This year, we are celebrating 25 years of the New Enterprise Competition.

Director of Careers and Skills, Stuart Johnson, notes the importance of entrepreneurial skills, 

“Entrepreneurial skills are becoming central to graduate employability. Employers increasingly look for people who can think creatively, adapt quickly, and create value in uncertain environments. The abilities we associate with enterprising graduates such as critical thinking, communication, adaptability, problem‑solving, leadership, resilience, teamwork, and digital confidence, are exactly the qualities organisations now expect. And importantly, starting your own business is no longer seen as an alternative route. It’s a powerful employability pathway in its own right, demonstrating dedication, initiative, and real‑world capability.”

Take a read to find out about the history of this University of Bristol flagship enterprise start-up support competition.