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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 198: Wednesday 10 June 2010 |
The University of East London’s graduate fashion students are exhibiting their end-of-year collections, which opened Sunday at their very own catwalk show as part of this year’s Graduate Fashion Week. The esteemed event, which is taking place at Earls Court 2 and runs from Sunday 6 June to Thursday 10 June, traditionally provides a forum for the very best of student fashion and design talent, showcasing the work of some 50 universities. The UEL catwalk show will feature the collections of graduating students, some of whom are already beginning to make a name for themselves in the incredibly competitive world of high fashion.
For more information: http://www.uel.ac.uk/news/press_releases/GraduateFashionWeek.htm
UEL Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee, has recently announced five post doctoral research fellowships (two year appointments in the first instance) and also endorsed a development fund for start up research grants to the value of £2000 each, introduced by the Development and Alumni Office. The awards for post doctoral research fellowships were decided by a panel consisting of Professor Deian Hopkin, Professor Keith Dickinson, Professor Pat Hughes (Vice Principal, St. George’s University of London), Professor David Rose (Chair) through a competitive bidding process, with 21 applicants considered.
The five successful applicants for post doctoral research fellowships were:
- Dr Rachel Aldred (School of Humanities and Social Sciences) Sociological research in sustainable mobilities
- Dr Pete Fussey – School of Law - Extremism, Rights and Resilience in the Community.
- Professor Derek Moore – Institute for Research in Child Development – Impact of social deprivation, stress, drugs, nutrition, prematurity and antenatal care on infant health and developmental outcomes.
- Professor John Preston – Cass School of Education – Application of Critical Race Theory to the developing area of “disaster education”
- Professor Adrian Renton – Institute for Health and Human Development – Epidemiology of the main risk factors for cardiovascular disease and mental wellbeing with a focus on physical activity, healthy eating and obesity among the poorest, most deprived and excluded communities.
The names of successful applicants for start-up research grants will be announced shortly. The candidates will receive their awards in our forthcoming Annual Fund Awards Ceremony to be held in September 2010.
UEL assisted in the running and funding of Redbridge Council’s annual Asian Women’s Education and Training Fair last week, aimed at helping Asian women in the borough explore new work and training 
opportunities. Women from all sections of the community attended the event which took place at Ilford Town Hall. Experts and professionals, including representatives from the University, were on hand to answers questions and provide advice. At midday Bushra Tahir, Chair of Awaaz Redbridge Community Empowerment, was announced as the winner of the Asian Women’s Achievement Award in recognition for her significant contribution to the Borough. Bushra said: “I was thrilled and delighted to receive this award today. I look forward to continuing our work in supporting women to learn more, build their confidence and to empower them through the whole range of activities that we offer”.
The University of East London’s Information, Advice and Guidance team in partnership with Birkbeck, Stratford held the very first Student Awards Ceremony, in celebration of Adult Learners Week at Stratford Campus.
Students received awards for outstanding achievement, many through adversity where their learning journey was often a difficult one. This was recognised and applauded as they were handed their certificates by Selena Bolingbroke, Pro Vice Chancellor, Strategic Planning & External Development as well as Birkbeck University’s Tricia King, Pro Vice Master for Student Experience. Two students who received an award spoke about their experience and their joy at receiving such a prestigious award and being recognised for their achievement as well as a performance by one of UEL’s New Beginnings 2 students as part of the celebrations.
A showcase of the event will be displayed at the Docklands and Stratford campuses over the next couple of weeks.
Pictured: Selena Bolingbroke presenting an award to Dwayne who received an outstanding achievement award (certificate and book token) at the awards evening.
The Corporate Marketing Publications and Design Team has launched a new style guide for all marketing publications such as prospectuses, School brochures etc. Based on similar guides used in publishing companies and other universities, the style guide will help to achieve greater consistency and eliminate errors in our publications, thereby further enhancing the professional quality of what we produce. In future, all marketing publications will be edited to follow this style. The guide should therefore be used by any member of staff preparing text for use in marketing publications, but can also, of course, be used for any other publication or document. It will also be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure it remains up to date and relevant.
Workshops on proofreading and copyediting using the style guide are also planned for later this year and these will be open to any members of staff who are interested in this. Further details will be published later in the year.
