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The Website Update 2020

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The Website Update

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 1st June 2020

“At the beginning of April 2020, I took on the responsibility for leading an overhaul update of the website you are looking at today as a UX Developer/ Iteration Lead.

I formed a web team with the help of the longest serving member of Enactus Teesside John. I recruited key personnel for the big job like Jozeene, Tatenda, Vishak, and Liam. In the initial stages we set out on learning how the website worked and gathered the information and images necessary to for the website update.

Once we learnt what platform we would be using to do the development and had collected all the necessary information we set out a plan to complete changes using a Kanban Board in Trello. We have now designed and published all of the pages.

I wanted to congratulate and  thank the team for all their efforts.  I am proud I have learnt a new skill that I am sure to utilise in future.

The final website was assessed by our debutant QAs Nora and Liam.”

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Enactus Teesside December Newsletter

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Enactus Teesside December Newsletter

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 19th December 2019

December 19th marked the end of the first semester and half of the enactus year. It had been quite an eventful semester for the team and it was capped with the publication of the team’s first newsletter which was sent out to fellow members and advisors in our support network.

The newsletter provides a full breakdown of the achievements and activities completed by the team during the semester.

A special shoutout goes out to Vishak our CRE who organised the newsletter and published it.

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Enactus Teesside Advisory Board Meeting

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Enactus Teesside ABM 2019

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 25th November 2019

On the 25th of November 2019 Enactus Teesside hosted their first advisory board meeting with members of support network in attendance where the team presented the advisors with an update of the team’s progress, projects, and challenges. 

Our Project Leaders Kenrick and Caolan presented the Re-Serve and Mutual projects, respectively.

It was a good learning experience for the team as they all learnt what aspects of the projects that had not been considered and should going forward to reduce the likeliness of problems arising in future. 

We want to thank the advisors who attended Michael, Jonny and Steve your advice was positively received and we look to implement your suggestions in our projects.

 

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Unilever ITC Day 2019

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Unilever ITC Day 2019

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 20th November 2019

On Wednesday the 20th of November the team made the  long trip down to Unilever in Leatherhead to participate in an innovation day hosted by the Ben & Jerry’s team as part of the Individual Purpose  ITC.

The team sat in brainstorm pods with members of the Ben & Jerry’s team to discuss the project ETR which aims to empower and support the refugee population in Teesside.

Carly, Marek, & Caolan represented the team well and brought back valuable information which will be used to prepare the final presentation that will be delivered in late March 2020 .

A special thank you goes out to Unilever for hosting it and Enactus UK for planning the day.

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Enactus Summer Action Competition 2019

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Enactus UK Summer Action Competition 2019

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 31st August 2019

The Enactus UK year starts the day after National Competition in mid-April, but all too often teams only really begin to work together and take action from the academic term in September/October. This means that a large amount of the year is not taken advantage of- 142 days to be exact.

The Summer Action agenda intends to change that, and enable every team to understand what they can do over summer and exactly how to do it to make sure they have the very best start to the new term in September and to welcome in your new members!

Over summer there are 4 areas of summer action, all teams need to work on, and they are 

  • Support Network 
  • Team Development/ Recruitment
  • Projects
  • Finance

All of these areas will then be compiled into the final submission which is sent in at the end of August.

This past summer action was memorable because the Teesside team managed to compete effectively and get recognised by Enactus UK. Th team went through a tough summer with members who departed which made it more challenging, but resilience set in and the remaining members stayed committed and delivered a successful summer action portfolio.

At the end of the competition Teesside were recognised as one of the highly commended teams that performed exceptionally well throughout the year.

A big well done goes out to the dynamic duo of Takura and Vishak.

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Enactus Nationals 2019

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Enactus Nationals 2019

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 8th – 9th April 2019

On the 8th & 9th of April the Teesside team attended the annual Enactus UK national’s competition held at the ExCeL centre in London right next to London City Airport. 

The competition is the biggest spectacle of the Enactus UK year as 32 Enactus teams from universities all over the country come together to compete to become the coveted nationals champion and be the UK’s representative at the Enactus World Cup. 

The two days are enthralling and full of excitement. On the 1st day all of the teams take part in opening round presentations where they present their projects to 40+ judges who all work for Enactus partner companies, Teesside presented their projects Your Fridge and Auricle There is also a careers fair that takes place after the opening round where Enactus students and partner companies can network and build relations.

