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Welcome to the autumn 2010 edition of the Alumni Network e-newsletter. This latest issue is packed full of information which we hope will be of interest and benefit to you. Highlights of this new edition include:
Details of all forthcoming events, membership benefits and much more can be found below. Happy reading!
New Dean of Psychology Appointed
Professor Mark Davies has just taken up the post of Dean of the School of Psychology, having joined us from Nottingham Trent University.
Full story
Appointment of Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
The University has recently made two important appointments at the senior management level. Professor John Joughin has been appointed to the post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, while John Shaw will work to further develop the University’s international presence as Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).
Full story – Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Full story – Pro Vice-Chancellor (International)
Professor Recognised for Gender Pay Gap Research
In July of this year the Dean of UEL’s Royal Docks Business School, Professor Len Shackleton, was awarded the Institute of Economic Affairs’ Arthur Seldon Award for Excellence in recognition of his work on the gender pay gap.
Full story
Business School Student Selected for Pearson Education Student Advisory Board
Aliya Nuur has been named to the Student Advisory Board of Pearson Education, which is one of the world's leading publishers.
Full story
Student to Represent England at Commonwealth Games
Jeffrey Lawal-Balogun has been selected to compete for England in the 200m at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games, following his strong performance at the recent European Athletics Championships in Barcelona.
Full story
Enterprising Graduates Receive Start-Up Grants from the Haberdashers’ Company
Eight enterprising former students of UEL were recently awarded business start-up grants from the Haberdashers’ Company’s New Entrepreneurs Start-Up Fund.
Full story
UEL Graduate Short Listed for BP Portrait Award 2010
A self portrait by former student Benjamin Ogbebor has been short listed for the prestigious BP Portrait Award, and is currently on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London.
Full story
Fashion Student’s Work Wins International Acclaim
UEL Fashion student Bunmi Olaye has been named ‘Best Emerging International Designer’ at Africa Fashion Week. She was then invited to meet Nelson Mandela, and has also received interest in her designs from America's First Lady. Bunmi’s latest work will be on show at this September’s London Fashion Week.
Full story
More news stories may be found at www.uel.ac.uk/news
The First Annual Fund Awards Ceremony
The Annual Fund was launched eighteen months ago to generate support for four important University projects: Student Hardship Grants; Start-Up Research Grants; a new library at our Stratford campus; and the new Sports and Academic Complex at our Docklands campus. Thanks to the support of our alumni and other Friends of UEL, the first Annual Fund Student Hardship and Start-Up Research Grants will be awarded at a ceremony to be held on Wednesday 29 September and hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee, and honorary graduate Baroness Prosser, OBE. Donors and supporters are invited to this event to celebrate this success and meet the beneficiaries of their support.
Find out more and make a donation
Sponsored Event Report – 2010 London Triathlon
Staff from throughout the University pushed their bodies to the limit at August’s London Triathlon, held at the ExCeL exhibition centre, in order to promote UEL and raise money for our Annual Fund.
Full story
Forthcoming Events
For more information, or to register for any of the events listed below, please contact the Development & Alumni Office on +44 (0)208 223 2222 or alumni@uel.ac.uk.
