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
START UP Drop In Sessions
Have an idea for a business, social enterprise or side-hustle? Want advice on funding, pitching, or getting started? Just curious about entrepreneurship?
Drop in for a chat with the START UP team, no appointments, no pressure!
For all Newcastle University students and recent graduates.
START UP Space, Level 1, King's Gate
- Thursday 15 May 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday 21 May 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 5 June 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 12 June 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 19 June – 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 26 June – 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 3 July – 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 17 July – 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 24 July – 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 31 July 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 7 August 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 14 August 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 21 August 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday 28 August – 2pm - 4pm
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.