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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 216: 13 October 2010 |
Third– year LLB Law student Shanaz Dad has won a place to attend the National Law Student Forum, to be held in November in Manchester. She is one of 20 students selected from over 100 law schools across the country to come together and share their knowledge and experience. This year’s event will see students explore topics including how they can actively develop their contribution to the learning process, how to increase their skills base and how to set up networks for law students. For more information please visit here.
The Society of Educational Studies (SES) held a seminar on ‘Youth Participation and Civic Engagement’ last week in the Knowledge Dock at the Docklands Campus. The keynote speaker was Professor David Stovall, University of Illinois, Chicago whose talk 'In Solidarity With Youth and Community: A Critical Race Praxis Framework for Accountability and Justice in Challenging Times' follows on from his internationally acclaimed work in critical race theory and critical pedagogy. Professor Stovall said "As a research community we need to think about different and more innovative ways to engage communities that have been historically excluded from university spaces". Presentations on current research on youth participation were given by UEL staff members Namita Chakrabarty, Mohamed Moustakim and Magdalini Kolokitha, and Lorna Roberts of Manchester Metropolitan University. The seminar was organised by Professor John Preston and Professor Jean Murray from the Cass School of Education.
UEL’s Annual Planning Conference this year will be held at the ExCel Centre on Friday 22 October from 9am to 2pm, where the theme is excellence in the eyes of our students. This conference is the next step in implementing our strategy, Transformation for Excellence, and its aim is to highlight the importance of the student experience and to discuss and develop ways that we can go the extra mile for our students. There will be interactive presentations with voting-pad technology, discussion groups, speakers and video case studies. The conference is open to all UEL staff regardless of grade or role even if you don’t have to have a job directly engaging with students. We would like to ensure a broad cross-section of staff are involved in this free event and lunch. If you would like to attend please email Lara Amuwa in the Planning Team at o.amuwa@uel.ac.uk.
A photography exhibition entitled Familiarities opens on Wednesday at GMRA Spaces, Soho, featuring the work of UEL graduates Paola Leonardi and Lee Hooper, and freelance photographer Richard Johnson. The exhibition brings the three artists together to explore themes of the everyday through the photographic medium. Their collective work explores society, culture and family with an inquisitive scrutiny, creating an exciting show that crosses the boundaries between documentary and fine art photography. To read the full article click here
Professor Helen Penn of the Cass School of Education has been in Moscow recently, where she was speaking at the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Education for All World Conference. Professor Penn spoke on childcare markets to an invited audience of UNESCO delegates from Ministries of Education from around the world. She shared a platform with the South African Minister for Education and the Chief Executive for an American thinktank. Her session was chaired by the vice-president of UNESCO, the Minister of Education from the Seychelles. She was also invited to attend a reception and a children's concert in the Kremlin – an eye-opening experience. "These children from state schools had achieved such a high level of musical and physical competence" she said. She was also invited to visit the new kindergartens built by Moscow City Council, each with its own swimming pool in the basement! Professor Penn's contribution to the conference will be included soon in a set of UNESCO papers from the event.
Announcing the new ‘Going Global Bursary’ for students UEL is excited to announce the latest addition to its list of bursary schemes available for students. As a part of our Global Reach Strategy, UEL has developed a bursary aimed at UK students studying at full degree level that allows them to apply for funding to take overseas travel in semester B. The bursary has been set up for those who might find it too difficult to take overseas study for a whole year or semester. The Going Global Bursary is a great way to integrate an international dimension into a degree. The bursary is intended for short overseas study periods of one to several days that will contribute towards a student’s degree. For more information please visit here
Fabpad at 100% Design Exhibition, London Fabpad recently helped prominent interior designers ‘SJGuest Designs’ and ‘Print, Tuft and Fold’ to print their latest design collection which was exhibited at 100% Design in London – recognised as one of the world’s best contemporary interior design exhibitions. Print, Tuft and Fold’s cubed seating collection was positioned at the front of the entrance, which helped to create a comfy place for attendees to meet and relax. Nerys Mathias, Manager of Fabpad, said "We love seeing our printing out in the real world. It's very exciting seeing individual designers being showcased on an international stage. It is an interesting time as the consumer market seems to be more and more interested in purchasing from designer-makers, cherishing small production items made in the UK." For more information please visit here
Over 10,000 visits to the online research archive roar@uelThe University of East London has received over 10,000 visits this year to published work stored within its institutional repository roar@uel. Currently maintained by UEL Library and Learning Services, roar@uel is an online archive for full-text published research outputs by research-active UEL academic staff. It helps extend the global visibility of research, can help increase citations and begins the process of digitally preserving the University's intellectual output. During Open Access week 18
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24 October, there’s a prize for the academic who sends the most items to roar@uel.ac.uk. For more information please contact Rachel Graham (Research Services Librarian) on 020 8223 6466 or email roar@uel.ac.uk
For the latest on our activities visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
The Politics of Debt Event
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Wednesday 13 October 2pm–
5pm, Docklands Campus EB.G.16
Concepts and experiences of debt have become central to the management of contemporary capitalism,
to understandings of its consequences and to social experience at every scale. But what exactly is debt?
