Our skill sessions count towards the Exeter Award.
Catch up on all our previous GEW episodes on our Global Employability Spotify playlist.
Global Entrepreneurship Week
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Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is taking place from 17-23 November, and is the world's biggest celebration of entrepreneurship with 180 countries taking part. As part of GEW, the Career Zone and Student Start-ups will be hosting a range of events to inspire and help you explore the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to go freelance, be self-employed, start-up your own business or to become an entrepreneurial employee.
While at University you will have the opportunity not only to further your academic knowledge and understanding, but also to develop your employability skills and competencies.
All Career Zone activities are designed to enable you to develop both your own employability and your entrepreneurial capacity so you can help to lead the change the world needs. The Student Start-ups programme is available to support students in testing and building their own business venture.
You can find more information on how the university aims to create a sustainable and socially just future in the University's Strategy 2030.
19 November 13:30-15:30 | Streatham campus
Join XING, a dynamic business game where teams develop start-up ideas to tackle real-world challenges. Build teamwork, creativity and entrepreneurial skills as you present your solution to a panel of judges.
No experience needed - just bring your ideas!
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20 November | Streatham campus
Join us to learn how to improve your networking skills in a supportive environment with a Networking Masterclass Session. In the evening put your new skills to the test with an opportunity to find out about a range of opportunities at our Networking Showcase. A free coach will be available for students travelling from the Penryn campus. Book your place.
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21 November 17:00-18:00 | The Deck, Innovation Centre, Streatham campus
Have an idea for a business but don’t want to build it alone? Or maybe you’d love to join someone else’s? This relaxed social brings together students who want to create something together. No pressure, no suits, no experience required - just bring yourself, your curiosity, and an open mind!
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Join one of our inspirational talks.
What do we need to know about working with AI? With Professor Mark Thompson.
17 November 15:30-16:30 | Lecture Theatre D, Streatham Court, Streatham campus.
The Power of Stories with Sally Flint.
20 November 11:30-12:30 | C501, Amory, Streatham campus.
Got an early-stage idea and want some advice?
The Student Startups team host weekly drop-in Q&A sessions online every Tuesday from 2:00pm-3:00pm, for students and graduates to chat about their business idea.
Please contact the Student Startup team to request a link to access the session.
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The Career Zone will be running skill sessions throughout the week. Sessions include 'Problem Solving' and 'Managing People'. Open to all undergraduates and taught postgraduates.
Book your place on Handshake.
These skill sessions also count towards the Exeter Award.
If you're thinking about working for yourself, building a portfolio or entrepreneurial career, you can contact the Careers Zone to book a one-to-one Entrepreneurs Guidance appointment.
The 'with proficiency in Innovation and Entrepreneurship’ pathway empowers future change-leaders with the entrepreneurial mindset and capabilities to drive sustainable innovation to create and grow impactful organisations for a greener, fairer, and healthier world. Available to students from all disciplines. Find out more.
