Global Entrepreneurship Week

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Celebrating our entrepreneurs

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a global celebration of entrepreneurial people with millions unleashing their enterprising talents and turning their ideas into reality.

At LBU we're proud of our students, colleagues and graduates who want to make a difference in the world and we're delighted to introduce just some of them alongside some of the upcoming events and masterclasses celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week and beyond.

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Entrepreneurs in our graduate community

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CEOs who studied at Leeds Beckett

Keyur Shah, Class of 2009

"Six years after I graduated, I took the plunge to start Usually Unusual Entertainment with my partner, specialising in onstage and backstage management, front of house and show running for all kinds of events."

Wascharapong Boonpuak, Class of 2005

“I work across many countries including China, Malaysia and Korea to supply products to the Thai market and my experience studying at Leeds Beckett helped me develop the skills to do business across different countries and cultures."

Yusef Arjomandkhah, Class of 2006

"I draw a range of different buildings and commissions, based around special places and memories of my own and other people’s."

Tony Passmore, Class of 1991

"I increasingly began to see the relevance of the degree to the real world of business and was able to draw on this knowledge as I began to initially." adapt and grow the business.

Bathroom with cosmetics, toothbrush, toothpaste

Giles Thomas, Class of 2008

"My biggest realisation about working for myself was the need to balance work and life which means investing time and money in, not only my physical health, but my mental health too."

Edward Barber, Class of 1989

Co-founder of London based design agency Barber Osgerby and designed the Olympic torch for London 2012.

Jennifer Ardene, Class of 2016

"Remember, the challenge of the journey is what makes it an adventure."

Woman stands outside her Jerk Chicken Shop

Melanie Etchart, Class of 2015

"I love creating spaces that improve people's lives and working with inspiring people that love what they do."

Young lady with pink hair stands in front of pink door, on the right is the speak easy bar she designed.

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Business

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Business

New support for start-up businesses in Yorkshire

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Undergraduate Applicant Days

Undergraduate Open Days

Virtual Open Day

Postgraduate Open Days

Life in Leeds

Student Blog Squad

Virtual campus tour

Virtual campus tour

COVID-19

Work at Leeds Beckett

Help to Grow: Management

The Retail Institute

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)

Carnegie Great Outdoors

The Leadership Centre

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