Date |
Venue |
Event |
Wednesday 29 September, 6pm – 9.30pm |
Docklands campus |
Annual Fund Awards Ceremony Donors and supporters are invited to celebrate the success of the Annual Fund and meet the beneficiaries of their support as the first recipients of Student Hardship and Start-Up Research are announced. The event will be hosted by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee, and honorary graduate Baroness Prosser, OBE. |
Saturday 9 October, 6pm – 10pm |
New Delhi, India |
Alumni Reception A reception for alumni to be held at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi. |
Wednesday 20 October, 6pm – 9pm |
Docklands campus |
Guest lecture by Professor Anthony Heath, FBA Professor Heath is University Professor of Sociology at the University of Oxford, and Co-Director of the Centre for Research into Elections and Social Trends. His research interests include social mobility, class and educational opportunity, and nationalism and identity. |
| Wednesday 3 November, 2pm | Docklands campus | An Audience with Martina Cole Author Martina Cole’s crime thrillers, set in the East End of London, have won her international acclaim. An honorary graduate of the University of East London, she will discuss her literary work and other activities, as well as her influences and experiences. |
Thursday 18 November, 6pm – 10pm |
The Law Society’s Hall, London |
Celebration of 35 Years of the School of Law This event will bring together staff and students both past and present in celebration of their achievements. The event will be hosted by distinguished lawyer and media commentator Mark Stephens, who is also a graduate of the School of Law and UEL’s Chair of Governors. |
Wednesday 24 November, 6pm – 9pm |
Stratford campus |
Occupational, Organisational, Coaching & Business Psychology Reunion The annual reunion for students, staff and alumni of the University’s occupational, organisational, coaching and business psychology programmes represents a valuable social and professional networking opportunity, with topical presentations delivered by high profile guest speakers. |
Thursday 25 November, 6pm – 9pm |
Docklands campus |
How to Win from the Start…and Get the Right Job! Guest speaker David Royston-Lee, a consultant and former Head of Career Management Services at KPMG, will provide invaluable advice on effective career management and help you to answer three very important questions: Who am I? Where am I going? How am I going to get there? |
Tuesday 30 November |
Cologne, Germany |
Alumni Reception This event offers alumni living in and around Cologne an excellent opportunity to network socially and professionally with their fellow graduates and members of staff. |
Thursday 16 December, 7pm |
West Ham United FC, Upton Park |
Alumni Christmas Party The Alumni Network’s 2010 Christmas party will be held at West Ham United Football Club’s Upton Park home. Join your fellow alumni, governors and members of staff for an evening of socialising, dancing, games and festive celebration. Booking for the event will open in early November. |
Complete list of 2010-11 events
New Membership Benefits
The list of discounts and other benefits available to UEL alumni continues to grow. The most recent addition is a 10% discount from cottages4you, which offers a wide variety of holiday cottages in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France and Italy.
Complete list of available benefits
Facebook
Contact fellow alumni and keep up to date with Alumni Network news and events by joining our Facebook group.
Join now
Trace a Classmate
Are you looking to get back in touch with UEL classmates? If so then the Development & Alumni Office can help. ‘Trace a Classmate’ is a free service that allows alumni to get back in touch with old friends.
More information
Update Your Details
Have you recently moved house, changed job or developed a new hobby or interest? If so then please let us know!
Update your details online
10% Postgraduate Fee Discount for Recent Alumni
From September 2010 UEL is offering a discount to all alumni who enrol on a full-time postgraduate programme (or part-time postgraduate research programme) within three years of successful completion of their undergraduate degree or PGCE. The 10% discount will be deducted from your tuition fees after any Merit scholarships and before any early payment discount is applied. It can also be used in conjunction with other scholarships and funding. You don’t need to do anything to apply - just make it clear on your application form that you have previously studied at UEL and include your student ID number. We’ll do the rest!
For more information please email study@uel.ac.uk or call +44 (0)208 223 3333.
Paid Job Placements Available Through Graduate Talent Pool
Recent graduates who are looking for work may be interested in the Graduate Talent Pool, which is a project based work placement scheme that pays participants £210 per week (tax free). Available placements include marketing, web development, research, business planning and anything else that a company may need help with. Companies involved with the scheme include manufacturers, recruitment consultancies, graphic designers and charities. It is also possible that these placements will lead to permanent positions.
www.knowledgedock.com/placements
www.step.org.uk
Does Your Business Need A Student/Graduate to Complete a Project?
If you have a project that would benefit from a skilled student/graduate then UEL’s Employability & Enterprise Team may be able to help you by arranging a part-funded student/graduate placement. The aim of such placements is to support your company’s development by providing a student or graduate with the skills you need to complete a project that you do not have the resources to complete yourself. You define the project, receive CV's and decide who to interview and offer the placement to. The Employability & Enterprise Team provides advice and support throughout, and placements are part-funded by the Government and other agencies. For more information contact Neeta Barot, Student Enterprise Coordinator, via n.barot@uel.ac.uk.
