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Past Issues << | Issue 100: Friday 9 May 2008 |
Education and Community Partnerships (ECP) and the Cass School of Education (link: Mary Karpel) have both been shortlisted for the prestigious London Education Partnership Awards (LEPA). The awards, conceived by the Institute of Education and Department for Children Schools and Families (DCSF), are sponsored by a number of large organisations. Our separate pieces of widening participation work have reached a shortlist of three in the category of cross-institutional partnership, sponsored by the Mayor of London. The winner and runner up will be announced on 17 June at an awards evening at the Science Museum. ECP put forward our Waltham Forest Masterclasses delivered in partnership with the London Borough of Waltham Forest and funded through Aimhigher. The annual classes are starting again this Saturday and work with approximately 200 year 10 students. The classes are delivered by UEL lecturers, Newvic lecturers and teachers from Newham; the classes last for 4 weeks. Andrew Lowing is the leading Partnership Officer. On 17 May ECP has a showcase event to be attended by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Martin Everett.
Pictured: School students at Salters Festival of Chemistry, Stratford campus.
Chris Seow's paper entitled Can six sigma be the cure for our ailing NHS published in Leadership in Health Services has been chosen as a Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2008. The award winning papers are chosen following consultation amongst the journal’s Editorial Team, many of whom are eminent academics or managers. Chris's paper was selected as one of the most impressive pieces of work the team saw throughout 2007.
Further information regarding the Awards for Excellence can be found at the following site: http://info.emeraldinsight.com/authors/literati/index.htm
Pictured: Chris Seow with students.
Public Lecture Series: Harry Potter and The Evil Empire, Professor Andrew Blake (author: The Irresistible Rise of Harry Potter), Wednesday 14 May 2008, 5pm East Building, EB.G.08, Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD
www.uel.ac.uk/lectureseries or, contact Events on 020 8223 2884. To register please email events@uel.ac.uk.
The Harry Potter phenomenon remains unquenchable but why all this interest from kids and adults alike in the teenage wizard? This lecture will look at the Potter books and films in the context of contemporary debate in education, economics, identity politics and ideas of good and evil in our time of global confrontation.
www.uel.ac.uk/lectureseries or, contact Events on 020 8223 2884. To register please email events@uel.ac.uk.
Cass School of Education seminar in conjunction with launch of Multilingual Learning Stories from British Schools and Communities (Trentham, 2008) Wednesday 14 May, 3pm RB.1.16, Education Building, Stratford Campus. Lessons from Multilingual Learning Stories Dr Jean Conteh, University of Leeds. Thoughts on Multilingual Learning Stories Professor Eve Gregory, Goldsmiths College.
International Centre for the Study of the Mixed Economy of Childcare, ICMEC Seminar - Cass School of Education. Third seminar in our series of international seminars on the mixed economy of childcare. Monday 12 May 2008, Docklands campus, 10.00am-12.30pm. This seminar will explore how the mixed economy of childcare affects disadvantaged children in particular.Main speaker: Graham Archer, Deputy Director Childcare, Department of Children, Schools and Families. For more information contact: Eva Lloyd e.lloyd@uel.ac.uk or Helen Penn H.Penn@uel.ac.uk.
Dilemmas for Human Services 2008 - call for papers. Changing Contexts and Dilemmas for the Human services. 12th International Research Conference. To be hosted by the University of East London.
Thursday 11th September – Friday12th September 2008. The deadline for abstracts is Monday 19 May 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/dilemmas/papers.htm
Centuries of Celebrity: Re-Contextualizing the Meaning of Fame Docklands Campus – Friday 27 June 2008. http://www.uel.ac.uk/gradschool/fame-booking.asp
The Graduate School: for latest news and research updates, visit :http://www.uel.ac.uk/gradschool/research/ResearchUpdate.htm.
Link in! Key decision making bodies
Academic Board: http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/committees/acaboard.htm
Board of Governors: http://www.uel.ac.uk/governors/board.htm
Good news from the CMT: http://www.uel.ac.uk/vcg/news/index.htm
School of Social Sciences Media and Cultural Studies conferences and research seminars: http://www.uel.ac.uk/ssmcs/upcomingevents.htm
Rotary Club of Canary Wharf Dragon Boat Race Festival, Sunday 18 May 10am - 3pm,
Still places on the team!! Contact Kim Hastings k.hastings@uel.ac.uk
It's not too late to join the team and UEL needs you!
