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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 199: Wednesday 16 June 2010 |
Thanks to a range of new environmental initiatives, UEL has moved up in the 2010 ‘Green League’ for higher education institutions compiled by People & Planet. UEL ranked in the second class for environmental performance, a significant improvement on previous years. 133 institutions were judged on environmental policy, management and performance in areas such as carbon reduction, waste recycling, energy efficiency, transport emissions and sustainable procurement. People & Planet is the largest UK student network campaigning to end world poverty, defend human rights and protect the environment. The Green League is produced as part of People & Planet's Going Greener campaign which aims to transform the environmental performance of the UK education sector. UEL has a number of exciting environmental projects underway, including participation in the Higher Education Carbon Management Programme, an extensive recycling programme, solar and wind power initiatives at the Docklands campus, and the development of outdoor green spaces to improve biodiversity.
UEL’s Energy and Environment Manager, Sara Kassam says, “UEL has implemented a wide range of environmental initiatives and we are pleased to be recognised by People & Planet for our efforts. The University is committed to continuous improvement in this area and we hope to do even better in 2011. Small steps such as turning off lights and recycling waste paper are simple ways that staff will help UEL to achieve an even better result in future.”
League table: http://peopleandplanet.org/greenleague/table#gl2010_class22. For more information, visit the People & Planet website.
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? Learn what is going on, network, discover new collaborative opportunities and get your questions answered directly by our Research and Knowledge Exchange Leaders. Over 100 attendees already registered!
Followed by a Summer BBQ hosted by the Knowledge Dock with special guests including Heather White from Smarter Networking Ltd www.heather-white.com
To Register:http://www.uel.ac.uk/rked/conference/register.htm For information on the day's programme, visit: http://www.uel.ac.uk/rked/conference/ or contact Karen Wilton at k.wilton@uel.ac.uk
Colleagues celebrated at a special presentation on Wednesday 9 June, where the Vice Chancellor awarded certificates, as well as praising those colleagues who had succeeded in becoming Fellows or Associates of the HEA. These colleagues, from Schools and various Services including Library and Learning, HR and ESDS, had successfully become Fellows and Associates of the HEA by using our UEL Professional Standards Framework, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) route. The HEA has hailed this route as both innovative and sector-leading and over the 2 years in which it has operated, 107 colleagues have taken advantage of it. Many colleagues have found the experience rewarding, not only because of the achievement of becoming a Fellow or Associate of the HEA but also because it has enabled them to reflect on their own practice in both teaching and supporting learning. Some of the feedback received has stated that the experience was “uplifting ….very encouraging…very valuable” and enabled them to feel “more confident” about their teaching practice.
Vice Chancellor Patrick McGhee said of their acheivements “I am delighted to be here, congratulations to all of you receiving certificates today, this is a really important process because your involvement will not only benefit you, your peers and colleagues, but most importantly improve the service we can provide our students”
If you are interested in applying to become a Fellow or Associate of the HEA, full information is available at: http://www.uel.ac.uk/lta/professional/framework.htmand you can contact either Jules Cassidy as the PSF Co-ordinator jules@uel.ac.uk or Dallas Davis at the PSF Servicing Officer dallas2@uel.ac.uk. 2010/11
Panel Dates are as follows:
| SEMESTER A (2010) | SEMESTER B (2011) | SEMESTER B (continued) |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 23 September | Monday 24 January | Tuesday 5 April |
| Tuesday 19 October | Tuesday 15 February | Tuesday 3 May |
| Monday 15 November | Monday 14 March | Thursday 26 May |
| Tuesday 7 June |
Children's Garden Strawberry Fair is fruitful success The Children’s Garden Strawberry Fair took place last week,, with guests enjoying delicious homemade strawberry-themed cakes in the garden tea room. There were also bric-a-brac stalls, while the children enjoyed face-painting, an opportunity to make their own strawberries and other games. Raffle tickets were sold on campus during the week to raise money for the Children’s Garden and for a chance to win a selection of raffle prizes. The lucky winner for the Children's Garden Summer Raffle was Janice Taylor, pictured here receiving her luscious, fruity prize. Children's Garden would like to thank all who supported us by buying raffle tickets and donating prizes. Thanks also to all who helped with our Strawberry Fair on Thursday 10th June, and to all who attended. We raised almost £400 towards new equipment for the children. It turned out to be a wonderful event, with outdoor games, strawberry teas, lovely stalls, and puppet shows. See you all next year!
