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Product Design graduate and founder Max Male shares his startup story

University of Brighton graduate, creator of Snapkit, which unlocks the potential of waste materials for creative play ‘Hi I’m Max, I’m a Brighton based Maker and Designer. I created SnapKit, a small connector with a big idea: being creative can help the planet, and anyone can do it! Using SnapKit, you can unlock the endless… Continue Reading Product Design graduate and founder Max Male shares his startup story

Win up to £1000 in the People and Planet Prize

The People and Planet Prize: Student Enterprise Competition 2025 is the University of Brighton’s annual, early-stage ideas competition, which encourages you to generate an idea for a startup, social enterprise, or freelancing service that you can turn into a viable business that benefits people or our planet. The University of Brighton’s Global Challenges We would like… Continue Reading Win up to £1000 in the People and Planet Prize

New semester startup news and events from your Student Enterprise team

October is here, and we’re excited to announce our startup events for you this semester. Read on for all our fresh updates, and everything you need to stay motivated and ahead of the game as we head into autumn. New programmes you can take part in this semester: Are you curious about what’s involved in working… Continue Reading New semester startup news and events from your Student Enterprise team

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The Student Enterprise team, beepurple, provides information, advice and support to University of Brighton students and alumni who would like to work freelance, set up a creative practice, start a business, or develop a social enterprise. Whether you’re a student or graduate, you can get 1-2-1 support from us, apply for funding, boost your… Continue Reading The Student Enterprise team, beepurple

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Beepurple launch new grant fund to boost Startup Hive 24 ventures

Beepurple, the student enterprise team, supported by the Higher Education Innovation Fund, has launched a new grant fund exclusively open to students and graduates (from the Class of 2023 or more recently) who registered for, or attended, the recent StartUp Hive 2024 summer course. The Grant is intended to enable these students and graduates to… Continue Reading Beepurple launch new grant fund to boost Startup Hive 24 ventures

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Want to work for yourself?

Then sign up for beepurple’s FREE four-day summer school, The StartUp Hive 2024, to get you launch-day ready! Every June, we, your Student Enterprise team, deliver a practical and engaging startup summer school, The StartUp Hive, exclusively for University of Brighton students and graduates. This year, the FREE four-day course takes place from Monday, 10… Continue Reading Want to work for yourself?

If your startup needs a cash boost, look no further!

Santander Startup Fuel 2024 Grant Fund opens today: deadline for applications is Monday 13 May! Freelancers, entrepreneurs and creative practitioners Are you in need of cash fuel to launch or grow your business and power it to develop to the next level? The student enterprise team, beepurple, are excited to let you know that the… Continue Reading If your startup needs a cash boost, look no further!

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Winners of the Startup Ideas Competition 2024 are announced!

On Wednesday, 13 March, the six finalists of the University of Brighton’s Startup Ideas Competition 2024 went head-to-head, pitching their ideas for ‘businesses for good’ to a panel of judges, in front of a live audience. The Startup Ideas Competition, generously sponsored by Santander Universities, Create, Creative Pod, Plus Accounting and Plus X Innovation, is… Continue Reading Winners of the Startup Ideas Competition 2024 are announced!

Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in India during the summer of 2023

Author: Kedar Namdas, artist, designer, entrepreneur and student at the University of Brighton In the vibrant narrative of the University of Brighton, my summer break of 2023 unfurled a story of artistic and intellectual exploration. As a master’s student in user experience design and a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and entrepreneur, I embarked on a summer… Continue Reading Pushing the boundaries of artistic expression in India during the summer of 2023

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Still just over a week left to submit your prize-winning entry to the Startup Ideas Competition 2024

Entry deadline fast approaching: Friday 16th February at 5pm! The University of Brighton’s annual Startup Ideas Competition, generously sponsored by Santander Universities, is your chance to tell us about your innovative ideas for new products, freelance services, digital solutions, or community projects. Every year, the University of Brighton’s Student Enterprise Team, beepurple, hosts this exciting competition to… Continue Reading Still just over a week left to submit your prize-winning entry to the Startup Ideas Competition 2024

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Looking to make money while at Uni?

beepurple, your Student Enterprise team, lead you from your idea to reality in a three-part workshop series for any student planning to launch a sidehustle or become a freelancer There are plenty of ways you can earn extra cash while you’re at university apart from working in retail or a pub. You can take a… Continue Reading Looking to make money while at Uni?

