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Date |
Time |
Venue |
Event |
| Wednesday 7th March 2012 | 6pm - 9:30pm | Docklands Campus | Creative Career Master Class No.: Models of Living
Creative graduates work in a myriad of ways.They may be employed, work freelance, be a sole trader, have a portfolio career or run their own business. What are the pros and cons of these different ways of working? A diverse chaired panel from the creative industries discuss and debate their own ways of working and the resulting implications their work has on the way they live. |
| Wednesday 14th March 2012 | 6pm - 9:30pm | Docklands Campus | School of Architecture, Engineering and Computing Event |
| April 2012 | TCB | TBC | Alumni Event - Malaysia |
| Tuesday 3rd - Thursday 5th April 2012 | Various | Doklands Campus | London – City of Paradox The conference will take place from 3 to 5 April 2012 at the Docklands Campus of the University of East London. It will include plenary sessions, discussion groups and parallel panels and workshops. All participants will have opportunities to listen to experts and activists, and to participate in collective thinking and analysis. In this way the conference will include best practices of academic and non-academic workshops. There will also be opportunities to perform, to meet local NGOs, go for walks in East London and to observe exhibitions by local artists, scholars and activists Regular conference fee £60; concessions (unwaged, students, seniors) £30. Refreshments included. (You are encouraged to register for the whole conference, facilitating active engagement in discussion groups.) Daily rate available at the conference £25; concessions £12. http://www.uel.ac.uk/cmrb/documents/LondonCityofParadoxNotice.pdf |
| Tuesday 17th April 2012 | 5pm - 7:30pm | Duncan House | School of Law & Social Sciences Event |
| May 2012 | TBC | Docklands Campus | School of Arts and Digital Industries Event |
Thursday 9th December 2011, West Ham Football Club, London
The Alumni Network Christmas party went down a storm last night at West Ham Football Club, with attendees almost reaching 100!
True to the Christmas spirit, alumni and members of staff gathered together to celebrate Christmas by partying the night away at the famous venue.
Vice Chancellor Patrick McGhee kicked off the night with an inspiring speech, which was shortly followed by a delicious buffet and disco.
Congratulations once more to our lucky raffle winners, and of course this years quiz champion Chris Johnson with cracking score of 21 out of 21!
If you missed out on the event, be sure to like us on facebook.com/uelalumni for updates on all upcoming events and UEL related news.
Tuesday 29th November 2011, Docklands Campus, London
Most employers are looking for something more than just academic qualifications, UEL’s Employability and Enterprise team are here to help you, stand out from the crowd and get your CV noticed or to help you prepare for that all important interview.
The team offers in-depth careers counselling with trained advisors as well as UEL’s on-line employability resource Get That Job for information and advice 24/7, which can be found here;
http://employability.uelconnect.org.uk/
And did you know that you can get this support from UEL’s Employability and Enterprise Team for 2 years after you have graduated? In light of this on Tuesday 29th November 2011, the Emplyability and Enterprise Team held a special workshop which was designed to help 'Get That Job!' the event was attended by over 50 recent graduates.
The team took our guests through the key areas of securing a job; CV Hints and tips, perfecting your interview technique and How to be enterprising!
So if you want assistance with application forms, CVs, interview skills or thinking of starting your own business, call us or visit our website and we will help you on the path to success.
0208 223 2424
Thursday 17th November 2011, Docklands Campus, London
Hosted jointly by the Development & Alumni office and Royal Docks Business School, this event gave current students and Alumni the chance to understand the whole concept of Islamic Finance and also the chance to discuss the current World Economic Crisis. Rajah Teh who had been presented with an Honorary Law degree earlier in the week also addressed how Islamic finance helps promotes ethical business practices, something she feels that ‘the west’ could incorporate and more importantly learn from. Over 100 guests attended, including alumni, students and staff from across all UEL schools.
Wednesday 16th November 2011, Stratford Campus, London
A selection of UELs Occupational & Organisational Psychology graduates and students came together on Wednesday 16th November 2011, to hear presentations from Geoff Trickey a passionate advocate of applied psychology over an unusually varied professional life that has spanned the usual divisions between educational, clinical and occupational psychology and Chris Lewis for whom this was a nostalgic visit as Chris set up the occupational Psychology MSc at UEL (then NELP) in 1978 and served as the course director until 1996. This event was the 3rd Occupational and Organisation Psychology reunion at UEL, and we are sure there will be many more to follow!
