Nottingham University Business School wins national excellence award for student enterprise and entrepreneurship
Nottingham University Business School has won the Small Business Charter Excellence Award for Outstanding Support for Student Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, announced at the Small Business Charter Annual Conference in London on Monday 15 June.
Professor Simon Mosey, Director of the Haydn Green Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Dr Christopher Carter, Assistant Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, attended the ceremony on behalf of the Business School.
The award recognises more than 25 years of work to develop a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem at Nottingham, supporting students, graduates and researchers to build the skills, confidence and networks needed to create successful ventures and deliver social, environmental and economic impact.
This work is led by the Haydn Green Institute and the Ingenuity Lab, which provide mentoring, training and incubation support through a network of academic experts, Entrepreneurs in Residence and industry partners. Each year, more than 4,000 students engage with entrepreneurship education across the University, supported by initiatives including Ingenuity Impact, Enactus Nottingham and the Your Entrepreneurs Scheme.
To date, the Ingenuity Lab has supported more than 910 start-ups, demonstrating the continued growth and real-world impact of the Business School’s enterprise activity.
Professor Simon Mosey said:
“We are proud to be recognised for encouraging responsible entrepreneurship; helping our students address global challenges, in an effective, profitable and sustainable way.”
The award reinforces Nottingham University Business School’s position as a leading centre for enterprise education, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and support to develop innovative ventures and create meaningful impact across society.
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Posted on Monday 22nd June 2026