Student Enterprise
Where the University's students have established successful commercial ventures.
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Pavegen
Winner
Innovative design is increasingly looked upon as a means of easing the pressure on the planet. Design and Technology graduates have reinforced this premise by creating ingenious paving slabs that harvest the kinetic energy of footfall to power street lights and much more...
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Bojangle Beads
Highly commended
Having channelled her passion for fashion, beads and jewellery through a textile degree course, setting up her own business seemed the logical step for Katy Widdowson. So after a three-year stint as purchaser for a large online bead retailer...
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RateMyPlacement.co.uk
Highly commended
Five years ago, a group of friends on placements were discussing the lack of online information to help students find the ideal year in industry. Wouldn’t it be good if you could not only search a single site for vacancies but also read reviews from fellow students?
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Zoo Shoe
Highly commended
The fashion saying goes that if you like something, buy it in lots of different colours. But such extravagance does not sit well with sustainability. With their unique interchangeable skins, ZOO allows you to feed your shoe habit with a clear conscience...
