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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 194: Wednesday 12 May 2010 |
Information, Advice and Guidance team are inviting people to attend a host of events and taster sessions as part of the UK’s largest festival of Leaning, Adult Learners Week taking place next week from 15 to 21 May. Adult Learners Week is co-ordinated by NIACE, the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education and the aim is to encourage adults to think about taking up learning and take part in learning activities and events across England.
Saturday 15 May - Grays Learning Shop: Overseas qualification day
Sunday 16 May -
Valentine Mansion – celebrate learning including information & advice on learning opportunities
Monday 17 May -
Information & Advice coffee evening – information and advice on learning opportunities plus a range of presentations
Tuesday 18 May - Information & Advice coffee morning – information & advice on learning opportunities including undergraduate and post-graduate study
Wednesday 19 May - Adult Learners Week Achievement Awards Evening (Invitation only) Showcasing student achievement
Thursday 20 May - The Mall, Stratford Shopping Centre E15, Advice stand – offering information and advice on education opportunities including preparatory courses to enable progression to university
Monday 17 – Friday 21 May - Advice stand outside Harrison Gibbson’s department store, Ilford High Street 9 – 3PM Offering information and advice on university programmes including short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate study, part time and full time routes and more!
Friday 21 May - Silver Surfers Day
For further information, please contact Julie Walker on 0208 223 4354 or email advisors@uel.ac.uk. To find out more about the University of East London’s Information, Advice and Guidance services for prospective students: www.uel.ac.uk/partnerships/iag
Thurrock Learning Shop Open for Business On Monday 22 March 2010 the Thurrock Learning Shop officially opened. UEL operates the Learning Shop on behalf of a very wide range of local partners, and has a three year lease on the building at a pepper corn rent. We also receive a contribution from the East of England Development Agency to cover the cost of running events at the shop.
Although Monday was the official launch, the shop has been open three days a week since mid December of last year, and has already seen over 1,300 clients.
Selena Bolingbroke, Director of ESDS said ”As with our Learning and Advice shop in Barking, the aim is to provide local people with impartial advice and guidance about education and training opportunities. By having a location in a high street shopping area, we are able to reach people who otherwise would not be in contact with an education institution by more mainstream routes"
There is an opportunity for Business & Marketing students to work as interns through Top Boss Thurrock in association with UEL and Thurrock Learning Shop, for more information please contact partnerships@uel.ac.uk or take a look at the Top Boss website www.nexttopboss.co.uk
Please let your students know about it and email volunteer@uel.ac.uk if interested.
Building Your Business & Your Personal Brand WorkshopThe Development and Alumni Office hosted a workshop on Building Your Business & Your Personal Brand Workshop, to which more than 100 alumni, students and staff attended at UEL’s Docklands campus on Wednesday 28 April. The workshop offered advice and practical support on a range of professional services available to small and medium businesses and other budding entrepreneurs on how to market themselves more successfully to employers and clients.
The speakers included Professor Sonny Nwankwo, Director of UEL’s Petchey Centre for Entrepreneurship; Wendy Jackson - a Business School Graduate and Director of her own business Bite Sized Marketing; Thorsten Klein and Neeta Barot from UEL’s Knowledge Dock Business Centre, and David Royston-Lee – a business psychologist and former Head of Career Management Services at KMPG.
For event details, see http://www.uel.ac.uk/alumni/events/index.htm
Podiatry Students London Marathon Success 
Six final year Physiotherapy students from UEL (Martina Kehoe, Emma-Louise Dunphy, Emma Claxton, Siobhan Ryan, Lizzie McBrinn and Radley O'Sullivan) were invited to join the team of Physiotherapists volunteering their services at this year's London Marathon. It was a long but successful day and the students received excellent feedback from the head physiotherapist and the large number of runners they were able to help.
Rhys Williams, 25 from Leytonstone is in his second year studying for a BSC Honours in Anthropology. He is also the UEL main organiser for Unite Against Fascism.
Rhys said: “I’ve been involved with Unite against Fascism since the beginning of this academic year. Last November, there was a love music, hate racism gig to raise awareness of the issue. When we heard that Nick Griffin was standing for the election, we held meeting on campus in April and then took students to campaign in Barking.
“Everyone can contribute towards an anti-fascist atmosphere in the East End. It’s hectic campaigning whilst doing a degree, but it’s important to do something about it and it makes a difference to an outcome of an election as it has done in Barking. I’m pleased that there’s so much interest amongst students too. This Thursday we have another meeting at 5pm in EBG 16, it’s a report back on the election results.”
IT Services is happy to announce a new service for all UEL network users. “eduroam” is a new global initiative to help members of the academic community stay connected while visiting other academic institutions.
Currently available in over 80 universities in the UK and over 1000 globally, the service allows users to connect to other universities wireless networks using their home institution credentials. This takes the mantra of 'single sign-on' to whole new levels and heralds a new dawn for inter-university collaboration.
