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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 238: 05 April 2011 |
The concept for a new £33m university building in east London was launched on Thursday (31 March) by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. The project, which is the first of its kind in the capital, is the result of a unique and exciting collaboration between Birkbeck, University of London, and UEL. University Square, which will be situated in Stratford, will offer a new alternative model of higher education, with flexible part-time and full-time study for adults from across the entire region. The breakfast launch was held at the Theatre Royal, Stratford, and was attended by over 100 local stakeholders, including the Mayor of Newham Sir Robin Wales, local councillors, and other prominent figures from education, politics, and funding agencies. For the full story see bit.ly/universitysquare
In June 2010 options were considered jointly by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor John Joughin and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategic Planning and External Development, Selena Bolingbroke for the future of the Graduate School and its functions.
The Graduate School has decided to realign and refocus a number of its functions, in order to achieve the objectives set out in Transformation for Excellence.
For more information on the new PGR administrative process, the activities and responsibilities for postgraduate research activities, post reconfiguration, please visit www.uel.ac.uk/qa/pgr.htm
Last Thursday (31 March), UEL saw over 120 students attend the free screening of ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’ in the library’s main lecture theatre. The bi-weekly online student magazine ‘Your Universe’ – a joint project between Corporate Marketing and UEL students – hosted the evening, offering students free popcorn and drinks and a free prize-draw which included a DVD boxset of the films of Edgar Wright, Director of 'Scott Pilgrim'. Edgar even tweeted his support of the event, simply stating ‘Nice’. The Universe team are planning a second free film night, to be held in May on Stratford Campus. For updates, or to find out more about ‘Your Universe’, see uel.ac.uk/universe
UEL has secured funding for a second European Regional Development Funded project, called FLASH, to help small-medium enterprises (SME’s) with their environmental sustainability issues. The Eureka project, which has just finished, was a very similar programme which successfully helped over 80 businesses. The team in the Sustainability Research Institute can continue under FLASH to help SME’s across London with 12 hours of practical assistance. This assistance is wide ranging in scope and can include things such as developing environmental policies, increasing online effectiveness, environmental and energy audits, waste management and recycling plans, sustainable construction methods and materials, implementation of green IT and product development. If you know of any SME’s who would like assistance please direct them towards the SRI, by emailing flash@uel.ac.uk or visiting uel.ac.uk/sri
A charity event is being held to raise funds to help those in need in Japan. A minimum donation of £3 is being asked of all UG student guests, and £5 from all other guests. A 20 minute group meditation will also be on offer to help anyone who feels affected by the recent tragic events. The Pray for Japan charity event will take place this Thursday, 7 April, 12 noon – 2pm, in CC.1.01 (Stratford Campus). All are welcome. For more information contact sachuk8@aol.com
Digital Stages is a new festival of performing arts and digital media, organised by multimedia company GLAZ, which takes place from Friday 22 – Wednesday 27 April in a number of east London venues including Stratford Circus, Hoxton Hall, Queen Mary University of London and UEL’s Institute of Performing Arts Development dance lab, at Trinity Buoy Wharf. The festival presents performances, discussions, workshops and exhibitions, bringing together distinctive scholars, modern artists and experts in digital technology from all over the UK, as well as Russia, Brazil, USA and Canada. For more information please visit digitalstagesfestival.co.uk
The University’s second Communications Forum took place last week, with 'comms champions' from different Schools and Services across the University taking part. Chris Walmsley, Managing Director from CUBO (our Branding and Advertising agency) spoke about the development of the UEL brand and answered questions about how to apply it. Attendees took part in a workshop and had the opportunity to pitch potential opportunities to Chris about ways UEL can apply our branding. Corporate Marketing is planning a third forum for early June (TBC), which will focus on 'Social Media and Search Engine Optimisation'. For more information please contact Sara Hazzard via hazzard@uel.ac.uk
For the latest on our activities visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
Open Day dates in 2011
If you are planning any School recruitment events over the coming year please contact your account manager in the Student Recruitment & Marketing Team who will be able to provide you with advice and support. You can find details of all account managers by visiting uel.ac.uk/marketing/srm/accountmanagers.htm
| Date | Event | Time of event | Times staff required to work | Campus |
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Saturday 25 June |
General (UG & PG) open day | 12 – 4pm |
9 – 5pm | Docklands and Stratford |
Saturday 20 August |
Clearing application drop-in day |
12 – 4pm |
9 – 5pm |
Docklands |
Effective CVs workshop: Wednesday 6 April, 1 – 2pm (RB.G.13, Stratford Campus)
This workshop is aimed at students and graduates that are new to writing a CV, or for those that already have a CV and would like some top-tips and useful advice. Please encourage students to attend and register via bit.ly/hwehnE
Student Open Space Event: Wednesday 6 April, 1pm – 5pm (KD2.13, Docklands Campus)
UEL, in partnership with UELSU, are holding a meeting for students, focusing on the discussion topic ‘Teaching, learning, modules, exams, coursework, group-work, results, feedback, being listened to... What needs to change?’. Please encourage students to attend. Students can contact dinaz@uel.ac.uk or nishaant@uel.ac.uk to book their place, or see bit.ly/open_space for further information.
