Archive for February, 2010

Hello world!!!

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Allow us to introduce ourselves, our blog, and what we’ll be talking about in it. First and foremost, we are Polina and Alexandra. We are the new Marketing Assistants/Ambassadors for Kent Round One – the UoK student enterprise centre that provides you with all the great opportunities to help you get the most from your time at Kent.

We are both second year students at the University of Kent, working towards a BBA in Business Administration. After being involved in a variety of events, competitions, challenges, summer placements, business enterprises, charities and societies we have decided that it is a great time to start sharing all our knowledge and experience gained so far with YOU.

Our initial plans are to keep a schedule that keeps you informed about all the enterprise events happening at Kent and beyond and raise awareness about the new, emerging student businesses:

  • Monday’s focus will be the “Business Monday”. A weekly post which will keep you aware of the news and events  planned for that week, followed by a rap-up of the past events and their outcome.
  • Friday will be a grab bag. Some things, some interviews with local movers and shakers, some features on things that we have done or seen, or some event focused posts where we talk about a networking event, conference or something of that sort.

So, we hope that you will read. We hope that you will comment. We hope that you will send us some of your ideas about your business hopes and dreams, likes and dislikes and things that you think should be featured in this blog.  And also, while you’re at it, please take the time to read our fellow blogger: Andrew Davison.

We’ll be talking to you soon,

Alexandra and Polina

Welcome to FLUX 500

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

FLUX 500 is the annual inter-university competition that bridges the gap between education and the world of work. Now in its 5th year, over 30,000 students have taken part from more than 100 universities throughout the UK.

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PolyU Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Student Challenge

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The challenge is:

A business plan competition for creative individuals with business flair.
A unique platform for international academic, cultural and professional exchanges.
An opportunity to turn your ideas into innovative products or services.

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Igniting STEM Enterprise across South East England

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Are you interested in enterprise around science, technology, engineering and maths? Do you want to get the scoop on the latest industry opportunities and trends? Do you want to develop your enterprise knowledge, skills and network?

Some of the top university students, staff, graduates and researchers – as well as members of the South East enterprise community – will come together to get inspired and develop the knowledge, skills, network and experiential opportunities necessary to launch STEM enterprises.

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NACUE – National Student Enterprise Conference

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

The UK’s premier student enterprise conference.
From March 27-28, 2010, UCL Entrepreneurs Society, UCL Enterprise Society and UCL Advances partner with the National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) to host the UK’s premier conference for student entrepreneurs and enterprising student. This conference brings together 200 of the most promising student entrepreneurs and enterprising students in the UK.

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National Varsity Pitch Competition

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

NACUE’s National Varsity Pitch Competition, in partnership with the British Library, is the UK’s premier start-up competition for university students across the country. It celebrates university enterprise by showcasing the brightest young minds and the breadth of businesses coming out of UK universities.

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BP Ultimate Field Trip – Enterprise Team Competition

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

BP operates at the frontiers of geography and technology. We want to give you the chance to experience what we do first hand.

The Ultimate Field Trip 2010 is a team competition where the winners will get the chance to spend six to eight weeks on a paid internship with our operations in the North Sea; opportunities include visiting one of our offshore platforms, an overseas trip to Norway and our 3D visualisation centre in Aberdeen, Scotland.

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Network612 with Sir Robert Worcester and Colin Carter

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Thursday 3rd December saw the third Network612 event, held at Woolf College. Enterprise students, businesses and business support agencies were invited to attend a networking session, with refreshments, and to come and listen to Professor Sir Robert Worcester, Chancellor and founder of the MORI organisation, who gave a fascinating talk on branding, targeting and reaching customers.

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The Third £10 Challenge – Coming Next Term!

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Who has the most enterprising students?

Canterbury Christ Church v University of Kent

Ever watched the Apprentice – think you can do better? Then why not have a go in the £10 Challenge

Ten Pounds – Two Weeks – What Can You Do?

Start date is 1st February andend date midday 15th February. Start planning now how you can raise the most in two weeks from £10s and register before the 1st February with Tracy Crowther for UoK or  Carol Clewlow for CCCU.

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