The Cube
We offer support to businesses, freelancers, the self-employed and social enterprises.
The Cube offers advice, funding and support at every stage of your entrepreneurial journey; you can come to us with anything from an idea to a fully-fledged business.
The Cube's services are open to students from all schools, all levels of study and graduates. We also provide the same expert advice and support to academic and professional services staff through The Cube².
Our activities and support are designed so that you can further develop your creative skills and business acumen to maximise your future career, be your own boss or perform well in a modern workplace.
- Access a 1:1 appointment to explore self-employment, business start-up or freelancing or access support to grow an existing venture.
Join our bespoke workshops and events , run by experienced entrepreneurs who have ‘been there, done that’.Come along to our drop in sessions , offering quick answers to your business questions and making sure you get the expert support and advice you need.- Meet an expert adviser at our
business start-up and support sessions who will provide you with the answers you need to move your business forward. - Take part in
business challenges and competitions with incredible prizes. - Explore our funding and finance support and develop potential business ideas into reality.
All enquiries
thecube@plymouth.ac.uk
thecube@plymouth.ac.uk
University of Plymouth Freelancers Agency
We're excited to introduce you to a new way of complementing your studies and gaining exciting work opportunities – the University of Plymouth Freelancers Agency. This platform was created with students like you in mind, designed to help you gain real-world experience, earn income, and kick-start or grow your freelancing career.
Not sure what freelancing involves or need help to develop your freelancing career? We have 1:1 and
workshop
support to guide you, covering the basics of how to become a freelancer and how to grow your established freelance career.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us by emailing freelancers@plymouth.ac.uk. We're here to support you every step of the way.
Self-employment and freelancing
Self-employment is when an individual:
- works for themselves instead of (or alongside) working for an employer that pays a salary or a wage through the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) PAYE online service
- is responsible for paying their own taxes and national insurance contributions.
The Cube²: make your ideas matter
The Cube² is a dedicated support service for University of Plymouth academic and professional services staff.
Many of us at the University have valuable research, specialist knowledge and practical ideas that could benefit people in the wider community, but we may not know the steps to take in turning a concept into a tangible service.
Through the Cube², you can:
- Develop and launch a new product or service
- Protect and commercialise your intellectual property
- Set up a spin-out company or commercial venture
- Offer consultancy based on your skills and expertise
- Explore routes to bring research and solutions into real-world use
- Connect with support, funding and commercialisation pathways
Whether you're at the idea stage or ready to scale, we provide guidance, practical tools and expert support to help your work create meaningful impact.
More great opportunities
Contact us at The Cube
All enquiries
Claire Wallace, Student Enterprise Manager
Denise Kellham, Student Engagement Coordinator
University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA
Disclaimer: Please note: The Cube at University of Plymouth does not recommend or endorse any particular loan or service. Please think carefully before deciding to take on a loan or service which would incur a financial commitment or penalty.