Can we manage without it? Are current levels of personal, national, corporate and ecological debt
sustainable; and what are the origins of this most fundamental concept?
All welcome, no need to book in advance, for more info contact Jeremy Gilbert on j.gilbert@uel.ac.uk
A to Z of Knowledge Transfer: A guide to the workings of a knowledge transfer department, Friday 15 October
The Senate House, University of London
Visit the KnowledgeLondon website to book your place and for full programme.
UEL Open Day
Book online at uel.ac.uk/openday
For more information about Open Days, contact Vicky Rossiter on v.rossiter@uel.ac.uk
Open Day |
Saturday 16 October |
12 – 4pm |
Stratford/ Docklands |
Alumni Reception with Professor Anthony Heath, Wednesday 20 October, 6pm
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9pm
Professor Anthony Heath, Oxford Professor of Sociology, is visiting UEL to give a talk to our students, staff and alumni at the West Building Lecture Theatre. The lecture will be followed by a buffet and drinks reception. We will be expecting at least 70 alumni plus students and staff. For more background information about Professor Heath click HERE
Annual Staff Planning Conference, Friday 22 October, Excel Centre, 9am – 2pm
The theme is "Excellence in the eyes of our students". Lunch will be provided, if you fill in your evaluation form. This conference is the next step in implementing our strategy, Transformation for Excellence. The conference is open to all UEL staff regardless of grade or role. If you would like to attend the conference, please email Lara Amuwa in the Planning Team on o.amuwa@uel.ac.uk.
National Energy Saving Week 25
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29 October
We want everyone to contribute to reducing UEL's carbon footprint and will be hosting a range of activities to encourage staff and students to save energy. From competitions in halls to staff events, there will be something for everyone! For further information, please visit uel.ac.uk/greenthing
Widening Participation for Postgraduates: Research, Policy and Practice, Wednesday 27 October, 10.30am
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4pm, KD 2.13, Docklands Campus
This free, one-day conference from UEL is focused around the current widening-participation agenda at postgraduate level,which is both under-researched and underdeveloped in terms of policy and practice. To book a place on the conference, click HERE
The Writing Centre Presents 'A conversation with Martina Cole' – Wednesday 3 November (Lecture Theatre, Docklands) WBG.02 from 2.30pm – 5pm
An exciting event that gives past and present students the chance to meet a successful author and discuss writing, literature and psychology. For further information, please contact events@uel.ac.uk
WISE UP! UEL Health, Safety and Wellbeing Events
A wide range of health, safety and wellbeing exhibitors will be present. There will also be several competitions and our ever-popular goody bags. So whether you want to check your fitness levels, get some advice on healthy eating, find out about stress management or have a soothing massage, put the dates in your diary now. All Staff and Students welcome
- Tuesday 2 November, Stratford Campus Computer Centre, 10am–4pm
- Tuesday 9 November, Docklands Campus East Building, 10am–4pm
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
Tennis Coaching – The dates and venues for tennis coaching are as follows:
- Mondays and Thursdays, New Beckton Park
- Tuesdays and Fridays, West Ham Park
The times are 12.15pm to 1.15pm.
Cost: £50 per year
For further enquiries, please contact Nurudeen Isa at n.isa@uel.ac.uk
UELSports Clubs Training Times 2010 – 2011
Club/Sport |
Day |
Time |
Venue |
Contact |
Athletics |
Monday |
18.30 – 20.30 |
Terence McMillan Athletics Stadium |
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Wednesday |
18.30 – 20.30 |
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Badminton |
Thursday |
18.00 – 20.00 |
Rokeby School |
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Basketball Men’s |
Monday |
20.00 – 22.00 |
New Rokeby School (Canning Town) |
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Friday |
20.00 – 22.00 |
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Basketball Women’s |
Monday |
20.00 – 22.00 |
New Rokeby School (Canning Town) |
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Friday |
20.00 – 22.00 |
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Boxing |
Wednesday |
15.00 – 17.00 |
West Ham Amateur Boxing Club |
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Thursday |
16.00 – 18.00 |
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Cheerleading |
Wednesday |
14.00 – 16.00 |
Excel Centre, Hall N5 |
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Cricket |
Tuesday |
18.00 – 20.00 |
Newvic College |
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Cycling |
Various |
TBC |
Various around London |
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Dance |
Tuesday |
18.30 – 19.30 pm (B) |
UEL I-Pad, Trinity Buoy Wharf |
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19.30 – 20.30 pm (A) |
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Football Men’s (1st + 2nd) |
Monday |
18.30 – 19.30 |
Memorial Park |
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Friday |
17.00 – 18.00 |
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Football Men’s (3rd) |
Monday |
17.00 – 18.30 |
Memorial Park |
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Football Women’s |
Monday |
17.00 – 18.30 |
Memorial Park |
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Gaelic Football Men’s |
Wednesday |
18.00 – 20.00 |
East London Rugby Club |
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Gaelic Football Women’s |
Wednesday |
18.00 – 20.00 |
East London Rugby Club |
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Gymnastics |
Wednesday |
TBC |
TBC |
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Handball |
Wednesday |
17.30 – 19.00 |
Newham Leisure Centre |
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Hockey Men’s |
Monday |
18.00 – 19.00 |
