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WELCOME
University of East London's Alumni Network Newsletter
July 2021 Edition
Hello ,
Welcome to the July 2021 edition of the University of East London's Alumni Network e-newsletter.
We have some great news stories for you, including an alumnus who has been recognised for his community work by the Queen, and how a UEL graduate sees her illustrated story about firefly light up book shops.
Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you. Find out about how you can become one of our next UEL Connect Ambassadors, and how the University of East London is joining forces with leading gender inclusive GFW Clothing for an internship scheme.
You can also find out more about our latest Alumni of the Month story, and how you can apply to become the next.
As always our events section has a variety of events for you to get involved in. This month’s career development section has information on how the Career Zone can help graduates with their career and employability needs, and as always we have picked out lots of great job opportunities for you to consider both at the university and further afield.
We hope you enjoy reading the latest edition of the e-newsletter. If you have any feedback or would like to contribute to a future edition, please get in touch at alumni@uel.ac.uk.
Best wishes
The University of East London Alumni team
UEL NEWS
We have picked out a few of UEL's top stories, make sure you click through to read the full story and don't forget to visit our website to read lots of other great stories.
Queen recognises UEL alumnus for community work
Nahim Ahmed, who gained his undergraduate degree at UEL with the School of Education and Communities in 2012, has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list and awarded an MBE for his services to disadvantaged young people.
Graduate sees her illustrated story light up book shops
Lucy, the sad firefly with a special talent, was a spark of an idea in the mind of University of East London graduate Amabel Barlow. Now, after Amabel turned her character into a children’s story, Lucy lights up book shops around the world.
ALUMNI OF THE MONTH
Each month we will feature our Alumni of the Month in our E-newsletter and on our website. Winners receive an exclusive gift and certificate as well as a guaranteed place at one of our exclusive networking events. Nominations for Alumni of the month close on the 3rd Monday of each month and will be featured in the following E-newsletter. If you would like to feature as our Alumni of the Month, please click here to complete our short nomination form.
Our website is currently undergoing maintenance so please check back to read Matt’s full story in a couple of weeks. Alternatively, you can check out all our other alumni success stories by clicking here.
Dr Matt Leonard
Meet Dr Matt Leonard who studied a Professional Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology and graduated in 2019.
Matt is an Educational Psychologist working in partnership with children and young people, schools and the local authority to identify and implement the most appropriate support for them.
Matt’s most special memory at UEL: “In our first week, to help us settle in, we went for a walk with the lecturers through Olympic Park to get pizza and a pint. It made us feel part of a family rather than just students.”
NOTICEBOARD
Want to become one of our UEL Connect Ambassadors?
The alumni team are looking for 8 graduates for our UEL Connect Ambassadors program which is made up of an exclusive network of University of East London graduates who commit to helping grow the UEL Connect platform network.
The role requires you to post on the platform 4 times each month for a 3 month period. The post could be a discussion topic (article, podcast, questions for the group), an event, picture, job or response to an existing post. You can also recruit others from your class to join the platform simply through a quick message sent to them via UEL Connect, it couldn’t be simpler! Position yourself as a leader amongst your peers, enhance your resume and join an exclusive network of alumni whilst giving back to UEL at zero cost! You can renew your commitment after 3 months or if it is not the right opportunity for you just let us know.
To sign up free to UEL Connect click here. To become an Ambassador please apply here by 12pm on Monday 9th August 2021 and a member of the team will be in touch with you if you have been successful. For those who have been successful, an informal one hour training session will take place on Wednesday 18th August between 6-7pm via Microsoft Teams. The link for the training will be sent to you in due course.
Information for Alumni passport card holders: Library opening
From 19th July alumni passport card holders will have access to the library again following the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions. Currently the library are not accepting requests & payments to take books out but you will still have 'reader access' under your passport card.
If you have purchased an alumni passport card over the last few months you are now able to collect your card from the Docklands Reception between the hours of 9-5pm Monday-Friday.
For more information on what the alumni passport card is and how you can purchase one please click here to visit our website.
UEL joins force with leading gender inclusive GFW Clothing for internship scheme
Three students on the MA International Fashion Business will now start their summer internship at the leading gender free company GFW Clothing in Hove, a partnership developed by Kent Le, programme director of the MA and Lisa Honan, managing director of GFW.
Gender Free World Clothing was set up by Sally Russell OBE, Paul Dickinson and Lisa Honan to tackle issues around body positivity in fashion. The brand has seen significant growth and is looking for fresh talent and new ideas to boost its market growth and develop new marketing strategies. In April, GFW Clothing approached UEL Fashion team to develop an internship competition. Students needed to provide market audit for the company and outline key marketing and social media strategies for the brand. Three competition winners would then have a chance to intern in a wide range of positions in marketing, strategy and buying in the company. The competition forms part of the Level 7 fashion consultancy project which provides students a chance of gaining work experience in a fashion company, build up their exit portfolio and improve their employability.
