studio space with an ultra-high definition LED video wall for virtual environments.

Virtual Production Studio

VFX Lab

A post production studio, featuring a full 3D motion capture volume for digital characters and an infinity wall green screen

VFX Lab