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Past Issues << | Issue 107: Weds 25 June 2008 |
New web pages launched for sustainable procurement New and improved procurement web pages are now live and ready for use. The pages are designed to provide our staff with a single access point for all procurement related information. You will find an updated preferred supplier listing, a new suggested supplier listing along with help and support pages for commitment accounting that include video demonstrations on how to perform the main tasks associated with the system. You will also find policies and manuals relating to our procurement procedures and a host of other useful information. If you would like to suggest additions or improvements, please contact the Procurement Team at purchasing@uel.ac.uk You'll find the new procurement pages by visiting:
http://www.uel.ac.uk/financialservices/procurement/sustainable.htm
IHHD takes on a new director Justine Cawley has joined our Institute of Health and Human Development (IHHD) as Director of Business and External Affairs. The post involves income generation and developing strategy. While working for the Greater London Authority, Justine co-wrote the £9.5m Lottery Bid Well London and was instrumental in helping us to become a partner in its delivery. Justine has long experience of income generation, widening participation and economic regeneration. Due to her expertise in bid-writing Justine has been asked to write a guide on External Funding and Partnership work by Sir Bob Fryer for the Widening Participation Unit which is used throughout the country.
Trinity Music Room named after Greg Eglin Business School lecturer Greg Eglin was honoured on Friday 20 June when Trinity Catholic High School named their new music room after him. Known as The Greg Eglin Suite, the tribute acknowledges Greg's fifteen years of service as a governor as well as his tireless support for music provision within the school. Greg's wife, Janice Eglin, works as one of our Information, Advice and Guidance officers; and both of their daughters went to Trinity and are now studying music degrees.
Latest news releases:
Neigh-bourly students paint new mural down on the farm http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/mural.htm
UEL Psychologist Sarah Davidson awarded MBE for services to Red Cross http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/sarahdavidson.htm
To find out about many of our activities each week visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
Architecture Showcase 08 and Fine Art Professional Doctorate exhibitions on show until the end of the week. Open 19 June - 5 July. For details, visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/avashowcase/
AVA Textiles @ New Designers Business Design Centre, Islington: 2 - 6 July Business Design Centre London N1. Private view 2 July 6.30pm - 9pm. To win one of five tickets to the private view can you answer: What is the name of the administrator for Fashion and Textiles. Answers to infocus@uel.ac.uk. For details about AVA Textiles @ New Designers, visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/avashowcase/
Our 3rd Annual, Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference takes place on Thursday 26 June, at Docklands campus. Use the link to book your place, view the programme and secure your choice of sessions. There are around 40 presentations which include debates, round-table discussions, presentations, and workshops. With two keynote addresses from speakers with national and international prominence in their fields; this programme offers many excellent opportunities to network, and celebrate good practice with colleagues and collaborative partners. for more information contact Dinaz Trudeau, Conference Organiser on 020 8223 6514 or d.trudeau@uel.ac.uk.
Public Lecture - Centuries of Celebrity: Re-Contextualizing the Meaning of Fame Docklands campus – Friday 27 June 2008 www.uel.ac.uk/lectureseries
UNISON day trip to Bruges Saturday 28 June 2008 Members £15 Non members £25 Contact:: Sheila Johnson 020 8223 2022
British Asian Women's Conference: Achievements and emerging trends for Asian women Weds 2 July 9.30am - 4.30pm West Building WB.G.02. All welcome. Free. For further information and to book please contact Jasbir Panesar (pictured second from left) on J.K.Panesar@uel.ac.uk
National Mentoring Consortium (NMC) hosts a celebratory luncheon to present merit awards to honour and recognise our, Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic (BAME) graduates, who have, and are continuing to make, significant contribution to health care in East London. The event, which will take place at UEL on 2 July 2008 acknowledges the 60th anniversary of the National Health Service and is sponsored, by the NHS National Institute for Innovation Improvement and the Department of Health Equality and Human Rights Group. It also acknowledges the 60th anniversary of the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush from the Caribbean to Britain, many of its passengers entering the NHS.
Africa Diaspora Development Day (AD3), Friday 4 July 2008 (6 pm – 9 pm), at our Docklands campus. In a free ‘Question Time’ style public debate, we shall be asking:How Can Remittances Create More Jobs in Africa? Come and join us in finding answers!