Last month Kent Le, programme director MA International Fashion Business, travelled to GFW Clothing flagship store in Hove to conclude the competition and judge the entries with the board of directors.
Kent Le said: "We were blown away by the high quality of student work and the efforts that have been put in to produce these insightful reports for the company. Paul and Lisa were so impressed they decided to make the scheme permanent, which mean the internships are now exclusive to UEL, providing valuable and sustainable employment opportunities to our Fashion students"
Congratulations to the three winners: Beant Kaur, Fenella Waike-Pawsney and Madgalena Zocholl
To find out more about the MA International Business course, please click here.
Become an Apprentice with the University of East London
Why not get paid whilst working towards a higher or degree level qualification? Apprenticeships provide a great way to combine work with study, enabling learners to earn a salary at the same time as studying for a qualification.
As an apprentice you will spend at least 20% of your working hours studying for a Degree. This means that you would be employed to perform a specific job role and, at the same time, would study the subject specific to your Apprenticeship at the University of East London.
Your first step to become an apprentice is to find a job in your chosen area with an employer who will be able to support you through an Apprenticeship. You must be working between 30-40 hours per week and as an Apprentice, you are guaranteed a minimum wage.
As an Apprentice you will be entitled to the same benefits as other employees within your organisation such as holiday and pension.
If you are looking for apprenticeship opportunities, job sites such as Indeed and Reed advertise Apprentice level jobs across all sectors. If you know which area you are interested in, have a search of employers in those areas and look directly on their websites. Not Going To Uni: Apprenticeships & Work Experience in the UK is a good site to visit to find opportunities across the country. You can browse current apprenticeship vacancies on the National Apprenticeship Website. We work with both large organisations and SMEs including the NHS, Accenture, Costain, Skanska, Laing O’Rourke – and many more.
Visit our Apprenticeships web page for more information by clicking here.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please click here to contact us by email.
Alumna Lauriann's STEM Club is excited to present a three-week pop-up STEM Careers Surgery at The Exchange!
If you have a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths, or are simply interested in finding out more about what a career in these fields might look like for you, then come on down!
These surgeries are designed for high school students, parents, families - in particular women, and young people from minority ethnic backgrounds - who are looking for the following support:
• Guidance or information direct from people working in STEM industries about what to expect from these lines of work
• CV writing support and STEM careers advice
At the event there will be people to talk to, workshops to take part in, as well as free STEM-related giveaways and more!
There will be three two-hour August sessions (all starting at 12pm), each with a particular focus:
-WK1 (August 07) session 1: Careers
-WK2 (August 14) session 2: Science & Technology
-WK3 (August 21) session 3: Engineering & Maths
No booking required! Just turn up.
But if you are interested in coming, let us know by clicking here.
Rushing to work from a coffee shop?
Alumni get a 25% discount when co-working or renting private office space at our Business Centre. Get access to the familiar UEL facilities as well as networking opportunities through our community of local businesses and Career Zone. Like to find out more? Enquire by clicking here.
WHAT'S COMING UP
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Life after UEL- Becoming a Critical Educator
This webinar will be exploring what it means to be a critical educator. The session will delivered by Lisa Taylor Lecturer in Early Childhood and Education Studies, School of Education and Communities, University of East London.
Tuesday 27th July 2021, 18:00-19:00, Online
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Benefits of the Alumni Network Webinar
The University of East London’s Alumni Engagement Office would like to invite you to its virtual benefits of the Alumni Network webinar. The event is designed to:
1) Introduce you to the Alumni team
2) Give you an overview of what is on offer to you after graduation day
3) Share with you important and useful information
Wednesday 28th July 2021, 18:30-19:30, Online
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Alumni Networking evening
The University of East London’s Alumni Engagement Office would like to invite you to its virtual summer networking event 2021. The event is designed to allow you to:
1)Network with your peers and develop long-lasting personal relationships
2) Get access to opportunities to advance your career
3) Get fresh ideas
Wednesday 4th August 2021, 18:00-20:00, Online
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CV drop in
Need an assessment of your CV, or help creating a new CV ?
The Careers for Student and Enterprise Team will be running a drop in session (on a first come - first serve basis) for all students and alumni. You can see a career coach for up to 15 minutes - Please come with your CV in a word document and be prepared to share it on Microsoft Teams with a careers coach. If you need further employability support we can book you another 30 minute session at a later date.
Please note that this drop in is between 2-4pm and you can join at any time in those 2 hours. This event is for UEL students and alumni only.
Tuesday 10th August, 14:00-16:00, Online
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Fashion and Creative Design alumni meet
The aim of the monthly Alumni Interest Groups is to provide a place for likeminded Alumni to come together and network.
Don’t worry! If you did not study a degree in the interest group topic, you are still welcome if the topic is of interest to you. There are no restrictions, and you are free to join as many of the meets as you would like to.
