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Welcome to in Focus Update… |
Past Issues << | Issue 252: 12 July 2011 |
As part of UEL’s commitment to support women's entrepreneurship, the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Entrepreneurship recently held a Women in Business networking lunch in partnership with the London Chamber of Commerce. Around 60 guests attended last week’s event, which saw leading designer and retailer Cath Kidston (pictured) share her top tips for succeeding in business during a Q&A session with the audience. As well as remaining as the Creative Director of Cath Kidston Ltd, Cath was awarded an MBE for services to business in February 2010 as part of the Queen’s New Year Honours List. To find out more about CEWE and their upcoming events visit www.uel.ac.uk/cewe
Bike Portraits, organised by UEL Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Kat Jungnickel, as part of a sociology research project on cycling cultures in the UK, is not your typical photographic exhibition. Seeking to present some of the rich and diverse cycling cultures of Hackney, east London, the exhibition will pop up for a short time across cycle stores and cafés in the area, while people looking to attend are encouraged to cycle from venue to venue. Bike Portraits is supported by the University's ‘Creative Communities Fund', a scheme which supports innovations in creative teaching, practice and research. For the full story see bit.ly/bike_portraits
Following an unforeseeable cancellation of the event, UEL’s sixth Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference has been rescheduled to take place on Wednesday 7 September, at Docklands Campus.This one-day conference is free and open to all UEL staff and collaborative partners. It has now become established as an annual event, offering opportunities for active debate, discussion and reflection regarding current issues in learning, teaching and assessment. Keynote Speakers will include Professor Stuart Hampton-Reeves from the University of Central Lancashire (pictured). For further information contact Conference Organiser Dinaz Trudeau via d.trudeau@uel.ac.uk To reserve your place complete the online booking form by clicking here
Bunmi Olaye, a former UEL student and current co-director of luxury fashion brand Bunmi Koko, has had another taste of success this month with a starring feature on the front cover of US magazine Ladybrille. In her first US exclusive interview, Bunmi talks to Ladybrille about her background and shares her insights into the business of fashion. Following her graduation from UEL last year, Bunmi and her label Bunmi Koko has garnered much acclaim from industry professionals and celebrities alike. Her feature in the magazine, which describes itself as African fashion for the style driven American and European woman, follows a string of successes, the most recent of which was a nomination for ‘Retailer of the Year’ at the Scottish Fashion Awards. To find out more visit bit.ly/bunmi_ladybrille
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is excited to be releasing their much anticipated MA and MSc Sports Media course. Combining practical, technological and academic learning, this course will help build students' awareness and development in sports media, traditional press, broadcasting and online media. For more information please contact Iain Macrury on I.M.Macrury@uel.ac.uk or 020 8223 7530. To view the programme specification online visit www.uel.ac.uk/pgsportsmedia
This month sees the launch of a brand new journal from the Cass School of Education. Research in Secondary Teacher Education is released twice a year, and this year’s publication is the first of its kind from the School. The periodical offers a forum for informed debate and discussion on all aspects of secondary teacher education, and showcases work from the secondary teacher training team at UEL, as well as the UK’s wider teacher education community. Each edition of Research in Secondary Teacher Education publishes research findings, book reviews and opinion pieces from guest writers associated with the Cass School of Education. The periodical is published both online and in print, and can be accessed at www.uel.ac.uk/riste For more information contact the periodical’s editor Gerry Czerniawski on g.czerniawsk@uel.ac.uk
John Smith’s Bookshops at UEL are currently in the process of ensuring that they have the correct stock in store, ready for when students return or begin their studies in September. In addition, the Bookshop will be continuing to provide each student with an individual reading list, but this can only be achieved if they receive as much information on the books recommended for each module within UEL. John Smith’s Bookshop would therefore like staff to complete a Reading List Form, and return it as soon as possible. To download the form visit bit.ly/jsreadinglist
inFocus popped down to the Children’s Garden to see how this year’s Strawberry Fair went. Children's Garden Manager Thais Bishop said: “It was wonderful to fit in this lovely event at the end of what has been, for us, a very short and busy term after the late Easter. Sadly, UEL staff and students were fewer than usual, as UEL had already finished for the summer, but our parents, visitors, and supporters, including many former pupils and parents, came along. We had craft stalls, children’s games and activities (including stunning face painting), delicious tea and cakes in the garden, and a puppet show to conclude. The winner of the raffle, and recipient of a luxury picnic hamper, was staff member Kim Atkins. Thank you to everyone who came and helped to make it a delightful occasion, and especially to those of you who so generously donated gifts, bought raffle tickets, and helped us to raise over £400 towards new equipment for our ‘outstanding’ nursery here at UEL".
