Announcement from Professor John Joughin, Acting Vice-Chancellor

Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor John Joughin has emailed all staff to explain some of the changes in leadership at UEL following the recent transitions within the Vice-Chancellor's Group. Read the full email here...

International India Centre to be built at Docklands Campus

Docklands campus is to expand over the next two years with the development of an iconic new building, the International India Centre (IIC).

Part of a partnership between UEL and Sahara India Pariwar, one of India's leading multi-business investment conglomerates, the new centre will house some of India's leading businesses and create a range of employment opportunities for students and local people. The IIC will offer courses such as Islamic finance, Indian fashion and media amongst others, as well as a programme of cultural activities.

The centre will be situated to the west of the campus, alongside the Royal Docks Business School building. Work is anticipated to start early next year with the completion by the end of 2015.

Chartwells and Fairtrade Fortnight – Chartwells and UEL are getting involved in FairTrade Fortnight by showing their fairtrade credentials. Come along to hear from a Nutritionist about the importance of eating healthily, learn how to make FairTrade smoothies, and find out how you can do your bit to support FairTrade products.

UEL supports East London family business – Head of Residences, Vanessa Hansen appeared on a BBC documentary where UEL gave a small, family interior business from East London the opportunity to cater for the needs of the student accommodation on Docklands Campus with pleasing results. Watch the documentary here…

Love Joes Tasty Chicken Wraps - Superb Halal food outlet located upstairs in Aqua East. Serving seriously tasty marinated chicken wraps in a variety of flavours with delicious sauces from only £2.50. Open 11am - 3pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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Green Impact Update - With just under two months to go, it's the final push for Green Impact. There are already some teams on target for Gold. If you have not started yet, don't panic, there is still plenty of time. Check out the Green Impact resources page for ideas. Contact Emily Hamilton for support and more information.

Eco-sheeq – Chandni Kumari, a former student from UEL has set up her own business selling eco friendly bird houses. The project involved salvaging waste sawdust to produce unique bird houses that bio-degrade back into the environment. It is supported by the 'Stepping up for nature' initiative from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). For more information click here...

Call:British Academy /Leverhulme Small Research Grants – Small grants support humanities and social science research projects between £500 and £10,000. Funding is available for: initial stage project planning and development eg. pilot studies, direct costs of research, library and archive visits or data collection, advancement of research through workshops and conferences and visits by and to partner scholars. For more info click here...

Call: Study visits programme for 2012-2014 – The first 2013 application round for study visits for education and vocational training specialists and decision-makers is now open. Eligible specialists can apply for study visits lasting between three to five days that will take place between September 2013 and February 2014. For more info click here...

Success: Peter Morey and John Preston receive £50k uplifts on their ESRC grants – ReDS are delighted to announce that Peter Morey and John Preston have recently applied for and received £50k uplifts on their ESRC grants for the purpose of generating more impact. Professor Morey's funding is for his RCUK Global Uncertainties project on Muslims, Trust and Cultural Dialogue. Whilst Professor Preston's is for his RCUK Global Uncertanties leadership project on 'Critical infrastructure protection and mass population response: a comparative approach'. For the full story click here...

Event: ReDS drop-in sessions reminder– The first two drop in sessions are in the next couple of weeks. If you would like to discuss anything concerning applying for grants and funding opportunities then Sonja Weirauch our Research Development Co-ordinator will be available to talk to you. For more info on dates and times click here...

EET present a day in the life of... – Amazing opportunity to meet a wide range of industry experts. Find out what it's like to work in a specific industry and network with top employers. Place are limited so please tell students to book quickly to avoid disappointment! To view the schedule and register for the workshops please click here...

UELSU's general meeting – The general meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 27 February from 2-5pm. It is important that all UEL students attend to have their voice heard so they get the best student experience. This month's meeting will be discussing: UEL's catering, social life, attendance policy and many other topics. Students can submit motions until Friday 20 February, 5pm. If students need help writing a motion refer them to UELSU's website...

National student survey – Kindly ask final year students to complete the National Student Survey for a chance to win £250 in a prize draw. For more info click here...

Press internship at Southbank Centre - The Southbank Centre is offering an opportunity for 2nd/3rd year students or graduates to join the team for a paid, full-time placement of up to three months, for 3 to 4 days a week.For more info click here...

Survival Guide – Please refer newly starting students to the survival guide for information on A-Z of UEL which can be found here...

Sports Awards– Each year UEL recognises the contribution of students to sport through the annual Sports Awards. The Awards acknowledge the achievements of both individuals and teams, as well as those who have contributed to the running of UELSport. Get your students to vote here...

UEL rowing scholars cruise to victory – UEL's elite rowing scholars won gold at last weekend's British Universities Colleges Sport (BUCS) 4s and 8s Head, following a dominant displace on the River Witham, Boston. Eighteen crews competed in the final of the time trial in Lincolnshire, with UEL beating Loughborough into second and Cardiff into third.

Sprint Challenge– SportsDock will have monthly gym challenges to test their members to see who really is the fittest, fastes and strongest of them all. The first challenge will run throughout March and is a one mile sprint with prizes for the fastest male and female. To take part speak to a fitness instructure.

Bucs results– To find out results from last weeks fixtures click here...

Bucs in Sheffield – This weekend six UEL scholars are competing in the BUCS championships. Competing in the following sports: Athletics, Boxing, Judo, Swimming and Tennis; to win UEL a BUCS medal. For live updates over the weekend follow UELSports on @UELSports. All the very best to Andre Fernandez, Rochelle Jones, Lumar Sylvester, Szandra Szogedi, Andrew Burns, Sam Bezzina, Marshall Tutu and Anna Fitzpatrick.

Campus Sport – The next Campus sport will be an Indoor Cricket 6-a-side tournament on Friday 22 February 2013 4-6.20pm at the SportsDock.