Welcome to the the January edition of the alumni enewsletter. I hope you will enjoy reading it and that you will find something of interest. We've had a busy few months, with a number of events for our alumni, including the annual Christmas party and a careers focused event for our new alumni.
We also sent out the second edition of the alumni magazine 'Now and Then' - I hope you enjoy reading it. If you haven't received a copy, then please get in touch and we will send one to you. Also, if you would like to make any suggestions or comments about what you would like to see included in the next issue of the magazine, please let us know.
We have also sent out a feedback form with the magazine (which is also available to download from the alumni website). We are keen to hear about what our alumni are looking for from the Alumni Network and what sort of benefits and services you would like to receive, as well as how you would like to get involved. So please feel free to fill out one of those and send it to us.
Happy reading!
Emma Cale
Alumni Development Officer
e.cale@uel.ac.uk
+44 (0) 20 8223 2222
Congratulations to all our new alumni who graduated at the end of last year. We held another year of successful and enjoyable graduation ceremonies at the Barbican Centre in London during November and December. Lord Rix, our Chancellor, personally awarded degrees, diplomas and certificates to more than 3000 graduates during the six ceremonies. Among the numerous successful and satisfied new graduates is Tewogbade Adedeji, who graduated with a 2:1 from his Combined Honours degree in Media and Communication Studies He said: “It’s been three years that I’ll never forget. Studying has affected every aspect of my life in a positive way and I’m glad that I’ve got something so worthwhile to show for my efforts. I’m now working for a Christian TV station as a video editor. I’m really enjoying it and using lots of the skills that I learnt on my course.”
The ceremony for the School of Computing and Technology ended with a vote of thanks from Andrew Millar, who graduated with a first from his BA (Hons) degree in Product Design Futures. Earlier this year, Andrew came runner-up in the 2007 New Designer of the Year award and won a prestigious national award from the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) for his innovative range of sustainable food utensils and packaging for use in the 2012 Olympics.
Andrew told his fellow graduates: "My degree has been an amazing experience. I’ve made lifelong friends; learnt from people who I’ve had utmost respect for; enjoyed the opportunity to study in Germany; and seen the exciting results at our end of year show.
“All the laughs, all the tears, all the people I met on the way – I wouldn’t change a second of these truly life-changing years, which have opened so many doors for myself, as I’m sure they have for all of us graduates.”
Among our graduates, we awarded Honorary Degrees to twelve people. Among those who received an award was Tamzin Outhwaite - a highly popular and talented actor, best known for playing Melanie Owen in the BBC soap opera ‘EastEnders’. She has since enjoyed leading roles in the BBC series ‘Red Cap’, ‘Final Demand’, and ‘Hotel Babylon’, as well as ITV’s ‘Vital Signs’, ‘Frances Tuesday’, and ‘Walk Away and I Stumble’. Stage roles have included 'Flesh Wounds' and 'Breathing Corpses' at the Royal Court, and the recent critically-acclaimed revival of ‘Boeing Boeing’ at the Comedy Theatre.
In 2002, Tamzin received a Variety award for her role in ‘Out Of Control’, which won the Edinburgh Festival award for best British film. Among other roles, she is soon to appear in Woody Allen’s forthcoming film, ‘Cassandra’s Dream’.
Accepting her award of Honorary Master of Arts, Tamzin said: “This is a huge award and I feel extremely privileged to be here today. My parents probably never thought they’d see me wearing these graduation robes!
“During my career, I’ve loved and learnt a great deal from all of my roles, but the most important thing I've learnt in life is that there’s no point striving to be a great actress if you’re not striving to be a great human being as well.”
Tamzin finished her speech by reciting Sark's famous poem 'How To Be An Artist'. She was joined at the ceremony by husband Tom Ellis, who played Dr Oliver Cousins in EastEnders, as well as her father and mother Anna, who studied creative writing at North East London Polytechnic, now UEL, in the late 1970s.
Legendary artist and entertainer Rolf Harris CBE also received his Honorary Doctorate for his significant contribution to the arts and culture. He launched into his hit 'Two Little Boys' after a parent shouted for him to sing, and the audience of graduates and their families sang and clapped along. During his acceptance speech, Rolf talked about his own student years. He then told the graduates: "Make sure you look at every person in the audience or in the class room - unless you have the courage and confidence to meet everyone's eyes you will never reach your potential. You have to let them know that you are aware of what they are doing."