Last Friday’s staff party was a roaring success with lovely food, plenty of drinks and games too. The marquee, erected outside of AVA, was packed out by both Docklands and Stratford Campus staff, and lots of fun was had by all. It was the last party for the volunteering committee, so if you’re interested in being involved in future staff events email staffparty@uel.ac.uk
Although the UK is fortunate enough to enjoy a fairly temperate climate, there can be days when the office can be an uncomfortable environment due to the heat. Click on the link to see some things that you can do to help yourself: bit.ly/pVMl1j
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 |
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
Book reading by Saralyn Mark: Wednesday 27 July, 12 noon – 4pm (Knowledge Dock Showcase Room, Docklands Campus)
Saralyn Mark, a world renowned leader in women’s health and the first Senior Medical Advisor appointed to the Office on Women’s Health at NASA, will be visiting UEL to give an exclusive book reading from her recent publication ‘Stellar Medicine: A Journey Through the Universe of Women’s Health’. Part memoir and part guide, the book explores the political and psychosocial environments which shape our decisions, and incorporates Saralyn’s many adventures at NASA and from around the world. Refreshments will be provided. For more information email J.P.Oneill@uel.ac.uk
Leading Success: an induction programme for new Programme Leaders: Tuesday 6 September, 9.30am – 4pm (Stratford Campus)
This is an essential one-day induction programme for all new Programme Leaders, which is ‘hands-on’ and practical. The course is designed to support you in managing your role effectively and confidently by enabling you to understand fully your leadership role, its remit and how it fits in with our infrastructure. To book your place email n.harding@uel.ac.uk by 31 August.
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
UELSports promote SportsDock sumo-style at City Airport fun-day
On Saturday 2 July, UELSports supported the City Airport fun-day, with all money raised going to Richard House Children’s Hospice, UEL’s chosen charity. The UELSports team spent all day delivering fun sumo wrestling games for children and adults, while chatting with the crowd to promote the fantastic new SportsDock, which will be ready from February 2012. Approximately 20,000 people attended the fun-day with hundreds taking part in the sumo wrestling, many of whom were excited by the imminent completion of the SportsDock facility, which will be available to staff, students and the local community.
Yoga Flex is a gentle, therapeutic and natural way to exercise. It will help you to relax, de-stress and energise, giving the body a complete workout ‘inside-out’. Yoga Flex focuses on breath control to promote calm, relax the body with yoga based flexibility stretches, improve postural alignment and muscular tone, and helps clear the mind with simple and natural meditation techniques. Yoga Flex is delivered by Vicente Faba Calderon, who has delivered Yoga in Cuba, Mexico, Thailand and UK for over 20 years.
When: Every Wednesday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Where: The Dome, Students’ Union at Stratford Campus (Next to Health and Bioscience helpdesk in University House)
Cost: Staff – £5, students – £3
Free use of yoga mats available.
To register your interest and for more information please contact Yassin from UELSports on 020 8223 6399 or email y.abidou@uel.ac.uk
Come and take part in Bootcamp circuit session that works your entire body with cardio, lower body, upper body and core exercises. Don’t be scared by the name, Bootcamp circuit is a fun way to lose weight, tone the body, strengthen your core while working at your own pace! The sessions will be delivered by Stephen Aish a member of UEL’s strength and conditioning team. He is currently British Weightlifting Champion for his age and weight, a 3rd Dan Taekwondo instructor and one of the first users of Kettlebells in the UK and is internationally ranked.
Classes start week commencing Monday 11 July.
Mondays – Stratford Campus, M-Block gym, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Wednesdays – Docklands Campus, New Outdoor gym, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Staff – £5, students – £3
For further details please contact Yassin from UELSports on 020 8223 6399 or email y.abidou@uel.ac.uk
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