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Past Issues << | Issue 89: Weds 13 February 2008 |
Our students joined Mayor of London Ken Livingstone and hundreds of local dignitaries, professionals and young people to celebrate the official opening of the Stephen Lawrence Centre in Deptford on Thursday February 7.
The Stephen Lawrence Centre, designed by award-winning architect and UEL honorary graduate David Adjaye, contains business development suites, educational resources, and state-of-the-art design and audiovisual facilities.
Over thirty UEL students took part in special employability workshops, part of a range of activities and displays showcasing the centre’s potential to inspire young people to achieve their career ambitions.
Femi Bola, Head of UEL's Employability Team, said: “We feel very lucky and proud to be able to use this wonderful new centre. Like the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, we are totally committed to inspiring people to reach their full potential."
For the full release, visit: www.uel.ac.uk/news/latest_news/stories/lawrence.htm
Our English Language Centre is offering free Academic English and Study Skills classes for all our International students at Stratford and Docklands.
These courses will help students perfect their academic writing; advise on dissertation writing and help improve presentation skills.
International students do not
need to register , just to come along to any of the classes at Docklands or Stratford.
Classes start this week!!
For further details contact Gurpreet Madhaparia , the ELC Administrator on 020 8223 2402 or check the timetables on our website www.uel.ac.uk/elc
The SMARTlab Digital Media Institute has teamed up with Newham Sixth Form College (NewVIc) and Newham Community Arts Development to run a workshop and performance of ‘recycled’ music on 14-15 February.
The 'Make Some Noise! International Recycled Orchestra' features world-renowned musicians and is conducted live and online, from London and New York.
John Crockford, Music & Music Technology tutor at NewVIc, is working with Jazz trumpeter and percussionist Claude Deppa to increase awareness of waste and recycling, and introducing rhythms and grooves from around the world to young people from Newham taking part in the workshops.
Other collaborators include Colm O’Snodaigh of KILA, shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year, Robbie Perry of Dead Can Dance, and Clilly Castiglia of Kranky, performing live by web broadcast from the Harlem Children’s Zone in New York.
John and the MAGIC team are manufacturing a range of instruments from materials including plastic tubing, metal strips, bamboo, office water cooler bottles, car parts, hub caps, inner tubes, plastic bins, fabric, gaffer tape and string.
SMARTlab is making a film of the workshop and performance, to be screened at the Newham Arts Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in July. Read more about the event on-line http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/press_releases/releases/orchestra.htm
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Our Postgraduate Showcase takes place TONIGHT Wednesday 13 February at our Docklands Campus, 4 - 8pm.
To take part contact Karen O'Connor Email: infocus@uel.ac.uk
For information visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/openday/
Public Lectures Weds 13 February 2008
HOW NEUTROPHILS ELIMINATE BUGS FROM THE HUMAN BODY – THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF ION CHANNELS [Part of Postgraduate Showcase 2008] 6pm - 7pm Docklands Campus, Lecture by Dr Jatinder Ahluwalia
GLOBAL E-SECURITY: NEW THREATS FROM CYBER-CRIME [Part of Postgraduate Showcase 2008] 6pm - 7pm Docklands Campus Dr Hamid Jahankhani, School of Computing and Technology
TEN YEARS AFTER PINOCHET: The future of universal jurisdiction 6pm – 7.30pm Duncan House Lecture Theatre 001 A panel discussion hosted by the Centre on Human Rights in Conflict Panellists: Alun Jones QC, Great James Street Chambers, Jordi Palou-Loverdos, Lawyer, mediator, Veritas Rwanda Forum,
Dr. Víctor M. Sánchez, Professor, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Michael Caplan QC, Partner, Kingsley Napley.
Pictured: AVA Photomontage
For more information about Public Lectures please visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lectureseries/
Prof Nira Yuval-Davis and Erene Kaptani invite you to a two day conference to celebrate the conclusion of the three year research Project Identity, Performance and Social Action: Community Theatre Among Refugees.
Day 1 – 7 March 2008
A discussion of the theoretical, methodological and political issues emanating from the research.
This will be followed by a performance by Playback South and a reception in the evening.
Venue: Oxford House, Derbyshire St, Bethnal Green, London E2 6HG
Day 2 – 8 March 2008
Playback and Forum Theatre workshops in which the conference participants will be able to try out the theatre techniques used by the research project.
Venue: Room UH304 Stratford Campus, University House.
Keynote speakers will include Don Flynn, Prof Paul Heritage, Dr Phil Marfleet and Prof Margie Wetherell as well as members from the refugee organisations that the Research Project worked with. Admission is free, but places are limited.
For more information please see www.uel.ac.uk/ipsa or to book a place contact: Catherine Donaldson c.donaldson@uel.ac.uk or Tel: 020 8223 7085
Call for ESRC Bursaries for Training
Deadline: 22 February 2008, 4 pm.
The ESRC Research Resources Board wishes to stimulate the uptake of high quality research methods training courses. Each year there are 50 bursaries for up to £1,000 each to enable staff in the UK engaged in teaching methods or supervising research to update their research methods skills.
The Board wishes to improve the standards of research methods and to stimulate the uptake of high quality training courses across the UK social science community. ESRC Bursaries for Training are currently available to enable staff in the UK social science community engaged in research, teaching research methods or supervising research to update their research methods skills.
For further information and application form, please go to Training Bursaries section of the website http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/about/funding/training/ . For information about available research methods training courses in UK, please see the NCRM Training & Events database http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/training/ .
