Competing this year are students from Kent Business School<\/a>, the School of Arts<\/a>, Philosophy<\/a>, Politics and International Relations<\/a>, Biology<\/a>, Sports<\/a> and Computing<\/a>.<\/p>\n They will pitch to judges in Sibson Lecture Theatre 2<\/a> on Wednesday 25 March. Ideas and businesses range from AR in education, a documentary film, a protein drink, an app for creating successful dates, stock control innovation for small business and a mobile barbers!<\/p>\n This years panel of judges include<\/p>\n Emay started his business while a student at the university. He graduated in summer after taking part in the BSUJ<\/a> and undertaking a Self-Employed Placement year<\/a>. He is now successfully running his business full time.<\/p>\n Many of the students taking part in the contest have been following the BSUJ, a 15-week co-curricular programme run through the University\u2019s Study Plus<\/a> activities.<\/p>\n Based in ASPIRE, the BSUJ combines interactive workshops and one-to-one advice sessions. It offers students the chance to explore the process of starting a business as well as develop entrepreneurial skills which enhance their employability.<\/p>\n With activities based on both Medway<\/a> and Canterbury<\/a> campuses, the BSUJ is available to students at all levels of study from any degree course. It is supported through philanthropic donations from sources including Santander Universities<\/a>.<\/p>\n Study Plus<\/a><\/u> is open to all students studying degree programmes at Kent<\/a>. The courses and workshops are free of charge and offer students a chance to broaden their knowledge and gain useful new skills alongside their main studies.<\/p>\n Find out more about <\/strong>ASPIRE<\/strong><\/a> and how it can help your business ideas come to life<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
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