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Past Issues << | Issue 84: Wednesday 9 January 2008 |
Professor J. R. (Len) Shackleton has been appointed as Head of our Business School, and will take up his post early in the New Year.
Professor Shackleton is an economist, educated at King's College Cambridge and the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies. His teaching interests include macroeconomics and labour economics, and his research interests cover all aspects of labour markets.
He has written on a wide variety of topics, including the history of economic thought, industrial economics, social security and retailing, and has published reports for a number of policy think tanks, including the Institute of Economic Affairs, the Adam Smith Institute and the Employment Policy Institute.
He has made numerous TV and radio appearances and is currently Dean of the Westminster Business School, where he has helped produce a substantial increase in student numbers, income and reputation. Prof Shackleton will take up his post at the beginning of February.
Professor Shackleton said: “The University of East London is an institution with a great future. I am very ambitious for UEL's Business School, which has terrific possibilities as an education provider nationally and internationally as well as in the local area. I want to help develop its potential in teaching, research and knowledge transfer and position it as one of London’s most exciting and innovative business schools”.
Aygen Kurt (pictured far left) has joined the Graduate School team as a part-time Research Support Officer. Aygen's role is to support the generation of greater levels of external funding for research, as part of our Research and Scholarship Strategy.
Aygen will be working closely with Tim Brooks in facilitating the research bid writing/submitting process and maintaining internal understanding of research developments and funding application processes. She will be in post until the end of March 2008.
Among her duties, she will act as the administrator and contact point (with Tim) for all queries relating to proposal submission procedures,such as . the Joint electronic submission system (JeS) for the UK Research Councils. Additionally, Aygen will be updating our knowledge on postgraduate student funding opportunities. Aygen will be in the office part time and advises us to copy all inquiries to Tim Brooks, too, to ensure a smooth service. Aygen said of her new post, "I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and helping to enhance our research activities."
For more information contact Aygen Kurt, Research Support Officer at the Graduate School Room EB.1.43 Tel: 020 8223 2731, Email: a.s.kurt@uel.ac.uk. To contact Tim call Tel: 020 8223 2421or Email: t.brooks@uel.ac.uk
In December, Gereon Krebber, Lecturer in Fine Art , was awarded the "Kunstpreis Junger Westen", a German national prize awarded to the best young artists in the country.
Gereon is rapidly gaining a global reputation as a sculptor, and his recent works include 'Sprout', the large sculpture now located on the corner of the Green in University Square at Docklands.
' Sprout' was originally commissioned for Spitalfields market, and stood there from 2004 to 2006. Gereon then donated it to us, where it has become popular with staff, students and visitors alike, and was relocated to University Square as part of our Mayfest 07 cultural festival.
Dr Donald Hoskins in Moscow
During November Dr Donald Hoskins, MBE, formerly our Head of Music gave two concerts in Moscow. He took part as a piano soloist in a concert at the Moscow Conservatoire and the following evening conducted the Cantus Firmus Chamber Orchestra at the Bulgarian Cultural Centre.
Although having retired from full-time music making, Dr Hoskins still conducts in London and Essex. During his time as our Head of Music Dr Hoskins regularly conducted the UEL Concert Band which gave annual concerts at the Barking Campus.
More recently, as a birthday celebration, he conducted the Aminta Concert Orchestra at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, on the South Bank.
For the latest on our activities visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
Open Evening Weds 9 January 4pm - 8pm
Our first Open Evening of the year is this Weds 9 Jan from 4 - 8pm.
All programmes. All welcome.
Stratford and Docklands campuses.
For more details about our Open Evenings for the coming year visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/openday/
Thursday 17 January 10am - 3.30pm West Building Lecture Theatre, Docklands campus
Knowledge is power – sustainable businesses come from being able to exploit this potential. Businesses that can capitalise and create new knowledge hold a competitive edge over their competitors.
As business professionals we are always looking for free and accessible business information for our clients - whether they are students, researchers, small businesses or public enquiries.
Library and Learning Services are organising London’s first event which draws together many different providers of this information. We will encompass both physical and virtual collections and provide networking opportunities with a wide range of business professionals. We are offering places to staff and students at greatly reduced prices.
For details please contact: Sally Crosthwaite x 7445 sallyc@uel.ac.uk or Judith Preece x 7400 judith3@uel.ac.uk
Accessing Skills to Higher Education at the Skillzone
Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 January, 10am - 3pm, Docklands Campus
Skillzone is running a two-day course to help students improve their study skills this semester.
The course covers: presentation, research techniques, academic writing and referencing, selecting and gathering information.
If you think your students could benefit please recommend them to contact the Skillzone Administration Team Lucene Barned or Yael Ilan on Tel 020 8223 3003.
Postgraduate Showcase 2008
Our Postgraduate Showcase takes place on Wednesday 13 February at our Docklands Campus.
To take part contact Karen O'Connor Email: infocus@uel.ac.uk
For information visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/openday/
Research update: Information on project calls
I- New European Collaborative Research Projects (ECRP) Call to be launched on 1 February 2008
The ECRP Programme is designed to advance high-quality, researcher-led, collaborative international research within and across all fields of the social sciences, offering opportunities to test innovative ideas, pool multidisciplinary expertise and strengthen European research capacity. In 2008, Funding Organisations of 19 countries will be participating in the scheme, and the deadline for submitting proposals will be 28 April.