Kingsford Community School |
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Hockey Women’s |
Monday |
18.00 – 19.00 |
Kingsford Community School |
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Judo |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
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Ju Jitsu |
TBC |
TBC |
Carpenters and Docklands Centre (Stratford) |
Mixed Martial Arts |
Wednesday Friday |
17.30 – 19.00 17.30 – 19.00 |
Fight for Peace, Woolwich (close to Docklands Campus) |
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Netball |
Tuesday |
18.00 – 19.30 |
Newham Leisure Centre |
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Thursday |
18.00 – 20.00 |
Newvic College |
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Olympic Weightlifting |
Wednesday |
14.00 – 16.00 |
Stratford Campus Strength and Conditioning Centre |
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Friday |
14.00 – 16.00 |
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Rowing |
Various |
TBC |
Regatta Centre – Curlew Club Sessions |
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Rugby Men’s |
Monday |
19.30 – 21.30 |
Memorial Park |
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Rugby Women’s |
Monday |
19.00 – 21.00 |
Memorial Park |
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Swimming |
Tuesday |
18.30 – 20.00 |
Atherton Leisure Centre |
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Wednesday |
14.00 – 15.00 |
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Friday |
07.30 – 08.30 |
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Squash |
TBC |
TBC |
TBC |
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Table Tennis |
TBC |
TBC |
Aqua East – Docklands Campus |
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Taekwondo |
Tuesday |
18.00 – 20.00 |
Atherton Leisure Centre |
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Thursday |
17.30 – 19.00 |
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Tennis |
Wednesday |
14.00 – 16.00 |
West Ham Park |
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Triathlon |
Various |
Various |
Swimming (Atherton/Newham LC), Jogging/running (4 sessions per week), cycling (tbc) |
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Volleyball |
Thursday |
20.00 – 22.00 |
New Rokeby School |
External Research Funding Opportunity News (supplied by the UEL Graduate School)
British Psychological Society, Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology. Deadline: 26 November 2010. Nominations are invited for this annual award to recognise outstanding contributions to psychological knowledge by postgraduate research students whilst carrying out research for their doctoral degrees in psychology. A candidate may only be nominated for the award if their doctoral degree was awarded no longer than three years ago (i.e. in 2007). The award consists of a £500 prize and a commemorative certificate. The recipient is also invited to deliver a lecture based on their research at the Society's Annual Conference. Travel expenses to attend the Conference will be met by the Research Board. Visit the Society’s website for more information.
Royal Geographical Society, Postgraduate Research Awards. Deadline: 26 November 2010. These enable PhD students to undertake fieldwork/data collection in the UK or overseas, and help students establish themselves in their particular field. Awards are worth £2,000 each. See this link for more information.
European Commission, Directorate General for Trade. Calls for Tender: framework contract to provide economic analysis in support of trade negotiations and trade policy issues. Deadline: 30 November 2010. The tenderer will provide economic advice on trade dispute case, and contribute to workshops and seminars in support of trade negotiations and trade policy issues. Funding is worth approximately three million euros over 36 months. Please visit the Call’s website for more information.
Toshiba International Foundation (JP), Grants. Deadline: 30 November 2010. The foundation's aim is to promote international exchange and understanding of Japan. Grants are for projects to be undertaken in a single fiscal year and are not made to individuals. Please see the Foundation’s website for more information.
Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland, Radcliffe-Brown and Firth Trust funds for social anthropological research. Deadline: 30 November 2010. The fund enables young scholars in social anthropology to complete work upon which they have already embarked. Grants are worth up to £750. Follow the link for more information.
Geneva Association, Research Grants. Deadline: 30 September 2010. Every year, the Association offers two grants for themes in economic theory and economic practice. The Association also grants authors of university theses, already submitted and dealing in depth with a subject in the field of risk and insurance economics, a subsidy of up to 3,000 Swiss Francs to help defray printing costs. Visit the Association’s website for more information.
Missed an update? All previously advertised funding opportunities are archived until their date of expiry at uel.ac.uk/gradschool/research/ResearchUpdate.htm or uel.ac.uk/gradschool/research/euroupdate.htm
We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book titled ‘Political Economy of Postmodernity and the Nation-State’ by Dr Fariba Salehi, our Head of Development and Alumni. The book is based on Dr Salehi’s PhD thesis and offers a typology of postmodern phenomena including postmodernism, postmodern theory, postmodern culture, and postmodernity, before focusing her research on the last of these topics. This academic monograph offers a critical examination of the objective structures and processes that constitute postmodernity as the micro-electronic phase of capitalism in a global era, and their impact on the cultural and economic boundaries of the institution of the Nation-State – as the dominant modern unit of collective identity – and a sense of national identity”. Publishers: Lambert Academic publishing
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