Student Enterprise at Surrey

As we celebrate the Black History Month of October, which aims to promote and recognise the invaluable contributions of individuals and initiatives that champion cultural preservation and diversity to British society, Student Enterprise, the entrepreneurial wing of the University of Surrey also employs this opportunity to spotlight and celebrate the achievements of the Black community.   […]

Embarking on a PhD journey is like setting sail on a grand intellectual adventure. But what if your quest for knowledge could also lead you to the helm of a business venture? If the idea of combining your academic prowess with entrepreneurial spirit has piqued your interest, you’re in the right place. In this blog […]

We understand that errors are inevitable and in entreprenuership, we are taught that iterations is a continous process for product development. While that is true, there is also a side of entrepreunuership that believes that iterations is borne out of making errors. In this post, you will learn about some common mistakes PhD entrepreneurs are […]

Unlocking the secrets of the universe, dissecting complex biological systems, or reshaping industries through groundbreaking research—PhD students are the modern-day explorers of knowledge. But what if we told you that your research could be more than just a thesis on paper? What if it could be the cornerstone of a thriving business venture? In this […]

Sometimes from lab coats to business suits, the journey of a PhD candidate often takes unexpected turns. While the pursuit of a doctorate is typically associated with research and academia, an intriguing shift is being observed—a growing number of scholars are exploring the world of business and startups. In this blog post, we unveil two […]

The University of Surrey Student Enterprise has recently announced the winners of their annual Student Enterprise Awards, which celebrates and recognises the exceptional achievements of student entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs from all Faculties, levels and disciplines. This vibrant event has become a highlight of the calendar, with students, mentors, staff collaborators from the Student Enterprise community […]

Edit post ** NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ** We are pleased to announce the return of our annual Founderships programme this year. Once again funded by the University of Surrey’s Student Enterprise, Future Generation and Santander Universities, the programme will give several entrepreneurs £1,000 – 3,000 in funding they need to work full-time on their businesses this summer. […]

Surrey Digital Interns summer 2023, open for applications now!   The Surrey Digital Interns Programme is back this summer, providing an excellent opportunity for current students and graduates (2021 onwards) to gain valuable work experience within Student Enterprise Start-Ups and other companies in our ecosystem.   Thanks to generous funding from Santander, the program offers 10 fully-funded […]

Building An Entrepreneur: Women’s Edition, was a dynamic collaboration between Student Enterprise and The Guildford School of Acting designed to raise awareness and support for women’s entrepreneurship on campus and beyond with building networks and empowerment at its heart. The annual Student Enterprise showcase, on Thursday 30 March 2023, was on the theme of women’s entrepreneurship. A quirky keynote […]

By Riya Peruvelil The UKSAEI Symposium 2022 is part of the UK-Singapore Alliance for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This Symposium bought together 19 world-leading universities from the UK and Singapore to promote entrepreneurship and innovation through the collaboration of students from diverse disciplines. Many of us came in with no background knowledge about business but we […]

On 13th June, 30 students joined together in multidisciplinary teams to tackle the SDGs in a sprint-like workshop over 3 days. With 18 disciplines represented across all three University Faculties, the hackathon event created an arena for a diverse group to work on problems, encouraging collaboration between students from all levels of study, from Foundation […]

Back for 2022 on 13th – 15th June ON CAMPUS including BBQ! Students across all levels of study from Foundation Year to PhD can get involved in this SDG hack where interdisciplinary teams will be created to tackle some real-world problems! Collaborate with students from different walks of life and bring your skills, interests and […]

Applications for the Founderships Programme 2021 are now open! We are pleased to announce the return of our annual Founderships programme this year. Funded by the University of Surrey’s Student Enterprise and Santander, the programme will give entrepreneurs £1,000 – 3,000 in funding they need to work full-time on their businesses this summer. As part […]

Are you looking for a paid internship this summer? Interested in gaining experience with a Start-Up or a local SME? The exciting Surrey Digital Interns Programme is back again this year! Launched by Student Enterprise at the University of Surrey last year, the successful Digital Internship Programme offers 10 digital internships with Student Enterprise Start-Ups […]

Just before the Easter break, Student Enterprise once again hosted its fantastic annual Building an Entrepreneur Event, an exciting showcase of talent, ideas and start-up businesses of Surrey students and graduates. Previously run as a live on campus event, Building an Entrepreneur took on a new exciting digital spin this year! Held online across three […]

Student Enterprise are delighted to announce our annual Building an Entrepreneur Event will be taking place across three lunchtime sessions from the 24-26th March in a new exciting digital format! Building an Entrepreneur is the University of Surrey Student Enterprise’s annual showcase of talent, ideas and start-up businesses. The initiative helps budding entrepreneurs at every […]