Speaking after the ceremony, Rolf Harris said: "It's really thrilling to be associated with this University. It's been brilliant to come back to a place of learning and help to inspire the students and give them some advice along the way."
Professor Martin Everett, our Vice Chancellor said: “It has been a wonderful afternoon. Throughout his career, Rolf Harris has inspired millions of people in so many ways, and he certainly inspired us all today with his warmth and enthusiasm. We are delighted to have such a good friend and supporter.”
Rolf Harris' connections with UEL date back to 2003, when he began using the Fabric Print and Design Bureau, part of UEL's Knowledge Dock enterprise development service, to create digital designs for some of his new work, including the green ‘signature’ shirts he wore on the occasion of his 50th anniversary show on BBC1.
Honorary degrees were also awarded to Valerie Mason-John, an award winning playwright, author and performance poet, David Adjaye, a leading architect, Shelia Adam, former Director of Public Health for NHS London, Ronald Maylon, a leading figure in the construction industry, Lucky Dhillon, a multi award winning broadcaster, Jenny Watson, Chair of the Equal Opportunities Commission, Iqbal Whabbab, successful restauranteur, Anastatia Shillingford, Civic Ambassador for the London Borough of Newham, George Iacobescu, Chief Executive of the Canary Wharf Group and John D’Abbro, Head Teacher of the New Rush Hall Group
We would like to say a big thank you to all those alumni who volunteered at the graduation ceremonies on the alumni stand – talking to graduates, handing out information about the Alumni Network and its benefits and services for alumni. The volunteers were:
Your help is greatly appreciated and I hope to see you again at future UEL events.
One of our Professors in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences has published an insightful new book exploring the impact of HIV on everyday lives in South Africa.
Corinne Squire, Co-director of our internationally-renowned Centre for Narrative Research, recently conducted a three-year interview study of 37 ordinary people infected or affected by HIV in South Africa.
Her resulting book, HIV in South Africa, offers an overview of the country’s epidemic within the context of the global HIV pandemic, as well as a review of the controversial history of HIV and responses to it in South Africa.
Professor Squire said: “The main focus of my book is how people live with the HIV virus: how they find and use conventional and traditional medical treatments; how they deal with issues about their partners’ and children’s HIV status; and how they talk to their family and friends about the disease.
“Currently, we are experiencing a period in which universal HIV treatment and prevention are medically and socially possible, and politically endorsed, yet remain poorly implemented. The South African epidemic provides key insights into numerous HIV issues affecting both developed and developing countries.
“By examining the close relationship between personal accounts of living with HIV and the wider medical, religious and political representations of HIV, my book aims to shed light on the significance of class, race and gender for different individuals' experiences."
HIV in South Africa is published by Routledge and available in all good bookshops, as well as at amazon.co.uk and other book-selling websites (ISBN: 978-0-415-37210-7).
One of our Business School graduates and supporters returned to UEL recently, to sponsor a new bi-annual award aimed at inspiring current and future students to emulate his impressive achievements.
Martin Slark graduated with an MBA in 1993 and has since gone on to become CEO and Vice-Chairman of Molex Incorporated, a leading global manufacturer of electronic systems, switches and application tooling based in Illinois, USA.
After visiting our Docklands campus last year, Martin announced Molex’s sponsorship of the new prize for the best student on our MBA programmes. The prize will be awarded bi-annually to both part-time and full-time students.
Martin said: “My University of East London MBA was truly a unique and valuable learning experience that enabled me to broaden my knowledge of many aspects of business. I learned a great deal from my teachers and fellow students, and fourteen years later, many of them are still my friends.
“I'm extremely happy to be in a position to return and facilitate this sponsorship, which aims to ensure that current and future generations of UEL Business School students are inspired to achieve their ambitions."
Martin began his career with Molex in 1976 and has worked for the company in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. He was responsible for starting the Molex entities in Hong Kong, China, India, South Africa, Malaysia and Thailand.
