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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 250: 28 June 2011 |
UEL’s Open Day was a great success on Saturday with over 500 potential students visiting the Docklands Campus and over 600 visiting the University’s Campus in Stratford. Students and their parents came along to the University to find out more about the wide range of exciting undergraduate and postgraduate courses on offer next year. They were able to chat to representatives from all of the University’s Schools, listen to talks on everything from student finance to electronic engineering, tour the University’s impressive facilities and really get a feel for what life on campus would be like for them with walking tours throughout the day, which included the opportunity to view the on-campus accommodation. Elaine Sedgwick, Marketing Research Officer, said, “Open Days are a great way of getting a feel for what courses you want to do and what being at university will be like. It was fantastic to see so many potential students visit both campuses and find out more about the courses we offer, talk with our academics and tour our facilities.”
“Managing the cash rigorously will make the difference in determining whether or not your business survives” was the overriding message at the latest event held by UEL’s Centre of Excellence for Women’s Entrepreneurship (CEWE). The Challenge of Starting Up, which recently took place in Heron Quays, focused in on the challenges and barriers faced by women entrepreneurs starting up in business. The event, one of a series being run by the Centre, was hosted by businesswoman and former London Docklands Development Corporation Director, Sunny Crouch, OBE. For the full story see bit.ly/cewechallenge For more about CEWE visit uel.ac.uk/cewe
Founded by successful entrepreneur and UEL graduate Anna Godas, London-based distributor Dogwoof released new documentary feature Countdown to Zero last week at a star-studded premiere in central London. The film, which explores the modern-day threat posed by nuclear weapons and calls for worldwide nuclear disarmament, had its first official screening in the UK and Republic of Ireland last Tuesday, at BAFTA's headquarters in Piccadilly. It was followed by a panel discussion with the Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP, former CIA operative Valerie Plame Wilson, Queen Noor of Jordan, and former 'minuteman' Bruce Blair, who had the job of launching US nukes in under 60 seconds. Anna, who graduated with a distinction in Media Studies and French from UEL, is committed to distributing socially and ethically responsible films. She commented, “What we do at Dogwoof is to try to make a difference through powerful films made by people who really have something to say.” To join the Global Zero campaign visit bit.ly/global_zero
Bunmi Olaye, who graduated from UEL last year, was in Glasgow last week following a nomination for Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Fashion Awards. Bunmi, who attended the event, at the futuristic Glasgow Science Centre with partner Francis Udom, co-director of luxury fashion brand Bunmi Koko, was nominated for the award alongside Mackintosh, Spoiled Brat and ROX. The award was won by diamond specialists ROX, and although Bunmi Koko did not win, it was a great night for the brand and marked their first major award nomination in the UK. For the full story see bit.ly/scottishfashion
From 3.30pm on Friday 8 July, start the weekend early with free food and drink, a DJ and some fun giant games at the Staff Summer Party 2011! The party will be held in the square outside AVA on Docklands Campus. This year, transport to and from Stratford Campus and Duncan House will be provided for those who need it, leaving at a variety of times for Docklands Campus. For more information on the coach times, to RSVP, or for further details, email staffparty@uel.ac.uk We look forward to seeing you there!
A superb effort by UEL in last week’s sponsored swim at Cathall Leisure centre
saw them narrowly beaten into second place.
The event was organised by Leyton and Wanstead MP, John Cryer in aid of the Pakistani Flood Appeal and managed to raise a total of £2,380. The UEL team members were Kevin Chambers, Debbie Brearley, Gerrard Treblanche, Yassin Abidou and Emma Jenkinson (pictured). Cryer All Stars (John Cryer MP, Rachel Reeves MP, Owen Smith MP and Chris Bryant MP) came out top in the main 20-minute endurance relay race beating UEL and UK swimming.
For this third instalment, we had a chat with Project Manager Daniel Stevens to find out more about the Going Global from Home project
What was your challenge?
UEL has plenty of students from outside the UK, but our own home students have traditionally been less mobile and therefore miss out on the benefits that studying overseas brings. We are using Global Reach to build on recent years’ work to encourage our home students to explore other countries and cultures.
