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Event to inspire more women in business

An event to inspire the next generation of women in business is being hosted by the University of Wolverhampton.

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The first Faculty of Social Sciences' Women in Business Expo will take place on Thursday, January 17 and is already sold out.

The event is aimed at all business students at the university and will enable them to learn first-hand about the business world from inspirational entrepreneurs and experts.

The expo will take place from 9.30am to 2pm on the fifth floor of the university’s Lord Swraj Paul Building, Wolverhampton.

Hajrija Dergic, HND business course leader, said: “Our Women in Business Expo is themed around engaging, encouraging and inspiring our students to aim high by hearing from entrepreneurs and experts in the field.

“They will also have the opportunity to network with business professionals, share experiences through workshop activities and learn about opportunities for business support.”

Speakers will include Jordan Nell, business development manager at Women’s Business Club; Peni Brudenell-Pryke, chief executive of Greengineering and Maxine Laceby, founder and chief executive of Absolute Collagen.

Further information about the event is available at: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/about-us/our-schools-and-institutes/faculty-of-social-sciences/university-of-wolverhampton-business-school/news-and-events/foss-women-in-business-expo/