As President of the Far East South Region from 1988 to 1994, Martin completed his MBA by flexible distance learning, visiting UEL during the year for intensive tutorials and assessment. He became President of the Americas Region from 1994 to 1999, a Director of the company in 2000, President in 2001, and CEO and Vice-Chairman in 2005.
Ian Bathgate, Programme Leader for UEL’s MBA programmes, said: “We are extremely proud to include Martin among our alumni and very grateful for Molex’s generous sponsorship of our new MBA award.
"At UEL, we aim to all of our inspire our students with the requisite skills and ambition to succeed. Martin provides a wonderful role model, and there is simply no better person to be associated with our award for best MBA student.”
UEL ran an exciting programme of events to celebrate last Black History Month, including exhibitions, film screenings and public debates.
The opening ceremony took place at our Docklands campus, with speakers including Joseph Greenland, Director of Equality and Diversity at UEL and director of the National Mentoring Consortium, David Woodger of Soka Gakkai International, and acclaimed performance poet Michelle Marie.
Joe Greenland said: “Black History doesn'’t just happen in October – it’s a continual process that involves each and every one of us. These events are all about raising awareness, tackling prejudice, and celebrating our achievements and potential.
“The National Mentoring Consortium was established at UEL by a black member of staff to help other black and ethnic minority students enhance their employability. Our lasting success is a testament to the efforts of the University of East London in attracting and inspiring a wonderful diversity of students.”
An exhibition celebrating the extraordinary lives of Mahatma Ghandi, Martin Luther King and Daisaku Ikeda, was on display in the library building. Two further commemorative exhibitions, entitled Brick Lane and Our Heritage, were on show at the Stratford campus.
Visual Artist and UEL alumnus Roy Thomas presented two screenings of his acclaimed short films. Voices Unseen, is a film which challenges mainstream perceptions, cultural conditioning and xenophobia. Faces Indie Jungle, Roy’s new documentary about drum’n’bass and its influence on the UK music industry, was also screened
UEL’s Library and the Learning Service ran a series of workshops with local schools, encouraging pupils to illustrate and document “one big memory” told to them by a relative about life before, or perhaps soon after, they first settled in the UK. To finish off the month of celebrations, rap artists, academics, young people and community leaders joined UEL staff and students to debate the growing influence of gang culture in the UK.
UEL students participated by compiling their own essays and artworks to illustrate the theme of 'What Black History means to me'.
HotHatch adds more hot desks to expand its start up facilities...
With support from the Jack Petchey Foundation, Knowledge Dock recently gave the green light to the expansion of the HotHatch which is due to be completed in January 2008. Located within the 'Petchey Centre for Entrepreneurship' the expansion project will see the number of hot desks increase from its current capacity of eight to twelve, as well as the addition of some meeting rooms.
Rob Moss, Director of Knowledge Dock, said: "The HotHatch has been a tremendous success since its launch in July 2005; helping over 70 companies start up over the last two years. I am delighted to receive this support from the Jack Petchey Foundation, as the HotHatch is reaching its full operating capacity, and the extra space will enable us to help even more enterprising people to start up in business."
The HotHatch is a pre-incubation facility where people can start up their business within a professional and supportive environment. Licencees can access a wide range of business support services, such as training courses, professional business advice and event mentoring from industry professionals.
For further information about the HotHatch and to see if its services are of interest to you, please visit www.knowledgedock.com
Are you interested in furthering your studies? Perhaps you are considering enrolling on a post graduate programme. If you would like some further information, or to discuss what options are available to you, please do attend our Postgraduate Showcase event.
4.00-8.00pm
Wednesday 13 February 2008
Docklands Campus
We look forward to welcoming you back to UEL.
To reserve your place now
Visit: www.uel.ac.uk/openday Phone: 020 8223 2884
In celebration of the 50th anniversary the British Graduates Society of Greece is organising a series of social events, musical events, seminars, art exhibitions etc. throughout the year. Various events and activities will also pay tribute to “The Environment” which is our special theme for 2008.
