START UP Events and Workshops
Connect and establish skills to help you start or grow a business or self-employed career
We host regular networking events and socials for our START UP community. Our events will help you:
- be inspired by start-up stories
- connect with like-minded peers
- reach out for support
- promote what you're doing
We also facilitate workshops to help you develop your skills and start-up opportunity. Our workshops will help you:
- develop your personal skills
- develop your business skills
- find peer-to-peer support
- find the time to work your start-up
START UP Events and Workshops
Freelancing Basics
Tuesday 29 April
This session is for anyone interested in working for themselves as an independent professional. Whatever you call yourself - a freelancer, consultant, creative, artist, musician or something else - if you want to be self-employed in the UK there are a few things you need to know. By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to learn:
- if freelancing is the right option for you
- how to define yourself as a freelancer - the starting point for your personal brand
- how to invoice and manage your finances
- how to register as a sole trader and do your taxes
This workshop is open to all students (UG, PGT, PGR) and graduates up to 2 years.
Tuesday 29 April - Book now
Market Research
Wednesday 30 April
Learn how to test a business idea to find out if it's worth pursuing.
By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- understand the difference between good and bad market research
- learn how to gather insights from potential customers
- improve your business idea and minimise the risk of it failing
This session is open to all students (UG, PGT, PGR) and graduates up to 2 years.
Wednesday 30 April - Book now
Pitching your business
Wednesday 7 May
Pitching is an important skill that takes practice. Learn to present with clarity and confidence in a friendly environment with likeminded people.
By attending, you’ll have the opportunity to:
understand what makes a good business pitch
learn how to present yourself whether it is to win funding, partnerships or new projects
meet likeminded peers pursuing their own businesses or freelance careers.
Wednesday 7 May - Book now
All our events and workshops are delivered by experienced industry professionals and advisers. They are open to students and graduates for up to three years. We also welcome colleagues to attend.
Students and graduates can register for events and workshops through MyCareer. Colleagues can email us to reserve a space.
To view all of our upcoming events, click the button below and select the 'Work For Yourself' and 'START UP Workshops' event types.