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Past Issues << | Issue 296: 12 June 2012 |
Nearly a year after a wave of riots swept the nation, little is known about what happened next. Darra Singh OBE, Chair of the Riots Communities and Victims Panel, will be speakign at the VC's lecture series this month on the cause, impact and lessons learnt following the riots. A drinks reception will be held at 6.15pm followed by the lecture at 7pm on Tuesday 19 June, CC.1.01 at Stratford Campus. RSVP to Ashli Aberty.
On Thursday 28 June, we will be holding a staff summer party in University Square featuring a FREE barbeque, bar and sports day challenges. Come along to University Square from 3pm and cheer on your colleagues as they compete for Sports Day glory. Transport to and from Stratford and Duncan House will be provided throughout the afternoon. More information/RSVP: staffparty@uel.ac.uk
With less than two months to go before the Games kick off, you may well have a number of queries regarding the impact of Olympics and Paralympics at UEL. We will do our best to answer all your questions and more in a special Olympics information bulletin going out to staff later this week. In the meantime, check out the 2012 website for more information and news: uel.ac.uk/2012
If you want to cycle to campus over the Olympic period of 1 July to 10 September, you can apply for access to a FREE lockable cycle shelter at Docklands (subject to availability). For further information, email 2012parking@uel.ac.uk (with thanks to the Green Team for making this facility available).
Final year and graduating UEL fashion students showed off their exciting end-of-year collections this Sunday as part of Graduate Fashion Week. The prestigious event took place at London's Earl's Court 2 Exhibition Centre, with celebrity, Donna Air in attendance. The story was reported on by a range of media outlets including the Daily Telegraph and Metro. Read more>
Would you like to take part in research investigating some everyday activities? UEL and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine are looking for households with at least two adults (over 18) to take part in a study. It will take place over four months but will require very little of your time. If interested complete this questionnaire and you will be sent more details about the study and whether or not you are eligible.
As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, the School of Psychlology is hosting a special free lecture and Q&A session with renowned psychoanalyst, writer and holder of Honorary Doctorate Susie Orbach. Susie, who is co-founder of The Women’s Therapy Centre and has written books including Fat is a Feminist Issue and Hunger Strike, will present her lecture ‘Navigating our culture’s body anxiety’ on Thursday 14 June at 5.30pm in CC.1.01, Stratford Campus. Please RSVP to Sharon Cahill.
HSB hosted this event at Stratford Campus in May. HUCBMS promotes and supports policies, regulations, NHS developments, teaching innovations to improve the quality of teaching and research in the biomedical science field.
Second year Psychology student and NMC mentee winner, Anna Jozefowicz, received the disability and dyslexia undergraduate mentee of the year award, presented by international Paralympics footballer David Clarke. David, the longest serving member of the England five-a-side team for blind football, took to the stage on Tuesday 8 May to present the award at the NMC’s prestigious Chancery Lane 18th annual award ceremony.
On Friday 1 June, Docklands campus welcomed stars of the hit Chinese TV show 'Happy Camp'.
Mr Li Weijia and Mr He Jiong came to Sports Dock to film some basketball coaching with Coach Kelvin Chris Facey as well as speak to members of the NASSA Under-13′s squad. Read more>
Representatives from the haulage industry, safety equipment manufacturers, campaigning organisations and research and policy community took part in a workshop at Docklands campus on 24 May. The workshop was a great success, featuing wide-ranging discussions geared towards understanding HGV and cyclist interactions and reducing road deaths.
For the latest on our activities visit the news releases section of our website www.uel.ac.uk/news
Navigating our culture's
body anxiety
Thursday 14 June, 5.30pm,
CC.1.01, Stratford Campus
• Lecture and Q&A session with renowned psychoanalyst, writer and holder of UEL Honorary Doctorate Susie Orbach.
• RSVP to
Sharon Cahill.
Research seminar - Migration, psychosis and recovery: an emerging research field
Thursday 14 June, 1-2pm, RB1.14, Stratford Campus
• Workshop exploring the emergence of qualitative research presented by Mark Wheeler.
Cycling Cultures: launch of final report
Tuesday 19 June, 5.30 – 7pm,
AE.1.01, Stratford Campus
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UEL’s Cycling Cultures project, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, looked at experiences of cycling in Bristol, Cambridge, Hackney, and Hull.
• The final report is now available and is being launched during Bike Week with an event discussing the project’s findings.
• RSVP to
Rachel Aldred.
An ancient polity for a new economy? CRESC Annual Lecture 2012
Tuesday 19 June, 5.30pm, Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS, Russell Square, London
• Presented by Maurice Glasman, Reader in Political Theory at London Metropolitan University and Labour Peer.
• To reserve a place call 0161 275 8985 or email
Olubusola.Awosanya@manchester.ac.uk
UEL Alumni Network and School of Psychology present: How Psychology can help you become an entrepreneur
Thursday 21 June, 6 – 9pm, CC.1.01, Stratford Campus
• Staff, students and graduates are invited to an alumni evening of presentations and workshops about entrepreneurship, and how Psychology can help you become an entrepreneur!
• Free buffet and networking session to follow the event.