To start the year off they are having a special New Year Celebration at the “Kapodistriakon Club” which is
housed in the wonderful neo-classical Kostis Palamas building which was built in 1857 and completely refurbished in 2005. It’s an opportunity to greet old and new friends and to enjoy welcoming drinks, excellent mezedes (hot and cold), sweets, as well as an open bar. Our Patron Simon Gass, the British Ambassador will be with us to cut the BGS 50 YEARS vassilopitta.
ADMISSION BY PERSONAL INVITATION ONLY, available from 15th January at :
· Michael Cotinis’ office : Omirou 6 (8th floor) from 10.00-14.00 hrs Tel: 210 3248223
· BGS offices (details above) from 10.00-17.00 hrs Tel. 210 6528385
· by postal order payable at any post office, or by personal cheque.
Payable to "SYNDESMOS APOFOITON BRETANIKON PANEPISTIMION", 8Α EL. VENIZELOU, PAPAGOU 156 69
· directly to the BGS bank account at: General Bank of Greece, Papagou Branch 003,
Account: "SYNDESMOS APOFOITON BRETANIKON PANEPISTIMION" Account number: 303039268-9
For e-banking: the IBAN number is GR0801500030000003030392689
COST OF INVITATIONS:
€ 27.00 - for members with BGS membership card
€ 32.00 - for non-members and guests
BOOK EARLY! (last booking date Friday 25 January) Numbers are limited so book quickly to avoid disappointment.
WEBSITE: www.bgs.gr
An alumni dinner was recently held in Ghana providing an opportunity for our graduates to meet up, socialise and reminisce about their time at UEL. We are in the process of setting up a regional group in Ghana for our alumni and we hope that this event is the first of many in the region. Graduates will be able to stay connected to UEL and each other as well as playing a role as ambassadors for UEL and helping with future student recruitment from Ghana.
The alumni that attended spanned over twenty years of studying with us, from those that graduated in the 80's to students who had just returned after completing their programmes in the summer. Graduates spoke fondly of their time at UEL and enjoyed chatting about how the university had expanded over the years. Families were also invited to the dinner. Organised by our Alumni Office, the dinner was hosted by Anthony Dangerfield, who works in the International Office and was visiting Ghana to meet with prospective new students. Jennifer Dordor, who graduated from UEL in 2005 with an MBA and is now working as a company services manager at a non-profit organisation promoting corporate community relations, said "It's a great beginning to what will hopefully be the beginning of a more active alumni network in Ghana and I look forward to contributing to its growth. I am proud of UEL for kicking this off”
Alumni spanning many years of graduation and subject areas gathered at our Docklands campus for the annual Alumni Christmas party . As well as socialising and networking with one another our Alumni were able to meet up with some of their former lecturers and staff from their Schools.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Martin Everett opened the evening by describing our corporate achievements in recent years and our plans for the future and warmly welcomed the graduates, many of whom were returning for the first time.
Emma and Fariba, from the UEL Alumni and Development Office, told the group more about the work of the Alumni Network and how they can stay in touch and become more closely involved.
Biyana Gorji-Dinka who graduated with an MBA in 2003 and now works with Brent council said: "This is the first Alumni event I've come along to and I'm really interested in coming along to more throughout the year."
Senior Lecturer Chris Seow said: "It's so important to keep close ties with our graduates. They have learned from us and now they want to offer so much in return."
Our International Office and our academics are planning some overseas trips this year to enhance our intake of new students to UEL. We will be exhibiting at fairs in a range of countries including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkey and Thailand.
We are always keen to meet our alumni at these exhibition, to see what you are doing since leaving UEL and to share your valuable knowledge and experience of UEL with our prospective students.
We will also be arranging some alumni dinners in some of the countries to give you an opportunity to meet other alumni, socialise and hear what is happening at UEL today.
If you would like to participate in any way, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact the alumni office to express your interest at alumni@uel.ac.uk
Services for graduates
Remember, if you graduated from UEL two years ago or less, you are entitled to access all the benefits and services that the Employability Unit has to offer. They can help you with:
Please visit www.uel.ac.uk/employability for further information
Experienced Practitioner Assessment Programme (EPA)
Chartered Institute of Building qualification (CIOB)
UEL is a CIOB registered provider of this part-time (evening) programme for construction industry professionals. The course is run over a 24 week period, and culminates in your achievement of Charter status with the CIOB. If you are a built environment professional with a strong understanding of managing people, processes and technology, and have over five years experience in a construction based environment, you may be eligible for this course.
