About Zone29

Stepping forward, together

Zone29 is a catalyst for new ideas, global connections and meaningful opportunities – for students, graduates, businesses and community organisations.

Our new home of careers and enterprise

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    Supercharging career, business and community prospects

    By expanding our network and facilities, Zone29 takes career-readiness and employer engagement to new heights.

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    One of the UK's most diverse talent pools

    Powered by more than 21,000 students and 169 nationalities, we showcase a multitude of fresh perspectives.

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    Situated in the UK's entrepreneurial hotspot

    The City of Westminster was voted the UK's most entrepreneurial borough in 2025 by Digital Journal.

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    A champion of social mobility and inclusivity 

    We ranked 2nd in the UK for social mobility in a Sutton Trust report on universities in England.

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    Game-changing opportunities for the local ecosystem

    With valuable community and industry connections, Zone29 drives new ideas and opportunities in the local area.

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    Active members of major business networks

    We're involved with BusinessLDN, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Social Enterprise UK and more.

Get to know us better

Learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we’ve transformed our disused building into our new home of careers and enterprise.

Our vision

Discover our goals, guiding principles and the values that drive us.

Read moreGo to Our vision page

Our building

Learn about our responsibly restored and inclusive building – and how it came about. 

Read moreGo to Our building and spaces page

Our community impact

Learn how we empower our community by removing barriers and narrowing skills gaps.

Read moreGo to our community impact page

Building connections

Discover how you can forge new connections in Zone29's cutting-edge spaces – designed for collaboration, innovation and growth.

Step inside Zone29

Explore the collaborative workspaces and specialist facilities at Zone29, designed to help you create, innovate and develop new skills.

Read moreGo to Our spaces and facilities page

Join events and workshops

Attend an event online or in person to build new skills, expand your professional network – or just get inspired.

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Your gateway to success

Discover how Zone29 can help you unlock your career potential.

Amplifying career, business and community prospects

25,411

businesses in the area

In 2025, the City of Westminster was named the UK’s most prolific entrepreneurial borough with 25,411 businesses per 100,000 residents.*

2nd

in the UK for social mobility

Our University placed second among universities in England for its contributions to social mobility.**

30+

dedicated rooms and spaces

A purpose-designed work environment equipped with industry-standard facilities, built for creativity and collaboration.

* Assessment by One Day Agency in 2025, published by Digital Journal

** Report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies and Sutton Trust in 2021.

Our vision was to transform our disused building into London’s most inclusive home of careers and enterprise, where students can collaborate with alumni, businesses, organisations and the local community. Together, we will power a brighter future for all.

Peter Bonfield, Vice-Chancellor

Explore tailored opportunities

Whether you're a Westminster student or graduate, or represent a business or organisation, Zone29 is your gateway to professional success.

Students

Explore your career options, develop practical skills and gain real-world experience through our range of programmes and opportunities.

Read moreGo to Zone29 Students page

Business and community

Connect with student and graduate talent, solve challenges with our academic experts and discover opportunities to develop your workforce.

Read moreGo to Teaching Excellence Framework pageGo to business and community page

Alumni and recent graduates

Access tailored support to grow your career and collaborate with us to inspire and empower current students.

Read moreGo to Zone29 alumni page

Support our community

Discover how you can support Zone29 and our enterprising students through pro bono opportunities, volunteering, mentoring, sponsorship and more.

Read moreGo to Support Zone29 page

Plan your visit

Taking part in an event, programme or activity at Zone29? Find everything you need to prepare for your visit – from directions to accessibility information.

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