http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/press_releases/Strawberry.htm
The University of East London’s Royal Docks Business School has been accepted into the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) this week. The EFMD is recognised globally as an accreditation body of quality in management education and has established accreditation services for business schools and business school programmes, corporate universities and technology-enhanced learning programmes. The University joins a network of 750 organisations that form a unique forum for information, research, networking and debate on innovation and best practice in management development through the EFMD.
For more on this item:http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/press_releases/UELjoinsEFMD.htm
The University of East London brought a host of prospective employers and students together on Friday at an event in central London. The event, 'Mega Day', brought students from a range of higher education institutions (HEIs) together with six key employers. In December last year, a UEL-led collaborative bid on behalf of the KnowledgeEast HEI partnership was awarded funding to provide 500 internship opportunities for unemployed graduates; Friday’s event along with a similar one earlier in the year were designed to deliver on this promise. Mark Faulkner, Employability Manager at UEL said: “Internships can prove an invaluable foot through the door for highly skilled graduates who are entering the workplace in challenging economic times, while an event like this can speed up the whole process of sending CVs to employers and then waiting to see if you get an interview”. Over half the students who attended the event left at the end of the day with paid internships agreed.
For the latest on our activities visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
Marshall Berman will be visiting UEL tonight to speak at the Centre for Cultural Studies Research's Annual Lecture. Marshall Berman who is a Professor of Political Science at City University of New York and CUNY Graduate Center and author of All That Is Solid Melts Into Air, Adventures in Marxism, The Politics of Authenticity and, most recently, On the Town will be speaking on the topic of ‘Urban Ruins: City Life With Urbicide’
For more information go to http://www.uel.ac.uk/lectureseries/#urban
The event will take place in the West Building Ground Floor Theatre, Docklands Campus. Refreshments will follow the lecture. All are welcome, and admission is free! RSVP to Gill Perkins (g.s.perkins@uel.ac.uk)
Making the Most of Conferences (including poster design) Wed 16 June, 10- 1,
Stratford RB.1.15
A half-day workshop in which we will discuss how to make the most of academic conferences: how to plan for attending them, what to expect when you get there, and how to follow up. We will also look at how to design and produce an academic poster and make a poster presentation, and how to submit an abstract for a conference paper.
Presenting Your Research: Public Engagement, Wed 16 June
1.45 to 4.45,
Stratford RB.1.15
A half-day workshop in two parts. The first part will be an “open mike” spot for anyone who would like to deliver a short presentation (no more than five minutes, please) on their research and receive constructive feedback. In the second part we will focus on what is involved in giving effective “public engagement” presentations. Participants will work in small groups to practise explaining their research to a non-specialist audience in an engaging way. No preparation is required for the second part – just come along ready to talk about your research. (If you want an “open mike” spot, please be sure to mention this when you book a place.
www.uel.ac.uk/gradschool/training.htm for more information or contact Dr Caroline Dunmore Phone: +44 (0) 20 8223 7071or Email: c.dunmore@uel.ac.uk
We have several more workshops coming up for PGR students and early-career researchers over the next few weeks, so stay tuned.
Alumni Network Event Series 2009/2010
UEL's Alumni Network and Cass School of Education's summer party for all former students of the Cass School of Education,
Thursday 17 June 2010, Cass School of Education, Stratford Campus 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Please see below the details of Education alumni summer party. The event has been organised jointly by the Development & Alumni Office and the Cass School of Education for alumni, students and staff. ALL WELCOME! To view the details about the previous alumni event 'The Psychology of Success; Secrets of Serial Achievement”, which was held on 10 June2010, please click on this link:http://www.uel.ac.uk/alumni/events/index.htm#Recent
This event is the first to be organised by the Alumni Network specifically for graduates of UEL's Cass School of Education, and will provide an excellent opportunity for alumni to return to UEL, learn about exciting recent developments and future plans, and meet old friends and make new ones among the School's alumni and staff. You will also be able to view the School's fantastic new facilities, which were formally opened in October of last year. A full range of food and refreshments will be served throughout the evening, with the event taking place in the gardens surrounding the School's new building. This event is free of charge and we very much hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to socialise and network with your fellow alumni and staff.
