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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 243: 12 May 2011 |
Today the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. John Joughin, has officially announced the new School structures that will come into place in September 2011. The announcement comes after an extensive consultation period with staff and students. The proposals see the creation of the new School of Arts & Digital Industries and the new School of Law & Social Sciences. To download and read more about the proposals click here www.uel.ac.uk/schoolstructures
Prof. John Joughin said, ‘‘I am confident that through working alongside students and staff at UEL through a wide ranging review we have achieved the right structures to ensure that UEL continues to provide a strong academic core. This structure seeks to enhance the student experience, research development and student employability.”
Students from the UEL Institute for Performing Arts Development (IPAD) caused tourists to stop in their tracks on Monday morning when they instigated a flash mob dance performance outside the gates of Buckingham Palace. Starting with just four dancers, the group quickly grew to over a hundred, with students emerging from all corners of the crowd, as astonished and delighted bystanders grabbed their cameras and phones to record the show. Themed on the story of Romeo and Juliet, following on from the Royal Wedding less than two weeks ago, numbers grew as the crowds gathered until dancing students filled the square in front of the Queen Victoria Memorial. The stunt also quickly made headlines across the world. For the full story, and to see the Dance: Urban Practice in action, visit bit.ly/uelflashmob
With the World’s top athletes set to compete in the 2012 Games next summer, UEL celebrated the talents of its own sporting heroes and future Olympic stars at the recent Sports Awards. The event, which was held at West Ham United’s stadium in Upton Park, highlighted the past year’s sporting achievements at UEL through six categories, including Service to Sport, Club of the Year and International Excellence. Sporting legend, Baroness Grey-Thompson, a competitor in five Paralympic Games and winner of six London Marathons, was guest of honour at the event, where she received a Lifetime Achievement award and an honorary doctorate of the university. For the full story, and to watch the official interview with Baroness Grey-Thompson, visit bit.ly/sportsawards2011
The online student magazine 'Your Universe' is hosting a free film night for all UEL students tonight on Stratford Campus. The Universe team will be showing Inception and providing free popcorn and soft drinks, as well as a free prize-draw of DVDs, a book of Inception concept art and Inception movie poster. Please encourage students to attend tonight, for a 6.30pm start, in CC.1.01 lecture theatre on Stratford Campus. Staff are also welcome to attend, however, the prize-draw is open to students only. For further details email universe@uel.ac.uk
Students have been asking for more books in the library, so, for a trial period, LLS are offering all students and staff the chance to choose from a range of 100,000 extra online titles. The library already stocks over 2000 eBooks to download, read or print on- or off-campus, 24/7. Until the end of semester, a further 100,000 eBook titles covering all subjects will be available to read or download from the library catalogue. You can also search the full text of every book. The titles which are used the most will be purchased. For more information and to start accessing these books, go to uel.ac.uk/lls/ebooks or contact Rachel Todd, Technical Resources Co-ordinator, via ebooks@uel.ac.uk
Six second year Sports Journalism students have been chosen to cover the UEFA Europa League final in Dublin next week. The students will be travelling over to the event, which takes place on Wednesday 18 May, with the aim of producing a full match report. The trip is being funded by the Going Global Bursary, which has supported a number of student overseas projects in recent months. For further information on the Going Global Bursary see bit.ly/goingglobalbursary Pictured nearest to furthest: Andrew Bontiff, Zsanett Furka, Dominique Hume, James Kemble, Ola Kasali, Dave Charnley and Maxine Newlands (programme leader).