The topic of conversation for the evening was Rogue trader personalities & deception in the work place, which really got the audience engaging with the speakers, and the conversation continued into the buffet reception and networking session after the talks.
Wednesday 21st September 2011, Docklands Campus, London
Last Wednesday evening, UEL alumni, staff and guests gathered together to celebrate the success of our students and research staff at the Annual Fund Awards. The awards, presented by Vice-Chancellor Professor Patrick McGhee, included 5 Start-up Research Grants, 3 Sports Coaching Awards and the Women’s Entrepreneurship Award. UEL's Alumni Team would like to thank the Worshipful Company of Paviors who kindly donated towards the first Paviors Financial Assistance Grant for first Year Architecture Students. Pictured (from left to right) are HSB researchers Dr. Susan Outram, Dr. Stefano Casalotti and Dr. Gemma Phillips. To see more photographs from the evening please see facebook.com/uelalumni
Saturday 25th June 2011, Lagos, Nigeria
Around 30 UEL Graduates based in Nigeria came together on Saturday 25th June at the Eko hotel and Suite, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
The event celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Law School but was attended by Alumni from all subject areas. With both alumni that gradated nearly 30 years ago and alumni that graduated just last year in attendance, there was a interesting mix of guests providing an excellent opportunity for networking.
The evening was opened by a key note speech from John Shaw, Pro Vice- Chancellor, International. John discussed UELs developments and future plans, as well as the Olympics, he also took the time to remember some of the Law Schools prominent alumni.
The event was enjoyed by all in attendance, and a great sucess alround! One of the guest Chukwumelukosieme Ezeaku after the event said; ‘Just want to thank you for taking the time to come around and
interact with UEL alumni members in Nigeria. It was nice meeting you and sharing wonderful time
’
Thursday 10th June 2011, Stratford Campus
Graduates of UEL’s bioscience courses throughout the years were treated to an intimate drinks reception and dinner on Thursday 10th June 2011.
On arrival guests had the opportunity to network, with other graduates and members of staff, before being taken on a tour of the School of Health and Biosciences new buildings. On their return the guests were taken through to dinner and served a superb three course meal which was followed by after dinner speeches from ex UEL Professors, Andy Roberts, David Edwards and Shawn Doonan, who told stories and shared experiences of their time at UEL.
A great time was had by the small group who joined us, next year we hope even more of our bioscience graduates will be able to join us!
Wednesday 9th June 2011, Stratford Campus
Nearly 100 graduates, students and staff of UEL gathered on Wednesday 9th June at our Stratford Campus to attend the School of Psychology’s 2011 alumni event titled, Volunteering: Not just good for the soul, good for your career too!
After welcomes from Charlie Tyce, Acting Alumni Development Manager and Professor Rachel Mulvey, Associate Dean of the School of Psychology the guests were treated to informative and inspiring talks from;
Professor Rachel Tribe, Professor of Psychology at UEL whose talk focused on how volunteeringinfluenced and helped her in making her career choices, andhowvolunteering informed and enriched her professional career and practice as a Chartered Counselling and Organisational Psychologist.
We then went on to hear from Dr Sarah Davidson MBE, Programme Leader for the MSc in International Psychosocial Humanitarian Consultation and Deputy Clinical Director on the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Sarah’s talk illustrated how volunteering can improved your career opportunities and develop your networks, and closed with a very moving video providing examples of volunteering in action.
After the talks the guests broke into two workshops one hosted by Professor Rachel Mulvey and one by Dr Sarah Davidson, all in attendance looked to come out of the workshops inspired and ready for action.
The night closed with time for our guests to network and discus what they had learnt over a buffet.
A special thanks to; The British Red Cross and the UEL Employability and Enterprise team for also being on hand throughout the evening to talk to our graduates about possible volunteering and career opportunities.
