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Welcome to the latest edition of our Alumni Network e-newsletter. The last few months have been very busy for UEL, and we hope that you will find this issue to be both enjoyable and informative. We wish in particular to draw your attention to:
Details of all forthcoming events, membership benefits and much more can be found below. Happy reading!
New Vice Chancellor Begins Work
UEL’s new Vice Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee, began work on 1 February.
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Team USA to use UEL as Performance Services Centre during 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games
The United States Olympic Committee has recently announced that it will use UEL as its base of athlete performance services and logistical operations for the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
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Telephone Campaigns Reach 3,000 Alumni and Raise More Than £90,000
Over the last three months UEL students working for the Development & Alumni Office have been contacting alumni as part of two telethon appeals. More than 3,000 alumni have been contacted and more than £90,000 has been raised in donations and pledges in support of our development projects: Student hardship grants; a new library at our Stratford campus; a new sports and leisure complex at our Docklands campus; and start-up reserach grants for new academic research staff. The Development & Alumni Office wishes to thank all of those who participated in our campaigns, talked to our student callers and supported our Annual Fund. If you are considering lending your support to the Annual Fund then please use the link below.
Donate to the Annual Fund
Theatre Studies Student Lands Role in RSC Production
Student Michael Amaning has landed a key role in the Royal Shakespeare Company's Dunsinane.
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UEL Student Curates Major Art Exhibition
Fine Art student Antria Pelakanou is the chief curator of a major travelling exhibition involving UEL students and 56 other artists from around the world.
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Increase in UCAS Applications to UEL is Double the National Average
UEL is proving to be more popular than ever amongst higher education applicants, as demonstrated by the 49% increase in applications received for entry in September 2010.
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Graduation Ceremonies and New Honorary Award Holders
Almost 3,000 alumni attended our 2009 graduation ceremonies, at which honorary degrees were also awarded to individuals with links to UEL and East London.
Architecture & Visual Arts and Health & Bioscience
Business
Computing, IT & Engineering
Education
Humanities & Social Sciences
Law and Psychology
Recent Events
Over the past few months the Alumni Network has hosted a variety of events for its members, from receptions in India and Nigeria to guest lectures, our annual Christmas party and more.
Recent event reports
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 | Time | Venue | Event Details |
| Wednesday 24 March | 6pm - 9.30pm | Stratford campus | Transforming the health & wellbeing of East Londoners: Concepts & practices The Dean of UEL's School of Health & Bioscience, Professor Neville Punchard, will chair a panel-led discussion of public health promotion in East London. This will be followed by a buffet reception. Open to all alumni. |
| Saturday 27 March | 7.30pm | Seoul, Republic of Korea | Alumni Reception A reception for all alumni living in and around Seoul. |
| Wednesday 14 April | 6pm - 9.30pm | Docklands campus | Event for Alumni & Students of the School of Computing, IT & Engineering (CITE) With a welcome from the Head of Development & Alumni, Dr Fariba Salehi, an introduction from the Dean of the School of CITE, Professor Mohammad Dastbaz, and presentations on topics relating to IT and engineering, this event offers an excellent opportunity to make new friends and contacts amongst other alumni, staff and students. |
| Wednesday 28 April | 6pm - 9.30pm | Docklands campus | Building Your Business & Your Personal Brand - Workshop for Alumni & Students A range of speakers will provide valuable advice on how to develop your own business ideas and key professional skills. Open to all alumni and students. |
| Thursday 10 June | 6pm - 9pm | Stratford campus | The Psychology of Success Guest speaker Judith Leary-Joyce will deliver a presentation and workshops on the psychology of success. Prospective employers and careers advisers will also be present, and guests will be able to meet and network with alumni, staff and students. |
| Thursday 17 June | 6pm - 9pm | Stratford campus | Cass School of Education and Communities Alumni Barbeque The Dean of UEL's Cass School of Education and Communities, Ann Slater, will host a barbeque for all graduates of the School. |
Alumni Network Membership Benefits
Alumni may take advantage of special rates offered by a range of companies - from reduced postgraduate course fees to discounts on hotel rooms, travel insurance and legal services. Recent additions to the list of available discounts include 10% off at Big Yellow Self Storage, savings on a wide range of travel services with GoSimply.com and discounted membership of the Royal Commonwealth Society.
Complete list of available benefits and discounts
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 which allows alumni to get back in touch with old friends.
More information on the Trace a Classmate service
Social Networking Sites
UEL and the Alumni Network are present on all of the major social networking sites. Use them to keep in touch with the University and your fellow alumni.
Facebook
LinkedIn
Xing - for alumni in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
orkut - for alumni in and around Delhi, India
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
NEW - 10% postgraduate fee discount for UEL alumni
From September 2010 UEL will be introducing a discount for all UEL alumni who enrol on a full time postgraduate (masters, research or doctorate) 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 smart@uel.ac.uk or call 020 8223 6200.
Vacancies, Placements, Courses & Support for Alumni
The Alumni Network is committed to supporting the ongoing professional development of its members, and we now have a new page dedicated to bringing you news of a range of jobs, courses and services which we hope will be of interest and benefit to you.
Vacancies, courses & support for alumni
UEL-KnowledgeEast Internship Project
This partnership between UEL and KnowledgeEast is offering 500
paid job placements to graduates of 2008 onwards. Placements last for a minimum of four weeks and are predominantly with small and medium sized enterprises. The deadline for applications is 31 August 2010, and the scheme also offers £1,000 to employers who can offer a such a placement.
More information
‘Make it Happen’ – Entrepreneurial Programme for Students and Graduates
The FlyingStart Make it Happen programme is for students and graduates interested in starting their own businesses. The programme is being run by the National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCGE) and UEL's Knowledge Dock enterprise development service, and features interactive workshops, guest speakers, networking opportunities and business support from expert professionals, as well as an opportunity to apply for start-up grants and begin a 12 month business mentoring programme. The Make it Happen Day will take place on Monday 15 March, so act now to reserve your place.
For more information, or to register, visit http://makeithappen.flyingstartonline.com
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