Enterprising Futures at LSBU

The Product of South Bank Marketplace is showcasing brilliant innovation in the London South Bank University Hub on Wednesday, 4 June, from 11am–3pm with a fantastic line-up of student, graduate, and staff-led businesses. 🍰 Bakes by Anam - Anam Hamid 🤝 The British Protocol Academy - Eric Francis Manu 🕶️ Buckles n Chains - Keisha Lee 💓 Happy Steps - Yvonne WIlliams 🎂 Jana's Bakery - Jana Behery 💍 Zevore - Manall Khan Discover the products, services, and ideas that are sparking change—and support the individuals behind them. It's the perfect opportunity to shop, connect, or get inspired!

Hey! Do you know what's happening on the 4th of June at London South Bank University? Rui Barros Silva invites you to join the South Bank Ignite Final and Festival, celebrating ideas and the brilliant entrepreneurs, founders, freelancers, social activities, and dreamers behind them! Come and find out more. Register online via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/eRR6F4NP

Introducing the 2025 South Bank Ignite Finalists with the ideas, dedication, and spark to create change and solve problems. (in alphabetical order) ✨ hibak abokar, Modestly Scrubbed ✨ Amin Boussetoua, DZ Skateboards ✨ Arran Gengadoo, SilverSonic ✨ Luke Handley and Philippa Peart, Trades Tools LTD. ✨ Aleisha Lloyd, Sustainably Styled by Aleisha Lloyd ✨ Joanne Longdon-Xavier, Xavier Ed  ✨ Miguel Manalili and Amy Truong, Lianhua Ltd ✨ Danilo Milic, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Chiropractic ✨ Emily Morris, EFM Synergy Health     ✨ Farid Moulaye, Noorlytics ✨ Inshra Rizwan and Syed Shah, Sywan London ✨ Nasif Bin Saif, MandiGrip ✨ Arabella Shaw, Always Arabella ✨ Gracie Symon, HerSites ✨ Sarah Trieu, Craft Bear Studios ✨ Sarah Tucker MBCS, Freedom Helmets ✨ Deniz Urgun, Cultural Playbook  Hear from the finalists, connect with a community of idea-generators, founders, and industry experts, and celebrate! Register for the South Bank Ignite Final and Festival on Wednesday, 4 June: https://lnkd.in/eRR6F4NP

Looking to talk through your business, freelance, or side hustle idea? All 1-2-1 appointments are currently booked on Careers Hub, but support is still available! Receive guidance, feedback, or just a friendly ear to bounce ideas off. Email at studententerprise@lsbu.ac.uk or send us a DM with your availability, and we’ll find a time to connect that works for you. Your ideas matter, so let’s keep things moving!

A huge thank you to the South Bank Ignite judges for generously sharing their time, insight, and thoughtful evaluation during yesterday’s Semi-Finals and today's Breakthrough Prize. Your expertise and encouragement played a vital role in supporting London South Bank University’s emerging innovators, founders, freelancers, and dreamers. 👏 Kadeza Begum, Future Space at Loughborough University London Elizabet C., Sunshine Therapy: Healing Hearts, Nurturing Tranquil Minds Fernanda Correia-Sefzick, Treat Me Right CIC Candice Davis, After Birth London Liam Forde, LinkCommercial Peter Harrington, SimVenture Neil Hart, LSBU Chloe Jessamy, Supportal Business Services Ltd Bilge Kivrak, GMBPsS, MSc , Ground Me Gabriela Matei, LSBU Grant McNeill, LSBU Paola Millet, Women Impact Entrepreneurs Gulnara Otten, LSBU Meg Peppin, MP Partnership limited Frances Trought, EDI Neil Whitehead, RunGreen International 🌟 Extra appreciation goes to the LSBU staff, academics, Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, and wider community who have championed South Bank Ignite participants throughout their journey – offering guidance, feedback, and belief in their potential. Thank you for helping spark ideas! 

Good luck to the London South Bank University Bank Ignite Semi-Finalists pitching their ideas, businesses, freelancing offers, social enterprises, inventions, and dreams today! hibak abokar, Modestly Scrubbed Amin Boussetoua, DZ Skateboards Matthew Francis, Nurse Medi Calc  Arran Gengadoo, SilverSonic Owen Grosvenor, Badfish Labs Luke Handley and Philippa Peart, Trades Tools LTD. Aleisha Lloyd, Sustainably Styled by Aleisha Lloyd Joanne Longdon-Xavier, Xavier Ed  Miguel Manalili and Amy Truong, Lianhua Ltd Danilo Milic, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes Chiropractic Mohamed Mustafa, Happy Resolutions Ltd. Emily Morris, EFM Synergy Health     Farid Moulaye, Noorlytics Melissa Pazzanese, Heal And Thrive With Melissa  Inshra Rizwan and Syed Shah, Sywan London Nasif Bin Saif, MandiGrip Arabella Shaw, Always Arabella Gracie Symon, HerSites Sarah Trieu, Craft Bear Studios Sarah Tucker MBCS, Freedom Helmets Deniz Urgun, Cultural Playbook  You've worked so hard; celebrate this huge step forward in your journey! Onward to the final 🚀

Take a pause. Talk things through. Be part of your lifelong London South Bank University network. The #LSBUAlumni team is here to help you as you manage final exams, job searching, or plan your next move. Book a relaxed and friendly 1-2-1 Coffee Chat to talk about whatever is on your mind and receive signposting support around wellbeing, finances, careers, and more. 📩 To book, email alumni@lsbu.ac.uk

Start your dream business, freelancing gig, or side-hustle with £500 ... for FREE! No scams or gimmicks. 💷 Be an LSBU current student or recent graduate 💷 Have a newly registered business or be a recent registered freelancer 💷 Spend £500 on your business expenses 💷 Send receipts and get your money back! Find out more about the requirements, what can be reimbursable, and how to get started at https://lnkd.in/egnQ4-xu

Big ideas. Bold thinkers. One unforgettable event. You're invited to experience it all at the South Bank Ignite Final & Festival! Celebrate the creativity and entrepreneurial spark of London South Bank University students and graduates as they pitch for a share of the £24,000 prize pot and showcase their ventures in the buzzing Festival. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eRR6F4NP

"Take a leap, trust the process, and build something bigger than yourself." — Unknown Starting something new takes courage, trust, and a vision for what's possible. It's not about having all the answers—it's about taking that first step and learning along the way. Ready to take the leap? DM to connect and learn more about what support is available to help you.