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Past Issues << | Issue 111: Thursday 24 July 2008 |
Shelter launches major report on Thames Gateway A major new report, commissioned by Shelter and produced by our academics, shows the thoughts and feelings of residents towards new housing developments in the Thames Gateway. Neighbourhood Watch – Building new communities: learning lessons from the Thames Gateway, was launched to an audience of key planners and policy-makers at St Albans Conference Centre in Holborn on Tuesday 22 July.
Penny Bernstock (pictured right), Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at UEL, was principal researcher behind the report. Penny said: “The fieldwork for this project was carried out earlier this year at three new developments in the Thames Gateway area: Gallions Reach Urban Village, Greenwich Millennium Village and Ingress Park. We were particularly interested in finding out why people moved to these new developments, their perspectives on living there, and the effect that housing management has on successful regeneration." For further information, visit:http://www.uel.ac.uk/londoneast/
Launching ÜWBI - University Wellbeing Initiative T
his week saw the launch of our University Wellbeing Initiative (Monday 21 July), an online forum dedicated to the sharing of best practice in providing student support. Known as ÜWBI (pronounced youbee), the scheme offers timely and responsive support for the mental, physical, psychological and spiritual needs of our staff and students. The forum provides information-sharing and dialogue about online individual and group counselling for web therapy, as well as suggested reading lists and advice about support groups. Other aspects of the initiative include texting to provide support to students, Second Life virtual support centres, and advice on critical incident management. This innovative use of technology helps to reduce waiting lists for our counselling services, as well as rates of non-attendance. If you would like more information about ÜWBI, please send an email with your contact details to: wellbeing@uel.ac.uk
'Outstanding'
Knowledge Transfer Partnership The University of East London, with our partner Rawell Environmental Limited, was recently presented with a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Certificate of Excellence. The certificate follows receipt of the highest possible grading of 'Outstanding' from three independent assessors. Professor (DC) Devapriya Chitral Wijeyesekera supervised Civil Engineering student Eric Loh's PhD throughout the Knowledge Transfer Partnership. Pictured left: L-R PhD student and Knowledge Transfer participant Eric Loh with his supervisor Professor Devapriya Chitral Wijeyesekera.
Derick Boyd co-presents paper to Government economists Dr Derick Boyd was sponsored by the Law Commission to present a paper entitled Economics and Law: Using Quantitative Evidence to Shrink the Great Divide at the Government Economic Service Annual Conference, held in Nottingham (3 - 4 July). The conference was attended by around 650 Civil Service economists, as well as eminent guest speakers in the field, such as Professor Tim Besley a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. Dr Boyd co-presented the paper with Vindelyn Smith-Hillman of the Law Commission and Appeal Tribunal Commissioner of the Competition Commission. Sir Gus O'Donnell, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service, also at the conference, took a keen interest in the issues raised by their presentation. For more information about the paper,contact: D.A.C.Boyd@uel.ac.uk
Stratford Silent Walk for International Festival of Emerging Artists Starting and ending at Stratford Circus, this two-hour, 6½ mile silent walk, took place 7 July, and was open to both local and international participants. Taking in Stratford Centre and Stratford International Station, the Lea Navigation, Greenway and Three Mills Island, the Bow Flyover and the Olympic Site, the route offered a range of environments and experiences. The aim of the walk was to introduce the artists attending the festival to both the area and to a way of thinking about engagement with environments. The guided tour, removed of narration, left each participant to reflect on connections: historical, temporal, visual, social, political or otherwise. For more information about the International Festival of Emerging Artists, visit: http://www.ifea2008.com/
Latest news releases
24/07/08 - Model pupils – local students steal the show after UEL fashion skills workshop
23/07/08 - UEL students produce the goods at prestigious New Designers exhibition
18/07/08 - Happy returns for UEL’s new strategic director Selena
17/07/08 - UEL cyclists back in the saddle for charity Bikeathon challenge
16/07/08 - UEL graduate gets ship-shape for 600 BC sailing expedition
16/07/08 - Achievements and aspirations of British Asian women celebrated at UEL conference
To find out about many of our activities each week visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
Clearing starts Thurs 14 August is A-level results day and our Clearing Centre opens. The Centre will be based on the Lower Trading Floor of the Business School until Friday 19 September. Our Enrolment operation is also based on the Trading Floor of the Business School. Early booked slots, including those for International Students take place prior to First Week. Most enrolment will take place in pre-booked slots during First Week (22 - 26 Sep). Enrolment will have a reduced presence on the Trading Floor, following First Week, up until Friday 10 October. For more information, contact: Mary Hunt M.E.J.Hunt@uel.ac.uk
Collaborative Design - Gateway (CD-G) Workshop The CD-G workshop is a community workshop to test and demonstrate methods of designing with community participation. The CD-G workshop takes place over two days in the Gallery Space of our AVA Building, from 20 - 21 August, 10.30am - 5pm. You can participate for half a day or for the full two days. The workshop is free and open to all. For more information visit: http://www.urbanbuzz.org/scommunities/homePage.do and to confirm your attendance contact: Czes Bany 020 8223 3223 or c.w.bany@uel.ac.uk
First Week for our new students takes place from Monday 22 - Friday 26 September. Welcome and induction for our International Students begins on 17 September. For details, see: www.uel.ac.uk/firstweek.
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
Get 6 free copies of Times Higher Education Following its relaunch earlier this year, Times Higher Education is currently working with a number of universities and organisations in higher education on a special subscription offer for staff and/or members. Details are as follows:
· 6 free copies of the magazine with no obligation to continue the subscription
· the opportunity to subscribe for £35 a year (£8.75 per quarter by direct debit) which equates to a 65% reduction on the cover price
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To subscribe, please visit: www.subscription.co.uk/the/uel
UEL Extra First Aid Courses 2008 Please contact Frances Bronzite: 020 8223 4368 or 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 g.price@uel.ac.uk
Final Cut Pro: A Comprehensive Study (FCP200) Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just getting started in the video-editing field, Final Cut Pro 6 is flexible enough to meet all your editing needs and improve your career chances by offering you Apple certified qualification. The course is a comprehensive guide to editing with Final Cut Pro which uses exciting real world footage to demonstrate both the features of the application and the practical techniques you’ll use daily in your editing projects. You will need basic knowledge of the Apple OS-X operating system to participate.
12 evening sessions, starting Wednesday 1 October, 6.30pm – 9pm, Docklands campus. Fees: £440 inc manual, training media and Apple Pro Exam. Maximum 10 students only. To book a place contact Frances Bronzite, 020 8223 4368 or f.s.bronzite@uel.ac.uk
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