Student News http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/student-homepage-news-viewer/rss Nick Dawe 2010-09-13T08:22:14Z UCL student’s bid to end paper receipts backed by Clinton Global Initiative http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/ucl-students-bid-to-end-paper-receipts-backed-by-clinton-global-initiative They’re a daily annoyance – stuffing wallets and cluttering drawers and desks all over the country. Yet one UCL student is hoping to consign the paper receipt to history – and has had the backing of the Clinton Global Initiative to do so. Melissa Lamptey 2013-04-18T13:05:05Z Lastminute talks lean innovation strategy, plans Tripbod integration after email trial http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/lastminute-talks-lean-innovation-strategy-plans-tripbod-integration-after-email-trial Tripbod, founded by UCL Alumna, Sally Broom, are entering a new deal with lastminutecom , after a successful trial period. Melissa Lamptey 2013-04-11T10:29:20Z Cleantech Challenge finalists announced http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/cleantech-finalists Six finalists on the CleanTech Challenge 2013 , a worldwide green business competition and run jointly by UCL and the London Business School, have been announced. Krista Macmillan 2013-03-15T15:22:15Z Do something cool this summer and join our internship programme http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/student-internship-programme-summer-2013 Looking for something cool to do this summer? How about getting paid for doing exciting and worthwhile work experience with a London business? Melissa Lamptey 2013-03-05T09:10:28Z Students take to London markets to sell, sell, sell for final of U-Create Design Make Sell challenge http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/students-take-to-london-markets-to-sell-for-final-of-u-create-challenge Four teams of students from across greater London will be joining the ranks of retailers at some of the most iconic markets in the Capital this weekend as they gear up for the final of Design, Make, Sell, a new programme from UCL Advances new creative enterprise project, U-CREATE . Melissa Lamptey 2013-03-01T15:10:34Z Mayor launches £20,000 competition to find tomorrow's green entrepreneurs http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/mayor-launches-competition-to-find-tomorrows-green-entrepreneurs The Mayor Boris Johnson is challenging the capital's students to come up with new and innovative ideas to cut carbon emissions and boost London's green credentials. Melissa Lamptey 2013-03-01T13:24:06Z LBS Tech Media Summit 2013 http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/lbs-tech-media-summit-2013-tickets The time has finally come to purchase your tickets! Purchase them at lbstechmediasummit2013.eventbrite.co.uk Melissa Lamptey 2013-02-05T14:05:41Z Winners of London Entrepreneur’s challenge storm to victory http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/winners-of-londonentrepreneurs-challenge-storm-to-victory Seven companies run by undergraduate and postgraduate students across London and alumni from some of the capital’s most prestigious institutions have been announced as winners of the 2012 London Entrepreneur’s Challenge . Melissa Lamptey 2012-12-17T08:33:14Z Wayra opens global call for the best digital start-ups http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/wayra-opens-global-call-for-the-best-digital-start-ups Wayra, Telefónica’s global start-up accelerator, today announced the opening of a new call for applications for its London Academy. Melissa Lamptey 2012-12-13T09:47:00Z UCL Advances celebrates fifth anniversary with showcase of entrepreneurial talent http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/ucl-advances-celebrates-fifth-anniversary UCL Advances , the university’s centre for entrepreneurship, celebrated its fifth anniversary last week with a party in the South Cloisters which showcased some of the institution’s hottest entrepreneurial talent. Melissa Lamptey 2012-12-05T13:58:16Z MSc Entrepreneurship graduate wins China-UK Entrepreneurship Challenge http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/msc-entrepreneurship-graduate-wins-china-uk-entrepreneurship-challenge A graduate of UCL’s Technology Entrepreneurship postgraduate degree has won the final of the China-UK Entrepreneurship Challenge . Melissa Lamptey 2012-12-04T14:13:55Z UCL students launch Minimanuscript http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/minimanuscript A UCL PhD student and an Junior Research Fellow at University College, Oxford have joined forces to launch a radical new website which could transform the student experience of teaching and learning. Krista Macmillan 2012-11-27T16:42:56Z 2013 CleanTech Challenge launches http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/2013-cleantech-challenge-launches The fifth annual CleanTech Challenge , run by UCL in partnership with the London Business School , launches this week. Melissa Lamptey 2012-11-21T11:54:47Z UCL students win £8000 Award in NACUE competition http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/ucl-students-win-award-in-nacue-competition Students from the UCL Enterprise Society have won £8000 at the NACUE New Frontier Awards. Melissa Lamptey 2012-11-21T09:01:48Z UCL kicks off Global Entrepreneurship Week with visit by Lord Young http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/ucl-kicks-off-global-entrepreneurship-week-with-visit-by-lord-young UCL has marked the beginning of Global Entrepreneur Week by hosting a visit by Lord Young to the Startup Britain tour bus in the front quad on Monday 12 November. Melissa Lamptey 2012-11-13T08:43:35Z London Entrepreneurs’ Challenge – Phase 1 winners http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/entrepreneurs-challenge-phase-1-winners-2012-2013 A record number of 41 teams from UCL, London Business School and SOAS entered Phase 1 of the 2012 London Entrepreneur's Challenge. Melissa Lamptey 2012-11-09T14:42:13Z TIGA – Representing the Games Industry http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/tiga-representing-the-games-industry TIGA student membership has launched and students are eligible for a 50% discount on membership - only £30 per year! Melissa Lamptey 2012-11-09T09:19:44Z UCL student business reach Varsity Pitch competition semi-finals http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/ucl-student-business-reach-varsity-pitch-competition-semi-finals Four businesses run by UCL students have reached the semi-finals of the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs’ Varsity Pitch competition. Melissa Lamptey 2012-10-29T09:27:25Z UCL Alumus secures investment for start-up venture http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/ucl-alumus-secures-investment-for-start-up-venture Young entrepreneur and former UCL student Chester Mojay-Sinclare, 23, has secured a six-figure investment for his venture which supports charities with fundraising online. Melissa Lamptey 2012-10-23T13:21:59Z Team of UCL undergraduates goes for monster hit with launch of new discount card http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/team-of-ucl-undergraduates-goes-for-monster-hit-with-launch-of-new-discount-card A team of four UCL undergraduates are launching a new discount card, the Monstercard , in London to enable students to take a chunk out of the capital’s spiralling living costs. Melissa Lamptey 2012-10-02T13:22:26Z How to start a business while you study at UCL http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/how-to-start-a-business-while-you-study-at-ucl I’m often asked about my experiences at University College London (UCL) particularly Msc in Technology Entrepreneurship ; so I thought I write a little about my life and ventures. Melissa Lamptey 2012-09-19T09:54:20Z New internship scheme aims to benefit small businesses in London http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/internship-scheme UCL Advances has established a scheme to provide small, high-growth business in the capital with support from high-flying UCL students. Krista Macmillan 2012-08-03T08:51:01Z UCL PhD student looks to shake up property market with new website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/ucl-phd-student-looks-to-shake-up-property-market-with-new-website A student in his second year of completing a PhD in computer science has set up a new website to help other students find accommodation in London. Melissa Lamptey 2012-06-22T08:05:59Z Upstarts can't wait to leave university http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/upstarts-cant-wait-to-leave-university There has never been a better time for students to start their own firms writes Catherine Wheatley, The Sunday Times. Melissa Lamptey 2012-04-13T13:33:34Z Calling all UCL Students http://www.ucl.ac.uk/advances/advances-news/student-internship-programme Looking for something cool to do this summer? How about getting paid for doing exciting and worthwhile work experience with a London business? Melissa Lamptey 2012-04-04T14:55:18Z