The IOEE’s member base is incredibly diverse, with people from all walks of life signed-up to enjoy the privilege, services and benefits associated with it. To let you know just how broad a spectrum of people we work with, we’ve created Spotlight On… which, every month introduces you to an IOEE member with an interesting […]
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Enterprising success for Robert Lundgren Jones
Robert Lundgren Jones is a second year student at Northumbria University in Newcastle. In November he attended the IOEE’s Celebrating Enterprise Awards in the House of Lords as a nominee in the category of Enterprising Learner of the Year. Although the ambitious student didn’t win the title this year, he’s certainly enjoying impressive success as […]
“Business start-up, enterprise and sustainability are major priorities for every business in every sector.”
At the Celebrating Enterprise Awards, held in the House of Lords, the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IOSCM) was named IOEE Innovative Partner of the Year. This is an award given to an organisation that has forged a strong, productive and, above all, innovative relationship with SFEDI and the IOEE. Kevin Rumfitt, CEO of IOSCM, […]
Spotlight On… an enterprising learner
Each month we will be showcasing case studies on enterprise in education. This month we spoke to third year undergraduate, Rodrigo de Carvalho, who is studying product design at London South Bank University while he establishes a social enterprise dedicated to helping protect children at risk of abduction. Rodrigo de Carvalho, 33-year-old Brazilian student moved […]
Students make a drama of enterprise learning
IOEE Centre of Excellence London South Bank University (LSBU) is a leading light when it comes to pioneering initiatives that inspire and enable entrepreneurial endeavour across all disciplines. We caught up with three LSBU drama students who are complementing every performance with a side-serving of business thinking. Forward-thinking colleges and universities are increasingly acknowledging that […]
SFEDI business mentor scoops IAB award
The IAB UK and International Business and Skills Awards took place on 8th December in a prestigious House of Commons setting. In addition to being a primary sponsor of the event, SFEDI has extra reason to celebrate as Carl Beardon, one of our dedicated business mentors, was named Small Business Mentor of the Year. The […]
Announcing our Celebrating Enterprise 2016 Award Winners
On Thursday 10 November, SFEDI and IOEE hosted the annual Celebrating Enterprise Awards 2016, bringing together educators, entrepreneurs and other key figures from the UK’s small business, enterprise and skills sector. In the prestigious setting of the House of Lords, we recognised the individuals and organisations who have made an outstanding contribution in the field […]
Dr. Ernesto Sirolli: Celebrating Enterprise International Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2016
The IOEE International Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Ernesto Sirolli at the 2016 Celebrating Enterprise Awards, held at the House of Lords on Thursday 10th November. The recipient travelled from California, where he lives and works, to collect the award. The IOEE International Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 2013 to honour individuals […]
Kanya King MBE: Celebrating Enterprise Lifetime Achievement Award Winner 2016
This year, the title of Lifetime Achievement Award-winner was bestowed upon someone who has used her fierce enterprising spirit to carve for herself and her community an important place in the world. Kanya King MBE, founder of the MOBO Awards came along to the House of Lords to accept the honour. The IOEE Lifetime Achievement […]
Anthony Impey: IOEE Small Business Apprenticemaker of the Year 2016
Anthony Impey established Optimity as an IT and telecoms business in 2003 and for a decade enjoyed solid growth and success. However, in 2013 the direction in which Optimity was moving changed dramatically when a client asked for a high speed internet connection to be installed in their office within a very short time frame. […]