Thursday 14th April 2011, Beijing
UEL’s Director of Corporate Marketing, Catherine Downs and UEL’s Director of the International Office, Adrienne Clarke, stopped by in Beijing to meet with a small group of our Chinese Alumni; a great evening was had by all. UEL 2001 MBA Graduate Maggie Tan Jing, kindly wrote a poem dedicated to the event titled Friends Met;
Friends met
From thousands of miles
Teachers and graduates of UEL gathering in the heart of Beijing
Friends met
Sharing the beautiful spring evening with sweet wine and laughter
Sharing true growth in life and true happiness together through the years
Friends met
With a forever loving heart and a life-long learning spirit
Together we create a better self, a better society, a better tomorrow
Together the world became smaller just in a one true smile
Wednesday 13th April 2011, Docklands campus
Over 130 gradutes, students and staff of UEL attended the event titled How to make a Real Success as an Enrepreneur, hosted by the Alumni Development Office and Royal Docks Business School, the event aimed to inspire and inform its guests of the benefits of issues surrounding modern entrepreneurship.
Once the attendees were given a comprehensive introduction to the event by Dr Fariba Salehi and Selena Bolingbroke, each of the speakers then took their turn to introduce and discuss their own experience of entrepreneurship. The event was chaired by UEL Governor and Honorary Award Holder Sunny Crouch OBE, who was able to provide an experienced hand in guiding the discussions.
The speakers who attended the event were;
Dr Fariba Salehi; Head of Alumni Development Office at UEL. Selena Bolingbroke; UEL graduate and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategic Planning and External Development at UEL. Sunny Crouch OBE; UEL Governor, Honorary Award Holder and Chair of the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Entrepreneurship. Hannah Simcoe-Reed; Senior Lecturer at Royal Docks Business School.John Charles; UEL graduate, Honorary Award Holder and Director of established catering business Catering2Order and Donna Plakhtienko; UEL graduate and successful entrepreneur with her recently conceived business Don’t Ask Don’t Get.
A general emphasis in the topic of discussion seemed to be on the importance of both thorough market research, and reflection upon one’s own business methods through the successes and mistakes of others. All of the speakers also unanimously agreed on the importance of seeking sound advice when brainstorming ideas for a new startup.
After some interesting questions were posed to the panel, our attendees stayed to take part in a free buffet and networking session.
For the photo album of the event - please visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/uelalumni
Monday 11th April 2011, Kuala Lumpur
80 enthusiastic Alumni walked through the doors of the Shangri-La hotel in Kuala Lumpur on Monday 11th April 2011.
The event was attended by Professor Patrick McGhee, Vice- Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of East London, Professor John Shaw, Pro Vice- Chancellor, International as well as both Catherine Downs and Adrienne Clarke, directors of Corporate Marketing and the International Office.
Professor Patrick McGhee spoke about UEL's new vision and 2010-2020 strategy: 'Transformation for Excellence'. As well as this both Catherine Downs and Adrienne Clarke informed guests of how they can engage more closely with UEL in the journey ahead.
We were also lucky to have two guest Alumni Speakers; S.P Leong and Sasidharan Muniandy who were where engaging, inspirational and thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance, leaving many guests at the end jumping to get more involved with the work of UEL in Malaysia.
A big Thank you to the staff at the UEL Malaysia Centre for helping us put this event together.
Wednesday 16th February 2011, Islington Metal Works
Over 250 alumni, students, staff and industry guests gathered for our 3rd annual event in the UEL Creative Arts Industries Series. This event was a combined curatorial project from the School of Architecture and the Visual Arts and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Institute of P
erforming Arts).
The event was held at the unique and fascinating venue – Islington Metal Works. Guests were greeted with the sight of the nose of a plane on the pavement outside – a piece of scrap metal in use by the venue. Upon entering, guests could walk around the many rooms to view the work on display whilst enjoying drinks and an indoor BBQ.
A huge range of talent was on display for one night only which brought together the work of fine artists, photographers, fashion designers, musicians, filmmakers, architects, writers, dancers and designers.