The programme includes:
24 weeks academic lectures/workshops (delivered at the Docklands campus)
Dedicated support to guide you through the CIOB assessments (coursework and examinations)
Full access to the UEL learning centre and other student resources.
Candidates must:
Have sufficient experience and qualifications to satisfy the requirements for CIOB Associate status (see http://www.ciob.org.uk/ for more information).
Course fee:
The course fee is £960 (excluding examination costs).
For more information please contact:
Khrieu Lang, Admissions & Placement Officer, School of Computing & Technology , Telephone: 020 8223 2668, Email: k.lang@uel.ac.uk
Ian Lemon (MSc, FCIOB, MRICS, FICM), Programme Leader, School of Computing & Technology, Telephone: 020 8223 6017, Email: i.m.lemon@uel.ac.uk
Guaranteed Professional Recognition
A special arrangement between UEL and the Chartered Management Institute has been set up which guarantees graduates professional recognition. This means you can capitalise on achieving your degree by applying for Associate status and use the designatory letters ACMI.
Undergraduate degrees (ACMI)
Postgraduate degrees (ACMI or MCMI)
Benefits for UEL graduates
This fast track guarantee means you don’t need to undergo any assessment process for Institute recognition, enabling us to offer you a discount of at least 30% off the first year’s membership fee. As a member of the Chartered Management Institute you will have access to a variety of online resources including:
Professional recognition indicates to employers and potential employers that you are serious about developing yourself and your career as a management professional, and is a valuable addition to your CV.
To take up this offer Please call the Institute’s Membership Team on +44 (0)1536 207307, email membership@managers.org.uk or apply online at www.managers.org.uk/apply. Quote code C2485 to benefit from this offer.
Closing date: 31 January 2008.
About the programme
The Postgraduate Certificate in Narrative Research by distance learning provides
an overview of the range of narrative research methodologies and Foucauldian
and Deluzian approaches to analysis.
Narrative research is popular within academic social science and applied social
policy areas particularly within cultural studies, where there are ever increasing
numbers of researchers and students using narrative analysis. The popularity
of narrative research is also becoming more significant in other areas, including
health studies, computer studies (particularly in the development and theorization
of narrative-based games), and biographically-based art work.
The new module - Narrative Force - focuses on elements of narrative research relating to Foucauldian and Deleuzian analysis and covers topics such as
For further information about the programme, please click here or go to www.uel.ac.uk/dl
TRAINEE TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
GlassHouse Technology in partnership with SOLA Group is pleased to introduce their Industry Leading Academy Programme for exceptional individuals to become the new leaders in technical consultancy.
As a Trainee Technical Consultant you will undergo an intensive six month training programme providing extensive technical training in IT systems and infrastructure, Consultative training and basic selling skills to empower you to be a confident and commercially experienced Technical Consultant working with the industry’s most respected organisations and professionals.
For successful induction to our Academy we are looking for individuals with technical experience of IT Systems including UNIX, LINUX, and or Windows Servers including virtualisation, data centres, or storage systems. Furthermore you will have exceptional communication skills with the confidence to present to groups of varying professional level.
GlassHouse Technologies is the leading independent consulting firm with proven experience transforming IT infrastructure. Founded in 2001 by storage and professional services experts who saw a need to think strategically about managing data, GlassHouse consultants analyze infrastructure environments for optimization, and have the experience and know-how to implement the strategic plan. Please contact Tim huddle for further information. Company information www.glasshouse.com and www.solagroup.com
DEADLINE: February 8, 2008
Salary Expectations: £24K pro rata first 6 months, £25K-£30K after six months, up to £40K after one year
Location: Weybridge – Travel expected
Contact: Tim Huddle tim.huddle@solargroup.com
Tel: 0208 996 3724
CIDA (Cultural Industries Development Agency) are running a development programme this Spring for creative individuals who are ready to set up in business but need information and support to start trading as a freelancer or limited company.
Have you got a great idea you want to develop into a creative business but need help getting started?