The interest groups are YOUR SPACE where you can meet and share information, gain motivation and inspiration from each other, forming potential links that can help you within your career.
Monday 23rd August 2021, 18:00-19:30, Online
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The Future of Women in Technology!
Join, Jacqui Bashford, Area Manager Operational Assurance at AT&T, as she shares her perspectives and journey as a woman working in a male-dominated environment. Having worked in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) for more than 30 years, Jacqui will provide insight into the evolution she has observed and experienced.
There are countless things as a woman, you experience that will form your career in technology. However, with the focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is there now an opportunity for change?
Key Takeaways:
• Find your voice
• Become visible!
• Reframe your viewpoint of yourself from imposter to an asset
Thursday 26th August, 18:00 - 19:00, Online
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Sports alumni meet
The aim of the monthly Alumni Interest Groups is to provide a place for likeminded Alumni to come together and network.
Don’t worry! If you did not study a degree in the interest group topic, you are still welcome if the topic is of interest to you. There are no restrictions, and you are free to join as many of the meets as you would like to.
The interest groups are YOUR SPACE where you can meet and share information, gain motivation and inspiration from each other, forming potential links that can help you within your career.
Monday 27th September 2021, 18:00-19:30, Online
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
As a valued member of our alumni community, you now have unlimited access to our brand-new Career Zone platform, formerly the Employment Hub.
Sign up today at careerzone for everything you need in your graduate jobs search or entrepreneurial journey, from networking events to seminars led by industry experts.
Many of you may be experiencing uncertainty in these unprecedented times having witnessed the effects of COVID-19 on graduate employment. However, once you’ve signed in and completed your profile, we are here to support you.
As part of your profile, you will be able to select a statement to help you understand where you are in terms of your career readiness. You will be able to access careers resources tailored to your needs, to help you move on to the next stage in your career journey.
Career Zone will give you access to our jobs board to help in your search, as well as volunteering opportunities with our community partners.
Career Zone features upcoming employability and industry events, which you can register for.
Follow our social media channels to hear about upcoming events and new initiatives:
Facebook: UEL Career Zone
Twitter: @UEL_Careers
Instagram: @uelcareerzone
Please note that if you are unable to access the UEL Career Zone and for any other questions, please email the Careers Team: careerzone@uel.ac.uk
Royal Docks School of Business and Law boot camp
The Royal Docks School of Business and Law invites you to join them at the RDSBL Boot-Camp, a set of events to help you get the competitive edge and secure graduate-level employment.
The events are designed to help you develop personal and professional skills, prepare for applications and interviews, and gain that extra accreditation through CPD.
The Boot-Camp includes CV workshops and one-to-on CV sessions, Interview Skills workshops, mock interviews and investigating the job market. These events will run between July and September.
All events are bookable on the UEL Career Zone, sign up today by clicking here to receive calendar invites and reminders for each session.
Join the School of Arts and Creative Industries and the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering at a special event for level 6 and recent graduates
UEL JOBS
Artist in Residence
Salary: £30,409- £33,740 pa
Are you a graduate of UEL? You may be perfect for the exciting opportunity to be UEL’s first Artist-in-Residence. Initially offered as a 12-month contract, you will be responsible for co-ordinating, curating and showcasing the range of diverse creative talent and impact created by the UEL community across its’ three campuses.
Student Recruitment Events Assistant
Salary: £26,761- £29,636 pa
The candidate will be the first point of contact for student and staff queries surrounding all major events, requiring a focus on first class customer service. The post also requires regular liaison with other departments to ensure the smooth running of all events.
Senior Communications Officer
Salary: £40,608 pa
The successful candidate will have experience of finding and telling great stories, selling them to the media and other stakeholders and the ability to plan, organise and lead projects, driving activity to completion while managing detail and reporting on progress to date.
EXTERNAL JOBS
Product Manager, The National Archives, London
Salary: £47,000 pa
Our growing Digital Services team now seeks a Product Manager as we expand our product teams to deliver quality services for our millions of users. We are expanding our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) capability to help us transform the way we offer services to our users.
Marketing and Communications Manager, Zoonation: The Kate Prince Company, London
Salary: £31,000 pa
ZooNation:The Kate Prince Company are looking for someone with brilliant ideas and solid experience of creating and managing digital and print marketing and communications. You will be comfortable both working on your own and supporting the team to best communicate our work and impact.
Administrator, The Household of TRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, London
Salary: Competative
Reporting to the Director of Community Engagement (UK, Commonwealth and International), and the Deputy Private Secretary, this role will provide comprehensive administrative support. This involves managing correspondence, phone calls, arranging meetings, recces and other tasks as directed in order to support the work of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall in a wide variety of areas, and with a main focus on community engagement in the UK, the Commonwealth and Internationally.
The University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
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