To reserve your place please contact the Development & Alumni Office on alumni@uel.ac.uk or 0208 223 2222.
Media and the Inner World Network (MiW), 'The University as Transitional Space' Friday 18 June, 4pm - 6pm (EB.G.014) Docklands Campus
This round-table discussion will address the question: Is there such a thing as a psychoanalytic classroom? Drawing on the ideas of the psychoanalyst D W Winnicott about ‘transitional space’, the seminar will explore the usefulness of using psychoanalytic ideas in the often rigid, institutionalised setting of the university. Speakers: Professor Rosalind Gill (Centre for Culture, Media and Creative Industries).
Dr Steven Groarke (Childhood and Society Scholar, Roehampton University and clinician: The Institute of Psychoanalysis, London School of Psychotherapy),
Dr Paul Sutton (Film and Television Scholar, Roehampton University). Further details contact: Candida Yates, Senior Lecturer, Programme Leader, Film Studies C.Yates@uel.ac.uk
Open Archive Workshop, The Refugee Archive at UEL’s Refugee Research Centre Saturday 19 June, 11am - 4pm, EBG.14, Docklands
As part of Refugee Week you are invited to investigate the Refugee Archive, a collection of over 35,000 items relating to migration and refugees. The workshop will bring alive the histories and contemporary experiences of refugees who have made Britain – and especially East London – their place of refuge. Further details contact: Phil Marfleet, Reader P.Marfleet@uel.ac.uk
For more information about events happening during Refugee Week, visit: http://www.refugeeweek.org.uk/
London Bikeathon, Sunday 27th June - Support UEL collegues!
Once again, Team UEL is taking to the streets of London to raise money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. We would be very pleased if you would support by donating as much as you can spare, and make our efforts even more worthwhile. UEL has been taking part in the London Bikeathon since 1998, when a small team from Catering first dusted off their saddles and got peddling. They have continued to take part, and year on year the team has grown. The current team still includes members of Catering, but has further expanded to include staff and friends from a variety of Schools and Services. This year we are hoping to go some way to matching our 2008 figure, when we smashed the £2000 mark! A stiff target, but one worth striving for. Whilst the target is sky high, the sums donated do not need to be. Every pound will help, so we need each £2 donation as much as we need the larger donations.
You can easily donate at our Just Giving page : http://www.justgiving.com/Rosalynd-Milroy
Team Members are Rohan Alexander, Del Basi, Jan Bernet, Toby Grainger, James Hiew, Colin Jones, Paul Kernaghan, Rosalynd Milroy and Kevin Pearch.
Professional Doctorate in Fine Art exhibitions, AVA Building, Docklands Campus 6pm, Wednesday 23 June 2010
Open to the public 10am - 6pm :Thursday 24 June - Thursday 1 July 2010
The Professional Doctorate in Fine Art exhibitions will feature the work by Patrick Orunsaye and Vassilis Pafilis who are completing their doctorates this year. The exhibition will also include work by the 28 other students currently enrolled on the DFA programme.
Architecture Year End Show, 6pm Wednesday 23 June 2010, AVA Building Docklands Campus
Open to the public 10am - 6pm : Thursday 24 June - Friday 9 July 2010. The annual Architecture Year End Show attracts hundreds of visitors including family, friends and industry contacts to see the work of students across all levels and areas of study within Architecture.
