Posted by president on November 16, 2011 under News | 
Minister for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk yesterday announced significant government funding to boost young enterprise and encourage a new wave of student entrepreneurs at a time when graduate jobs are at an all-time low.
The announcement will launch a nationwide project to expand enterprise societies across universities and colleges in the UK to encourage entrepreneurialism amongst students. The initiative, led by The National A
ssociation of College & University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) and supported by the Department for Business Innovation & Skills (BIS), aims to give every college and university student in England access to an enterprise society by 2015.
Mark Prisk, Business and Enterprise Minister, said: “We want to grow the next generation of entrepreneurs by ensuring that young people get hands-on experience of enterprise at college and university. I am pleased to offer my support to NACUE and its partners as they drive forward this project to give students valuable experience that could help them set up their own businesses in the future.”
NACUE has secured an initial grant of over £500,000 from BIS to achieve its goals of empowering enterprise societies and stimulating student-led enterprise. With guidance, NACUE will raise the number of university enterprise societies from 59 to more than 90, create 60 college enterprise societies, and provide enterprise society access for a minimum of 160 colleges, within 4 years.
Hushpreet Dhaliwal, NACUE CEO, said: “Enterprise societies on campuses across the country are delivering transformational change to the enterprising culture and skill set of students. We are delighted to work with BIS to extend our support to the societies and staff, who are delivering immeasurable value to tens of thousands of students at the grassroots. For the coming generation, societies are elevating entrepreneurship as a recognised career option for all.”
NACUE will play a critical role in sustaining and developing the university and college enterprise society model. The organisation will provide development and training for society leaders and members, including regional training events, conferences, mentoring, and a host of other tools to enable enterprise societies to spread and grow to their full potential.
As part of the push to kick-start the societies, NACUE will set up an Enterprise Society Innovation Fund to reward student-led societies by matching private sector investments that they secure. The awards range from £1,000 to help launch a society to £8,000 for those that need larger investments for setting up accelerators, incubators, and profitable projects.
Full press release here.
Posted by president on November 14, 2011 under Competitions |
Royal Holloway Entrepreneurs are organising an Apprentice competition, taking place next term. The committee members need some help organising and planning the events that will take place- they’re looking for people who can spare a couple of hours per week during term time until the event in early February. Any enthusiastic, passionate, committed students are welcome!
If you want some more information or want to join the Project team please get in touch with Paulius.satkauskas@royalhollowayentrepreneurs.com
Posted by president on under Events |
The gap between male and female entrepreneurs is closing and the UK boasts some fantastic female role models.
Come along to the Centre on Wednesday and meet a whole host of successful female entrepreneurs and experts to inspire you, whatever your business.
Please be aware that these sessions are for women only.
Wednesday 16th British Library
Morning session
Mandy Rogan
Angels Den
Expert in funding advice and angel investment
Christina Richardson
The Nurture Network
Expert in branding and marketing
Penny Daly
Red Ochre
Expert in social enterprise and ethical business
Fiona Biggins
Business coach and mentor
Kimberly Davis
Sarsaparilla Marketing
Expert in becoming a ‘Marketing Master’
Neil Infield
The British Library
Manager, Business & IP Centre
Afternoon session
Heather Wilkinson
Striding Out
Business coach and mentor
Penny Daly
Red Ochre
Expert in social enterprise and ethical business
Karen Darby
Karen Darby Direct
Serial entrepreneur with experience across sectors
Kimberly Davis
Sarsaparilla Marketing
Expert in becoming a ‘Marketing Master’
Sonya Pinnock
The British Library
Information Specialist – Business & Intellectual Property
Booking
Book Wednesday’s speed networking session (only one session can be booked during the week):
Morning session: 10.00am – 13.00pm
Afternoon session: 14.00pm – 17.00pm
View our events calendar and book online
Event details
Who should attend? Female entrepreneurs
Place: British Library Business & IP Centre
Cost: Free
How to Book: Book your place online
Posted by president on under Competitions, Events |
Are you Interested in the Environment, Sustainability and Clean Technologies? To start on the road to winning a £10,000 prize all you need to do is come up with a CleanTech idea or solution in 200 words only or join a team!
www.cleantechnologychallenge.com
The CleanTech Challenge is a student competition jointly hosted by London Business School and University College London. The competition is a unique platform that allows students to bring innovative clean technology ideas from concept to execution. To find out more, hear great speakers and meet potential team members, get a free ticket for the 23rd of November
Where? Gustave Tuck Lecture Theatre, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT
When? 23rd of November – Doors open 6.30pm, Speakers 7.15pm
Who? Dr Jeff Skinner of the London Business School will introduce the competition, with Daniel Carter of Conduit Ventures and Timothy Barnes of UCL Advances.
Networking drinks to follow. Signup here!
Posted by president on November 10, 2011 under Competitions |
Your BRIGHT IDEAS could win you £1000!
Do you have a bright idea for a new or improved service or product, or a social enterprise or project? Whether it is a one off or ongoing project or business, get ready to put your ideas on paper and compete with your peers.
