Entrepreneurship Society

Whether you're aiming to start your own business, join an SME or work for a big corporation, Reading Entrepreneurs can help give you the tools, resources and confidence you need.

The Entrepreneurship Society is entirely student-led and was launched by HCfE in 2014, in partnership with Reading Students' Union. It is the biggest non-sport society on campus and runs several events throughout the academic year, including guest speaker talks, lectures and more. Most significant is the Entrepreneurship Conference, a networking event launched in 2020 that featured several successful business leaders sharing their insights on starting and growing a business. The full news release from the 2022 event is available to read here.

The Society President for the 2023/24 academic year is Ellen Whysall, a BA Accounting and Management student.

Speaking about becoming the new President, Ellen said: "It is an honour to have been appointed as the 2023/24 President of the Reading Entrepreneurship Society! We have an amazing committee assembled whose passion and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship will enable us to push the society to new heights. There are big plans this year with a new lineup of exciting events where we aim to delve into relevant and thought-provoking topics alongside hopefully launching a pilot entrepreneurial project with a local company to give society members first-hand entrepreneurial experience."

The other members of the Entrepreneurship Society's committee include the following:

- Brandon Bradford, BSc Business and Management student, as Vice President

- Rahma Derrar, BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing student, as Marketing Manager

- Rohan Trivedi, BA Accounting and Management student, as Treasurer

- Max Mohr, BSc Business and Management student, as Business Development Officer

- Alexander Bly, BSc Business and Management student, as Events Officer

- Michael Lim Chi Kit, BA Business and Management student, as IT and Digital Engagement Officer

The full schedule of events for the coming academic year is as follows:

- 'The Battle of the Businesses: Have You Got What it Takes?' Event, 26 September 2023 at 7:00pm in room G15 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

- 'Being an Entrepreneur in Your 20s' Event, 3 October 2023 at 6:30pm in room G10 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

- 'From Studies to Startup: How Your Degree is Aiding Your Entrepreneurial Journey' Event, 24 October 2023 at 6:30pm in room G10 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

- 'How is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Face of Entrepreneurship?' Event, 14 November 2023 at 6:30pm in room G15 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

- 'Mastering the Art of Strategic Branding' Event, 16 January 2024 at 6:30pm in room G15 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

- 'Creating a Sustainable Tomorrow' Event, 6 February 2024 at 6:30pm in room G15 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

- Entrepreneurship Society Flagship Conference 2024, 28 February 2024 at 4:00pm in room G11 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

- 'Building Purpose into Your Startup' Event, 5 March 2024 at 6:30pm in room G10 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

- 'Mindset' Event, 18 March 2024 at 6:30pm in room G15 of the Henley Business School building, Whiteknights campus

More information about the Entrepreneurship Society can be found on their website and social media links.

Website: https://readingsu.co.uk/student-opportunities/view/entrepreneurial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadingES

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReadingES/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingentrepreneurs/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ruentre

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@readingentrepreneurshipsoc6613

Email: entrepreneur@reading.ac.uk