We are pleased to introduce Zone29, the University of Westminster’s new hub for careers, enterprise and external collaboration.
Designed to strengthen connections between education and industry, Zone29 offers employers and business partners a dedicated space to engage with students, graduates, academics and professional teams.
Located at the heart of our London campuses, Zone29 brings together teaching, careers provision, entrepreneurship and employer engagement in one flexible, professional environment. It is where academic learning meets real‑world practice – and where organisations can connect with future talent, share expertise and collaborate on live challenges.
A professional space built for collaboration
Zone29 is not a traditional teaching building. It has been designed as a modern, business‑facing space that supports collaboration, innovation and meaningful exchange.
Facilities include flexible rooms for workshops, talks, panel discussions, group project work, exhibitions and networking events, alongside digital facilities such as podcast studios (opening soon). The space is well suited to employer‑led activity, knowledge exchange and co‑creation with students and staff.
How employers and partners can engage
Zone29 provides a range of opportunities for organisations to engage, depending on business priorities and capacity. Partners may choose to:
- Share sector insight through talks or panel discussions
- Host or support skills‑focused workshops or short programmes
- Contribute to mentoring activity with students and graduates
- Collaborate on live briefs, challenges, hackathons or consultancy‑style projects
- Engage with other employers, alumni and University colleagues through networking events
We particularly welcome engagement from organisations across the private, public and third sectors, including SMEs, charities and community organisations.
Supporting work‑ready graduates and future talent
Through Zone29, employers play a key role in helping students and graduates build confidence, professional skills and real‑world experience alongside their studies. Activities delivered within the space support career exploration, employability and entrepreneurship, helping to ensure graduates are prepared for the realities of the workplace.
By engaging with Zone29, partners are contributing to talent development while strengthening their connection to the University and its diverse student body.
Get in touch
If you are interested in collaborating, hosting an activity, or exploring partnership opportunities through Zone29, we would be pleased to discuss this further.
Email: collaborate@westminster.ac.uk
Find out more: Visit the Zone29 website
- Zone29: A new space for employer collaboration at the University of Westminster - 1 May2026
- Zone29 – now open! - 22 April2026
- Zone29 – now open! - 22 April2026