Be the change and enter your sustainable idea in our 2024 Startup Ideas Competition

The University of Brighton’s annual Startup Ideas Competition, generously sponsored by Santander Universities, is your chance to tell us about your innovative ideas for new products, freelance services, digital solutions, or community projects. There are three cash prizes to be won: £1000 for the first-place winner, £500 for the second-place winner, and £250 for the third-place winner. Continue Reading Be the change and enter your sustainable idea in our 2024 Startup Ideas Competition

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Participate in a free, 12-week programme to turn your bright ideas into reality!

The University of Brighton’s beepurple team has some exciting news to share with our students!

The Santander X Explorer programme is open for applications!

A unique learning experience for you

This is an amazing opportunity for you – our students – to develop your business ideas, and experience what life as an entrepreneur could look like through a “learning by doing” methodology. Continue Reading Participate in a free, 12-week programme to turn your bright ideas into reality!

Brighton Works Week 2023: careers and employability

A week of activities and events focused on boosting your employability, no matter what year of study you are in, or what you are studying. Search and book any and all events today on Careers Connect. Continue Reading Brighton Works Week 2023: careers and employability

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Graduate Entrepreneur Launches New Money Exchange Shop in Central Brighton

On Tuesday, 26 September, entrepreneur and University of Brighton graduate Mohammad Hussain (featured in the photo), opened a new branch of his money exchange business ‘Brighton FX’ in central Brighton. Mohammad Hossain, Founder of Brighton FX, was joined by Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman, the Deputy Mayor of Brighton and Hove, at the official ribbon-cutting ceremony on… Continue Reading Graduate Entrepreneur Launches New Money Exchange Shop in Central Brighton

Thinking of becoming self-employed or going freelance in the future?

Thinking of becoming self-employed or going freelance in the future? Sign up for a four-part certificated skills program created for students. It’s FREE and it’s called Work For Yourself Continue Reading Thinking of becoming self-employed or going freelance in the future?

Santander Startup Fuel grants programme launched: applications deadline is 14 July!

Freelancers, founders and social entrepreneurs Are you in need of cash fuel to launch or grow your business and power it to develop to the next level? We (Clare and Helen, the beepurple team) are excited to announce the launch of the Santander University of Brighton Startup Fuel Grants, with over £15,000 worth of funding… Continue Reading Santander Startup Fuel grants programme launched: applications deadline is 14 July!

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Are you planning to start your own business or go freelance?

Every June, the beepurple team delivers a practical and engaging startup course called ‘StartUp Hive’, exclusively for University of Brighton students and graduates.

This year, the free three-day course takes place from Monday, 12 June to Wednesday 14 June, in the Creativity Suite, Moulsecoomb Campus. Continue Reading Are you planning to start your own business or go freelance?

Meet our startups: Bronwyn Celeste Art

In this spot where we explore some of the businesses we’ve supported, University of Brighton International Event Management graduate, Bronwyn Celeste, shares her journey from student to artist. “My name is Bronwyn and I studied International Event Management at the University of Brighton. I started my business in my year off from university – after I… Continue Reading Meet our startups: Bronwyn Celeste Art

Meet our startups: Megan Faith Makes

In this spot where we explore some of the businesses we’ve supported, University of Brighton photography graduate, Megan Faith, shares her journey from student to founder of a knitting and crochet business. “Originally from Brighton, and having gone to Brighton Steiner School, I developed a love for all things creative. At A-level I studied… Continue Reading Meet our startups: Megan Faith Makes