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Past Issues << | Issue 248: 14 June 2011 |
UEL will be unveiling a new centre for excellence in Islamic finance next week, the first of its kind to be established in London. The Centre of Islamic Banking and Finance will act as an authoritative body to both consult and research in Islamic finance, banking and insurance, addressing issues such as education, training and professional development, and industry practice. London has become the largest international centre for Islamic finance outside of the Muslim world, largely as a result of the City's role as a centre for Middle Eastern and Asian banking. Lead organiser of the event, Mohsin Ramzan, comments on the importance of the Centre’s launch: “Our goal is simple. We aim to be the UK’s leading international centre of excellence for Islamic finance; the upcoming launch will be the first step to achieving just that’’. The Centre’s official launch will take place next Tuesday 21 June at ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock. For further details contact m.ramzan@uel.ac.uk
The Chair of Governors at the University of East London has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2011. Mark Stephens, who has chaired UEL’s Board of Governors since 2009, was given the honour for services to the Legal Profession and to the Arts. Mark graduated from UEL (then North East London Polytechnic) in the early 1980s and developed a career as a champion of artistic expression. Jack Petchey – an Honorary Fellow of the University of East London and founder of UEL’s Petchey Centre for Entrepreneurship – also received a CBE for charitable services. For the full story see bit.ly/markstephenscbe
UEL fashion student Le Thuy Le Thi was greeted with rapturous applause by the six-hundred strong audience as she took to the stage at Graduate Fashion Week’s closing Gala show on Wednesday 8 June. Fashion legend Jeff Banks announced to the sold-out venue that Le Thuy had won the 'People’s Choice’ award, launched by ITV’s This Morning show, for a design from her collection, Afternoon Tea. According to the show’s producers, Le Thuy won the online vote with a landslide victory. The fashion student collected the award from Fiona Lambert, Brand Director at George, and television personality, Jason Gardiner, while the result was also announced live on This Morning last Friday. For the full story see bit.ly/LeThuy Thanks to everyone who voted!
A unique online Masters degree course being run by UEL, which aims to provide humanitarian aid relief workers with a psychosocial understanding of their often harrowing working environments, is being hailed as a world-first. The MSc in International Humanitarian Psychosocial Consultation (IHPC) aims to promote awareness of psychosocial factors within the context of humanitarian work, both for the populations affected and the well-being of workers supporting them. Many of the students taking the course are studying through distance-learning, whilst providing humanitarian aid in areas such as Haiti and Afghanistan. For the full story see bit.ly/MScHumanitarian
UEL and Redbridge Council are encouraging Asian women to attend the Education and Training Fair in Ilford Town Hall on Thursday 16 June. The event is open to all Asian women from 16 years upwards and will offer information on education, training and employment opportunities in Redbridge and the east London area. Attendees will also receive practical advice about the services in the local community which are available to them. For further details contact Jasbir Panesar on 020 8223 4356 or j.k.panesar@uel.ac.uk For the full story see bit.ly/asianfair
UEL senior lecturer in the School of Computing, IT and Engineering, Johnnes Arreymbi, was recognised last month for his work on internet and wireless network security. Johnnes was presented with the ‘Award for Excellence’ at the 2011 International Conference on Information Technology, sponsored by Microsoft and IEEE (the world’s largest professional association for the advancement of technology) and held at Al-Zaytoonmah University in Jordan. Following a keynote speech made to an audience of over 500 delegates from across the world, entitled How trust affects internet security, Johnnes was presented with the prestigious award by Jordanian Minister for Communications and Information Technology, H.E. Eng Atef Al Tell. For the full story see bit.ly/johnnesarreymbi
Info skills, the Library’s new online resource for supporting students with their learning and research, has been awarded the University, College and Research Group’s 2011 Innovation Award. The award recognises individuals or groups pursuing innovation and excellence in learning and teaching. The successful project team was led by Cathy Walsh, Associate Director for LLS, with Erica Plowman, Learning Designer, Sue Harrison, Learning Technology Adviser from UELconnect, Ella Mitchell, Subject Librarian, and Simone Okolo, Academic Services Manager from LLS. Cathy said, “We are really thrilled to receive this award. The funding will enable us to organise and host a one-day conference at UEL looking at partnerships to support learning in libraries and innovative approaches to information skills training”. For further information see infoskills.uelconnect.org.uk or contact Cathy via c.walsh@uel.ac.uk
The Students’ Union invited UEL students, staff and special guests to the SU Volunteer Awards ceremony last week, to celebrate the numerous recent successes of student representatives, the Refuel media team and community volunteers. The event additionally saw representatives from a broad spectrum of student-led societies – including LGBT, Psychology, Land Survey, and International Development – receive awards for their volunteering commitments. Also in attendance at the event, which was held last Tuesday evening (7 June) at Manor Park, was Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor John Joughin. John can here be seen presenting a volunteering award to members of the Law and Criminology Society.