At the end of the day Enactus UK officials announce the teams who will be progressing to the semi-final stage of the competition the next day. There is also an awards ceremony for the outstanding accomplishments achieved by individuals and teams such as Team Leader of the Year and Most Improved Team. 

On the 2nd day of Nationals there is a project fair for all the Enactus teams to display their projects and the progress they made throughout the year. This happens in parallel with the semi-final presentations which conclude midday. Following the semi-finals Enactus UK announce the teams who will be competing in the final round.

The Final round is the most exciting part of the 2 days as the final 6 teams present their projects to over 90 judges. With the winner announced in a thrilling manner.

A massive Congratulations goes out to Enactus Nottingham UK Champions 2019.

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Enactus Regionals 2019

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Enactus Regionals 2019

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 7th March 2019

On Thursday the 7th of March, the Teesside team made the short trip down to ASDA House in Leeds to compete in the Annual Enactus Regionals competition.

The team presented their current project Freedge and new project Auricle. It was an interesting day as Teesside were joined by other Northern and East Central Enactus teams like Northumbria, Hull, York, Sheffield, and many others.

The day overall was very enlightening as the team received valuable feedback on the presentation and annual report. The following week the team were notified that they would be progressing to Nationals as 1 of the 32 competing teams. The team must be commended on delivering an excellent presentation.

The team now aims to take this momentum into nationals and hopes to make it through the opening round and beyond.

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Enactus Nationals 2018

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Enactus Nationals 2018

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 9th – 10th April 2018

On the 9th & 10th of April the Teesside team attended the annual Enactus UK national’s competition held at the ExCeL centre in London right next to London City Airport. 

The competition is the biggest spectacle of the Enactus UK year as 32 Enactus teams from universities all over the country come together to compete to become the coveted nationals champion and be the UK’s representative at the Enactus World Cup. 

The two days are enthralling and full of excitement. On the 1st day all of the teams take part in opening round presentations where they present their projects to 40+ judges who all work for Enactus partner companies, Teesside presented their projects Your Fridge and Save the Woman. There is also a careers fair that takes place after the opening round where Enactus students and partner companies can network and build relations.

At the end of the day Enactus UK officials announce the teams who will be progressing to the semi-final stage of the competition the next day. There is also an awards ceremony for the outstanding accomplishments achieved by individuals and teams such as Team Leader of the Year and Most Improved Team. 

On the 2nd day of Nationals there is a project fair for all the Enactus teams to display their projects and the progress they made throughout the year. This happens in parallel with the semi-final presentations which conclude midday. Following the semi-finals Enactus UK announce the teams who will be competing in the final round.

The Final round is the most exciting part of the 2 days as the final 6 teams present their projects to over 90 judges. With the winner announced in a thrilling manner.

A massive Congratulations goes out to Enactus Edinburgh UK Champions 2018.

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Diageo ITC Day 2018

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Diageo ITC Day 2018

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 27 March 2018

On Tuesday the 26th of February the team made the long trip down to Diageo in London to take part in the final stage of the Women Empowerment ITC where they presented the project Save the Woman to Diageo employees. Teesside presented alongside Edinburgh, Glasgow, Warwick, and Southampton.

It was an informative day as the teams supplied crucial updates on how their projects were progressing and what further support was required. At the end of the day all the teams were taken on a tour of the facilities and given complimentary gift items.

 A special thank you goes out to Diageo for hosting a fantastic day and Enactus UK for planning the day.

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Enactus Regionals 2018

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Enactus Regionals 2018

Author: Takura Sibanda

Date: 8th March 2018

On Thursday the 8th of March, the Teesside team made the short trip down to ASDA House in Leeds to compete in the Annual Enactus Regionals competition.

The team presented their current projects Save the Woman, Revamp, and new project Your Fridge. It was an interesting day as Teesside were joined by other Northern and East Central Enactus teams like Northumbria, Hull, York, Sheffield, and many others.

The day overall was very enlightening as the team received valuable feedback on the presentation and annual report. The following week the team were notified that they would be progressing to Nationals as 1 of the 32 competing teams. The team must be commended on delivering an excellent presentation in the absence of their current team leader Anna who was unfortunately unwell.

The team now aims to take this momentum into nationals and hopes to make it through the opening round and beyond. 

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