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Wed 21 November 2012

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Welcome to the latest edition of inFocus.

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Don’t forget to check out the inFocus staff portal, which is regularly updated with news, events and more...

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Arrow We want your feedback – internal communications survey

We are looking into ways to improve internal communication at UEL and want to find out what you think about how we communicate with you, what you would like to see more of and your general suggestions and feedback. Complete the survey now and you will be entered into a draw to win a £20 Amazon voucher.

Arrow Reminder: UEL Research Development Fund 2012/13

The deadline for UEL staff to apply to the Research Development Fund 2012/13 is 12 midnight on Monday 26 November 2012...

Arrow 2013 UEL Teaching Fellowship call now open

Colleagues are reminded that the 2013 UEL Teaching Fellowship call is now open. A UEL Teaching Fellowship Award recognises and rewards excellence in teaching and the support of learning...

 

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Fill out our online survey to help us improve how we communicate with you

Important

Staff have until 26 November to apply to UEL's Research Development Fund

 
 
 
'A different perspective...' by Anna Tesar
 
 

Arrow Former Microsoft Corporate VC to speak at UEL

Jawad Khaki, former Corporate Vice President of Microsoft and CEO of Uhuru Software, will speak to students and staff in the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering's annual lecture. 'Thriving in a world of reduced barriers' will take place on Wednesday 28 November at 6pm in the Main Lecture Theatre, Docklands Campus...

Arrow Putting fun back into food – live cooking demos

Live cooking demonstrations will be held at Docklands Campus next week, to teach students and staff about cooking quick, easy and cheap meals, and the importance of healthy eating. Come to University Square on Thursday 29 November to take part...

   
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Healthy Campus
tip of the week

Are you really hungry or just dehydrated? Lack of water can make you think you’re hungry for food, leading to overeating and weight gain. Drink two litres of water daily, evenly spaced throughout the day.

       
   
           
Nicola Quilter       Sam Bezzina       Card bales
             
 

Arrow Nicola takes a leap of faithEvents Officer Nicola Quilter took a leap of faith earlier this month by absailing down London's iconic Battersea power station, raising vital funds for the Stroke Association...

Arrow One year on: A report on the introduction of the living wage for cleaning staff at UEL One year after the implementation of the living wage for cleaning staff a report was compiled by members of the living wage campaign team...

   
   
 

Arrow UEL boxer delivers knockout performance Sport and Exercise Science student Sam Bezzina has reached the semi-finals of a national boxing competition...

Arrow RDBS charity comedy night The Business School is hosting a charity comedy night on 5 December in memory of their much loved colleague Bill O’Connor, who sadly passed away this summer...

 

   
   
 

Arrow That weighs a ton – Following purchase of a new cardboard baler UEL has successfully produced its first ton of segregated cardboard...

Arrow Audits ahoy – Look out for our internal environmental auditors who will be visiting schools and services this week and next...

Arrow Green Impact gathers momentum – Green Impact is a fun competition to find the greenest UEL department. Get yours involved today...

   
                 
           
      Christmas       Campus sport
             
 

Call: Joan Hughes ARMA Bursary – Four bursaries of up to £1,250 each are available to ARMA members to assist with activities such as attendance at an overseas conference, a research project or a study visit...

Arrow Call: JSPS summer programme – The British Council in Japan invites application for its summer programme...

Arrow AHRC update for prospective applicants for Grants or Fellowships – From 1 December 2012 the AHRC will be changing one of its requirements for Grant and Fellowship applications...

   
   
 

Arrow Have a very international Christmas! – Do you know of any international students who are staying in London for Christmas? The International Office have put together lots of suggestions of activities...

Arrow Exam stress workshops – Students will soon be able to attend workshops to learn ways of coping with the stress of up and coming deadlines and exams. Workshops will be held on 4 and 5 December..

Arrow Take the BAT with Bloomberg Institute – Bloomberg Institute is coming to UEL to offer the Bloomberg Assessment Test free of charge to students...

   
   
 

Arrow Campus Sport indoor rowing – The latest instalment of the Campus Sport championship was an indoor rowing competition at SportsDock...

Weight Watchers is coming to UEL – From Wednesday 28 and Friday 30 November SportsDock will host weekly Weight Watchers sessions at 6 – 7pm and 12.30 – 1.30pm respectively. More information next week...

Arrow Archery hits the target with UEL students – Over 60 students have been enjoying free archery sessions this semester as part of ‘Try a Sport 365’...

   
 
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Why online courses can never totally replace the campus experience

Moocs (massive open online courses) may have many merits, says Patrick McGhee, and some may soon even be accredited – but they can never replace real shared experiences...

Featured in The Guardian.

Soleha Khawar
 

Streethands take to Stratford’s streets to combat young homelessness

One of Newham’s newest organisations took to the streets in Stratford at the weekend to change perceptions about young homeless people...

Featured in the Newham Recorder.

Catwalk (photo credit sduck40)
 

In the Spotlight: Local designer explores unusual materials

Unique is the word to describe all aspects of the fashions created by Tracy-based designer Gail Shrive, who studied fashion design and marketing at University of East London...

Featured in Tracy Press.

 
 
     
 
'Thriving in a world of reduced barriers' with Jawad Khaki
Wednesday 28 November, 6pm
Main Lecture Theatre, Docklands Campus
Jawad Khaki
 
22 Nov 'Auditory processing disorders: definitions and diagnostic considerations'
11am
AE.3.18, Stratford Campus
22 Nov Anti-bullying briefings with Unison
12 noon and 1pm
RB.2.11, Stratford Campus

 

23 Nov Anti-bullying briefings with Unison
12 noon and 1pm
EB.1.62,
Docklands Campus
26 Nov 'One year on: A report on the introduction of the living wage for cleaning staff at UEL'
12 noon
EB.G.14, Docklands Campus
26 Nov 'Profit or surplus? Implications for childcare provider sustainability'
2  –  5pm
Docklands Campus
28 Nov Maurice Glasman speaks at Community Organising Showcase
5 – 7pm
EB.2.44, Docklands Campus
28 Nov 'Thriving in a world of reduced barriers' with Jawad Khaki
6pm
Main Lecture Theatre, Docklands Campus
28 Nov Rothenstein lecture: 'New ways of modern bohemia'
6.30pm
Clore Auditorium, Tate Britain
29 Nov 'Problematising the role of the white researcher in social justice research'
4.30 – 5.30pm
ED.2.04, Stratford Campus
5 Dec RDBS charity comedy night
Doors open 6.30pm for 7.30pm start
WB.G.02, Docklands Campus
11 Dec 'Challenging the status of world languages in the UK'
5 – 7pm
ED2.03/4, Stratford Campus
11 Dec 'Democracy is not only something to fight for, it is something to fight with'
4.30 – 5.30pm
ED.2.04, Stratford Campus
19 Dec BAME network end of year event
5pm
KD.2.13, Docklands Campus
Thu Grow your own
12.30 – 1.30pm, every Thursday
Stratford Campus
   
 
 
 
 
 
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