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Welcome to our weekly in Focus update...... |
Past Issues << | Issue 50: Tuesday 1 May 2007
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Celebrate the joys of spring tomorrow at Mayfest 07, featuring free performances and fresh artistic productions on the waterfront of our Docklands campus.
An exciting programme of events includes an art fair, exhibitions, music, dance, poetry and theatrical performances, bringing together the work of professionals, students, school and community groups in a celebration of culture and creativity.
While there may be some disruption and noise to your normal working day we trust that you'll not only understand but also enjoy the events taking place at Mayfest.
Programme now live on www.uel.ac.uk/mayfest
All welcome.
Don't walk past it! If you see it report it.
Although our Facilities colleagues have a continual work programme of maintenance we ask everyone to adopt the DON’T WALK PAST POLICY!
If you see or have a problem, please report it on Ext: 2000.
Ian Bruce and Kelly Donno of our Facilities helpdesk are available from 0900 to 1700.
You can report faults to the helpdesk team on a voice message system outside of office hours. If the problem too urgent to wait then inform our 24-hour Security on Ext: 7771, and they will contact an appropriate emergency contractor.
Our Alumni Network has recently introduced our Trace a classmate service to put long lost classmates and colleagues in touch with one another.
We have a trace a classmate request that some staff members may be able to help with... Do you remember Christopher Dawson, former Head of Sculpture at NELP? If you know where he may be working now or how to contact him, please get in touch with our Alumni Officer Emma Cale as his family members are trying to trace him.
Contact Emma on Tel: 020 8 223 2222 or Email: e.cale@uel.ac.uk
The Graduate School is sponsoring an Interdisciplinary Research Seminar on Pluralism and Security in a Post-Secular World on Thursday, 24 May.
Colleagues, PGRSs and ECRs interested in co-presenting are invited to contact Josephine Stein Email: j.a.stein@uel.ac.uk.
Others interested in participating are asked to RSVP to Aygen Kurt Email: a.s.kurt@uel.ac.uk for catering purposes.
For a full programme for the Seminar contact Tim Brooks Email: t.brooks@uel.ac.uk. All welcome!
Tuesday 22 May Room: 300LT, Stratford Campus at 6.30pm.
This is an inaugural lecture by Professor Peter Martin from our School of Education
Organised by Continuum - our research centre for widening participation, this prestigious international conference is the premier networking event for everyone with an interest in: access, widening participation, lifelong learning and student success. We expect to attract around 250 delegates from both the UK and overseas. We would also like to take the opportunity to encourage our colleagues to attend this event as a platform for their work and a great networking opportunity.
Visit http://www.f-a-c-e.org.uk/conference2007.htm today to find out more.
To conduct a search of current funding opportunities , including all the major competitions , or to set up email alerts specific to your interests, visit www.researchresearch.com.
If you intend to submit an application for funding please contact Tim Brooks (Acting Research Funding Officer) in the Graduate School. Tim is retaining his other responsibilities within the Graduate School so the more notice you can give, the better!
This semester the UEL Chaplaincy is holding weekly meetings with a focus on the issue of landmines - awareness-raising about this very serious problem, its implications, and work being done to address it, discussion of practical and ethical issues relating to conflict, security and the arms industry, projects for peace, wider thinking on the meaning of peace in relation to justice ... Throughout the term we shall be fundraising for the charity MAG (Mines Advisory Group - www.mag.org.uk). Tim Carstairs, MAG's Director of Policy, will be coming to speak on Tuesday 8th May. All are welcome, 12.30 - 2 p.m. every Tuesday at Stratford (Chaplaincy Centre, room 032 - in the basement by the main entrance) and every Thursday at Docklands (room EBG07).
All welcome. 12.30pm - 2 pm every Tuesday at Stratford (Chaplaincy Centre, room 032 - in the basement by the main entrance) and every Thursday at Docklands (room EBG07).
For further information, or if you wish to make a donation but cannot make the discussions, please contact the Revd. James Ramsay, Email: j.a.ramsay@uel.ac.uk.
Following last week's call for oarsome paddlers we've had the following volunteers: Martin Chan, Patrick Wilson, Dina Bavisi, Mike Raddie, Paul Dwight-Moore, James Shillito, Hussain Allee, Bernie Englefield, Richard Keenan, Michael Riches, Martin Longstaff, Chris Anderson, Uhuru Socha, Dan Brooks ...................
Practice sessions are planned for Thursday evenings 10 and 17 May at the London Regatta Centre.
We need at least sixteen so if you're interested in taking part as a rower or a supporter please get in touch with Karen O'Connor Email: infocus@uel.ac.uk
Monday 28 May 2007, 7.30pm.
Honorary Graudate and former Head of Music Dr Donald Hoskins MBE is conducting the Aminta Concert Orchestra performing a special 'holiday classics' at the Southbank Centre later this month.
The programme is a 75th birthday tribute to Dr Hoskins who is an accomplished conductor and musician. Over the years, the Orchestra has performed with many renowned artists and choirs, and for this special tribute it performs a popular programme of musical favourites.
For more information and to book tickets visit: http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/music/productions/holiday-classics-520
Brush up your IT skills and get an internationally recognised qualification online. Contact Greg Price, Organisational Development Manager on ext 4361 or email g.price@uel.ac.uk
Our Sri Lankan Society, in collaboration with our International Office, hosted the True Taste of Sri Lanka, last Wednesday, to commemorate the annual Sri Lankan Sinhala-Tamil New Year Festival.
The event was attended by the Sri Lankan High Commissioner,
Her Excellency Kshenuka Senewiratne accompanied by Vice-Chancellor Professor Martin Everett, Head of International Office Adrienne Clarke, Head of School for Computing and Technology Paul Smith and Professor Chitral Wijeyesekera.
The event began by lighting the 'Traditional Oil Lamp' followed by dance performances, traditional Sri Lankan games and the chance to try authentic Sri Lankan cuisine as well as other international dishes.
For a round-up of events see www.uel.ac.uk/events.
If you would like items included in In Focus Update please send them to me by Wednesday of the preceding week at infocus@uel.ac.uk
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