We work with UQ course coordinators to deliver tailored 90-minute entrepreneurial workshops across all disciplines.
In 2025, Ventures is continuing to deliver our popular Ventures Pop-up workshops across campus, offering a dynamic introduction to our broader Ventures programs. We deliver 60+ of these workshops each year into faculties including BEL, HASS, Science, Medicine, and EAIT.
These workshops have already engaged thousands of students, staff, alumni, and industry partners, inspiring the entrepreneurial mindset that drives success in any career.
Our workshops are thoughtfully designed to fit seamlessly within the curriculum, providing additional value to students while supporting staff in the delivery of their lectures. They are structured around five key concepts and focus on practical problem-solving, using industry-relevant challenges.
Ventures Pop-ups help participants—whether aspiring entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs working within businesses—develop creativity, adaptability, resilience to ambiguity and risk, and the ability to learn from failure. No matter your career path, an entrepreneurial mindset is an incredible asset for success.
Ventures Pop-ups are more than just workshops—they're an introduction to the innovative spirit and a taste of our Ventures programs. Join us to experience the power of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial thinking firsthand.
5. Starting your side hustle
Side-hustles are an incredible way to gain hands-on experience, allowing students to take lessons learned at university and apply them in the real world. They provide a platform to explore passions, test ideas, and develop practical skills that complement academic learning, all while building confidence and entrepreneurial thinking.
In this workshop, students will learn:
- the fundamentals of starting a side-hustle, from identifying opportunities to taking action
- how to turn their skills, interests, and knowledge into real-world projects or businesses
- strategies for creating a value proposition and designing a simple plan to launch and grow their idea
- tips for balancing a side-hustle with university life and other commitments while building long-term sustainability
Whether students are looking to monetise a hobby, explore entrepreneurial pathways, or create impactful solutions alongside their studies, this workshop will equip them with the tools to take the first step. By starting a side-hustle, they can bridge the gap between university and the real world, building valuable experience to shape their future careers.
How it works
- Contact us: Let us know which topic you're interested in and the course you coordinate
- Collaborate: We will get in touch and work with you on content
- We deliver: Our Ventures staff will deliver the workshop to your students
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Embedding in Curriculum
There are a wide range of opportunities to embed entrepreneurial education in the curriculum at UQ. Take a look at the resources and development opportunities available to staff through the UQ Institute for Teaching and Learning Innovation.