Wanted: Talented Students & Graduates
The Knowledge Thurrock Innovation Associates project is seeking talented students and graduates to undertake supervised projects with local small and medium sized businesses. These placements allow you to:
We have paid project based placements available now and you can apply for those that match your skills and education.
placements@knowledgedock.com
www.knowledgedock.com/placements
Volunteer with City Year
City Year brings together young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time volunteering, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. Working in primary schools as mentors, tutors and role models, the organisation's young leaders make a difference by delivering in-school and after-school programmes and community projects. The organisation is seeking eight young people to join them for a six month period starting in the New Year. Applications are being accepted until Friday 22 October. For more information, and to obtain an application form: www.cityyear.org.uk or LondonRecruitment@cityyear.org.uk.
Career Support from UEL’s Employability & Enterprise Team
Alumni who have graduated within the last two years are entitled to use the services of our Employability & Enterprise Team, which offers a range of initiatives that develop key employability skills – including assistance with application forms, CVs, interviews and one-on-one advice sessions.
www.uel.ac.uk/eet
2010 Destination of Leavers in Higher Education Survey
In November of this year 2010 graduates will receive a request to participate in the Destination of Leavers in Higher Education (DLHE) Surveyasking you whether you are in work or further study, and we will also telephone you. The information you provide will help us to calculate the employability statistics for UEL graduates.This is a very useful indicator for our existing and potential students, and you will be pleased to learn that we are currently above the national average.
UEL launches Part-Time Evening Courses at Canary Wharf
UEL’s School of Humanities & Social Sciences is now running courses in London’s Canary Wharf district – ideal for those who work in and around the area and wish to undertake flexible evening study. Courses currently on offer include: Creative & Professional Writing; Writing – Imaginative Practice; Social Sciences (Olympic & Paralympic Games); and Magazines. Course credits can contribute to a full or part-time BA or MA course at UEL, and courses run from 6.30pm – 8.30pm one evening a week. Use the links below to find out more.
Canary Wharf evening courses brochure
www.uel.ac.uk/canarywharf
canarywharf@uel.ac.uk
Be Your Own Boss – An Online Course from UELconnect
As a start-up entrepreneur you may already have developed your idea and may be an expert in your field of work, so now is the time to develop your business skills and learn how to plan, protect and market your idea. This course builds upon the success of a programme that has been delivered at our Knowledge Dock Business Centre, and uses lecture capture and video streaming to deliver course content. Topics covered include:
If you are a recent graduate, unemployed or thinking of starting your own business then this course is a great opportunity for you.
www.uel.ac.uk/uelconnect/short_courses
short.course@uel.ac.uk
Keep your company Competitive: Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses
This new three week course provides an introduction to social media marketing, and focuses on: blogging (Google Reader and Wordpress); social networking (Facebook); and micro-updating (Twitter). The course is delivered online and is free. Support will be provided through group discussions and scheduled chat sessions. Topics covered include: the rise and importance of social media; social media marketing - building community with your customers, promoting your business, encouraging conversations; what social media tools your competitors are using and how; the importance of blogging; using Facebook business applications; and establishing a social media strategy. Courses run in May, July and September, with further deliveries planned for later in the year.
www.uel.ac.uk/uelconnect/short_courses
short.course@uel.ac.uk
Other Short Courses Available from UELconnect
If you are thinking of developing your career, looking to boost your qualifications or simply want to learn something new, why not take a short course? Our short courses run in the evenings and at weekends and are priced very competitively. You can brush up your IT skills, develop your own website, discover psychology or improve your management technique. You will be tutored by our expert lecturers or in partnership with specialists from industry. To find out more visit www.uel.ac.uk/uelconnect/short_courses or email short.course@uel.ac.uk.
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