Students involved in the project formed teams and ran stalls in the Enterprise Zone in a bid to sell as many second-hand items as possible.
The 25 teams involved in the project were all competing against each other in a bid to win a cash prize of £50. The project was organised by six interns from the University’s Enterprise Zone.
Project Leader and Enterprise Zone intern Omolade Kadiri said: "The project started out because we hoped to raise awareness of the Enterprise Zone and get more students involved in it.
"The project was very similar to something Sir Alan Sugar would set, which makes it fun and something a lot of students can relate to.
"The reactions to the project were all really positive, although I think the amount of work needed to do this was underestimated."
Another Enterprise Zone intern involved in the project, Christian Chia, said: "Everything starts with an idea, once you can put that into motion, your dream becomes reality.
"Hopefully students involved will realise just what it takes to actually run a successful business."
Stalls inside the Enterprise Zone sold everything from books to jewellery. The idea behind the project was to teach students employability skills, such as decision making.
Georgie Lamble, whose stall was selling raffle tickets, said: "It’s been really good because what companies are looking for is business awareness."
Students across all departments went down to the Enterprise Zone to have a look around the stalls.
Plans are already being formed to hold another event of this kind next year.
Ms. Kadiri said: "We’re planning an Easter Flea Market, which will possibly happen next semester. We will also be having the Christmas one again next year."
Chris Conway
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