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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 195: Tuesday 18 May 2010 |
The all staff consultation on Patrick McGhee’s green paper “Transformation for Excellence” is being held on Thursday 20 May 2010 at ExCel, Capital Suites 14, 15 & 16. The event will run from 9am – 1pm.
If you are attending please ensure that you are familiar with the green paper prior to the event. To access a copy of the Green Paper: www.uel.ac.uk/strategy.
Please note: the event is now full and we are unable to accommodate last minute sign ups.
If you have any questions please email events@uel.ac.uk
Djo Lema, 23, a third year Business Information Systems and Computer Networks student has beaten one of the UK’s top cage fighters, Scott Jansen, at UCMMA 12: Never Back Down, which took place at the Troxy, Commercial Road on Saturday May 8th in front of a celebrity crowd including Dizzee Rascal.
See http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/press_releases/cagefighterstudent.htm for more information
Examinations will be taking place in the areas below from the 24 May to the 4 June (excluding bank holiday weekend). Examinations start at 09:30 and will usually be taking place until about 17:00 although some additional needs exams can run to 19:00. Please could any activity which might be noisy or create disruption be limited to a minimum and essential activity only during this period. Many thanks for your help and cooperation in this regard. Please note examinations will also be taking place throughout Duncan House on the same dates and at the same times.
The areas affected are:
Docklands
East Building
Most Atrium rooms, most Level 1 rooms, most level 2 rooms (apart from EB.2.43 and EB.2.44), EB.3.19
West Building
Level 2 rooms WB.2.02 to WB.2.06, WB.1.10 and WB.1.15
Business School
Level 3 rooms excluding the glass walled rooms
Knowledge Dock
Level 1 rooms
Stratford
R Building
All ground floor and level 1 rooms
Conference & Computer Centre
All ground floor rooms and level 1 teaching rooms
University House
UH248 and UH230, All level 3 rooms, UH269
Prefab lecture rooms
LT03 – LT06
For more information contact Earl Blake (e.blake@uel.ac.uk)
In December 2009, a UEL-led collaborative bid on behalf of the KnowledgeEast HEI partnership was awarded funding to provide internship opportunities for unemployed graduates. Over the next 9 months, 500 paid internship opportunities will be created for recent graduates in local SMEs or larger businesses. This will be a valuable first step into the workplace for graduates who are entering the workplace in a challenging economic climate.If you are in touch with or know any recent graduates, who are unemployed and who graduated in either 2008/9 or February Graduates from 2010 please inform them of the scheme, or they can sign up via the website.
Should you have any further questions about the KnowledgeEast Graduate Internship Scheme, call 020 8223 6222.
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
Adult Learners Week – 15 – 21 May- Please Join Us! 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 Learning. 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
UEL’s 5th Learning, Teaching & Assessment Conference will take place on Thursday 1 July, in the Computing & Conference Centre, Stratford Campus. This one-day Conference is free and open to all UEL staff and collaborative partners. Conference registration is now OPEN.
A number of themed sessions will run during the morning and afternoon of the Conference, incorporating elements of traditional conference activity and enquiry-based learning. Themes will be innovative practice, inclusive learning, teaching and assessment, Partnership and Collaboration (including the Student voice), professional development, technology enriched learning and teaching. There will also be high profile Keynote Speakers (topics and profiles will be available shortly); offering insights into topical issues of relevance to UEL and to the wider HE sector.For further information, please contact Dinaz Trudeau, Conference Organiser on d.trudeau@uel.ac.uk
Annual Careers Event June 10 2010 110am-3pm Docklands Campus & 8 June 1010 11am-3pm Stratford Campus
The event is chance for all those who attend to have their CV checked, take part in mock-interview, attend presentations and hear directly from industry professionals. This year the event wil also be featuring an Enterprise Zone, employability advice for students with disability as well as employability advice for international students. Please let your students know. For further information on the event please visit http://www.uel.ac.uk/employability/students/jobfairs.htm
‘Race’ and Education: identities and attitudes, Room ED2.04, Cass School of Education, 9th June 2010 5 - 7pm
Speakers:-
The Black Middle Class: A contradiction in terms? by Dr. Nicola Rollock, Institute of Education
This paper draws on findings from a two year ESRC funded project into the ‘Educational strategies of the Black Middle Classes’ (BMC). The project as a whole explores and analyses the educational perspectives, strategies and experiences of Black Caribbean-heritage middle class families.
This is a school it's not a site': teacher's attitudes to Gypsy and Traveller children in schools in the UK by Dr. Kalwant Bhopal, Southampton University
This paper examines teachers' attitudes towards Gypsy and Traveller pupils in one primary and one secondary school in an inner-London borough in England, UK.
