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Past Issues << | Issue 247: 07 June 2011 |
The University of East London has appointed Dusty Amroliwala OBE as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Services and Infrastructure). The new Pro Vice-Chancellor will manage and oversee the running of Facilities Services, HR services, Library and Learning Services, IT Services and the Mentoring and Equalities Unit. Following his career in the RAF, which included a period as Head of the Royal Air Force’s Initial and Professional Training Academy, Dusty moved into Whitehall where he spent two years as the Director of HR Services at the Home Office. Dusty also worked in the Cabinet Office for just under three years, where he was the Director of the Civil Service Workforce. For the full story see bit.ly/dustyamroliwala
UEL fashion student Le Thuy Le Thi was chosen from the hundreds of fashion students presenting at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week as one of just six students to appear on the ITV daytime show This Morning last week. Le Thuy Le Thi’s collection is entitled Afternoon Tea and is inspired by the beauty of porcelain and the patterns and designs found on fine teaware. Following her appearance on the programme on Friday, This Morning is offering the public the opportunity to vote online for their favourite design from the six shortlisted. Voting is open on the ITV website until 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday 8 June. To vote for Le Thuy Le Thi’s design visit bit.ly/fashionvote
UEL fashion students had the honour of kicking off this year’s Graduate Fashion Week, with a show that was as confident as it was original, setting the bar high for those who followed. The event, which takes place at Earls Court 2 until tomorrow (Wednesday 8 June), celebrates the work of students from around fifty fashion schools from across the country. The University of East London show celebrated successes both new and old with current students demonstrating genuine talent and flare, such as Eliesha George, who opened the show with her collection Queen D (Dominance) and Charlotte Smith with her collection, Espionage, inspired by wartime fashions. For the full story see bit.ly/graduatefashion
UEL’s largest arts event begins this Thursday at the Truman Brewery Building on Brick Lane, with a private view and drinks reception. The event, entitled Oh 3 range! (part of the Free Range Art and Design show) will showcase the creative work of 85 UEL students from a broad range of disciplines, including photography, design, printmaking, textiles, film and installation. There will also be a fashion show, as well as a live photo shoot. The showcase forms part of the eleventh Free Range Art and Design show, the largest graduate show in Europe. The UEL private view will begin at 6pm, this Thursday 9 June, with the show running until Monday 13. To be added to the guest list for the Thursday night reception please contact Ralph Hall via r.g.hall@uel.ac.uk
UEL has forged an exciting and dynamic working relationship with the Russian International Olympic University. The University is a new educational institution, which is responsible for training staff for the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi, and preserving the Games’ legacy. It will also provide multi-faceted training for sports managers. UEL recently welcomed a special delegation from the newly established University to Docklands Campus. Professor Lev Beloussov and Dr Nikolay Peshin met key figures including UEL Vice-Chancellor Professor Patrick McGhee, and Director of the 2012 Office John Lock, to discuss how both universities can work together in collaboration. For the full story bit.ly/russianuni
In 2010, Hedley Roberts, Principal Lecturer in Digital Art, won funding to develop UELTalent, an innovative platform to promote excellence, entrepreneurship and opportunity for students and alumni from the creative sectors at UEL. UELTalent enables employers, clients, agencies and visitors to explore exhibitions, galleries, portfolios, profiles and leave comments. UELTalent will soon feature an e-commerce marketplace for the sale of creative works. UELTalent has been developed by Hedley Roberts, Sophie Barr and Lesley Logue and is powered by StickyWorld, the start-up company of Michael Kohn. UELTalent is supported by UEL’s Challenge Fund, the Creative Communities Development Fund and Stickyworld Ltd. Visit ueltalent.com
Helen Ellis is the Project Manager for the Social Learning Space Development project. We have interviewed her to find out how the Student Experience Programme Board has been put into action:
What was your challenge?
To develop social learning space for students within the current space available on campus.
What did you achieve?
The Dome – This social learning space on the ground floor of University House is operated by the SU. It was redecorated during summer 2010 and re-launched in Semester B following the installation of six new internet computers. It is open from 9.15am to 4.45pm, Monday to Friday. Over summer 2011, a new chair lift will be installed to improve disabled access to The Dome and additional furniture is being purchased to increase capacity and make the area more comfortable.
Aqua East – Four new internet computers have already been installed along with a plasma screen into which students can plug their laptop and other mobile devices. Additional soft furniture has been ordered to enhance capacity and make the area more comfortable. Aqua East is open from 11am to 11pm, Monday to Friday during term time.
What next?
The former bookshop on the ground floor of University House, opposite the University Coffee Shop, is being refurbished over summer 2011 to create a whole new area of social learning space for the start of the 2011/12 academic year. This will include six internet computers, new furniture and additional vending machines that can be used when the Café is closed.
Stratford Campus recently hosted the Institution of Civil Engineers’ ‘Create Sport Challenge’, which saw 50 budding young engineers from local secondary schools compete to be crowned London champions. The national competition challenged students to plan, design and construct a model for a new sports venue. The Graduate School’s Director of Sustainability and member of the London Regional Waste Group at ICE, Darryl Newport, judged the regional final of the competition in the capacity of Sustainability Expert. Darryl commented: “The standard of entrants was exceptionally high, with many having sustainability as a key theme of their designs. It was also excellent to see so many female students taking part, which amounted to roughly 80% of the participants.” Fortismere School, Haringey, clinched the trophy (pictured).
