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Past Issues << | Issue 291: 1 May 2012 |
Vice-Chancellor Professor Patrick McGhee will soon host a new lecture series, addressing issues of community, economy, and human rights in east London and worldwide, in light of the Olympic Games. The series will commence later this month with a lecture by Chair of the UEL Board of Governors, Mark Stephens CBE (pictured), entitled 'Rainbow Legacy: why we must assert the rights of the international LGBT community during the Olympic Games'. The event will take place on Tuesday 22 May, beginning with a drinks reception at 6.15pm, followed by the lecture at 7pm, in WB.G.02, Docklands Campus. Please RSVP to Richard Pyle.
UEL yesterday marked the opening of Universities Week by welcoming Paralympics Ireland to its growing family of London 2012 partners. Read more.
As you know, the 2012 Olympics is coming to east London in July, which will have a significant impact upon staff and students at UEL. To avoid some of the major transportation disruptions during Games-time, a large proportion of staff will be working remotely, so we want to ensure that everyone is kept informed with important news and updates. Please can you spend a minute to complete this survey to let us know what information you would like to receive and how you would like to receive it during this period. Click here to complete the survey.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Patrick McGhee has been elected as the new chair of university think-tank million+. Professor McGhee will take up the role from next month. Read more.
Applications are still being accepted for the 2012 Annual Fund Awards, which is open to research staff and students. This year five categories will be awarded: Student Financial Assistance Grants (£500), Sports Coaching Grant (up to £1,000), Start Up Research Grants (£2,000), The Women’s Entrepreneurship Award (up to £1,000), and The The Worshipful Company of Paviors Student Financial Assistance Grant (£500). Click here to view the terms and conditions and to apply. Download the relevant application form and return to Alumni Development Office no later than Thursday 31 May. For more information email the Alumni Development Office or call 020 8223 6443.
Alumni and staff from UEL’s Institute for Performing Arts Development will host an interactive live show and video installation at the world-renowned arts space, the Southbank Centre, during this year’s Olympic Games. The exhibition, entitled ‘Hotel Medea’, will retell the ill-fated mythical marriage of Medea and Jason, and feature a vibrant Brazilian party and participatory cabaret show, from midnight until dawn on selected dates in July and August. Click here for more information.
Jeremy Gilley, actor and founder of global peace campaign Peace One Day, recently gave a public lecture at UEL, organised by the Cass School of Education and Communities. Read more.
The Environment team last week hosted the 2012 Green Impact Awards ceremony, which celebrated the environmental achievements of staff across UEL. The event, which was attended by more than 70 students and staff, saw 20 teams and departments take part and receive prizes. Gold Awards were given to the four most environmentally conscious areas, the Sustainability Research Institute, Financial Services, UEL Sports and Corporate Marketing, who also won the Office Depot Award for Innovation, which recognises innovative approaches to Green Impact. Green roofs expert Dusty Gedge also delivered a keynote speech, whilst
Pro Vice-Chancellor
Nirmal Borkhataria presided over the event. Click here for more information and email Emily Hamilton to enter your team or department into next year’s awards.
The international conference ‘London – City of Paradox’ took place at Docklands Campus last month, featuring 80 national and international speakers, academics and activists who discussed issues relating to contemporary London. Topics ranged from the Olympic Games to migration, the economic crisis and recent riots, and involved a record number of UEL research centres – the London East, Raphael Samuel, Cultural Studies, Narrative Research, Matrix East and Performing Arts Development – as well as external organisations The Runnymede Trust and Iniva. The conference was coordinated by UEL’s Centre for Research on Migration, Refugees and Belonging. Click here for more information.
Last week's issue of inFocus included some errors in the dates listed for public holidays. We would like to confirm that UEL's libraries will operate as follows over the bank holidays:
Monday 7 May (May Day Bank Holiday): open 24 hours for self-service
Monday 4 June (Spring Bank Holiday): open 9am – 9pm for self-service
Tuesday 5 June (Jubilee Bank Holiday):
open 9am – 9pm for self service
Don’t forget there is 24/7 access to e-journals and e-books online at uel.ac.uk/library
The School of Psychology recently held an awards ceremony to celebrate students’ full attendance and submission of work in all modules on the Psychology Extended degree. 11 students were nominated for the David Rose Award, with the £50 prize given to Ivana Legnerova (pictured, centre). Ivana’s tutor said: “Ivana is a consistently high performer who is capable of extremely high quality work…this is richly deserved.” For more on the award contact Joy Coogan.
For the latest on our activities visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
Creators or Consumers?
Wednesday 2 May, 11am, CC.1.01, Stratford Campus
• A lecture held by the Primary ICT team for Cass School of Education and Communities PGCE trainees.
• No need to book.
• Email Daniel Ayres for more information.
