Entrepreneurship workshops

Specialist workshops to help you to develop your enterprise skills and entrepreneurial thinking.

You can attend as many or as few sessions as you like. All workshops are free to students, graduates and staff. Make sure you book early as spaces are limited.

Have a question abut our workshops? Get in touch!

Workshop programme 2019-20

I Need A Business Idea! Idea Generation And Creative Thinking For Business

Date: Wednesday, 9 October 2019
Time: 
5.30pm–7.30pm 

Location: Room G5, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb   


Learn how to generate ideas and use creative approaches to take on challenges in your business. Includes tips on planning the way forward with your new idea.

The No Budget Marketing Plan

Date: Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm 
Location: Room M2, Main Building, Grand Parade  

Find out how to develop a clear vision for your business and create a realistic marketing plan when budgets are tight.

Get Started With Website SEO *(P)

Date: Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm 
Location: Room G3, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb  

Discover the basics of search engine optimisation and how you can get your business found in Google. Learn the impact of emerging tools like voice search.

* workshops marked (P) are prioritised to active and trading businesses.

Present Your Ideas With Impact

Date: Wednesday, 6 November 2019
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm 
Location: Room G4, Main Building, Grand Parade   

Understand how to communicate with confidence and effectiveness. Get trained to deliver a winning pitch at beepurple’s Open Mic Night.

So You Want To Start A Social Enterprise?

Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm 
Location: Room M2, Main Building, Grand Parade   

Receive practical advice, tips and inspiration so you can build a business that changes the world for good. Learn how to develop a startup with a social or environmental mission. 

Dynamo Bootcamp | Student Entrepreneurs Field Trip

Date: Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Time: All day
Location: University of Portsmouth   

Join beepurple as we head off to meet student entrepreneurs from other universities and take part in an exciting business innovation challenge. Register your interest in this Global Entrepreneurship Week and we’ll be in touch.

beepurple Open Mic Night

Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm
Location: Brighton City Centre

Win cash prizes and practice your pitching skills. Brought to you by Santander Universities, with special guest entrepreneurs and a chance to grow your network. 

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PR Masterclass: How To Get Publicity For Your Business *(P)

Date: Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Time: 5.30 pm–7.30 pm
Location: Room M2, Main Building, Grand Parade  

Discover how to capture media attention for your business and gain valuable coverage across press, TV and radio.

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* workshops marked (P) are prioritised to active and trading businesses.

Starting Up! Featuring University of Brighton Graduate Entrepreneurs

Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2020
Time: 5.30pm–8.00pm 
Location: Room 410, Watts Building, Moulsecoomb

Four successful graduates return to the university to share the highs and lows of starting a business. Ask them questions, learn from their experiences and be inspired.

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Sales For Non-Sales People

Date: Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm
Location: Room M2, Main Building, Grand Parade  

Get a masterclass in sales techniques for beginners. Find out how to generate leads, overcome customer objections and secure your first sales.

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Present Your Ideas With Impact

Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm
Location: Room G5, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb

Understand how to communicate with confidence and effectiveness. Get trained to deliver a winning pitch at beepurple’s Open Mic Night.

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Build And Grow Your Personal Brand

Date: Wednesday, 4 March 2020
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm
Location: Room G5, Mithras House, Moulsecoomb   

Discover how to use social media, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, to find and engage an audience.

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Going Freelance: Hear From Self Employed Professionals

Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm 
Location: Room M2, Main Building, Grand Parade   

Learn how to get started and succeed as a freelancer in the creative industries. Hear directly from professionals working in the arts.

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beepurple Open Mic Night

Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Time: 5.30pm–7.30pm
Location: Brighton City Centre  

Win cash prizes and practice your pitching skills. Brought to you by Santander Universities, with special guest entrepreneurs and a chance to grow your network.

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YouTube Masterclass: How To Use Video Marketing For Your Business *(P)

Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2020
Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Location: Room G4, Main Building, Grand Parade

Gain insight and ideas that will help you leverage the full potential of video marketing for your business. Hear from a YouTuber and video agency specialist.

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* workshops marked (P) are prioritised to active and trading businesses.

UltraViolet Business Startup Summer Course 2020

Date: Monday, 8 June to Friday, 12 June 2020
Time:10.00am–4.00pm each day
Location: Moulsecoomb campus

A unique, 5-day intensive summer course to equip you with the skills, know-how and confidence to pursue your own entrepreneurial ideas. With guest speakers, activities and practical workshops.

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So You Want To Start A Business? Beepurple Drop In Sessions

Interested in starting a business, going freelance or developing a social enterprise idea – but unsure where to start? Our free, informal one-to-ones are designed to help you on your way. Whether you have specific questions about business or just need a sounding board for your ideas, we’re here to provide impartial guidance. Contact beepurple@brighton.ac.uk to book your meeting.

  • City Campus, Grand Parade: 16 October 2019, 10am–1pm | 12 February 2020, 10am–1pm
  • Moulsecoomb: 23 October 2019, 10am–1pm | 4 March 2020, 10am–1pm
  • Falmer: 6 November 2019, 10am–1pm | 19 February 2020, 10am–1pm
  • Eastbourne: 7 November 2019, 10am–1pm | 20 February 2020, 10am–1pm