The International Student Barometer – an online satisfaction survey for all international students – is now OPEN. We would appreciate your support in encouraging our students to complete the survey. Our aim is to increase student participation in this national survey to help us improve the international student experience. Please forward the following link to your international students. http://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/p659728043.aspx For more information please contact Niru Williams on 020 8223 2415 or email isb@uel.ac.uk
Ever fancied learning how to grow vegetables? Or already know how to and would like to share your experience? Well here’s your chance! A raised bed has already been constructed at Docklands campus (pictured) and we are planning to create some at Stratford campus too. We’re looking for volunteers, and donations of seeds, plants and tools. You can help as little or as much as you like, we’ll be holding lunchtime planting sessions and of course will be looking forward to our first harvest this autumn!If you’d like to help, find out more or to be added to our mailing list, please contact Sara in the Environment Team via s.kassam@uel.ac.uk
The newly appointed Chief Executive of The Teaching Agency (TA), visited the Cass School of Education on Wednesday morning. During his visit, Stephen Hillier took part in a teaching training session with Principal Lecturer, Andrew Read, and PGCE primary students, about the use of phonics and comprehension in helping children to learn to read.
Thank you so much to all who have for collected the Tesco and Sainsbury’s school vouchers. The Children’s Garden must now start counting them. Please send them to the Children’s Garden as soon as you can, as there is a deadline for returning the vouchers and claiming the equipment. Thank you once again. For more information please contact Annette via a.james@uel.ac.uk or 020 8223 2663.
All staff are invited to the public launch of MIDAS, which has been organised by the Matrix East Research Lab at UEL, in partnership with Kyoto University lde Digitisation Laboratory. The project creates an integrated mobile facility for the scanning of artefacts, and programming and exhibition of digital content. The MIDAS Public Launch will take place on Monday 16 May, 9.30am to 5pm, in EB.1.37 on Docklands Campus. The event will be free, and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP for this event by clicking here
As part of the Learning and Library Service’s contribution to UEL’s student experience, an annual ECDL (European Computer Driving License) certificate presentation ceremony to UEL students is being held next week. The event will take place on Thursday 19 May, 2 – 4pm, in the Main Lecture Theatre on Docklands Campus. For further information please contact ECDL manager Cedrick Nosa via c.nosa@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 |
Digitisation Summer School: Tuesday 17 May, 9.30am – 5pm; Wednesday 18 May, 10am – 5pm (MIDAS Lab: EB.1.37, Docklands Campus)
In connection with the public launch of MIDAS, the Matrix East Research Lab are offering a unique summer school over two days with a variety of topics specially prepared for the museum and archive professional with interest and involvement in the process of digitalisation and scanning in the Cultural Heritage context. Participation is free but places are limited. Please RSVP by clicking here
Centre for Narrative Research: To Think is to Experiment: Celebrating Ten Years of CNR Doctoral Research: Wednesday 18 May (BS.3.22, Docklands Campus)
Centre for Narrative Research celebrates the 10th anniversary of its formation this year. To commemorate ten years of CNR doctoral research, this year’s ‘To think is To Experiment Research Day’ is dedicated to CNR’s current and past PhD students. Dr Linda Sandino will give the Siyanda Ndlovu Memorial Lecture who was one of CNR’s PhD students. Siyanda passed away in South Africa in April 2010. CNR has initiated a memorial lecture in his name as part of the ‘To Think is to Experiment’ Research Day to honour Siyanda, and the critical and creative spirit of his work. All welcome. Contact Cigdem Esin via esin@uel.ac.uk for further details.
ECDL certificate ceremony: Thursday 19 May, 2 – 4pm (Main Lecture Theatre, Docklands Campus)
As part of the Learning and Library Service’s contribution to UEL’s student experience, an annual ECDL (European Computer Driving License) certificate presentation ceremony to UEL students is being held. For further information please contact ECDL manager Cedrick Nosa via c.nosa@uel.ac.uk
MERL Annual Lecture – A Boatload of Wild Irishmen: The Cinema of Robert Flaherty: Thursday 19 May, 5.30pm (EB.1.37, Docklands Campus)
All are welcome to the annual public lecture organised by Matrix East Research Lab. The lecture and film screening will be presented by Professor Brian Winston. For further details contact Haim via h.bresheeth@uel.ac.uk Please RSVP to this event by clicking here
Where next for teacher education: Wednesday 25 May, 5pm (ED.2.01, Cass School of Education, Stratford Campus)
The Secondary Research Group is delighted to invite you to a seminar given by Professor Meg Maguire from King’s College London. In this seminar Meg raises some questions and engages in some musings based on a consideration of the current proposals for reforming teacher education as outlined in the School’s White Paper (2010) entitled, ‘The Importance of Teaching’. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Gerry Czerniawski via g.czerniawski@uel.ac.uk
Creaturely Lives: A Symposium in Animal Studies: Wednesday 25 May, 6 – 8pm (The University of Notre Dame’s London Centre)
To mark the publication of Anat Pick’s Creaturely Poetics: Animality and Vulnerability in Literature and Film, the Centre for Cultural Studies Research (CCSR) at UEL and the University of Notre Dame in London are holding a symposium to discuss new developments within the field of animal studies. Contact j.hakim@uel.ac.uk or see bit.ly/mGrKHS for further details.