The Centre of Research on Migration, Refugee and Belonging: Imaging Migrants
Wednesday 2 May, 5.30pm, EB.1.37, Docklands Campus
• This is the last in the series of free seminars for staff and students.
• Janet Bowstead presents the seminar '
Imagined diasporas: domestic violence migrants within the UK'.
• No need to book.
'London is Burning: Painful Conversations'
Tuesday 1 May, 5.30pm, EB.1.37, Docklands Campus
• Professor Haim Bresheeth, Director of Matrix East Research Lab, presents his documentary film which tackles the issues which have been raised by last year's riots.
• Email
Haim Bresheeth for more information.
Belly dance classes
Mondays, 6.15 – 7.15pm, The Dome, Students' Union, Stratford Campus
• Belly dance classes for staff and students resume on Monday 7 May.
• £3 for staff and students or £5 for external guests. Pay on the day.
• To book a place please email Shahida Aslam or call 07880 736273.
• Please note the classes are for women only.
Bloomberg Assessment Tests
Thursday 17 May, 10am or 2pm, ITC.10 and ITC.11, Docklands Campus
Wednesday 30 May, 10am or 2pm, CC.1.08, Stratford Campus
• Bloomberg Institute is partnering with UEL to offer the Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT) free of charge to all UEL students and recent graduates, which highlights students' strengths and weaknesses in finance, and puts them in touch with financial employers.
• Please encourage students to take the test and register at takethebat.com
Wake up! It’s time to get that job!
Until Wednesday 23 May, UEL and Canary Wharf
• The Employability and Enterprise Team is running a 10-week programme of events to get final-year students into the world of work.
• Students can view the full schedule and register here.
Careers Fair for students: 'fUEL Your Future 2012'
Wednesday 23 May, 11am – 3pm, East Wintergarden, Canary Wharf
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The Employabilty and Enterprise team are asking staff to get involved with this year’s Careers Fair by offering CV checks and mock interview practice for our students. If you would like to support this event email Fouzia Chowdhury.
• Students can register for the event here.
HR conference: Developing attitudes and behaviours of world class performers
Thursday 24 May, 10am – 4.30pm, Computer and Conference Centre, Stratford Campus
• HR conference with opportunities for networking and improving your CV.
• Motivational speakers, Roger Black MBE and Danny Crates will explore the relationship between high performance in sport and business.
• For more information and to book click here or email eastlondon@cipdbranch.co.uk
Forthcoming workshops for researchers include:
• Tuesday 8 May: Preparing for your viva (Docklands)
• Thursday 10 May: Regulations on PGR examination (Stratford)
• Thursday 24 May: Developing your professional reputation (Docklands)
For workshop synopses, plus times and venues, see the RDP webpage.
To book a place email Dr Caroline Dunmore, Researcher Development Manager.
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
BUCS rowing and athletics preview
This weekend two of the biggest BUCS events take place.14 UEL athletes will compete in the Olympic Stadium at the BUCS Athletics Championships, while 13 UEL crews have been entered for the BUCS Rowing Regatta in Nottingham. The rowing team have won six BUCS medals this academic year, and scholars Alan Sinclair, Tom Wilkinson, John Collins, Dave Bell, David Loveday, Rebecca Humphreys and Rhiannon Jones will aim to double that total. Five-time BUCS Champion and GB Senior International Zara Hohn, who competes in the 100m and 100m hurdles, will lead the athletics team. If you wish to support the rowing team in Nottingham contact Cienna Smyth.
UELSports are hosting a free workshop by PR Smith, author and founder of the Great Sportsmanship programme, this Wednesday at 5pm in SportsDock. The session is open to performance athletes, sports students and academics, as well as anyone wishing to be inspired by great sports stories. To book a place contact Elizabeth Egan.
Calling all staff! It’s not too late to try your hand at a new sport this summer. With sessions running until the end of May, why not pop down to SportsDock in your lunch break or after work and relieve those daily stresses? Sports on offer for staff range from netball to tennis, and fencing to badminton. Click here for more information or email Claire at Try a Sport 365.
Welcome to the Green Thing, a regular section full of information on environmental projects, tips and ideas for staff at UEL. Visit our website, follow us on twitter or get in touch at Green Thing. We’d love to hear from you!
Environment Team, Facilities
UEL is now a ‘Bin the Bin’ university! Last week offices in almost all areas had new recycling arrangements put in place. Under the campaign, offices have designated recycling and waste points rather than under-desk bins. This cuts down significantly on bin liners, makes the recycling system clearer and should ensure as much waste is recycled as possible. A big thank you to all Schools and Services for your help in implementing ‘Bin the Bin’!
Each week there are hundreds of environmental events happening across London. Stuck for ideas as to what to do for this Bank Holiday, why not look at Project Dirt for some inspiration?
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