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Past Issues << | Issue 56: Tuesday 12 June 2007
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UEL Extra!
If you haven't yet heard of UEL Extra, you soon will. UEL Extra is our new name for part-time provision and indeed any provision which has the 'Extra' dimension, outside our full-time provision, including our short courses. We are launching UEL Extra at our Summer Open Day this coming Saturaday, 16 June, with a comprehensive and eye-catching prospectus and a major promotional push.
As Head of UEL Extra, Dr Shain Gbaja who joined us in February of this year is moving this exciting initiative forward. Dr Shani Gbaja is based in the Knowledge Dock, Docklands Campus and can be contacted on Email: s.gbaja@uel.ac.uk Tel:020 8223 7365.
UEL Partnership with Birkbeck Stratford
In partnership with Birkbeck Stratford we aim to offer additional and complementary opportunities for students in East London to study a new range of programmes part-time and ultimately to allow them to move quite freely and flexibly between our two institutions, creating innovative routes for students to gain university-level qualifications.
Starting in September, we will be hosting a number of Birkbeck evening programmes at our Stratford campus and many of these will ultimately articulate with our existing undergraduate provision, enabling students to start on a Birkbeck course and progress to a UEL programme. We are also planning collaborative developments, including shared research and joint programmes. In sum, together we aim to achieve what neither institution could achieve alone.
Our Black History Month 2007 working group is grateful for the suggestions colleagues have put forward since the report in In Focus a couple of weeks ago, calling for ideas. If you have any ideas as to what you would like to see as part of the programme of events please continue to email the group's chair Secretary and Registrar, Alan Ingle on a.ingle@uel.ac.uk
Meanwhile, one of the intended themes is UEL: Black History with an exhibition profiling and celebrating black and minority ethnic (BME) staff and students, over the years. The working group needs help in finding the following: contact details of former BME students who have made career progress since graduating from UEL; our own BME graduates now working at UEL; information on BME staff who were employed at NELP or PEL before we became UEL; and any old graduation or course photographs from the 70s, 80s or 90s.
If you would like to help please contact Winston Morgan, School of Health and Bioscience, on w.a.morgan@uel.ac.uk, ideally before the end of June.
Question:
Do you know where you can find module and programme requirements for ALL Undergraduate Degrees at UEL? Single and Combined.
Answer:
The Guide to Undergraduate Modular Programmes
The Guide to Undergraduate Modular Programmes is the definitive reference for all undergraduate programme requirements.
The2007/8 version is now available on the web at the above link.
The Guide contains all UEL undergraduate Single and Combined programmes, with their module detailsand timetable slots. Applicants, students and staff can access this information to put together their programme of study. You can also access a list of University Wide Options from this page. Please send any amendments to Michelle Restarick Email: M.Restarick@uel.ac.uk.
Biggest ever Summer Open Day: Saturday 16 June Stratford and Docklands Campuses 11am – 4pm.
We are preparing for our biggest ever Summer Open Day this June and with just over a few days to go, we've completed meetings with schools and services and putting plans into action is well under way.
If you would like to get involved or have any enquiries about the day contact Miriam Watt on Email: m.watt@uel.ac.uk or Tel: 020 8223 2884
For more information about our Open Day you can also visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/openday/
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the second of our sponsored IRS seminars 2006/7.
The Centre on Human Rights in Conflict (CHRC), based in the School of Law, is presenting Business and Human Rights in Conflict, organised by Dr Olga Martin-Ortega and Johanna Herman.
The economic dimension of intrastate armed conflicts has gained unprecedented academic and policy attention in recent years. Many of today’s armed conflicts have close links with the exploitation of and trade in natural resources, with the revenues generated from such trade exercising significant influence over the character and duration of conflicts. Companies, particularly multinational enterprises, are key actors in the exploitation and trade of natural resources in conflict zones and therefore could play an important role in both the perpetuation and the resolution of such conflicts.
The main objective of this seminar is to bring together the different perspectives of those working on the issue of the private sector and human rights, in particular in relation to the impact of business activities in conflict zones. Academics of different disciplines, civil society and advocacy groups, the business community, and government bodies and policy makers, often deal with these issues in relative isolation from each other. This seminar seeks to contribute in bringing them together and identify the needs for collaboration among them.
This is an expert interdisciplinary seminar. Participants welcome, please first contact Olga Martin-Ortega o.martin-ortega@uel.ac.uk or Johanna Herman j.herman@uel.ac.uk indicating your interest in the subject.
The seminar runs on Thursday 14 June from 10 am to 6pm at the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict, DH108 Duncan House Campus, and is followed by a drinks reception.
Wednesday 20 June 2007
Private View: 6pm - 9pm
21 - 28 June Open to public: Mon – Fri 10:00 – 6:00 Sat & Sun 10:00 – 4:00
Several solo shows running concurrently make up this exhibition. The Professional Doctorate in Fine Art is a practice based Research Degree programme that is unique to our School of Architecture and Visual Arts.
With its greater emphasis on practice it is more appropriate for many artists than a PhD.
The highly professional standard of work on display reflects the strength of the research culture within Fine Art and the commitment of our students. This academic year seven students will complete their doctorates.
This year’s graduates include students from Taiwan, South Korea, and Greece, as well as the UK.
Wednesday 20 June 2007 Private View: 6pm– 9pm
21 June - 7 July 2007
Open to public:
Mon – Fri 10am– 6pm Sat and Sun 10am– 4pm
The Architecture Year End Show takes place during London’s Architecture Week. This annual event showcases the combined works of each unit within the BsC, Diploma and Masters Programmes. This show also provides an opportunity to see work by our foundation Year 0 students.
AVA is pleased to receive sponsorship from Levitt Bernstein for the production of the show and showcase publication. Levitt Bernstein is proud to support Architecture at UEL
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.