To see UEL win the competition last year click on the link (UEL Dragons are in boat 2) http://uel-media1.uel.ac.uk/UELFiveO.htm
Pictured: UEL Dragons - Last year's winning team
Discount theatre tickets for all UEL students and staff
Special offer for Familyman by Rikki Beadle-Blair. This brand new comedy play about parenting in the noughties, has a hugely talented cast with former Eastender, Gary Beadle in the title role. UEL students and staff will be able to enjoy this hilarious comedy on Tuesday 13th May at 6.30pm or Wednesday 14th May at 2pm for just £7 each for the best available seats (at time of booking). Seats normally cost £19 or £12 (or £12 and £8 for full-time students) so this really is a good deal. Familyman lasts approximately 2 hrs 15 mins (including an interval). The show is already proving very popular so please don’t delay if you want to take up the offer as we think tickets are very likely to be snapped up.
To claim yours just call the Theatre Royal Box Office on 020 8534 0310 and mention ‘UEL’ offer when booking. Or if you are in the area, you can pop in to book in person. Whether on the phone or in person, all tickets will have to be paid for at time of booking and this offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other concession or promotional offer. The offer is subject to seat availability for the performance specified only and is not available for any other performances. You will be asked to show your UEL identity card when you collect your tickets on the day of performance.
COMPETITION WINNER: theBROADWAY offered us a free pair of tickets to see Romeo and Juliet on Sunday 11 May, 5pm Martin Hailton was our lucky winner who successfully answered -Q: Which well known playwright wrote the greatest and most famous love story Romeo & Juliet? A: William Shakespeare www.thebroadwaybarking.com
Volunteer opportunity to assist with guided walks around the Royal Docks Training day, Monday 19 May, 2008 11am to 5pm. On the training day volunteers will go on a two hour guided tour and receive an afternoon of training in public speaking, tour guide techniques and story telling with Bethan Tomlinson, a professional actress and guide at the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace. The training day will be at the Docklands Campus ( Cyprus DLR). Three walking trails have been created for walking tours around the Royal Docks at Silvertown, North Woolwich and West Silvertown. Walkers are given mp3 players to hear recordings of dozens of local people who lived and worked in the area. We are organising groups of visitors and local people to go on the walks and need assistants to help guide the groups of walkers. This opportunity would suit someone who likes walking (trails are up to two miles long), has an interest in local history or an interest in finding out about it, and someone who is confident enough to converse with people that they have not met before, and occasionally address a group of up to 20 people (training will be given). Benefits include:a certificate for completion of the training day; gain experience of public speaking in a supportive environment; learn about local history; free training with a professional guide and public speaker at the University of East London; get a free CD pack of three audio trails around the Royal Docks; travel expenses and lunch will be provided.
How do I apply?Please email project director Toby Butler t.butler@uel.ac.uk with your contact details and brief reasons for wishing to take part.
Newham Mini Games would like to offer our students the chance to assist with the management of the event. They need referees, time-keepers, scorers, marshals, registration staff, and so on. The event is on the 23 May 08 and they need help from 8:30am - 4pm. Students who are interested should get in touch with Daniel Burford with their telephonenumbers and when they are available. Daniel and his colleague Nicole Napier who is also working on the event will come to meet them and explain the event in more detail.
This event is identical to the Redbridge Mini Games so anyone who has worked on that event would be a huge help.Daniel Burford Team Leader Sports Development London Borough of Newham Healthy Living and Sport 292 Barking Road East Ham London E6 3BA Tel: 07785 900 014 Fax: 020 8430 1558 Email: daniel.burford@newham.gov.uk
UEL Extra First Aid Courses 2008 Please contact: Frances Bronzite, 020 8223 4368 or Email: f.s.bronzite@uel.ac.uk
Learning Development Unit course dates http://www.uel.ac.uk/staff-development/index.htm
E-Learning Resources: http://www.uel.ac.uk/sdel/e_learning/resources.htm, SDEL staff development: http://www.uel.ac.uk/sdel/staff_development/index.htm, UEL Plus info: http://www.uel.ac.uk/uelplus/index.htm
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Contact Greg Price, Organisational Development Manager on ext 4361 or email g.price@uel.ac.uk
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