For more information and to register for this free event, go to www.uel.ac.uk/ad3
London City Airport Funday Saturday 5 July 2008, 2.30pm – 7.30pm. London City Airport, Royal Docks, E16 2PB Drop in and visit the UEL stand. If you'd like to buy some raffle tickets drop in to WB.2.14. Great prizes and each ticket a £1. All proceeds to Richard House Hospice. For details about the Funday visit: http://www.londoncityairport.com/funday/home.htm
Staff Party Weds 9 July Aqua East Students Union Bar and Social Space, Docklands campus, 3pm - 8pm. Please put it in your outlook calendar, today!! All staff welcome. Our Vice-Chancellor, Martin Everett, is sponsoring the party to say thank you to our staff for all their hard work and commitment throughout the year. We're currently in the process of setting up an organising committee so that we get good representation from all Schools and Services. Ideas at the moment are for some Djing, live music and performance poetry, with weather permitting a bbq served on the dock. Email your ideas to infocus@uel.ac.uk and please let me know if you want to join the organising committee.
Quiet Day for UEL Our Chaplaincy would like to organise a Quiet Day for staff who would appreciate the opportunity to take a step back for a while and "just be". The plan is to go somewhere attractive and peaceful for a few hours, with the style and content of the day to be agreed in advance by those planning to attend. This is conceived as a pressure-free time, possibly with some input for reflection, if people wish. Simple shared lunch. Suggested dates, either Monday 7 July or Friday 11 July. If you are interested, please email James Ramsay - j.a.ramsay@uel.ac.uk
HELOA Advisers conference University of East London in collaboration with Higher Education Liaison Officer's Association (HELOA) - Friday, 11 July, Docklands campus. Open to all employees in the HE sector. For more information contact conference co-ordinator Danielle Smith 020 8223 2598 d.l.smith@uel.ac.uk
Key links
Academic Board: http://www.uel.ac.uk/qa/committees/acaboard.htm
Board of Governors: http://www.uel.ac.uk/governors/board.htm
The Graduate School - Current Funding Opportunities. Please follow the link for an update on selected funding opportunities publicised weekly . http://www.uel.ac.uk/gradschool/research/ResearchUpdate.htm
For a full events listing see Events Calendar at: http://www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
Want to race in a team with Thames Dragonboats? Takes place 26 July at the London Regatta Centre, 250 metres racing in the morning and 500 metres in the afternoon. We're going to be meeting on Tuesday evenings for training starting next week. Strong and fairly aggressive paddlers especially welcome. We've got around 12 members so far but we need a few more for a full crew. To join in contact Kim Hastings - GTA Applied S
ports Science on 020 8223 4515 or k.hastings@uel.ac.uk
Let's get the party started The Mall, London 24 August. With some of the biggest names in music performing live, join Olympians and special guests to celebrate the Olympic Games coming to London in 2012. Apply for your free tickets at london2012.com/tickets or call 0844 847 2012. You can also find out what else is happening around the UK.
East London Chorus invites us to a lively summer evening, celebrating music from the Americas on Saturday, 12 July, 2008 at 7.30pm St Paul's Covent Garden, WC2E 9ED
Music includes: Bernstein - Movements from ‘ West Side Story’ and Chichester Psalms. Ramirez - Misa Criolla, performed by London Pro Arte Percussion Ensemble
Ben Williamson, Countertenor Thomas Hobbs, Tenor Murray Stewart, Conductor
Ticket prices £12 Concessions (over 60 and under 18) £10 if booked in advance Student standby £3 with student ID Tickets available in advance 0795 806 6394 Book tickets by email. Buy tickets online via www.wegottickets.com or trust your luck at the door on the night.
This concert is dedicated to the memory of former Vice-Chancellor, Frank Gould. Full details at www.eastlondonchorus.org.uk/concerts.htm
Competition winner:
Madeleine Marsh who correctly answered:
Q: In what languages are the Misa Criolla and the Chichester Psalms usually sung?
A: : Misa Criolla: Spanish, Chichester Psalms: Hebrew
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
Please send your comments or contributions for In Focus Update to infocus@uel.ac.uk
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