• To RSVP or for more information contact alumni@uel.ac.uk
International convention on science education and medicine in sport (ICSEMIS)
Thursday 19 – Monday 23 July, SECC Glasgow
• Scientists at ICSEMIS will present research on cardiac health in sport in relation to high level exercise and the causes of sudden death in athletes.
• More information/register:
http://www.icsemis2012.com/delegate-registration/registration
CEWE networking lunch
Wednesday 20 June, 12.30 – 2pm, BS.3.04, Docklands Campus
Friday 22 June, 12.30 – 2pm, CC.G.04, CC.G.04, Stratford Campus
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CEWE is hosting two lunches for you to find out more about the project from the people involved, as well as providing opportunities to contribute your own ideas and network.
• RSVP to cewe@uel.ac.uk to book your place – please specify which date you wish to attend.
• Click here for more information and follow @UEL_CEWE on twitter.
UEL Alumni Network and School of Health, Sport & Bioscience present: UEL, the 2012 Games and the future
Tuesday 26 June, 6 – 8.30pm, SportsDock
• A chance for staff, students and graduates to see how UEL is playing its part in the 2012 Games, meet students who are future Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls at SportsDock.
• Free buffet included, with the opportunity to network and socialise with old friends and new.
• To RSVP or for more information contact alumni@uel.ac.uk
UEL Alumni Network and Cass School of Education & Communities present: Annual Summer BBQ
Friday 6 July, 6 – 8.30pm, The Green, Stratford
• This event gives you the chance to catch up with old university pals and tutors in a relaxed environment and enjoy a yummy BBQ!
• To RSVP or for more information contact alumni@uel.ac.uk
Stratford Allotment Club
Every Thursday, 12.30 – 1.30pm, Stratford Campus
• Grow your own fresh fruit, herbs and vegetables at the Grow Your Own Club.
• All gardening tools provided.
• For more information contact Emily Hamilton
See Events Calendar for a full listing: www.uel.ac.uk/marketing/support/eventscalendar.htm
Following UELSports' victory in the staff 5-a-side tournament, Team UEL took part in the annual Royal Docks Corporate 5-a-side football tournament recently. Local teams included Tate & Lyle, City Airport, Newham NHS and London Borough of Newham Council (LBNC). Team UEL emerged victorious beating LBNC 1-0 in the final!
SportsDock is adding six new exercise classes before it closes to host Team USA on Sunday 8 July. Most classes are brand new and FREE for gold members.
Dance for fitness – Monday, 7.10-8.00pm
Skiptrix – Tuesday, 7.10-7.40pm
Spinning – Tuesday, 7.50-8.20pm
Zumba – Tuesday, 8.30-9.20pm
Bollywood dance – Wednesday, 7.30-8.20pm
Belly dance – Thursday, 7.30-8.20pm
For more information or to book a class visit SportsDock reception or call 020 8223 6888.
SportsDock's offer of FREE exercise classes has been extended to Friday 6 July . If you want to get in shape for the summer, why not try one of the following sessions:
• Futsal (Brazilian football) – Tuesday, 6.20-7.40pm
• Cardio tennis – Wednesday, 12.20-1pm
• Badminton – Wednesday, 5.40-7pm
• Jogging – Thursday, 5.15-6.15pm
• Trampolining – Thursday, 5.40-7.40pm
For more information email tryasport365@uel.ac.uk
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
Following popular demand, the second Dr Bike workshop was held at Stratford Campus on 30 May. London Cycling Campaign and cycle experts from Newham Council came along to encourage UEL to cycle during the Olympics and offer free bike health checks and maintenance workshops. Over 40 people visited the stand, which will be returning during Freshers' Week in September. Thanks to all involved!
Despite the terrible recent weather conditions, our Green Move Out volunteers at Docklands are doing a sterling job! The array of items donated by students has been immense, ranging from TVs and food processors to clothes, tinned food, BBQs, stationery and enough bedding to create a patchwork quilt to fill the atrium in the East Building! CRISP, a local recycling and reuse charity have been making collections throughout Green Move Out and we are waiting in anticipation to find out just how much waste we have diverted from landfill.
Thank you to everyone who donated books for Book Harvest. We collected over 200 books and filled over 5 crates in two weeks. Book Harvest collect unwanted books and find new homes for them, helping avoid the books being discarded into landfill. Book Harvest currently collects from 43 institutions in the UK and also so supports Book Aid International, who sends books to the developing world. Just think your copy of Applied Physics may soon being read over 3,000 miles away by a budding young physicist in Sub-Saharan Africa!
Do you have spare watering cans, bean poles, seeds or any gardening paraphernalia lying around unused at home? If so, the Environment Team will happily take them off your hands. Please drop off small items to RB 2.21 at the Stratford Campus and EB2.17 at the Docklands Campus. If you are donating large items, please contact Emily Hamilton to arrange a suitable collection point. All donated items will be used for our Grow Your Own project at Stratford. We meet every Thursday 12.30- 1.30pm. Check out our website for more details.
... Rio20+ may be miles away in Brazil but London is having its own version! Check out the Alternative Rio Conference on 16th and 17th June 2012 in Bloomsbury (events taking place SOAS, UCL and the Institute of Education).
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