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UEL runs a varied and inclusive programme of events throughout the academic year whatever your tastes and interests. This calendar includes events and activities from various departments across the University, at all campuses as well as interesting local events off-campus. New items will be added and amended continuously, so please check regularly for more information and updates.

If you would like to add an event to the calendar please email communications@uel.ac.uk

Date and timeActivityWhereAdditional information
Saturday 12 May onwards

Adult Learners' Week
Adult Learners’ Week is the UK’s largest annual festival of learning; inspiring thousands of people each year to discover how learning can change their lives. Organised by UEL's Information, Advice and Guidance team, there are lots of activities and events for you to get involved with.

 Various locations Click here for the full schedule of events.

Wednesday 30 May, Wednesday 13 June, Friday 29 June

Applying to university - the facts (a free workshop to demystify the application process)
Applying to university can be confusing:  choosing a course, meeting deadlines and what to include in an application, especially for prospective students who have been out of educationfor some time.  The pre-entry team at UEL will work with prospective students to help them with this process at these free workshops, specifically looking at UCAS forms and personal statements. 

Suitable for anyone considering making an application to university this year. 

 Stratford Campus To book a place email advisors@uel.ac.uk or call 020 8223 4354.
Various dates

Starting Out at University
Now in its sixth year, the Starting Out programme is a series of free workshops designed to help those interested in returning to education gain a taste of the skills and knowledge that will increase one's confidence in applying to university. All participants will be offered one-to-one advice and guidance by a qualified advisor.

 Stratford Campus Click here for the full schedule and to book your place.

UEL runs a varied and inclusive programme of events throughout the academic year whatever your tastes and interests. This calendar includes events and activities from various departments across the University, at all campuses as well as interesting local events off-campus. New items will be added and amended continuously, so please check regularly for more information and updates.

If you would like to add an event to the calendar please email communications@uel.ac.uk

Thursday 24 May, 10am – 4.30pm

HR conference: Developing attitudes and behaviours of world class performers
HR conference with opportunities for networking and improving your CV. Olympic and Paralympic motivational speakers Roger Black MBE and Danny Crates will explore the relationship between sport and business. Student tickets are £23.40 each.

 Conference & Computer Centre, Stratford Campus

For more information and to book visit hrandperformance.com or email eastlondon@cipdbranch.co.uk
Friday 25 May

UEL Students' Union Summer Party – Cancelled
Please note that due to unforeseen circumstances the UEL Students' Union Summer Party, which was due to take place on Friday 25 May, has been cancelled until further notice. You can receive a full refund by visiting the SU office at Docklands or Stratford and presenting your ticket as proof of purchase.

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Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 May

Job fair: Silicon Milkroundabout
105 tech start-up firms will be at this event offering over 800 jobs at this job fair. They are looking for software engineers, product managers and designers.

 The Old Truman Brewery, 81 Brick Lane, E1 6QL Go to the Silicon Milkround website for more information. 
Tuesday 29 – Wednesday 30 May, 11am – 4pm

Summer Graduate Fair
This the largest graduate jobs and careers fair of the summer, with top graduate employers attending. Over 60 exhibitors including top graduate employers Bloomberg, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd, IBM, Inspiring Interns, Mazars, Michael Page International, Salmon Limited, TLE Ltd - The Leading Edge, UCAS and many more will be at the event wanting to meet graduates.

Free to visit, register for fast track entry and to take part in the unique compatibility matching system.

Exhibitors will be offering jobs, post grad study, gap year options, career advice and competitions and all for free.

 ExCeL London
One Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock
London
E16 1XL

Register online
Wednesday 30 May, 10am – 2pm or 2 – 5pm

Bloomberg Assessment Test
Interested in a Career in Finance? Bloomberg Institute is coming to UEL to help put you in touch with thousands of financial recruiters! The Bloomberg Assessment Test (BAT) is free of charge to all UEL students and recent graduates, and by taking the BAT you can find out what your strengths and weaknesses would be in a finance-based career, while at the same time showcasing your abilities to a wide range of financial employers.

 CC.1.08, Stratford Campus

Register at takethebat.com

To find out more visit the Bloomberg Institute facebook page and watch student testimonials on YouTube.
Wednesday 30 May, 5pm

International student reception
Find out how to become an ambassador for London and meet other international students from across London while enjoying 360 degree views of the city from the top of City Hall.  This also involves the chance to be part of Guinness World Record for the most people throwing a mortar board simultaneously. 

 City Hall, Greater London Authority, City Hall, The Queen's Walk,
London, SE1 2AA		 Register for the event
Thursday 31 May, 3 – 6pm

Entrepreneur panel
Calling all UEL entrepreneurs - the Centre of Excellence for Women's Entrepreneurship (CEWE) is bringing you a funding, freelance and social entreprise student/staff facing entrepreneur panel.  Come along for your chance to learn from others, put your entrepreneurial questions forward and network with the panel and your peers.

Knowledge Dock Room 1.16, Docklands Campus Register for the event
Thursday 31 May

New students – apply for your student finance
If you're soon to be a new student, 31 May 2012 is the deadline for applying for your student finance. So, if you’re planning to start a full-time course at university or college later this year and haven’t applied yet for your student finance, go online today and apply at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

  Not applicable You don’t have to have a confirmed place – simply use your first choice of course and change it online at a later date if you need to.
Wednesday 6 June, 2pm  

International student visa workshop
Is your student visa about to expire and you want to renew it as a student? Then come to one of our visa workshops, run by the International Students' Advice team.

 WB.2.04, Docklands Campus

Contact isa@uel.ac.uk for more information.

NB: no admittance after 2.15pm
Thursday 7 June, 2pm    

International student visa workshop
Is your student visa about to expire and you want to renew it as a student? Then come to one of our visa workshops, run by the International Students' Advice team.

 RB.2.11, Stratford Campus

Contact isa@uel.ac.uk for more information.

NB: no admittance after 2.15pm
Tuesday 19 June, 5.30 – 7pm 

Cycling Cultures: launch of final report
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.

AE.1.01, Stratford Campus Please email Rachel Aldred at r.e.aldred@uel.ac.uk if you would like to attend.
Friday 29 June

Continuing students – apply for your student finance
If you're a student returning to a full-time course at university later this year, 29 June 2012 is the deadline for re-applying for your student finance. If you haven’t applied yet for your student finance, go online today and apply at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

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Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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Graduation/Awards Ceremony

Graduating this year? Find out what events are taking place during graduation week and what you need to do in advance of your graduation day.

Find out more
www.uel.ac.uk/graduation

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