Users with wireless devices should be able to connect to the ‘eduroam’ network , anywhere in the world. When prompted for credentials, your username should be in the format userid@uel.ac.uk . Once your username and password are validated, you are online and can browse the web.
We recommend, where possible, that you connect to the eduroam network at UEL before trying elsewhere. Once you get a profile setup on your wireless device which works on a UEL campus that same profile should work at any participating organisation.
The service went live last week and and has already been used by visitors to UEL from Oxford, Kent, Portsmouth, Queen Mary, Goldsmiths, Essex and SOAS universities.
For more info, please see:
http://www.uel.ac.uk/it/jrs
http://www.ja.net/roaming
http://www.eduroam.org
UEL News is now on Twitter. Follow us here.
For the latest on our activities visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
TONIGHT!!! Academic Networking and Collaboration Event – Wednesday 12th May from 4pm to 6pm London South Bank University
The University of East London is a member of the Knowledge East partnership which is a Knowledge Transfer focused network of nine universities and colleges in East London. The partnership is starting a series of events to encourage academics interested in Knowledge Transfer to network and collaborate.
The structure of the event is as follows;
- What is Knowledge East and what can it do for you?
- Speed dating – opportunity for academics to exchange ideas and experiences
- Future collaborative funding opportunities
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Cheese and wine networking
If you are interested in attending this event please contact either Martin Longstaff on Ext 7646, email: m.longstaff@uel.ac.uk or Linsey Cole Ext 7477 email: l.cole@uel.ac.uk
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Summer Showcase Events
Various events starting on 5 May through to 19 June. For more information please go to www.uel.ac.uk/hssevents
IPAD End of Year Shows - All free, All welcome to attend
MAPPING, Solo Performance final degree show Theatre Studies, Wednesday 12 May 2010, Stratford Circus 7pm
MADE, Solo performances by final year dance students, Thursday 13 May 2010, Stratford Circus 7pm
CAUSING A SCENE, Final degree show from the MA Acting and MA Theatre Directing programmes, Friday May 14 2010, Stratford Circus 7pm
ADAPTATIONS,
Performed readings from the MA Writing Adaptation group, Saturday 15 May 2010, Stratford Circus 7pm
The Politics of Consumption 18 May 2010 10am, WBG.02
A symposium presented by the Centre for Cultural Studies Research. All welcome - no charge, no booking required. For further information email: j.gilbert@uel.ac.uk
VC Q+A - Cass School of Education: Wednesday 19 May 2010, 1pm Room UH202 (contact Debbie Brearly to confirm your place and for room details)
Staff Consultation Event: Thursday 20 May - All staff interactive consultation event @ Excel Centre 9:00 - 12:30 with lunch - If you would like to attend then please let your Dean or Director know by Wed 13 May, please supply your name, position, department, contact details and any special requirements.
A Latin Dinner & Dance, Raising Funds for Soundscape Music Therapy in association with Newham Academy of Music Friday 28 May, 7.00pm | The Old Town Hall, Stratford, E15
Champagne Reception | Dinner | Salsa Dancers | Charity Auction | Live Music & Entertainment. Tickets £55 | Tables £500. Contact alison.brewerton@newham-music.org.uk or visit www.newham-music.org.uk
UEL Alumni Network Event: ‘The Psychology of Success’ – A guest lecture and workshop for students and alumni, Thursday June 10 2010, 6pm-9pm Computing & Conference Centre, Stratford Campus
UEL's Alumni Network and School of Psychology invite you to a guest lecture by
Judith Leary-Joyce, works as a business consultant, writer and inspirational speaker,
and workshop which will help those seeking to identify their talents, clarify their aspirations and achieve success in all that they do. This event is open to alumni, students and staff.
This event is free of charge. For further information, or to reserve your place, please contact the Development & Alumni Office on alumni@uel.ac.uk or ext. 2222 by Friday 28 May.
The Centre for Cultural Studies Research (CCSR)'s 2010 Annual Lecture
‘Urban Ruins: City Life With Urbicide’ by
Marshall Berman 16 June 2010, 5:30pm, WBG.02, Docklands
Refreshments will follow the lecture.
ALL WELCOME ADMISSION FREE. RSVP to Gill Perkins (g.s.perkins@uel.ac.uk)
See http://www.uel.ac.uk/ccsr/events/index.htm for more information.
Research at UEL: Enhancing Quality and Impact Conference, Monday 28th June 2010
Do you want to learn more about the current research and knowledge exchange activities at UEL?
Do you want to explore possibilities for research collaboration within UEL?
Do you want to learn more about the range of support available to you in your research and knowledge exchange activities?
Do you want an update on the Research Excellence Framework (REF)?
Do you want to learn how to improve your chances of securing external funding?
Do you want to have your say on how we can build and enhance the quality and impact of our research?
Email Martin Chan (m.chan@uel.ac.uk) for more information
UEL Staff Summer Party- Docklands
Early July (date to be confirmed) Friday, at Oscars, 3pm.
Free food and drink, DJ, karaoke, games and prizes. World Cup theme (WAGS, footballers, National dress).
