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Past Issues << | Issue 72: Tuesday 2 October 2007
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John Smith's are running a "FREE BOOKS" offer for all UEL Progress Bursary students. This means our 1st and 2nd year students who are eligible for the UEL Progress Bursary can take their books away now, when they need them, and have the money for them deducted when they receive their Progress Bursary funds.
The Progress Card is also now available free to all our students, with a built-in loyalty scheme, exclusive discount offers and promotions for all cardholders, whether they are eligible for a Progress Bursary, or not.
From November the Progress Card will also be made available FREE to all staff, who will be able to enjoy a ten per cent discount on booksand stationery and earn loyalty points for purchases.
Following the launch of the UEL Progress Bursary and Progress Card in September 2006, not only has our student retention improved but John Smith's has also reported a 40% increase in textbook sales. Also, since February 2007, over 1,000 laptops have been sold.
The Progress Card can be used in both branches of John Smith's or on their website at www.jscampus.co.uk
To ensure the continued success of the UEL Progress Bursary Progress Card, colleagues are asked to:
- Provide John Smith's with reading lists of recommended texts
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Work with John Smith's staff to make sure that the right books and the best offers are available for our students this year
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Tell your students about the benefits of the UEL Progress Bursary and Progress Card as well as the "FREE BOOKS" offer in meetings /lectures with them.
If you would like more information about the Progress Card and John Smith's plans for this autumn contact Lilian Irving (Bookshop Manager) - lilian.irving@johnsmith.co.uk
Don't miss the Black History Month Launch on Weds 3 October (12.15pm The Hub, Second Floor Docklands Library) which kicks off our realy exciting programme of events througout October. You can see the Ghandi-King-Ikeda exhibition and hear from other participants about tthe work we're putting on for BHM 2007. You'll also be treated to poetry performance from the lovely Michelle Marie. Buffet lunch also provided.
Some of the Highlights include a documentary film screening, presented by Media Studies and Cultural Studies student Clarence Davies Man dem nor Gladdy'O (Thurs 25 Oct 12 - 2pm West Building Lecture Theatre) about Sierra Leone which is only now just beginning to recover from 12 years of civil war.
Two film presentations from alumnus Roy Thomas Voices Unseen (18 Oct 5 - 7 Business School Lecture Theatre) and Faces Indie Jungle (25 October 6.30pm Business School Lecture Theatre), explore cultural xenophobia and an history of 'drum'n bass' respectively.
The programme of events ends with panel debate: Keeping the peace? Gangs, culture and identity (31 October venue tbc) and poetry readings.
For full listings for our Black History Month events visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/events/bhm07.htm
We have a busy events, conferences and public lectures calendar over the coming weeks. Some highlights include:
Our Centre on Human Rights in Conflict presents a panel discussion on the subject of the Extraterritorial application of human rights obligations on Tuesday 2 October at Duncan House.
Professor Andrew Silke's inaugural lecture 21st Century shocks: the psychology of terror, takes place on Tuesday 9 October. Andrew's lecture explores the way in which psychology is increasingly recognised as key to developing an effective understanding of terrorists and terrorism. Andrew aims to provide a review of some of the psychological approaches to studying terrorism and the key findings which have emerged.
For details and registration, contact Miriam Watt 020 8223 2884 or email: m.watt@uel.ac.uk
For full listings check:
Events webpages: http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/events/index.htm
Public Lectures webpages: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lectureseries/
Our Alumni and Development Office is hosting a Welcome and Careers/Networking event for new alumni, on 17 October at 6pm. Refreshments provided.
The evening features a presentation from Prospects – the careers specialists for graduates - who will be discussing key issues for alumni looking to get into the right job.
We would like to invite staff members to this event for an opportunity to meet your old students and help us widen the alumni network by passing on your contacts. If you are interested in coming along, or for further information please contact Emma Cale (pictured left) on e.cale@uel.ac.uk Tel: 020 8223 2222
For the latest information from the Alumni Network, please view our enewsletter by following this link http://www.uel.ac.uk/alumni/newsletter/index.htm
It will soon be time for our annual Wise Up events which will be held at our Docklands Campus in the Atrium on 30 October (10am-4pm) and at our Stratford Campus in the Education building on 1November (10am -4pm). Please make a note in your diary!
This year the theme will be body wellbeing with many exhibitors offering suggestions and ways to prevent or reduce injuries and ill-health. There will be activities in which you can take part, taster sessions and demonstrations as well as several interesting competitions.