Research at UEL Conference: Enhancing Quality and Impact, Monday 28 June 2010 9.30am - 4pm, Docklands Campus
You are invited to UEL’s first Research & Knowledge Exchange Conference (RKED). The conference will provide members of staff with the chance to learn what research projects are going on, network, discover new collaborative opportunities and get your questions answered directly by our Research and Knowledge Exchange Leaders. This will be followed by a Summer BBQ hosted by the Knowledge Dock with special guests. RKED is an initiative to bring together the various areas of the University responsible for assisting colleagues who apply for external funding, and to ensure there is greater transparency and clarity about this area of work which is fundamental to the Universities growth. To register or for more information please contact Martin Chan on m.chan@uel.ac.uk or visit http://www.uel.ac.uk/rked/conference
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
Staff Summer Party, Friday 9 July from 3pm, Oscars bar Docklands Campus - World Cup Theme
This year, the staff party is on Friday 9 July, so lets start the weekend early with free food and drink, a DJ, karaoke and outside games such as bucking Bronco. There will be prizes for best dressed, so dust off your football kit, fake tan, and Gucci handbags and join us at Oscars from 3pm!
We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information please contact Kirstie Adam on k.adam@uel.ac.uk
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support
Please note that the Aug/Sept openday events are split between campuses. Book online at www.uel.ac.uk/openday
For more information about Open Days, contact Vicky Rossiter on v.rossiter@uel.ac.uk
Event |
Date |
Time |
Campus |
Focus |
Booking opens |
Open Day |
Sat 26 June |
12-4pm |
Stratford/ Docklands |
All start dates |
28 May |
Open Day |
Tuesday 31 |
August 4–7pm |
Docklands |
Programmes taught at Docklands Campus starting Sept 2010 |
4 August |
Open Day |
Thursday 2 September |
September 4–7pm |
Stratford |
Programmes taught at Stratford Campus starting Sept 2010 |
4 August |
Open Day |
Saturday 16 October |
12-4pm |
Stratford/ Docklands |
All Start dates |
17 Sept |
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
In conjunction with Newham Borough Council, UELSports are seeking to introduce a walking programme that enables staff and students to benefit from organised group walks at lunchtimes and early evening. Existing qualified walk leaders are asked to come forward, but also people who would be willing to gain the qualification. UELSports has access to free of charge courses, therefore there are many opportunities. David Cosford, Director of Sport, said ' walking as we all know brings great health and fitness benefits, and a regular programme from our campus' will hopefully encourage activity at lunchtimes and after work. Our programmes will utilise some of the parks and local footpaths that are easily accessible and close by'.
Please contact David on 0208223 6398 or d.cosford@uel.ac.uk to register or get more details.
Department of Health including NIHR, Commissioned Call for Proposals – Outreach Programme for Traveller Communities. Deadline: 26 July 2010. Evidence synthesis proposals are invited to conduct research on the following question: ref 10/3004 - outreach programmes for traveller communities. Please see here for more information.
Technology Strategy Board (TSB), Assisted Living: Economic and Business Models and Social and Behavioural Studies. Deadline: 29 July 2010. The aim of this call is to address needs identified in the areas of Economic and Business Models and Social and Behavioural Studies. The Economic and Business Modelling theme will aim to provide improved evidence to underpin industry and social enterprise, to encourage investment in and implementation of assisted living services and technology.The Social and Behavioural Studies theme will aim to better understand the interactions between Assisted Living technologies and services and individuals, families and communities. See here for information.
Wellcome Trust, Arts Awards. Deadline: 30 July 2010. Arts Awards support imaginative and experimental arts projects that investigate biomedical science. The scheme aims to: stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through the arts; examine the social, cultural, and ethical impact of biomedical science; support formal and informal learning; encourage new ways of thinking; encourage high quality interdisciplinary practice and collaborative partnerships in arts, science and/or education practice. All art forms are covered by the programme: dance, drama, performance arts, visual arts, music, film, craft, photography, creative writing or digital media. The Trust invites applications for projects which engage adult audiences and/or young people. Visit here for more information.
Ambient Assisted Living Association (BE), ICT-based solutions for advancement of older persons’ independence and participation in the self-serve society. Deadline: 30 July 2010. The programme provides innovative ICT-based solutions to elderly persons, which means innovative products, systems or services addressing identified wishes and needs of the end-users. The total project budget is between 1 million and 7m Euros for a period of 12 to 36 months. Visit here for information.
