Big ideas, small ideas, ideas bigger than you'd even considered! We've got the stuff you need. From advice and support to empowering motivational events, you'll find your next idea here.
We strongly believe that everybody at Loughborough has an enterprising streak. Being enterprising isn't just about running your own business, or wearing a suit in a board room. It's about having the skills, the resilience and the imagination to bring ideas into reality and to overcome obstacles in your way. We aim to inspire students to recognise their potential and to see how other people in similar situations to your own have started projects and businesses.
Keep an eye out for
- Stories of Success
- Failure and Perseverance from guest speakers
- Experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need
- On The Deckchair (interviews with big names)
- Enterprise Podcast (chats and resources to listen to wherever you are)
- Hackathons
- Networking Evenings
- Pitching Competitions
Your time at University is the time to take a risk and give your ideas a go. Let us help you take the first step.
Bragging Rights
In the last year, Enterprise has
- 71 people came in for 1-2-1 business advice
- 242 leaders developed enterprising skills through workshops delivered by the Hub
- 272 LinkedIn profile photos taken at careers fairs
- 788 Inspired with talks from entrepreneurial celebrities and Alumni from the likes of Maisie Williams and Candy Kittens
- 1305 Students Engaged through The Hub at LSU.
- 4,500 viewers of entrepreneurial Alumni interviews
Over the past 5 years
- Enterprise student volunteers have consulted and supported over 150 local businesses in social media skills
- Raised over £10,000 for charity with our £10 Hall Challenge
- Awarded 2 National Student Fundraising awards
Enterprise Section Chair
Based in the Enterprise Office (upstairs in the Students' Union)
Ash also founded the Cook n Bake Society and developed her own business that ships freshly baked protein snacks to hungry people all around the UK. She also likes to lift heavy weights and play video games (as well as eat and make yummy food)
Head of Enterprise and Development
Based in the Enterprise Office (upstairs in the Students' Union)
Emma has loved supporting students in enterprising activities for five years. She graduated in Fashion Textiles and ran her own business for several years. She is more than happy to answer any questions you have about anything to do with enterprise. No question is a silly question. Most importantly, Emma loves dogs, Haribo and being Enterprise Mum.
We have an open-door policy, offering free advice to students for all enterprising activity in any of our drop-in sessions. Drop-ins are once a week. Email either emmabishop@lsu.co.uk or ashleighponder@lsu.co.uk to find out when slots are next available.