UEL is proud to have signed the Sustainable Fish City pledge – a commitment to supply only fish from sustainable sources by 2012. This is part of a London-wide project by Sustain, the sustainable food charity, to turn our city into a world-leader in ethical fish consumption by the time we host the Olympics. It builds on the UEL catering team’s strong track record in this area – the majority of fish sold at campus food outlets is currently certified by the MSC as being caught responsibly, and we currently don’t serve anything on the MCS ‘Red List’ of endangered species. Keith Prince, Stratford Campus Catering Manager, said: “UEL’s Catering Team is proud to promote sustainable fish among our students and staff. We’ve found that it’s easy to provide tasty, affordable meals, whilst reducing our impact on life in our oceans”. To find out more see bit.ly/fishcity
This Thursday, 9 June, will see UEL’s second Research and Knowledge Exchange Conference, to be held at Knowledge Dock on Docklands Campus. As well as looking back over the last year of activity, this year’s conference will take a look at the future of research and knowledge exchange for the University in an increasingly challenging environment. To find out more about the conference go to uel.ac.uk/reds/RKEcon.htm To register for the conference please email Karen Wilton via k.wilton@uel.ac.uk as soon as possible.
The Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Staff Network has organised a study day on 'Developing Intercultural Working Skills' with the support of The Network for Black Professionals (nbp.org.uk) and the Mentor and Equalities Unit. This workshop aims to provide staff with the opportunity to explore the concept of intercultural competency and several extremely important areas of interaction between culturally diverse people, and be introduced to the CILT National Occupational Standards for Intercultural Working. The workshop will take place on Wednesday 22 June, 9am – 5pm, in Knowledge Dock on Docklands Campus. If you would like to attend please contact Sonia Harding via 020 8223 6379 or s.harding@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 and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
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 020 8223 2222 by Friday 27 May.
Oh 3 range!: Thursday 9 – Monday 13 June, 6pm onwards (F Block, Truman Brewery, Hanbury Street, E1 6QL)
UEL presents an exciting showcase of graduate artworks, design, fashion and more. Come and see a live photographic shoot, a fashion show or take part in design studio events. For further details email
r.g.hall@uel.ac.uk
Second UEL Research and Knowledge Exchange Conference: Thursday 9 June (Knowledge Dock, Docklands Campus)
To find out more about the conference go to uel.ac.uk/reds/RKEcon.htm To register for the conference please email Karen Wilton via k.wilton@uel.ac.uk ASAP.
Fuel Your Future 2011 – Recruitment and Employability Fair: Friday 10 June, 11am – 3pm (East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, E14 5NX)
The Employability and Enterprise Team would like staff to get involved by offering CV checks and mock interview practice for UEL students and graduates. If you would like to support this event please email Fouzia Chowdhury via f.chowdhury@uel.ac.uk
The Challenge of Starting Up: Thursday 16 June, 8 – 10am (1 Heron Quays, Canary Wharf, E14)
This CEWE seminar will be themed around the challenges and barriers faced by women entrepreneurs starting up in business. To book your place email k.wilton@uel.ac.uk
Education and Training Fair for all Asian Women aged 16 and upwards: Thursday 16 June, 10am – 2.30pm (Main Hall, Ilford Town Hall, High Road, Ilford, Essex)
At the Education and Training Fair you will be able to access information on education, training and employment, information and advice on local services available in Redbridge. For further information please contact Jasbir Panesar on 020 8223 4356 / j.k.panesar@uel.ac.uk or John Ward on 020 8708 2117 / john.ward@redbridge.gov.uk
Developing Intercultural Working Skills: Wednesday 22 June, 9am – 5pm (Knowledge Dock, Docklands Campus)
The Black Asian and Minority Ethnic Staff Network has organised a study day on Developing Intercultural Working Skills with support of The Network for Black Professionals and Mentor and Equalities Unit. To attend, contact Sonia Harding via 020 8223 6379 or s.harding@uel.ac.uk
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. Contact Maggie Humm m.humm@uel.ac.uk for further details.
UEL’s sixth 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. 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
Resilience for coaches and their clients: Thursday 14 July (Docklands Campus)
For more information visit acukconference.com All UEL students and staff should register their interest through Leigh-Ann to receive discounted entry: please email l.murray@uel.ac.uk
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
Weekly rounders sessionsCome and take part in free rounders sessions every week at West Ham Park* (Ham Park Road, Linden gate access, E15 4AD). UEL staff and students welcome. The rounders sessions take place every Friday, 5.30 – 7pm.
*Venue likely to change in September 2011.
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
World Environment Day was on Sunday 5 June and this year the theme was forests. Forests play multiple roles in our lives, including providing a source of livelihood, a refuge for many species and clean air for all. As a result of the growing global pollution levels forests have often come to be referred to as the ‘lungs of the earth’. This is particularly because deforestation and forest degradation account for nearly 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, which forests would absorb if carefully managed.
Across UEL campuses there are 274 trees; not quite a forest but perhaps more that you’d think!
For more information visit unep.org/wed
…that bees contribute £200million a year to the UK economy through pollination of various crops? Bee numbers in the UK have halved over the last 20 years; last year alone a fifth of bee colonies did not survive the winter. One of the things we’re doing at UEL is planting bee-friendly lavender on our campuses. Find out more by visiting bit.ly/plan_bee
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