Chair: John Preston, UEL
Please R.S.V.P. to Veronica Burton: v.a.burton@uel.ac.uk
Screening Strangers: Migration and Diaspora in Contemporary European Cinema by Yosefa Loshitzky 28 May, 6 pm - Room 22/26, Senate House
Book launch with a keynote by Professor Ginette Vincendeau (King’s College London), and featuring a conversation between Yosefa Loshitzky and the film director Jasmin Dizdar, illustrated by clips from his film Beautiful People (1999)
Followed by a wine reception. Copies of the volume will be available at a special launch discount. RSVP to eduarda.mota@sas.ac.uk - ALL WELCOME!
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
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
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
Wellcome Trust - (1) Research Leave Awards; (2) Short-term research leave awards for clinicians and scientists. Deadline for preliminary applications: 20 June 2010. Research Leave Awards enable university staff to be released from their teaching and administrative duties so they can undertake an uninterrupted period of full-time research. Awards are normally tenable for one to three years, and will provide the salary of a temporary lecturer, research expenses and a travel allowance. Visit here for more information on research leave. Short-term leave awards, enable clinicians or scientists to undertake a short-term period of full-time research at a centre or department with academic expertise in medical history, to learn the methods of historical scholarship and to explore the wider determinants and contexts of their own medical and scientific work. Awards normally last for three to four months and provide the salary of a locum or replacement lecturer for the duration of the award, and a set amount for travel to conferences. See here for information.
Cancer Research UK, Project Grant Population Research. Deadline: 25 June and 26 November 2010. These support projects addressing clinical and public health epidemiology, educational and behavioural research in areas of prevention, screening and early diagnosis and clinical trials methodologies or statistics and proposals considering secondary effects of treatment. Grants are awarded for periods of up to three years. Follow the link for more information.
European Association of Social Psychology (EASP) – (1) Postgraduate and postdoctoral travel grants; (2) Regional activity grants. Deadline: 30 June 2010. Travel grants are designed for short visits of postgraduate or postdoctoral students (who are EASP members) to departments elsewhere in the world in order to conduct new research, complete ongoing projects, or undergo training in a particular methodology or technology; participation of postgraduate or postdoctoral students in meetings, conferences or summer schools (co)sponsored by EASP. Regional activity grants are intended to promote any initiative that specifically serves EASP members from regions where access to scientific information, facilities and/or funding is scarce compared to European standards. Under this scheme, support may be granted for initiatives involving visits from either single researchers or groups. See here for information.
Communication Matters (UK), Small Grants. Deadline: 30 June 2010.
Grants enable not-for-profit projects in the UK to: increase awareness, understanding and knowledge of good practice in the field of augmentative and alternative communication; provide a forum for the exchange of information and ideas between professional workers, people who use advanced audio coding and their families; promote the positive role of AAC in the empowerment of people with severe communication difficulties in society. In the past, up to £1,500 has been awarded in funding, but larger amounts will be considered. Visit the link for information.
International Olympic Committee (IOC), Postgraduate Research Grant Programme 2011. Deadline: 30 September 2010. The IOC Olympic Studies Centre (OSC) has launched the 2011 Postgraduate Research Grant Programme intended for young researchers engaged in scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history and ideals, and the impact of the Olympic Games on the various aspects of contemporary society and culture. The objectives of this programme are:
(1) Encourage young researchers to undertake research with a humanities or social sciences perspective on the Olympic phenomena. For the 2011 selection, the priority fields of research are among others: Elite Athletes: a Multidimensional Challenge (education, life skills, job); the Various Aspects of the Legacy of the Olympic Games. How can an Olympic City Remain “Olympic”?; governance of Sports Organisations: Future Challenges for the Olympic Movement; the Olympic Movement’s Contribution to Society: Challenges and Opportunities; the Youth Olympic Games: Positioning and Reach.
(2) Promote the written and audiovisual IOC patrimony consultation.
(3) Encourage exchanges of information and interdisciplinary and intercultural networking of young researchers.
All current postgraduate students undertaking a PhD degree and all university professors/lecturers who have completed their doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in the past five years and who currently hold an academic appointment are eligible to apply. Click here for information.
Missed an Update? All previously advertised funding opportunities are archived until their date of expiry at http://www.uel.ac.uk/gradschool/research/ResearchUpdate.htm or http://www.uel.ac.uk/gradschool/research/euroupdate.htm
UNDRAWN HOURS
Photography exhibition by Paola Leonardi- Photographs of Iceland
Private View : Wednesday 19th May 2010 from 6.30pm
Teasmith Gallery
6 Lamb Street, Spitafileds
London E1 6EA
Exhibition will be open 20th May-13th June, everyday 11am-6pm
Q&A 23rd May and 6th June, 2-4 pm http://www.undrawnhours.com
This exhibition is sponsored by the Arts Council England.
Please send comments or contributions for in Focus Update to: infocus@uel.ac.uk
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