* Weekend event to help CSU students learn first-hand about entrepreneurship * Participants will get feedback on their business idea * Entrepreneurship becoming a critical career skill for students in all disciplinesDo you have a business idea, or have you ever thought about being an entrepreneur?How do you know if your business ideas can make a real difference?CenWest Innovate at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst is working with the Upstairs Startup Hub to present a Student Startup Weekend in Bathurst on Friday evening 3 August and Saturday 4 August. Professor of Entrepreneurship in the CSU School of Management and Marketing, Professor Morgan Miles, said, “The upcoming Student Startup Weekend organised jointly by the Upstairs Startup Hub (Bathurst) and CenWest Innovate and the CSU School of Management and Marketing in Bathurst is a ‘must go’ event for all students at the University who have interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and innovation.“Entrepreneurship is becoming a critical career skill for students across all university disciplines, and employers are increasingly seeking new staff who have entrepreneurial skills.“This Startup Weekend is designed to develop these important capabilities.”Weekend Overview:Friday night, participants meet at Rafters Bar at CSU from 5pm to 8pm for individuals to pitch their business idea, and join a team while socialising.On Saturday morning participants will meet at CSU Engineering (building 1305) at 8.30am to commence workshops on Lean Canvas, idea testing, and finally pitching. Participants will be able to get feedback on their business idea and learn first-hand about entrepreneurship.The feedback is provided by the workshop team led by Mr James Triggs, Expert-in-Residence at the Upstairs Startup Hub in Bathurst.To book a place at the Student Startup Weekend, send an email to kassidy@upstairs.org.au, and mark ‘going’ on this event on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/285147458709364/