Liverpool John Moores University

Student Futures

Welcome to the Student Futures Booking Website

Below is a list of events, workshops and talks currently on offer. Current students can book using your LJMU username/password and graduates can book using the ‘Graduate access’ section.

Side Hustle Success

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Online Event
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Are you looking to make some extra money while you study? Thousands of students have amazing side hustle ideas and are taking a skill, hobby or something they're passionate about and turning it into a moneymaking 'side hustle'.

And for those of you already hustling - maybe you're freelancing or running an Etsy shop - you might be wondering if you're doing everything properly.

This focused 60-minute online session will cover the key things you need to know:

  • How to know your idea will work before investing time and money
  • The Legal Essentials (Made Simple)
  • Student-friendly tax basics
  • Balancing business with your studies

From Idea to Action – developing your Start-up business idea

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2025
Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Start-up Hub
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Thousands of university students have brilliant startup ideas, but they're stumped by one question: "What do I do next?". The gap between having an idea and knowing your next concrete steps is where most student startups die. In this 2-hour workshop we will explore the following questions:

  • How to know your idea will work before investing time and money
  • Will people want my product or service?
  • What do I have to offer and who are my customers?
  • How do I fund my start-up?
  • When do I make it official and register a company?
  • What legal stuff am I missing?

By the end of the 2 hours, you will have created a Personal Action Plan, covering the next steps for YOUR specific idea or business.

From Idea to Action – developing your Start-up business idea

Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Start-up Hub
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Thousands of university students have brilliant startup ideas, but they're stumped by one question: "What do I do next?". The gap between having an idea and knowing your next concrete steps is where most student startups die. In this 2-hour workshop we will explore the following questions:

  • How to know your idea will work before investing time and money
  • Will people want my product or service?
  • What do I have to offer and who are my customers?
  • How do I fund my start-up?
  • When do I make it official and register a company?
  • What legal stuff am I missing?

By the end of the 2 hours, you will have created a Personal Action Plan, covering the next steps for YOUR specific idea or business.

Side Hustle Success

Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Online Event
More details

Are you looking to make some extra money while you study? Thousands of students have amazing side hustle ideas and are taking a skill, hobby or something they're passionate about and turning it into a moneymaking 'side hustle'.

And for those of you already hustling - maybe you're freelancing or running an Etsy shop - you might be wondering if you're doing everything properly.

This focused 60-minute online session will cover the key things you need to know:

  • How to know your idea will work before investing time and money
  • The Legal Essentials (Made Simple)
  • Student-friendly tax basics
  • Balancing business with your studies

From Idea to Action – developing your Start-up business idea

Date: Wed, 03 Dec 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Student Life Building - Start-up Hub
More details

Thousands of university students have brilliant startup ideas, but they're stumped by one question: "What do I do next?". The gap between having an idea and knowing your next concrete steps is where most student startups die. In this 2-hour workshop we will explore the following questions:

  • How to know your idea will work before investing time and money
  • Will people want my product or service?
  • What do I have to offer and who are my customers?
  • How do I fund my start-up?
  • When do I make it official and register a company?
  • What legal stuff am I missing?

By the end of the 2 hours, you will have created a Personal Action Plan, covering the next steps for YOUR specific idea or business.