Upcoming events

More committed to building your entrepreneurial skills or starting a new venture? Our one-off workshops and events will help hone both your knowledge and skills. Sessions are open to everyone from across the university just pick and choose those you would like to attend.

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Welcome back social

Thursday 5 February 2026, 3:00pm
Start-up Studio, The University of Sheffield, 40 Leavygreave Road, Sheffield, S3 7RD
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Protecting your business

Tuesday 10 February 2026, 12:00pm
Start-up Studio , The University of Sheffield, 40 Leavygreave Road, Sheffield, S3 7RD
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Awards Showcase Launch Event and Speed Networking

Join us as we launch our 2026 Awards Showcase. Find out how to apply and meet previous winners for a networking social.

Ongoing projects

Are you committed to become a confident, skilled and action-oriented entrepreneur?

Business Founder Pathway

The Founder Pathway is an exclusive, intensive extra-curricular programme designed to transform you from an aspiring student into an action-oriented entrepreneur.
Identify the pain points, brainstorm solutions, unlock potential. Together we will raise the bar,

Elite Sports Team Challenge

Emerge is scouting out those with an appetite to excel, those with enterprising minds and the skills to make stuff happen. We need energetic individuals who can work together. This will be fast paced to match the intensity of the sports team.

Own your craft, build your wealth, join the guild. Share your story, promote your side-hustle, live the portfolio life.

University Freelancers Guild

As the University’s Talent Directory, we are here to help students and staff live the portfolio life by elevating their creative practice and connecting them with a network of collaborators.

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Connecting Women in Business Monday 9th March 2026

Connecting Women in Business

Monday 9 March 2026, 11:00am
Mappin Hall, The University of Sheffield, Mappin Street, Sheffield, S1 3JD

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Calendar of Activities

Add our calendar of upcoming activities to your calendar!  These comprise workshops, fireside chats and events.  Register for all those that you would like to attend, using the links provided on the specific calendar activity.

Our next wave of sessions will be announced soon, so watch this space for the latest updates.

Celebrating entrepreneurial excellence

Annual Awards Showcase

Sponsored by Santander Universities, the Awards Showcase is an annual event to reward the work of entrepreneurs from across the University of Sheffield community. If you are a student, staff member or recent alumni, apply for your chance to win funding and mentorship to start your business.
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