Transport will be arranged from Stratford to Docklands
Open Days 2010
Saturday 26 June 2010, 12-4pm, Stratford and Docklands
Wednesday 1 September 2010, 4-7pm, Stratford and Docklands
Saturday 16 October 2010, 12-4pm, Stratford and Docklands
For more information about Open Days, contact Vicky Rossiter on v.rossiter@uel.ac.uk
Key links:
Academic Board: www.uel.ac.uk/qa/committees/acaboard
UEL Chaplaincy: www.uel.ac.uk/chaplaincy
Board of Governors: www.uel.ac.uk/governors
Graduation:www.uel.ac.uk/graduation
Mayfest: www.uel.ac.uk/mayfest
Open Days: www.uel.ac.uk/openday
Public Lectures: www.uel.ac.uk/lectureseries
Stonewall Information Service, for advice on housing, parenting, school, work, partnerships, health, immigration and crime call 08000 50 20 20. For details, visit: www.stonewall.org/info
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
Closing date extended until 5pm on Friday 14th May! Get fit, represent your borough and raise money for charity – sign up today! To see photos from the 2010 Central London event, go to www.5kyourway.co.uk and click on the gallery.
UEL Sport and the Development & Alumni Office have jointly planned a programme of Sponsored Sports for June, July, August and September 2010 as below. To reserve your free place, please contact us now at development@uel.ac.uk or 0208 223 6443.
Event |
Date |
Location |
Minimum Sponsorship per Person |
Bungee Jump |
9th June 2010 |
Docklands Campus |
£500 |
British Gas Great London Swim |
3rd July 2010 |
Royal Victoria Dock - East London |
£350 |
Mazda Triathlon |
7th & 8th August 2010 |
Excel - East London |
£350 |
Run to the Beat |
26th September 2010 |
O2 - Greenwich |
£350 |
Your entry fee is free. Each competitor will receive a 'Friend of UEL' T-shirt and badge after registration with us. In return, we ask you to raise the minimum sponsorship amount per person, which you can do online via http://www.justgiving.com/unieastlondon or offline.There are surprise prizes for the top three athletes who bring the most sponsorship money. Training will be offered for the events. We have limited spaces, so don't delay, and if you are interested in entering the triathlon but are worried about getting together a relay team we will also help with that! So contact us now! For more information on any of the Sponsored Events and an entry form please contact Charlie Tyce on development@uel.ac.uk or 020 8223 6443
All funds go towards the building of our Sports and Academic Complex (2010-2012).
If you are interested in getting involved with a Staff five-a-side football league please contact Robert Taylor in the print centre, r.f.taylor@uel.ac.uk
David Cosford
Director of Sport
ext. 6398
European Union, Directorate-General for Environment: Call for proposals for pilot projects on development of prevention activities to halt desertification in Europe. Deadline: 30 June 2010. The call is launched with the aim of identifying three to five projects eligible for financial support, promoting action on desertification and droughts in pilot river basins, and contributing to the exchange of best practices at the local level on four issues, such as conservation of rainwater and surface water, alternative forms of irrigation, water saving/water efficiency measures and crops consuming less water. The pilot projects are demonstration projects aimed at testing specially designed technologies, techniques or practices. They will have to demonstrate the potential of water saving for improving human and environmental conditions in different regions of the European Union, using low-cost approaches. Please see here for more information.
European Union, Committee of the Regions. Tender Call: CDR/ETU/29/2010 - framework contract — external affairs. Deadline for receipts of tenders or requests to participate: 14 June 2010. The project should provide the Committee with a rapid-response capacity through the formulation of a network of experts, which will enable CoR to draw upon databanks and knowledge acquired by research centres or universities in evaluating policies. Funding is worth up to 70,000 euros over 12 months. Click here for more information.
Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) (UK), Invitation to Tenders: Study on Large Scale e-Portfolio Implementations. Deadline: 14 June 2010. The aims of the study are to: identify, research and document a range of examples of large-scale e-portfolio implementations; analyse these examples and produce models and guidance materials on effective practice in this area aimed at different stakeholder groups. Total funding of £30,000 is available for this project. Please visit here for more information.
Society for Italian Studies, Research Collaboration Fund. Deadline: 15 June 2010. The fund aims to promote and support collaboration between researchers in Italian studies in different institutions, predominately in the UK and RoI, and to support collaboration between Italianists and researchers from other disciplines and with international researchers, where appropriate. Up to £500 is available. See here for more information.
Federation of Microbiological Societies (FEMS) (NL), Visiting Scientist Grants. Deadline: 15 June and 15 December every year. These support meetings between outstanding European scientists within the European area but outside the scientist's country of origin. Grants are worth between 300 euros and 600 euros. Follow the link for information.
Royal Historical Society (UK), Funding for Research expenses within and outside the UK. Deadline: 16 June 2010 (also 10 September and 12 November 2010). Grants will contribute towards travel costs to assist postgraduate students in making visits to archives and other site-visits away from their home institution. Grants are worth between £75 and £500. Click here for information.
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