Call opens: 1 February 2008
Submission deadlines for proposals: 28 April 2008
Start of successful projects: March 2009
For more information please go to www.esf.org/ecrp
II- Project Proposal Calls from Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Deadlines: 15 and 28 February 2008
There are currently three project proposal calls within the area of Public Interest in Poverty Issues. Submission deadlines are 15 February 2008 and 28 February 2008.
For more information please go to www.jrf.org.uk/research-funding/
III- Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) Digital Preservation Policy Study Project
Deadline: 12:00 noon on Monday 11 February 2008
JISC invites bidders to submit proposals for a study that will assist UK higher and further education institutions to formulate policies relating to the preservation of their digital assets. The work is expected to be undertaken over a 5 month period. The study should commence no later than the 3 March 2008 and be completed by 25 July 2008. Funding of up to £50,000 is available for the study, including VAT, and travel and subsistence.
IV- JISC Publisher Metadata and Interoperability Projects 3
Deadline: 25 January 2008
JISC invites proposals to undertake projects that help to further develop interoperability between publishers, aggregators and libraries and the JISC Information Environment (IE). The aim of these projects is to highlight and explore the issues surrounding the development of interoperable, metadata-based services offered by publishers based on their electronic publications. The projects are expected to last no more than nine months and to finish no later than 30 November 2008.
For more information please go to http://www.jisc.ac.uk/fundingopportunities.aspx
Link in to our key decision making bodies
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
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
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
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E-learning, blended learning and distance learning are increasingly important in Higher Education and in teaching and learning generally; however, to take full advantage and make the best use of them you may need to acquire new skills.
The MA in Online and Blended Learning is a flexible, online professional development programme that will help you take full advantage of 21st century pedagogic practice and online technologies.
All course activities happen online and are facilitated within UEL Plus, our Virtual Learning Environment.
Deadline for applications: 14 January.
For further information and an application form please go to: http://www.uel.ac.uk/dl/programmes/module_info/ma_obl.htm
Alternatively, contact the Distance Learning Advice Team on: distance.learning@uel.ac.uk / tel: +44 (0)20 8223 2564
UEL Extra First Aid Courses 2008
First Aid at Work: 4 Days Tue– Fri 2008, 12– 15 Jan, 22 – 25 April, 10– 13 June, 9– 12 Sept, 18– 21 Nov. Fee: £185
Requalify course: 2 Days Thurs and Fri 2008 13 and 14 Mar, 22 and 23 May, 10 and 11 July, 16 and 17 Oct. Fee: £110.00
Venue: Docklands Campus
December dates can be added if required. For further information or to book a course: Please contact: Frances Bronzite, 020 8223 4368 or Email: f.s.bronzite@uel.ac.uk
E-Learning resources
To find out more about the wide range of E-Learning applications available to us in our everyday work, visit:
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)
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
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For Learning and Development Course dates see: www.uel.ac.uk/staff-development/handbook
Written by Trish Cooke and Robert Hyman
Directed by Kerry Michael
"Enthusiastically driven by the strong cast” - The Stage
1 December 2007 - 19 January 2008
Theatre Royal is famed for home-produced pantomime that retains all the traditional splendours of the genre and up-to-the-minute allusions.
This year's production, Cinderella, is set on the fairytale French African-Caribbean island of Guadalumpa, and is a colourful cocktail of hilarity, wonder and romance.
Bookings 020 8534 0310 or www.stratfordeast.com (no booking fee) where you can find more information on schedule and prices.
Who wrote the original Cinderella fairy tale in the XVII century?
We had a lot of entries for this competition and some of them were very educational! Congratulations to Dina Bavisi who correctly answered Charles Perrault but a pair of tickets also went to Frank Leonhardt who was able to enlighten us about the history of the Cinderella fairy tale.
Apparently, there are numerous versions from around the world dating back many centuries, but from the 17th Century there are two versions. Giambattista Basile's (Italy) and Charles Perrault's (France) who adapted his from Basile's. The Brothers Grimm did a German version in the 19th Century.
Many thanks to all those who took part.
Bargain!! All tickets £7.00 or book for two comedy clubs for the great rate of £10
1 pair of free tickets to giveaway! Please email Karen O'Connor if you'd like to go into the prize draw at k.e.oconnnor @uel.ac.uk Entries out of the hat on Monday 14 January.
Laughter will once again fill theBROADWAY with the delightful fun and frolics of some of the top comedians on the circuit this season. Don’t forget to take advantage of the great two for £10 offer – that is too cheap to miss!
Thursday 17 January, 8pm
Ben Hurley will be your compere for the evening and is the youngest ever winner of New Zealand's two premier stand-up comedy awards, including best male comedian.
Don’t miss the paranoid, tall, story-telling Kitty Flanagan who has a gift for languages. Well known for her sketch comedy as well as her stand up, the Australian has appeared in several successful TV shows both in Australia and the UK, most notably Full Frontal, The Micallef Show and The Sketch Show.
The winner of the Best Male Comedian at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards, Kojo, is bursting onto theBROADWAY stage. Kojo has set about sealing his place as one of Britain's funniest men, and this is the second year running Kojo has won the award. He has fast become one of the biggest talents to come out of the black comedy circuit, and CBBC recognised his talents early on in his career, signing him as a presenter to their Saturday morning show The Mighty Truck.
So come along and see for yourself some fantastic comedians in the new spring comedy club at theBROADWAY.
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