This year's International Students Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday 6 July, at 2.30pm in the Business School Lecture Theatre, followed by an afternoon tea and a reception hosted by our Alumni Network and International Office.
If anybody would like to volunteer their help on the day, perhaps as a marshal or for registration duties please contact Nicola Quilter. Also if there are any academic staff that would like to attend and need a gown ordered, please contact Nicola with the relevant details.
We are expecting approximately 400 people on the day including guests. If anybody needs any further information please contact Nicola on Tel: 020 82232062, Email: n.quilter@uel.ac.uk
Thursday, 12 July
6.30 - 8.00 pm Reception from 6.00 pm
Docklands Campus, West Building WB.G.02
Admission: FREE
Speaker: Michael Edwards, Professor of Planning, The Bartlett School, University College London
Discussant: Massimo De Angelis, from our Business School.
Professor Michael Edwards is an economist and planner working on property markets and their relationship with urban planning and development systems at UCL's Bartlett School of Planning. He has recently been active in critical debates on the London Plan and is joint chair of the King's Cross Railway Lands Group which has been active for 20 years in mediating conflicting pressures on the edge of central London.
The FOURTH ANNUAL DOCKLANDS LECTURE sets the context in which major development in the Thames Estuary is widely seen as a solution to many of the capital's region's problems.
Professor Edwards critically examines the interpretations of housing crisis offered by many current analysts and politicians including Gordon Brown.
Contrasting scenarios for the Thames Gateway are presented, and lessons are drawn from the history of urban development in the UK and internationally. The lecture draws on a chapter Professor Edwards has contributed to the forthcoming book, London's Turning: the Prospect of Thames Gateway, edited by Phil Cohen and Mike Rustin, London, Ashgate 2007.
Please RSVP to Email: leri@uel.ac.uk For more information visit: www.uel.ac.uk/londoneast
Friday 14 September Docklands
A one-day conference to mark the retirement of Professor Mary Boyle and to celebrate 30 years of clinical psychology training by our School of Psychology.
De-medicalising misery examines the effects of our current understandings of distress, and explores ways to rethink them. The conference brings together psychiatrists, service users and clinical psychologists.
For more information contact Professor Mark Rapley Email: m.rapley@uel.ac.uk or Tel: 07951 908 409.
Costs: Waged £120, BPS Members £90, Students £25, Unwaged/Service User FREE. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
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!
Bring a picnic, bring your friends and family and don't miss the magic and excitement of some of the most sensational ballet and opera in the world...completely FREE!
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
Don Giovanni The Royal Opera Wednesday 13 June at 7pm
Tosca The Royal Opera Tuesday 3 July at 7.30pm
For venues and more information visit: http://www.royaloperahouseevents.co.uk/bpsummer/
Our Children’s Garden Early Years Centre summer fair takes place Wednesday 13 June from 12pm -3pm at our Docklands Campus.
ALL WELCOME!
For further information, contact the Children's Garden on
Tel:
020 8223 7833/2663 or Email: childrens.garden@uel.ac.uk.
Wednesday 4 July 6pm duration: approximately 1 hour.
ExCel London Royal Victoria Dock E16 1X
www.excel-london.co.uk Admission: FREE
The New London Orchestra presents Newham welcomes the world - the journey begins by Ronald Corp and Hope Massiah - a choral and orchestral performance by over 400 members of the Newham Community!
For further information, contact Tel: 020 7823 5523 or visit:http://www.nlo.co.uk/
Would you like to win 2 complimentary tickets to see East London Chorus performing works by Schubert and Mozart at St James Piccadilly on 7 July.
They'll also be giving a world premiere of a work by contemporary composer Brian Chapple at this concert, too.
If so then all you need to do is answer the following question:
Q: Where does East London Chorus rehearse?
Answers on Email to infocus@uel.ac.uk
For further information about East London Chorus visit www.eastlondonchorus.org.uk.
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
http://www.uel.ac.uk/staff-development/documents/ForthcomingStaffDevelopmentCourses-May-July2007.doc
From the 1 - 15 June Knowledge Dock are running a series of business support courses in E-Business Planning, Market Research and Marketing and Business Planning. The workshops are offered free but places are limited. To book a place call:Sujata Vaishnav Tel: 020 8223 7286 or Email: s.vaishnav@uel.ac.uk
Fashion Design student Kelly Shaw received a £2,000 prize at Graduate Fashion Week’s Gala Show on Wednesday 6 June, second prize in River Island's Gold Award, and was interviewed by Victoria Beckham at the show. In an interview on GMTV the following morning, Mrs Beckham praised Kelly’s quirky “Brit Kitsch” collection and expressed a strong interest in buying some of the pieces.
Kelly said: “What an amazing week! It’s been so exciting and rewarding to finally see my collection up on the catwalk after all the months of hard work that went into designing and creating the clothes.
“My designs are a quiet protest against the increasingly apathetic youth of today. So much fashion just looks the same these days – I wanted to create something totally different. Victoria Beckham was really enthusiastic; she said she loved the collection and really wanted to wear my designs.
“I've definitely been trying to push the boundaries of fashion, rather than just staying inside them, so I’m really pleased to have received such wonderful recognition.”
Designs from Kelly’s womenswear collection, including a strawberry print rain-mac, embroidered hoodies and frilly knickers, will now go on show in the window displays of River Island’s flagship store in Marble Arch over the weekend.
Helen Carter, Programme Leader for Fashion design at UEL, said: “Kelly’s been an extremely focused and talented student and she fully deserves her success. Her collection was based on an unusually abstract concept, but she had a very strong vision and pulled it off brilliantly. I wish her every success in the future.”
For the full story see http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/kellyshaw.htm
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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