How to make your application stand out

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Nick Stannard is a University of Sheffield alumni, graduating with honours in BA, Business Studies. 

He spent nearly 20 years in a Corporate career, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at Ernst and Young, followed by Corporate Finance and Strategy roles at Sky TV and Warner Bros. His time at Warner Bros. took him to Los Angeles, where he now lives. 

He is now a Fractional CFO and Consultant, helping a portfolio of startups to scale their businesses.

Join the online masterclass to learn how to make your application stand out for the Awards Showcase 2026, as well as other useful tips about growing your business. 

Thursday 5th March 

3 - 4pm 

Online

The Emerge Showcase aims to recognise and celebrate student entrepreneurship, provide financial support to accelerate start-up growth, encourage students to develop ideas and launch ventures, and cultivate a more enterprising, innovative, and challenge-led university community. 

Learn more about the Awards Showcase Application Process

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