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Kairen Skelley, Spark’s head of Business Start-up said: “This was a unique and incredible opportunity for these three talented student entrepreneurs. We knew that they would make the most of it and it’s fantastic to see the impact that it’s had already on their outlook, confidence and their business plans as they start their Year in Enterprise.”
Professor Diane Holt from the Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies was delighted to welcome Professor Ralph Hamann of the University of Cape Town for her first Seminar as Chair of the Centre. Professor Hamann presented to staff from the Business School, the School of Law and from sustainability. His topic focused on “Why and...
We are looking for a student intern to work 4-hours a week from September 2019. You will need an awareness and understanding of work carried out by The Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies and Enterprise At Leeds. Applications are invited from University of Leeds students studying any discipline but an interest in marketing and...
The conceptual paper, ‘A theory of venturing: a critical realist explanation of why my father is not like Richard Branson’, by Galloway, Kapasi and Wimalasena, was published recently in the International Small Business Journal. The paper examines entrepreneurship, opportunity and value, revealing that wealth and economic growth are not the only kind of value that...
In February 2019, Dr Mariana Estrada-Robles chaired a panel discussion on social enterprise. This Q&A Panel consisted of social entrepreneurs at different stages of their journey discussing the motivations of starting-up their enterprises and challenges they are currently facing. Mariana was joined by: Stephen Curry - Upper Calder Valley Renaissance Dawn Wood - Fabrication Crafts Ltd. Jesha Effendie -...
Dr Richard Tunstall at the Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies, acted as Section Lead for a new cohort of participants on the internationally recognised Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme which saw another successful completion this month. Supported by Leeds University Business School, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help...
I have had many highs and lows during my enterprise, my success during Christmas of reaching over £15,000 in sales was a huge accomplishment. But I feel that the greatest accomplishment is honestly the feeling of independence and freedom which this enterprise has given me. Ben Clark is a third-year student currently undertaking his Year...
By. Sherif Youssef How can the Leeds City council work with different partners within the region to deliver on the Leeds Inclusive Growth Strategy 2023? This question took centre stage at the Future of the Inclusive Growth Strategy event last October that I organised together with my colleagues George Edwards and Carlos Montano from the...
identiTee is a gender-neutral clothing company offering a variety of t-shirts to "anyone and everyone" whilst raising awareness of anti-bullying. identiTee provides charitable donations to victims of bullying with a focus on LGBTQ+, BAME and other minority groups. My aim is to run a profitable business which positively raises awareness of social challenges and ways...
The Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Studies invites you to the Social Entrepreneurship panel organised by Dr Mariana Estrada-Robles. It will consist of different social entrepreneurs sharing their experiences on developing a sustainable enterprise, highlighting their entrepreneurial journey and social purpose. This panel will emphasise on the interplay of exploiting opportunities while creating a social...