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University of East London's Alumni Network Newsletter

June 2022 Edition

Hello ,

Welcome to the June 2022 edition of the University of East London's Alumni Network e-newsletter.

We have some great news stories for you, including a University of East London alumna publishing her debut book, and student's taking over a local Picturehouse to showcase their work.

Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you. Find out about how you could be interviewed for the University of East London's Creative Podcast and the latest offers on Totum.

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 and this month’s career development section has information on how the Career Zone can help you with your 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.

UEL alumna publishes debut book exploring her family's fascinating history

Kino and Kinder: A family's journey in the shadow of the Holocaust by Dr Vivien Sieber

Students take over Picturehouse to showcase their work

The glitzy showcase celebrated the end of the final year for the School of Arts and Creative Industries cohort.

Jubilee revives memories of UEL student's royal encounter

Pagentry & celebration prompts student to reflect on her brush with royalty.

ALUMNI OF THE MONTH

Each month we will feature our Alumni of the Month in our E-newsletter and on our website and you will receive an exclusive gift and certificate. Nominations for Alumni of the month will 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 complete our short form.

ALUMNI OF THE MONTH

We are pleased to introduce our next alumni of the month! Meet Sali Walker who completed her MA in Fine Art in 2018.

Sali currently recruits foster carers to help young people after setting up her own Foster Agency, and is hoping to help others in business from her own experience of setting up 7 companies.

Sali's one special memory of UEL was "preparing for my first exhibition which was an amazing experience. The camaraderie with fellow students & the ability to use such good exhibition spaces which was great".

NOTICEBOARD

Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you, find out what has been going on at UEL over the past month.

UEL alumni wanted for UEL Creative Podcast interviews

Welcome to UEL Creative Life! The show brings you an insight into the creative elements of your local university. We upload weekly every Friday where we interview students, alumni and lecturers on your beloved courses to gain more understanding of their experience, incentivising our audience of prospective students to study at the University of East London. If you would be interested in featuring on the Podcast and being interviewed by us please click here to email Maica De Silva, UEL ACI Social Media Intern for more information.

Performers wanted for UEL Convocation

Are you a musician? Do you have a band? Are you a performer? We want to hear from you.

The University’s events team is looking to hear from alumni to perform at the autumn 2022 Convocation ceremony. Convocation is a formal welcoming ceremony to introduce students formally to the University community. Details are Convocation is being firmed up however it will take place in October 2022 (date tbc) and we would require one day of your time. We do have a budget to pay for performers and are willing to discuss this.

If you are interested, please email events@uel.ac.uk and a member of the team will be in touch.

New offers out on Totum Pro

Enjoy 15% off BHS’ incredible range of lighting, bedding and textiles with Totum’s BHS student discount. From high quality bedding and towels to stunning, ambient lighting, BHS is your one-stop shop for all things home decor.

Click here to see the offer for BHS. And of course, everything you need to know about Totum Pro can be found by clicking here.

Totum Pro members saved around £550 per year – it’s definitely something to shout about! Did you know we have now reached 400 brands on our platform – yippee, so that’s more great savings!

To apply for your Totum Pro card, visit our website here or email the Alumni team and we will send you more information.

School of Psychology Updates

Nearly 60 graduates of UEL's MA Counselling & Psychotherapy course attended its first MA Counselling & Psychotherapy 'Research & Activism' conference on Saturday, June 11th at the Stratford campus. One aim was to showcase the research of our graduates who achieved academic publication through the lockdown. Another goal - reflected in the 'Research and Activism' theme - was to demonstrate how therapists can use research rooted in their practice as a tool to campaign for social justice.

Our keynote speakers led the way. Linda Aspey, a well-known environmental activist and Dr Arlene Weekes whose academic work is rooted in challenging internalised prejudice demonstrated how their passion had translated into research that makes a difference.

Our own graduates' work was equally inspiring. One common theme was how the therapeutic framework adapts to crisis whether forced on therapists by Covid-19; coping with the incomprehensible tragedy of Grenfell; or dealing with the challenge of contexts such as domestic abuse and high security prisons.

The day was both memorable and sociable as ex-students reunited having not had the chance to meet with classmates since we plunged into lockdown. Participants' feedback was excellent and it's hoped this will be the first of many.

Dr Burcin Baskurt and Dr Hanna Kampman, Senior lecturers in MSc Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology (MAPP-CP) published a paper: How does social support shape the relationship between career calling and PERMA? In the European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 6, 4, 1-15. Click here to read more.

Dr Mary Spiller was a guest speaker on the Internal Object radio show and spoke about SYNESTHESIA. This is a perceptual phenomenon where a sensory signal from one sense can simulate a secondary sensory experience. Individuals with synaesthesia report seeing music, numbers having specific colours or tastes, and days of the week as structures in space. Dr Spiller explains how this phenomenon works, what happens in the brain and what personalities these types of people typically have. Music consists of industrial, electronic, experimental punk and metal. Click here to listen to the interview.