If you want to create a plan, organise your finances or are confused about how to become self-employed, CIDA’s Get Ready for Business programme could put you on the path to success. A combination of workshops, panel discussions and one to one advice sessions will help you to:
This business development programme takes place in March 2008 and is free if you live in Tower Hamlets and are ready to launch your creative business, or have been test trading and want to legally register as self-employed or a business.
Come along to our information session about the Get Ready for Business Programmme to find out if it's for you -12 February from 11am – 1pm, includes a networking lunch.
For further information please click here
To book your place, or for more information about the programme contact CIDA’s Project Administrator – contact@cida.co.uk / 020 7247 4710
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.
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.
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 or find out more, please email alumni@uel.ac.uk
One of our graduates has raised over £1,400 for the UEL-based charity Childreach International after completing an epic sponsored walk from London to Spain.
Greg Clark, hiked over 2000km from London to Santiago de Compostela with fellow UEL graduate Seth Hunter. Greg and Seth both graduated earlier this year with first-class honours from their BA (Hons) degree in International Development.
Following the ancient Way of St James, their route took them from London to Portsmouth, then down Western France, through the Pyrenees and across Northern Spain to the Atlantic coast in Galicia.
Greg said: “The trek’s been a physically punishing but mentally rewarding experience. We were walking for well over three months and experienced backache, blisters and exhaustion, as well as stunning scenery, amazing hospitality and beautiful sunsets.
“While at UEL, I worked with Childreach International in rural Tanzania. The charity does extremely valuable work, and I feel very lucky to have been able to support them while walking through one of the most beautiful regions in Europe.” Childreach International, formerly Global Development Links, is a registered international development charity based on our Docklands campus.
The organisation works alongside regional NGOs and secondary school staff to improve education and living conditions in developing nations. Founded in 2004, the charity's projects are largely planned, researched and implemented by students on a voluntary basis.
“Thanks to committed volunteers and supporters like Greg, we’re now going from strength to strength and expanding our overseas projects. By Christmas, we aim to be active in Tanzania, Peru, India, Ghana, Nepal and Pakistan.” To support Greg Clark’s ‘2000km Trek for Tanzania’, please visit his fundraising website, www.justgiving.com/gregclark. For further information about Childreach International, visit www.childreach.org.uk or call Dan Quille on 020 8223 7066.
Peter Berresford Ellis is a celebrated novelist, historian, author, biographer and journalist. In 1989 Peter achieved first-class honours in his BA (Hons) degree in Celtic Studies at what was then the Polytechnic of East London. He returned in 1993 to UEL, to complete his MA in the same subject.
Peter started his studies at Brighton College of Art before beginning his career as a junior reporter at the Brighton and Hove Herald. In 1964, he moved to London to work as a publishing trade and freelance journalist. He became editor of Newsagent and Bookshop, a weekly trade journal, but left in 1975 to concentrate on his writing career.
His first book, a political history of Wales, was published in 1968; since then he has published 34 non-fiction titles, mainly on aspects of Celtic history and culture, including three literary biographies and the classic historiography text A History of the Irish Working Class.
Peter has also published 46 novels and short story collections and 8 adventure thrillers. His work has been translated into over twenty languages. He is best-known for the famous Sister Fidelma Mysteries, a series of historical thrillers set in 7th Century Ireland and written under the nom de plume of Peter Tremayne. The novels have been published in thirteen languages, sold over two million copies and adapted and broadcast as radio plays.
Peter has continued his career in journalism, reviewing and writing regular columns for the Irish Democrat and The Irish Post.
He is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, an Honorary LIfe Member of the Irish Literary Society and the London Association for Celtic Education, Honorary Life President of the 1820 Association and a winner of the Irish Post Award
In 2006, Peter came back to UEL to be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Letters. Accepting his award he told the assembled graduates: “I would like to express my gratitude both for the honour I’m receiving today and for the opportunity that UEL once gave me to correct a regret that I had. It was here that I was finally able to develop my interest in history and I will always have very fond memories of this institution.
“However successful you go on to become, I hope you will always remember this special day and your years at the University of East London. And remember: no matter how much you know, there's always so much more to learn.”
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