Landmark 2016

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NEWS
Speed
networking
success
For the second year running, the University
hosted a business speed networking
challenge (September 2015) which
brought together more than 250 students
from the RAU, Cirencester College, Deer
Park School, and Kingshill School.
The speed networking event, which was
held along the RAU drive, challenged
participants to meet five students from
another educational establishment, five
members of staff, and two business people.
They also had the opportunity
to get involved in a sponsored
pitching competition, and pitch their
business idea to a judge from the
Federation of Small Businesses.
Katy Duke, Head of Enterprise at the
RAU, said: “The networking challenge
was a huge success and feedback from
the event has been fantastic. It provided
a platform for students from across
Cirencester to come together and develop
a key employability skill whilst interacting
with local businesses, which will hopefully
stand them all in good stead in the future.”
The speed networking event also
served as the launch for the RAU
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Programme, which provides students
and recent graduates with support
at all levels of business start-up.
Visit
Families and runners turned out in their droves for the
Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile in March 2016. Over 200
amazing people took part in the one, three, or six mile
run around the University’s picturesque grounds.
Mark Long, RAU Gym Manager, said: “It was a fantastic
day and everyone did themselves proud. A massive
thank you to everyone who came along to walk, run,
or jog their Sport Relief mile, and to the supporters
who cheered them on every step of the way.”
Sport
Relief
2016
© Kay Ransom Photography
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