The Research Councils UK Office in India, Travel Funding for Early Career Researchers. Deadline: 30 July 2010. The purpose is to create opportunities for early career researchers to visit India as part of broader UK-India networking activity. Funding will cover visa, return flight, accommodation, meals and transport to and from the airport in the UK and India. Visit here for information.
International Olympics Committee (IOC), Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Research Grant Programme. 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. 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. The objectives of this programme are: (1) Encourage young researchers to undertake research with a humanities or social sciences perspective on the Olympic phenomena. (2) Promote the written and audiovisual IOC patrimony consultation. (3) Encourage exchanges of information and interdisciplinary and intercultural networking of young researchers. For more please click here.
Missed an Update? Allpreviously 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
Have you registered for UEL’s 5th Annual, Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference? The conference is free and open to all UEL staff and collaborative partners. Professor Derek France, from the University of Chester will give our morning keynote and Professor Mohammad Dastbaz, Dean of the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering here at UEL will give the afternoon keynote. We have a broad range ofthemed sessions, see the conference web pages for further details. To register your place please complete the on-line booking form
Please note that at this year's conference there is no session booking, delegates are free to attend whichever session they wish to from the programme.
For Learning and Development Course dates see: www.uel.ac.uk/staff-development/handbook
Photography Show at FreeRange, 6pm, Thursday 17 June 2010. The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane. London E1 6QL
Graphic Design and Printmaking at D&AD New Blood 6pm, Thursday 24 June 2010. The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane. London E1 6QL
Textiles Show at New Designers 6pm, from Thursday 1 July 2010, Business Design Centre, Islington
for further information, visit: http://www.businessdesigncentre.co.uk/
For further information on these three events: http://www.uel.ac.uk/avashowcase/
Throughout June* Universities Week aims to engage with the public about higher education's often unsung and unheard success stories, as well as the crucial role that universities play at the heart of our society, underpinning our economy, and driving forward growth, prosperity and development will be highlighted . Some of the events coming up this week:
My Dear Brother - Armenians in Turkey 100 Years Ago 1st May - 24th July 2010, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, Brunei Gallery, Thornhaugh Street Russell Square London WC1H 0XG
An exhibition of two parts combining some 500 enlarged and original postcards showing Armenians living in Ottoman Turkey at the beginning of the 20th Century, combined with an ongoing community project of objects found in Armenian homes from this era lent by the Armenian Community in London.
Email: gallery@soas.ac.uk Phone: 020 7898 4915 Website: www.soas.ac.uk/gallery
*For more information on events throughout June, visit http://www.universitiesweek.org.uk/Home.aspx
We invite senior Knowledge and Technology Transfer professionals to participate in this expert panel session, examining the future of commercialisation in Higher Education.
Tickets: Free for staff from KnowledgeLondon sponsor and member organisations (UEL is a member of KnowledgeLondon and therefore events are free of charge to UEL staff )
Note: Please register for this event on the KnowledgeLondon website. We will send you an invoice for any applicable charge.
Cancellation policy:
All of our tickets are non-refundable. We may offer credits for future events in exceptional circumstances, however this is entirely at our discretion. Substitute bookings are accepted if you are unable to attend. Please contact us at events@knowledgelondon.net at least three days before the event to let us know the name of the substitute.
Pub Quiz in aid of LaSER Girlguiding Centenary project at Gods Golden Acre Thursday 17th June 2010, 6.30 pm, The Fox @ Connaught (Prince Regent DLR)
£4 entry per person, £50 cash prize for the winning team! contact f.cobb@uel.ac.uk for more details
Former UEL Student presents Michael Jackson tribute act, Fri 25 June (one year anniversary of his death) in Rendezvous Bar, 1149 High Road Chadwell Heath, Romford Essex RM6 4AT
For more information:
www.mjact.com
Please send comments or contributions for in Focus Update to: infocus@uel.ac.uk
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