Amongst the performances were readings by creative writing graduates, an experimental cello piece and an interactive demonstration from computer games designers. The fine artists held an exhibition on the first floor which encompassed animal carcasses flooded with light and suspended in a caged platform. There was also a live painting. Architecture and fashion students had their work on display and the photography students displayed a presentation of their work. The cinema had a large range of films for viewing from students on film and media based courses. 
Guests were welcomed with speeches from our Vice Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee, Acting Dean of School of Architecture and Visual Arts, Pete Cobb and Alumni Development Manager, Dr Fariba Salehi.
Throughout the evening, guests networked across the rooms and in the designated networking hubs with drinks and a BBQ. Rob Miller (1997 BA Hons Visual Theories) said “I very much enjoyed the event and found the networking aspect particularly useful….thank you for an impressive piece of organisation”
For the photo album of the event - please visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/uelalumni
Monday 31st January 2011, Docklands campus
Six of our successful and entrepreneurial alumni kindly volunteered to participate in our Business School Getting Down to Business Networking Event.
They spoke to an audience of students about their rise to success and the challenges they faced during their careers and when setting up their own businesses. The event was designed to help students with their networking skills, so the alumni stayed for a networking session after the event.
The alumni who came along to talk were;
Nigel Wood (2001 Occupational Psychology) who runs his own coaching business called Peppermint Giraffe; Wendy Jackson (2005 Psychology with Marketing) who runs her own marketing company 'Bitesized Marketing'; Peter Horncastle (Occupational and Organisational Psychology) who runs his own consultancy business Deep C Ltd ; Andrew Cranmer (1986 Accounting and Finance) is a an accoutant and business recovery specialist; Joy White (1997 Human Resource Management) runs her own graphic design and training company One Spare Chair and Hament Patel (2002 MBA) who runs his own consultancy business OCP Ltd
The emphasis of the event was on networking and how important it is in business. All of the speakers agreed that it had played and still does play a huge role in the development of their businesses.
After the presentations our alumni volunteers stayed to network with the students in a mock session which gave the participants an excellent networking practice session.
We can help if you would like to run your own event or reunion, either for a subject area, specific year of graduation, or alumni from a certain country or region.
How we can help you :
Let you know how many names on the alumni records match your target group.
Use of Now and Then magazine, the enewsletter and the alumni website to promote your reunion and trace ‘lost’ alumni.
Assistance with booking venues, accommodation and catering at the University.
Help with arranging for current members of staff to be present.
Mailings.
Designing letters, providing campus maps, individual badges etc.
And when it’s all over - give you a write-up in the Now and Then magazine, enewsletter, plus print photographs of the event.
Everyone has his or her own ideas for special themes, venues, format and each reunion will be different to suit the needs of the group; so please do not hesitate to contact the alumni office at alumni@uel.ac.uk
As a graduate we would like to invite you back to join in and help out on our events, reunions, and other activities. We would also greatly appreciate the support and help you could offer. If you would like to become actively involved in the Alumni Network, here are the ways you could help:
Participate at a graduation ceremony. We have six ceremonies each year and we invite alumni to join us on the alumni stand, chatting to graduates about the network and encouraging them to join.
Attend our employability events. Give careers advice to current students and let them benefit from your knowledge.
Careers talks/placements/workshops. Could you speak to students and other graduates about your work, offer advice and tips, or even offer a placement within your organisation?
Help organise alumni events and reunions. Help the alumni office organise our events.
Participate in fundraising activities. Help organise and attend our fundraising events, or assist on our campaigns.
Recruit new members to the Alumni Network. Put your friends and colleagues in touch with us and help spread the word about the Alumni Network.
Set up alumni groups. Help the Alumni Network set up regional, subject specific or year of graduation groups.
Become an alumni group representative. Represent alumni in your country or region by being the organiser of an international group.
Work experience in the Alumni Office. Could you spare some time each week to help administer the alumni network?
The Alumni Office would like to feature our volunteers, show a profile of them on the website and other publicity material. In addition, if you run your own business, or would like to let others know about what you are doing/working on – we would love to help by sharing that information with other alumni.
To volunteer your services, or for information about any of the above, please contact the alumni office on 020 8223 2222 or alumni@uel.ac.uk
Please visit our UEL Events page for further details
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