Cancer Research, UK - Project Grants in Population and Behavioural Science
Deadlines: 07 March 2008 and 15 August 2008
The Population and Behavioural Sciences Committee considers project grant applications in any area of population and behavioural sciences, including: (i) genetic, molecular, clinical and public health epidemiology (excluding primary and secondary prevention studies involving medical interventions, e.g. vaccines and chemoprevention); (ii) educational, behavioural, supportive and palliative care; and (iii) psychosocial research.
Please visit http://science.cancerresearchuk.org/gapp/pbsfunding/pbs_smallgrants/
There are also Small Grants (up to £40,000) covered in the same subject areas.
Deadline for application: 29 August 2008.
Please go to http://science.cancerresearchuk.org/gapp/pbsfunding/pbs_smallgrants/
Pictured: L- R Anthony O'Keefe, Alan Whte, Janet Riddle, Tim Brooks, Debbie Dada.
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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
UELSU's Truelove Valentine's Ball Friday 15 February 8pm 'til late,
£15 adv/£20 door in Aqua East Bar Docklands campus.
You too could not only find truelove but also win a pair of FREE tickets to the Students' Union Valentines Ball by answering the following three questions:
1. In which year was Valentine of Rome said to have been killed?
2. Which famously fickle monarch is alleged to have first declared Valentine's Day a public holiday in the UK?
3. What is the name of the new Students' Union Bar?
Tie breaker: How many calories do you burn in one minute of passionate kissing?
First prize: a pair of tickets to UELSU's Valentine's Ball
Second prize: a bottle of Mas Fleurey 2006 rosé wine, Cotes de Provence, from Nicolas in Canary Wharf
Third prize: a box of Valentine'schocolates
Saturday 8 March St Clement Danes church in the Strand, WC2R 1DH.
The concert starts at 8pm
The programme is
Mozart - Requiem
Mozart - Vesperae de Dominica, KV 321
Mozart - Divertimento in D, KV 136
You are probably familiar with Mozart's Requiem, arguably the greatest requiem of all. His Vesperae de Dominica is remarkable for having every movement in a different key. A fine, vigorous Dixit Dominus is followed by a dignified Confitebor, a cheerful Beatus Vir, and a polyphonic Laudate Pueri. The sparkling setting of the Laudate Dominum is a real 'tour de force' for the soprano soloist, after which the Magnificat is argued out between soloists and chorus, and brings the whole work to a fine conclusion.
Tickets are £12 Concessions £10 if bought in advance - 0795 806 6394
WIN A FREE PAIR OF TICKETS
Question: What do the initials WA stand for in Mozart's name. Answers emailed to infocus@uel.ac.uk. Winner drawn Monday 19 February.
Full details can be found at www.eastlondonchorus.org.uk/concerts.htm
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Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Development Programme
seminar on: Leadership and Development in Higher Educational Institutions
Date: 5 March 2008
Venue: Education Building, Room RBG 15, Stratford Campus
Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Refreshments will be provided
This seminar on Leadership and Development in Higher Educational Institutions is one of a number on leadership and management development from the Mentor and Equalities Unit. The themes for this seminar will be Personal Perspectives on how to succeed in Higher Educational Institutions as an academic from a Black and Minority Ethnic group. How staff can utilise corporate resources to succeed and the value of staff networks in complex corporate environments.
Non academic staff in managerial (PO grade) roles will also benefit from the presentations and are invited to attend.
Speakers:
Professor Uduak Archibong, University of Bradford Diversity and Race Equality
Champion.
Ms Jennifer Joseph Head of PROUD Ministry
of Justice Staff Network ,The Effectiveness
of Staff Networks.
Dr. Lionel McCalman, Senior Lecturer, University of East London , The UEL Environment.
The Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Development Programme for senior lecturers and principal officers with at least 1 year’s full time service, starts in October 08.
For an application form or more information contact: Sonia Harding Project Manager Mentor & Equalities Unit Duncan House Emai1: S.Harding@uel.ac.uk
Director, Joe Greenland mentor and Equalities Unit 0208 223 4347
Pictured: Jennifer Joseph. Head of PROUD, Ministry of Justice.
First Aid at Work: 4 Days Tue– Fri 2008, 22 – 25 April, 10– 13 June, 9– 12 Sept, 18– 21 Nov. Fee: £185
Requalify course: 2 Days Thurs and Fri 2008 13 and14 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
To see which Staff Development Course and their dates are available for February and March 2008, visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/staff-development/index.htm
To book on a course contactl Nina Harding Email: n.harding@uel.ac.uk
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
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
On Friday (8 February) some of our Business School colleagues turned out in the glorious spring-like sunshine to plant a sapling. The Ash Claret (Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood) tree was donated by one of our Business School colloborative partners on behalf of his classmates. The group of German students graduated last November.
Chris Koenig whose idea it was to donate the tree said: " I donated the Ash Claret because it is common in both the UK and Germany.. It serves as a link between our countries. Instead of sending you a commorative plaque I realised the tree itself would tell the message. Nobody will know or remember us anyway - but the tree may prosper, and become a landmark, and serve us with shade in the summers to come, when all of us are retired.."
The tree will reach its maximum height in 25 years (about 70ft) and will potentially retain this height for up to 4 centuries. The tree will become a wide spreading deciduous tree with breathtaking autumn colouring when shoot tips turn royal purple followed by the interior leaves turning orange, pink and gold. In summer, the tree's leaves are glossy rich green above and a paler underneath. Hanging fruit clusters in autumn provide good bird food in spring.
Pictured: L-R: Lesley Duncan, Caroline Sims, Ian Bathgate, Peter Fenwick, Greg Eglin, Len Shackleton, Graham Symons.
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