CCSR 2011 Annual Lecture: Total Belief Delirium in the West: Wednesday 1 June, 5.30pm (WB.G.02, Docklands Campus)
In this lecture, Jacqueline Rose will return to Hannah Arendt’s analysis of totalitarianism as mental control and ask ‘what form of belief and passion does such subjection entail?’ All welcome, admission free. For more information email j.hakim@uel.ac.uk
Applying to University – the facts (a workshop to demystify the application process): Tuesday 7 June, 12 noon – 1pm (Stratford Campus)
The pre-entry Information, Advice & Guidance team at UEL work with prospective students from the local and wider community who are mainly non-traditional students interested in gaining entry onto a UEL programme but not sure about the application process. A workshop has been designed and offered by Leila Baker (Advisor based at Stratford Campus) for anyone considering making an application to university this year Call 020 8223 4354 or email advisors@uel.ac.uk for further details.
Volunteering: Not just good for the soul, good for your career too: Wednesday 8 June, 6 – 9.30pm (Conference and Computing Centre, Stratford Campus)
UEL Alumni Network and the School of Psychology have pleasure in inviting our students, staff and graduates to an alumni evening of presentations and workshops about volunteering in the UK and overseas, and how it can improve your career and enhance your soul. This event is free. Please RSVP to alumni@uel.ac.uk or call 0208 223 2222 by Friday 27 May.
CCSR presents: Mica Nava – Feminism, Consumption, Cosmopolitanism: Wednesday 22 June, 3.30pm – 7pm (EB.G.18, Docklands Campus)
Staff are invited to a retirement event for Mica Nava. A seminar with former and current colleagues, as well as former PhD students, will be held between 3.30 and 5.30pm. Drinks and live music will take place from 5.30pm – 7pm. Please contact Maggie Humm (m.humm@uel.ac.uk) if you would like to join the party for dinner at Yi-Ban Docklands restaurant after the event, or for any other queries.
UEL’s 6th Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2011: Thursday 30 June (Stratford Campus)
This one day conference, entitled ‘Research Informed Teaching & Teaching Informed Research’, is free and open to all UEL staff and collaborative partners. The Conference has now become established as an annual event, offering opportunities for active debate, discussion and reflection regarding current issues in learning, teaching and assessment. For further details – or to reserve your place – see bit.ly/6thconference For further information contact Conference Organiser Dinaz Trudeau via d.trudeau@uel.ac.uk
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
Welcome to Do the Green Thing, a regular section full of info on environmental projects, tips and ideas for staff at UEL. Visit our website uel.ac.uk/greenthing or get in touch via greenthing@uel.ac.uk We’d love to hear from you!
Environment Team, Facilities
Biological diversity is a multidimensional concept that encompasses genes, species, ecosystems and their functions. Biodiversity is in decline, and the importance of urban areas in protecting biodiversity is increasingly being recognised. With our urban campuses, UEL has an important role to play in this area. Following the publication of our biodiversity action plan, we’re now working hard to implement some of the projects. From lavender planting at Docklands to creating spaces for growing vegetables and an ‘orchard’ at Stratford, there’s plenty going on! To find out more visit uel.ac.uk/greenthing/wildlife.htm
...that UEL has it’s own rose? The William Morris rose was bred to celebrate UEL’s centenary by renowned rose breeder David Austin who has an honorary degree from the University: bit.ly/davidaustin
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