The event is open to all staff and students, and we anticipate visits too from prospective students and visitors from other universities and local colleges.
If you would like your School or Service to contribute, or if you wish to contribute personally, please contact: Del Basi Tel: 020 8223 2966 Email: d.s.basi@uel.ac.uk Kate Beaven-Marks Tel: 020 8223 2585 Email:k.beaven-marks@uel.ac.uk.
David Woodhouse has provided a series of links so that we can access information and news from our Academic Board, Governing Body and Corporate Management Team.
Please see the following links:
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
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!
For a round-up of what's on in London visit: http://kids.visitlondon.com/whatson/august_events.html
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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
Simply click here for the dates for Staff Development courses:
http://www.uel.ac.uk/staff-development/documents/ForthcomingStaffDevelopmentCoursesOct-NOv07.doc
Dates: Monday 8 October – Monday 29 October (about 15 hours)
Mode of delivery: fully online using UEL Plus
Why take this course? This short 15-hour course is designed for academic tutors who wish to communicate with their students online and to encourage them to communicate with each other in order to improve peer support and informal learning. It is strongly recommended for those staff who are going to tutor Distance Learning modules but is equally of benefit to those teaching modules delivered on campus. It could also be of interest to those who are not actually involved in academic tutoring e.g. those using online communication tools as a way of facilitating online interaction between a particular group, or those involved in supporting students online in some way.
Additional details and online booking form: http://www.uel.ac.uk/sdel/staff_development/courses/online_tutoring.htm
To find out more about the wide range of E-Learning applications available to us in our everyday work, visit:
UEL Plus info: http://www.uel.ac.uk/uelplus/index.htm
SDEL staff development: http://www.uel.ac.uk/sdel/staff_development/index.htm
E-Learning Resources: http://www.uel.ac.uk/sdel/e_learning/resources.htm
Fashion fans can follow in the footsteps of Victoria Beckham by checking out the work of University of graduate Kelly Shaw, whose work goes on sale in a special collection at Selfridges. Two of Kelly's garments – a red-and-white striped canvas dress and a white lacy rain-mac – are on display in a special pop-up shop on the first floor of the famous Oxford Street store from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 October.
Kelly said: “Even if I don’t sell anything, it’s still great that so many people will be able to see my work. I’ve already had a couple of freelance commissions, and I’ve recently started a bespoke tailoring course, which is going really well.”
For the full news release visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/kelly.htm
Jack Petchey OBE was among those honoured when the first ever Entrepreneurship Society annual awards took place at last week. Twelve trophies were awarded to enterprising students and supporters of the Society at the Knowledge Dock Centre.
Andrew Billington, Director of the Jack Petchey Foundation, received the award of ‘Patron of the Entrepreneurship Society’ on behalf of Mr Petchey.
Awad Bhenick (pictured left receiving his award from Andrew Billington) took the award for ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’. Thorsten Klein, Business Incubation Manager at Knowledge Dock, received the award for ‘Champion in Supporting Enterprise’. Michael Worgs received the award for ‘Fastest Established Business’. Graham Hoffman took the award for ‘Start-up Business of the Year’. Product Design graduate Andrew Millar won ‘Innovator of the Year’ after coming up with a range of sustainable food utensils and packaging for use in the 2012 Olympics. Current Product Design student Neil Raja took the award for ‘Creativity in Commercial Design’ after setting up his own design agency One Brick in March 2007.
Other award winners included Caston Matewu, Students' Union General Secretary - ‘Outstanding Achievement to UEL Community’; Fine Art graduate Hannah Wilson - ‘Creativity in Design’; Riccardo Lambertini - ‘Apprentice of the Year’. Ohter award winners include: Emma Cale, our Development and Alumni Officer, and Joseph Bitrus an International Development student.
For the full release see: http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/societyawards.htm
Kate Beaven-Marks, Assistant Health and Safety Manager spoke at an Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) National Safety Symposium, in September. Kate presented her five step model for effective health and safety training, which she developed as part of her Doctorate studies. Kate is currently studying for her Doctorate of Education.
Kate's five steps to Health and Safety Heaven are: evaluation, preparation, provision, reflection and revision .
Topics covered at the IOSH symposium included health and safety training, safety culture, work-related road safety, dealing with stress and major incident management..
For more information contact Kate Beaven-Marks Tel: 020 8223 2586 Mob: 07738 886923 Email: k.beaven-marks@uel.ac.uk.
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