You may come from any area of study - from Science, Technology and Engineering, to Art, Design, or Music. You do not need any formal business knowledge and you can enter on your own or as part of a team. You DO need to be a registered student at one of the participating universities.
It’s simple – come up with a BRIGHT IDEA, apply and you could win one of:
7 prizes of £1000
16 prizes of £250
One of these prizes is reserved for the Brightest Idea in Health and Social Care. In addition, Bright Ideas has teamed up with several sponsors to offer several special prizes:
- STEM UEN, Microsoft and BAe Systems for the Brightest Science Ideas
- Marketest - a leading online market research company for start-ups - to offer one winner £500 worth of free marketing support.
We will also be running workshops to help you explore and develop your ideas.
How do I apply?
To apply just follow these easy steps
1) Sign up to the website, and register for Bright Ideas.
2) Download the application forms located on the right side of the Bright Ideas webpage (under the resources tab)
3) Fill out the application form, ensuring you complete all of the boxes!
4) Once you are sure you have filled in everything, sign in and upload your form on the website, please make sure enter all your team name(s) on the form and on the site.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 12 December 2011.
This competition is free to enter and open to all students registered at these universities:
Brunel, Kingston, Royal Holloway, University of West London, Roehampton, St George’s, Westminster, Surrey and Portsmouth Universities.
For information about the Bright Ideas MasterClass, please click here
Posted by president on November 9, 2011 under Events |
‘HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES?’
Whether that be Video Production, Fashion, Music, Public Relations, Gaming, Social Media, Nail Art etc
Go and find out how some young creative panellists got started!
There are limited places, so get your ticket now: http://thenetlocationgew.eventbrite.com/
It’s going to be a great night to get involved with the panel discussion network with a wealth of talented and creative graduates, entrepreneurs and young professionals whilst enjoying delicious canapés courtesy of Mama Leah’s catering.
Speakers on night:
EMIL NAVA: – One of the UK’s hottest music video directors. Emil’s directed videos for Jessie J, Ed Sheeran, Tinchy Stryder and Dionne Bromfield. The 25-year old’s video for Jessie J, Do It Like a Dude won Best video at the 2011 Q awards..
POPPY DINSEY: – Founder of What I Wore Today. Where Fashion meets Tech, the 24-year-old turned her passion for fashion and blogging attracting 90,000 visitors a month into a fully-fledged business. .
SOPHY ROBSON: – Luxury nail artist and entrepreneur. She has pimped the nails of Rihanna and Alexa Chung opened up her own nail salon in Chelsea’s Kings Road and is the creator of Nailporn. .
PAUL CROFT: Co-Founder of independent games studio MediaTonic. They’ve built more than 100 games, which have been played over 300 million times for the likes of EA, SEGA & Nintendo. Paul also won the Young Interactive Entrepreneur of the year award in 2009.
Agenda
• Panel discussion and Q&A Session
• Relaxed and casual networking
• DJ
• Musical speed networking
• Business Card raffle
• Canapés & Cocktails
Remember it’s not always what you know…it’s WHO YOU KNOW…
Wednesday 16th November 2011 at:
Bo Concept
158 Tottenham Court Road
London,
W1T 7NH
7PM – 10PM
Posted by president on November 7, 2011 under Events |
Join us in Crosslands at 6pm on Thursday evening for a social get together with like minded entrepreneurial people! Come along if you want to talk about your ideas, network, find a business partner, talk entrepreneurship or just have fun,
Hope to see you there!
Posted by president on under Events |
This weeks speaker event has been rescheduled for the 17th November, Bourne Lecture Theatre 1 at 
6pm.
We’ll be hearing from Paul Harris, who after graduating, his quest to become the latest legal hotshot hit an abrupt stop when he and his co-founder discovered the absolute dearth of careers information out there for aspiring lawyers. Cue several months of scribbling, debating and deliberating before the idea of AllAboutCareers was born. Find out how to solve the problem which you’ve spotted
Posted by president on November 4, 2011 under Competitions, Events |
Houses of Parliament, 17th November 2011: The London Universities Sino Anglo Rising Star Enterprise Challengee (SARSEC)
SARSEC is a fast-paced intensive team challenge giving students the opportunity to solve real and current business problems by some of London’s top young entrepreneurs. 
The winning team will be crowned London’s Rising Stars
11am-7pm, 17th November, Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
We need a team of 5 together by 8th November, if you want to join the team email president@royalhollowayentrepreneurs.com
Posted by president on under Events |
Don’t miss the opportunity to quiz four of Britain’s best business brains. To mark the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, they’ve brought together a panel of four amazing entrepreneurs who’ve built a successful business from scratch.
This flagship event brings together four of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs and provides the audience with an opportunity to quiz them live about all the issues facing small businesses today. Speakers include former Apprentice winner Tim Campbell, homeware designer Emma Bridgewater, Metro Bank co-founder Vernon W. Hill II and serial entrepreneur Lara Morgan.
Click here for more info
Monday 14th November, British Library Conferene Centre. 18.15-21.00 £7.50. Book now at www.bl.uk/bipc
