University of Gloucestershire in Business

12/02/2026

22/12/2025

Do Your Thing! is an awards programme designed to support young entrepreneurs in Gloucester who have the passion, creativity, and drive to start something new.

16/12/2025

Check out this fantastic opportunity to make your dreams a reality! If you have an idea for a business or you have been trading for under 3 years then this competition might just be a great fit for you! 👇🏼

University of Gloucestershire and Gloucester City Council have teamed up to launch a new awards programme designed to champion young entrepreneurs in

03/12/2025

Check out this fantastic awards programme!⭐

Applications are now open for Do Your Thing! Your Idea, Your Way ⭐

A structured programme offering mentoring, a public showcase, and grants of up to £2,000 for young entrepreneurs in Gloucester.

Open to 18–30-year-olds with a business idea or a venture trading for under 3 years.

You can pitch your idea your way, through video, audio, images, or a written submission.

Shortlisted applicants will receive one-to-one mentoring to prepare for the Business Showcase on 2 March 2026, where the public and a judging panel will vote for their favourites.

Five winners will be announced after the showcase, with funding distributed by the end of March to help kickstart their next steps.

Apply by 30 January 2026!

Click the link to apply now - https://www.glos.ac.uk/business/do-your-thing/

01/12/2025

DO YOUR THING! YOUR IDEA, YOUR WAY. 🌟

We’re excited to launch our new awards programme this week, giving young people in Gloucester the chance to bring their ideas to life.

With five prizes available, this is your opportunity to showcase your business or idea. Whether you’re at the early concept stage or have been trading for under three years, we want to hear from anyone with the passion and drive to create something that benefits Gloucester City Centre.

If this sounds like you, applications open Wednesday 3rd December. Give us a follow and turn on post notifications to stay updated and find out next steps.

Applications close 30th January, so there’s plenty of time to plan and shape your pitch. Let’s make something amazing happen! 🚀

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24/10/2025

Launch your Gloucestershire business online — with a free year of hosting!

If your business has a GL postcode, you can get a free website and 12 months of hosting with Fasthosts.

Your package includes:
🌐 Free domain name
📧 Professional email inbox
🧠 AI-powered website builder
💪 Reliable hosting and 24/7 support

Fasthosts are also running free workshops and offering one-to-one website tuition — either in person at The Forum or online via video call — to help you build or improve your website.

📩 Email Now - [email protected]

🌍 Find out more: fasthosts.co.uk/gloucester

Reminder‼️ There is still time to sign up to our workshop that Fasthosts will be delivering. Building a Strong Online Presence For Your Business - Click the link below to sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eCXdPYS7

15/10/2025

💼 Upcoming Free Workshops and Events

We’re pleased to share a series of free workshops and events taking place over the coming months, designed to support you and your start-up business.
There are still limited spaces available for our Brand Workshop next Monday, featuring special guest Tubby Tom.

To secure your place, please click the link below or scan the QR code.
https://lnkd.in/esrJvx35

15/10/2025

⭐ How to Build a Brand That Connects
📅 20th October | 3–5pm | Gloucester

Are you an early-stage or pre-start business looking to stand out in a crowded marketplace? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you build a brand that truly resonates with your audience.

The session will explore:
Defining your authentic brand voice
Building meaningful customer connections
Effective marketing on a limited budget

🎤 We’re delighted to welcome special guest Tom Hughes, Founder and Managing Director of Tubby Tom’s, who will share his personal story, from how he got started to building one of Gloucester’s most recognisable independent brands.

🎤 The workshop will be led by Alex Cottrell, Head of External Relationships at the University of Gloucestershire.

👉 Reserve your free place today: https://lnkd.in/exx7cf4H

01/10/2025

Last Chance: Applications Closing Soon! – This is your final opportunity to join our level 7 programmes!

Don’t miss your final opportunity to join our cohorts launching this December:

⚫ Senior Leader Apprenticeship

Our Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship is designed for ambitious professionals looking to move into senior or strategic management roles.
What makes this programme unique?
✅ Option to achieve an MBA at no extra cost
✅ Real-world learning through case studies & simulations
✅ A powerful network of peers across industries
✅ Pathway to Chartered Manager or Chartered Fellow (CMI) status

🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePuRn5pj

⚫ Senior People Professional Apprenticeship

Our Senior People Professional Apprenticeship is designed to shape workplace culture and lead HR transformation.

What makes this programme unique?
✅ Drive organisational performance and employee wellbeing
✅ Lead HR improvements and change initiatives
✅ Graduate with an MSc in Strategic HR Practice
✅ Pathway to CIPD Chartered Member status

🔗 https://lnkd.in/eAiwzWks

📢 Applications closing early November – apply now to secure your place today before it’s too late!

Join us for our final information session on 2nd October. To reserve your place, email [email protected].

25/09/2025