The guide can be accessed online at www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/publications. You can also contact the Publications Team with any queries, comments or feedback at publications@uel.ac.uk
Marshall Berman will be visiting UEL on June 16 2010 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)
For the latest on our activities visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
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
‘Race’ and Education: identities and attitudes, Room ED2.04, Cass School of Education, 9 June 2010 5 - 7pm
Please R.S.V.P. to Veronica Burton: v.a.burton@uel.ac.uk
Children's Garden Strawberry Fair, Thursday 10 June 12- 3pm
Come and join us for our summer time garden party! Enjoy strawberry cream teas, Browse through our arts, crafts and book stalls, Enjoy our beautiful Dockside garden, with organic vegetable area, Have fun with our unusual games, events and activities. Help to support our wonderful nursery on DocklandsCampus!
Annual Careers Event June 10 2010 110am-3pm Docklands Campus, 8 June 2010 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
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.
Leaving (Retirement) party for Lionel Sims and Maggie Humm- Aqua East bar from 5pm Thursday 10 June- Join colleagues and students to say farewell!
A lifetime in education and activism. After over 40 years at UEL and its predecessor institutions, Lionel Sims and Maggie Humm will be retiring this year. Join current and former colleagues and students to celebrate their achievements… and much more….
Music, food, drink, surprises…
Presenting Your Research: Public Engagement, Wed 16 June, 1.45- 4.45 Stratford RB.1.15
Workshop leaders: Dr Ashok Jansari and Dr Caroline Dunmore. 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. 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.) Please book by Wednesday 9 June. To book a place on one of these workshops, please e-mail Dr Caroline Dunmore, Research Skills Development Adviser in the Graduate School on c.dunmore@uel.ac.uk. When booking, please be sure to give your School and job title / PGR programme as well as your name. For more information on upcoming training dates, visit: www.uel.ac.uk/gradschool/training.htm
Cass School of Education Alumni Barbeque - Thursday 17 June 6-9pm Straford Campus
The Dean of UEL's Cass School of Education, Ann Slater, will host a barbeque for all graduates of the School.
Media and the Inner World Network (MiW), 'The University as Transitional Space' Friday 18 June 2010, 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 2010, 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/
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
People can 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 |
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
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See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
In a bid to initiate a range of campus based activities and classes, UELSports are seeking staff or students who have experience and qualifications in instructing and teaching specialist areas. UELSports wishes to run the following classes at both Stratford and Docklands campus:- Yoga, Aerobics, Tai Chi, Dance, Circuit Training and Fitness Walking.
Classes can be organised for morning, lunchtimes or after 5pm (dependant on the availability of the instructor), and each instructor will be appropriately paid for their time. As well as physical activity sessions, David Cosford (Director of Sport) is also looking for qualified sports coaches to support the development of our sports clubs. 'Many of our clubs benefit from coaching support, but we are still in need of extra expertise. Many of our staff and students have some fantastic experience and knowledge, and I would like them to divert some of their energies into tranforming our sporting fortunes in competive sport from the next academic year'. UELSports would welcome your input into our classes or clubs if you have the drive, enthusiasm and qualifications.
Contact David Cosford on 6398 or d.cosford@uel.ac.uk.
European Science Foundation, EU. Grants for ESF-COST conference on networked humanities - art history in the web. Deadline: 18 July 2010. The conference, to be held in Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy from 9 to 14 October 2010, will bring together art historians and other researchers, including digital humanists, in order to investigate the intersection between the web and collaborative research processes. Grants are available to cover the conference fee and possibly part of the travel costs for students and early stage researchers. Please follow the link for more information.
Technology Strategy Board (UK), Design for future climate: adapting buildings. Deadline: 22 July 2010. The aim of the competition is to develop the UK’s capability for adapting buildings to the challenges posed by the future climate as projected by the UK climate impacts programme. Up to £2.5 million will be invested in this round, with grants worth up to £100,000 each. See here for information.
EuropeAid, EU. Civil society facility EU-Turkey intercultural dialogue in culture and arts. Deadline: 23 July 2010. This enables cultural operators in Turkey to cooperate with EU member state counterparts and establish long-term partnerships in the culture and arts sector. The indicative budget for this call is approximately 1.45 million euros and funding is worth between 50,000 euros and 120,000 euros over 10 to 12 months. See here for more information.
AXA Research Fund: Postdoctoral Campaign Second Wave. Deadline: 22 September 2010. University of East London is entitled to submit two postdoctoral applications per year with AXA. If you would like to propose any candidates for this vehicle, the deadline will be September 22nd at 11:59 pm (Paris time). Please note that AXA will not be accepting any late application proposals after the deadline has passed. For more information please see the Modus Operandi at http://www.axa-research.org/lib/rc/uploads2/Modus_Operandi_Post-Doc_2010.pdf
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.
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/
Please send comments or contributions for in Focus Update to: infocus@uel.ac.uk
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