Pray for Japan charity event: Thursday 7 April, 12 noon – 2pm (CC.1.01, Stratford Campus)
A charity event is being held to raise funds to help those in need in Japan. A minimum donation of £3 is being asked of all UG student guests, and £5 from all other guests. A 20 minute group meditation will also be on offer to help anyone who feels affected by the recent tragic events. All are welcome. For more information contact sachuk8@aol.com
Entrepreneurship Day: Tuesday 12 April, 9.45am (WB.G.02, Docklands Campus)
This event brings together the themes of entrepreneurship and overseas opportunities, through live examples of students setting up and running their own student companies as part of their business studies programmes. For more information see uel.ac.uk/entrepreneurshipday
How to make a real success as an entrepreneur?: Wednesday 13 April, 6 – 9.30pm (Docklands Campus)
The Alumni Development Office and Royal Docks Business School invite UEL students, staff and graduates to an alumni evening of presentations and discussions about successful entrepreneurship and networking, with food and drinks. This event is free. Please RSVP to alumni@uel.ac.uk or call 0208 223 2222.
The Organization Studies Network (OSN) Annual Seminar: Thursday 14 April (Staffordshire University)
If you would be interested in attending this event or would like further information, please contact Dr. John Chandler (j.p.chandler@uel.ac.uk) or Professor Jim Barry (j.j.barry@uel.ac.uk) within the Royal Docks Business School.
Mentoring Training: Thursday 21 April, 9am – 4.30pm (Stratford Campus)
Academic Practice and Student Experienceare pleased to offer a one day workshop suitable for all staff who undertake, and are new to, a mentoring role. The workshop will provide specific information and skills development for new mentors, and is suited to roles such as Probationary Mentor, Research Mentor and PGCert in Learning and Teaching in HE Mentor. To book a place on the course email Nina Harding (n.harding@uel.ac.uk) by the end of the week.
Digital Stages Festival: Friday 22 – Wednesday 27 April (east London venues)
Digital Stages is a new festival of performing arts and digital media, organised by multimedia company GLAZ, which takes place in a number of east London venues including Stratford Circus, Hoxton Hall, Queen Mary University of London and UEL’s Institute of Performing Arts Development dance lab, at Trinity Buoy Wharf. The festival presents performances, discussions, workshops and exhibitions. For more information see digitalstagesfestival.co.uk
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
There is still time to register your team for the UELSports annual staff five-a-side tournament. Registered teams so far include the following Schools and Services: Business, CITE, Education, HAB and UELconnect; ESDS, Facilities, Student Services and Security.
UELSports is keen for as many Schools and Services to take part as possible, and challenge the current trophy-holders – the Royal Docks Business School – for the title. The details are as follows:
– Monday 18 April
– 6 – 8pm
– Beckton Powerleague (Norwegian Playing fields, Jenkins Lane, IG11 0AD: see bit.ly/uel_powerleague for details)
Click here for a registration form. Once completed, please email your form to d.cosford@uel.ac.uk
For more information, contact David Cosford via d.cosford@uel.ac.uk
For more information on any of the above please contact: uelsports@uel.ac.uk
To view the UELSports webpages visit: uel.ac.uk/sports
To view the UELSports blog visit:
uelsportsblog.wordpress.com
And to contribute your own sports stories to the blog see:
uelsportsblog.wordpress.com/contribute-to-the-uelsports-blog
UEL Sports – ‘Get involved, Join, Learn, Participate, Train, Motivate, Compete, Enjoy’
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