The Children’s Garden will be hosting their annual summer fair this month, with a strawberry-themed twist. The Children’s Garden are asking all staff to help them make the day a great success by baking cakes (preferably with a strawberry touch) for their garden tea room, donating prizes that can be awarded in the raffle (such as unwanted bottles of wines and gifts) and spreading the word of the event to family and friends. Strawberry Fair will take place on Tuesday 28 June, 12.30 – 3.30pm, at the Children’s Garden on Docklands Campus. For more information contact Annette on 020 8223 2663 or a.james@uel.ac.uk
Calling all potential MPhil/PhD students! The Graduate School are to extend the closing date for the 25% fee waiver competition for the 2011/12 academic year to Friday 15 July 2011. The fee waiver competition is open to all potential MPhil/PhD applicants and runs for the students’ first two years at UEL. If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please see bit.ly/feewaivers or contact c.lake@uel.ac.uk for further details.
When it comes to health, men are notoriously bad at seeking help. Sometimes they are embarrassed, while many delay going to their GP because of the belief that if you ignore something, it will go away. In fact, the majority of health problems are easily treated, if caught early enough. Men’s Health Awareness Week is taking place all over the world this week. Find out more about the health conditions that affect men in particular by visiting bit.ly/menshealthweek
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 |
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
The YMCA's Youth and Community Work in East Jerusalem and the West Bank with Paul Adams: Monday 20 June, 4 – 6 pm (RB.1.04, StratfordCampus)
Paul Adams will reflect on his recent trip to the Occupied Palestinian Territory in the West Bank as part of his role as a trustee of Y-Care International Youth Development Charity, hosted by the East Jerusalem YMCA. For further details contact v.a.burton@uel.ac.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.
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
The London Borough of Newham have a couple of free spaces available for the Great London Swim, which is taking place on Saturday 2 July in the London Docklands area. This is the biggest outdoor swim in the south of England, and an ideal warm up for the London Triathlon. The usual entry price is £38, so to take-up this amazing opportunity contact Claire Smith as soon as possible via c.e.smith@uel.ac.uk Please include your name, D.O.B., email address, contact telephone number, t-shirt size, any medical conditions we should be aware of and specify if you would prefer to swim in the morning, lunchtime or afternoon. Places will be given on a first come first served basis. Please note that you will need to provide your own wetsuit. For further details see bit.ly/great_swim
UELSports are currently undertaking a Student Sport and Physical Activity Survey to influence their programme of activity for next semester. With the department ever growing, the new programme promises to get more students active and UELSports want to ensure they are offering convenient and attractive sessions. All students have been emailed the link to the survey, but if you know of any students who are particularly interested in keeping fit and healthy, please pass this on to them. For more information contact Claire Smith via c.e.smith@uel.ac.uk or visit uel.ac.uk/sports/survey.htm A staff survey will follow soon.
The new UELSports ‘Try a Sport 365’ programme kicks-off this summer with 5 weeks of free sport for our students to access. Hosted at local FE colleges, these sessions are open to any FE or HE student in east London. Please promote this to any students you know of who may have an interest, or even to your own children/grandchildren/neighbours etc. For more information please contact Claire Smith via c.e.smith@uel.ac.uk To view the programme of events click here
Every Tuesday you can come and take part in UEL’s ‘No Strings’ badminton sessions. It’s a fun way to keep fit, learn new techniques and just have some fun with friends. A badminton coach/co-ordinator will be on hand to help and assist you, and just getting you playing and enjoying yourself!
Every Tuesday
5.30 – 7pm
Sarah Bonnell School, Deanery Road (entrance), Stratford, E15 4LP (opposite Stratford Campus)
Staff: £4
Students: £3
For more information and to book your place contact Frank Foo on 07963 580 385 or Yas from UELSports via y.abidou@uel.ac.uk
Nordic walking is an enhancement of ordinary walking; it makes something we can all do twice as effective! Nordic Walking uses poles in order to add two major benefits to walking – increasing the number of upper body muscles the walker uses, whilst helping to propel the walker, making the journey feel easier but working the body harder.
Thursday 23 June
First session: 10 – 11am
Second session:
5.30 – 6.30pm
Beckton District Park, E6 (Meeting at Will Thorne Pavilion, Stansfield Road)
For more information, and to book your place, contact Joan Lewis or Bee Burgess at Age UK Newham on 020 8586 8853/8858.
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