Kent Business School’s innovative approach to promoting student enterprise has been recognised with a special royal invitation.
KBS was invited to attend a Buckingham Palace garden party on 20 May by the office of Lord Young of Graffham, the Prime Minister’s Advisor on Enterprise.
Lord Young had attended KBS’s annual Enterprise Day in 2014, during which he praised Kent’s strategy of promoting student enterprise. He told students and members of the regional business community at the event: ‘I have visited many business schools, but this is certainly one of the most entrepreneurial.’
KBS’ royal invitation was accepted on the School’s behalf by David Williamson, Director of External Services.
He said afterwards: ‘It is a great honour for the Business School to have been acknowledged in this way.’
‘Enterprise is a key theme for the School and its aim in supporting budding student entrepreneurs. Our Enterprise and business start-up modules, combined with events such as our annual Enterprise Day and Student Pitch it! scheme are designed to inspire students and take them on an ‘Enterprise Journey’ whilst studying here at Kent. An invite to Buckingham Palace is great recognition for the work we are doing in this area.’
For more information, please contact David Williamson on 01227 824855 or D.Williamson@kent.ac.uk