More than 800 college and university students attended recently the sixth Student Enterprise Conference 2015 held in Liverpool. The event has been supported by Santander, through Santander Universities.

1. PRESSRELEASE
Marketing and Communications Santander Universities UK
Carlos Leira
Telephone +44 (0) 2077564575 mobile: +44 (0) 7824526390
carlos.leira@santander.co.uk
Santander Universities Global Communications
Ana Núñez / Sonia Pérez / Marta Gallardo / Ignacio Marín
+34 615 90 29 46 | +34 615 90 74 04 | +34 615 371 838 | +34 615 901 256
comunicacionsantanderuniversidades@gruposantander.com
www.santander.com/universidades / Twitter: @bancosantander
Santander supports Europe's largest student
entrepreneur event
London, 17th
February 2015-. More than 800 college and university students attended
recently the sixth Student Enterprise Conference 2015 held in Liverpool. The event has been
supported by Santander, through Santander Universities.
The event hosted by the National Association of College & University Entrepreneurs (NACUE)
and supported by Santander brought together budding entrepreneurs and academics, as
well as Santander staff to discuss all things enterprise.
Simon Bray, Director of Santander Universities UK said: “It’s so important to support and
encourage entrepreneurship, especially amongst young people. Student entrepreneurs are
key to the growth and prosperity of our economy and many of them will innovate, define and
lead our future.”
Damian McGann, Managing Director-North Division, Santander Commercial and Corporate,
opened the conference talking about the external factors that might influence our business
and the importance of technology to stay ahead of the competition.
Also speaking to attendees was Anthony Sutton, Santander’s Regional Manager for The
Wirral who spoke about the support that Santander offers to communities through its CSR
programme.
As part of Santander’s support to entrepreneurs, Danny Jones Finance and Operations
Manager, Santander Universities UK presented to the audience the Santander Universities
Enterprise Portal, a new tool for all entrepreneurs. The portal allows users to connect with
other entrepreneurs, learn how to build a business idea and launch it into the market, and
finally the possibility to win cash prizes when taking part in competitions.
Lynne Robertson, Incubator Manager, Santander Corporate and Commercial, gave some
advice about pitching techniques in order to reach and convince your audience.
Also in attendance were Suzy Verma, Corporate Director and Luke Ellis Relationship Director
North both from Santander Universities UK.
NACUE Chief Executive, Johnny Luk said: “We work with thousands of students every year
and they increasingly want to create something that leaves a mark. We’re giving young
people the opportunity to engage with not only experienced entrepreneurs and business
experts, but some of the most exciting, and successful companies of today.”

2. Marketing and Communications Santander Universities UK
Carlos Leira
Telephone +44 (0) 2077564575 mobile: +44 (0) 7824526390
carlos.leira@santander.co.uk
Santander Universities Global Communications
Ana Núñez / Sonia Pérez / Marta Gallardo / Ignacio Marín
+34 615 90 29 46 | +34 615 90 74 04 | +34 615 371 838 | +34 615 901 256
comunicacionsantanderuniversidades@gruposantander.com
www.santander.com/universidades / Twitter: @bancosantander
The event comes just weeks after the Varkey Foundation published a report analyzing the
top 500 global firms’ investment in education and calling on business and world leaders to
support a campaign to encourage more financial support in this area. The report cites
Santander as the leading global contributor with 79% of its corporate social responsibility
budget spent on education, equating to approximately £130m.
Santander Universities maintains a stable alliance with close to 1,200 academic institutions
in 20 countries. This is a network where universities from all over the world can meet and
engage in dialogue. More information: www.santander.com/universities
Santander Universities was introduced in the UK in 2007 and the bank is already
collaborating with 77 British Universities and Higher Education Institutions, with agreements
focused in promoting international exchange, entrepreneurial activities and the mobility of
students and researchers within the network.