Ideas lab: a workshop series to explore your entrepreneurial aspirations!
Posted on behalf of: Careers and Entrepreneurship
Last updated: Monday, 20 October 2025
Image of students taking part in an Entrepreneurship workshop
Curious about entrepreneurship? Thinking about starting a side hustle, or being self-employed after you graduate? Being entrepreneurial can serve you no matter what path you take in life. Entrepreneurs come in many forms: creatives, freelancers, side-hustlers, small business owners – anyone trying to bring an idea to life.
Attend one, some, or all four of our Ideas Lab workshops to build foundational skills and delve into your entrepreneurial side. You don’t need an idea, business knowledge, or even a clear goal in mind to attend Ideas Lab. Open to all current students and recent graduates, these entry-level workshops will help you focus on your core values, strengths and aspirations.
Alongside the workshops, you will also have the opportunity to apply for Kickstart funding of up to £500 to test your idea and help you prepare for competitions such as the Big Ideas Contest and Startup Sussex.
Ideas Lab – Shape Your Future: Explore Your Strengths, Skills and Resources
Tuesday 28 October, 5-7PM, Woodland 2 (Student Centre)
Ideas Lab – Explore Your Purpose: Consider What Really Matters and Make Connections
Tuesday 4 November, 5-7PM, Woodland 2 (Student Centre)
Ideas Lab – Wild Ideas: Develop Unique Entrepreneurial Ideas
Tuesday 18 November, 5-7PM, Woodland 2 (Student Centre)
Ideas Lab – Reality Check: Test and Learn to Refine Your Ideas
Tuesday 2 December, 5-7PM, Woodland 2 (Student Centre)
Further information: https://careerhub.sussex.ac.uk/students/events?page=1&studentSiteId=1&text=ideas%20lab