What did you achieve?
We launched the Going Global Bursary for 2010/11, which part-funds domestic students to take short study, research or work experience visits overseas, and approved funding for over 100 students. We also improved our options to study abroad for a whole semester or year, by reviewing our partnerships and internal systems.
What does everyone need to know?
All students who are performing well are entitled to apply to take part of their studies overseas. We need to ensure students are aware of the opportunities from their first contact with us, and to make it the norm to spend a part of their UEL degree abroad.
What next?
We are now accepting students’ applications for trips abroad in 2011/12 until November, and advise those who want to travel before January 2012 to apply immediately. We want even more to take up this opportunity, and for them to conceive some really imaginative trips to all corners of the globe. We also have around 80 students signed-up to our various study abroad semester/year schemes for 2011/12, and anticipate more in time for February. For further details see uel.ac.uk/goingglobal
After six months of preparation, UELSU – in partnership with Tower Hamlets and Newham mental health charity Mind – launched their Do U Mind film and art exhibition at a special event held on Friday 17 June. The Students’ Union also collaborated with Anointed Productions and East London NHS Foundation Trust, with funding from NHS Newham, to showcase talent within the mental health community through the use of music, art, creative writing and performance. The event enjoyed a diverse audience, with guests including health professionals, commissioners, UEL staff and students, and members of the public. SU Volunteers and Community Development Co-Ordinator, Shahida Aslam, said, “The students involved with the project, along with the services users, showed tremendous commitment and enthusiasm…I am keen to develop further projects like this and therefore welcome new partnerships”. For more information email Shahida@uel.ac.uk
Nick Gibb, the Minister of State for Schools, paid a recent visit to the Cass School of Education. During his visit, Nick 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.
Pearson have just released a new textbook, Developmental Psychology, co-authored by Dr Virginia Lam (Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology), Dr Rachel Gillibrand (University of the West of England) and Dr Victoria O’Donnell (University of the West of Scotland). The book starts with a theoretical and methodological section, followed by cognitive and linguistic development before a final section on clinical and applied aspects. Reviewers remark that the book stands out in terms of a modern and critical approach and pedagogic features including, amongst others, case studies, research methods and weblinks. New copies come with access to the book’s dedicated website with videos, flashcards, multiple-choice and essay questions. For more information contact v.lam@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 |
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Saturday 20 August |
Clearing application drop-in day |
12 – 4pm |
9 – 5pm |
Docklands |
Children's Garden presents Strawberry Fair: Tuesday 28 June, 12.30 – 3.30pm (Children’s Garden, Docklands Campus)
The Children’s Garden are asking all staff to help them make the fair a great success by baking cakes, donating prizes to the raffle and spreading the word of the event to family and friends. For more information contact Annette on 020 8223 2663 or a.james@uel.ac.uk
Docklands redevelopment – looking back, looking forward. Have the lessons been learnt? Tuesday 28 June, 1.45 – 5pm (WB.1.01,
Docklands Campus)
An afternoon seminar to review progress on regeneration in east London and to engage with speakers from public, private and community sectors. To book email khughes@brookes.ac.uk or call 01865 483877.
Performing Sublimities – Playing and the Olympians: Saturday 2 July (EB.1.39, Docklands Campus)
A conference research meeting organised by TaPRA (Theatre, Performance & Philosophy Group) in cooperation with IPAD, University of East London. For further details email e.katsouraki@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). All UEL staff and students welcome! The rounders sessions take place every Friday, 5.30 – 7pm. Click here for a map of the park.
*Venue likely to change in September 2011.
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
UEL researchers have the opportunity to participate in a special three-day course, Leadership in Action, from Wednesday 31 August to Friday 2 September. This experiential-learning course is being run in collaboration with Queen Mary, University of London, and will involve 18 UEL researchers and 18 QMUL researchers developing their leadership skills through an intensive process of activity and reflection. The course is open to all members of UEL staff who are actively involved in research, and places are offered free of charge. Applications and queries should be emailed to Dr Caroline Dunmore, UEL’s Researcher Development Manager, via c.dunmore@uel.ac.uk.
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