WHATS COMING UP

Our events section has a variety of events for you to get involved in, both virtual and physical, we hope you can join as at one soon.

Time for Tea Catch Up

Tuesday 5th July 2022, 10:30- 11:30am, Online

The aim is to provide a place for UEL Alumni to come together for both a formal and informal social networking purpose. All alumni are welcome to join either one or more ‘Time for Tea Catch Ups’. It is a chance for you to discuss any topics on your mind or just have a light-hearted chat with no formal restrictions. Registration for each meet closes the Friday before the meeting date and joining instructions will follow shortly after registration closes.

Computing Alumni Virtual Meet

Monday 25th July 2022, 18:00-20:00, Online

A space for you to share information, gain motivation & inspiration & network. If you didn't study the interest group topic you're still welcome if it's of interest to you.

Fine Art Alumni Virtual Meet

Monday 29th August 2022, 18:00-20:00, Online

A space for you to share information, gain motivation & inspiration & network. If you didn't study the interest group topic you're still welcome if it's of interest to you.

Time for Tea Catch up

Tuesday 6th September 2022, 10:30-11:30 am, Online

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Our career development section has information on how the Career Zone can help you with your career and employability needs.

As a valued member of our alumni community, you have unlimited access to our Career Zone platform, formerly the Employment Hub.

Sign up today at Career Zone 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

Your Alumni Career Coach
Andrea Popeau-Thomas is an experienced Career Coach who now supports UEL Alumni and graduate students, with over 8 years' experience in higher education.

Individual Career Coaching Appointments
30-minute Individual alumni coaching appointments are available to discuss a variety of career development topics .
Sample topics have been listed below, however; you are welcome to make an appointment without a career development topic in mind:-
• Explore Careers and Graduate School Programmes
• Identify Career Skills & Interests
• Review CV’s , Cover Letters & Personal Statements
• Review Job Searching Strategies
• Review PhD, MD, or graduate school applications
• Create a Job Search Action Plan
• Conduct a Mock Interview
• Review Career Resources
• Review Networking Strategies
• Review Salary Negotiation Strategies

Scheduling a Career Coaching Appointment
Coaching appointments are available via the UEL Career Zone.
UEL Alumni can book an appointment throughout the academic year and beyond.

Acing Assessment Centres - Get a head start that securing that job
SRS Recruitment & Employability Experts will be running an online assessment centre experience on Wednesday 6 July, 12.45pm – 4.45pm. Book on Career Zone here.

They work with both universities and employers to provide a realistic experience of the graduate recruitment process and have improved the confidence, knowledge, and aspirations of over 30,000 students. For the session on Wednesday the 6th of July, you need to register by Wednesday 29th June.

Grierson DocLab In Focus – in partnership with Netflix

Each scheme offers eight successful trainees (aged 18+ and UK-based) intensive training, a paid contract on a Netflix documentary production lasting up to three months, an industry mentorship and more.

• Grierson DocLab In Focus: Production Management seeks applicants with at least 3 years’ experience in a role with transferable skills who are looking to make the move into factual production management/would like to work in docs but don’t know about the different opportunities or roles. Communication, creative problem-solving and excellent organisational skills are a must. Click here to apply.

• Grierson DocLab In Focus: Editing is for those who have the technical know-how in Avid or other editing software but want to take their documentary storytelling and craft skills to the next level to step up to become Assistant Editors in documentary. We are also holding a webinar which will cover more information about the scheme, which is free for anyone to attend. This will be held on Tuesday, June 21st at 18:00. It will be hosted by Yen Yau (Director of Training at the Grierson Trust), and the panellists are Matthew Tegg (Post Production Manager, Non Fiction, Netflix), Mags Cartaxo (alumni of the Editing Scheme in 2021), and Joby Gee (Editor and Mentor to Mags). Closed captions will be provided. Register for the webinar here & click here to apply.

Please apply via the online application forms by Friday, 8 July 2022 at 5pm. For any accessibility requests please email training@griersontrust.org .

Looking for a career in the attractions industry?

Student & Alumni Special
12th-15th September 2022, ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL.

Dreaming of a career in the attractions industry? Don’t miss this very special event from IAAPA to help you enter the industry of FUN.

The IAAPA is the global association for the attractions industry. The IAAPA Expo Europe is the biggest attractions industry trade show in Europe. Young Professional Members of IAAPA get access to invaluable tools and resources to develop a future in this exciting industry. So why not join us? Click here to register.

You’ll get the chance to learn from global attractions industry leaders and network over refreshments. During Careers Slam, you’ll have the rare opportunity to pick the minds of veterans from all over the global attractions industry. Plus, in the IAAPA Member Lounge, you’ll find a careers board with the latest vacancies. It’s a must-attend event to get your attractions career started.

Don’t Forget Your Student Member Discount! Tickets for IAAPA Member Students are just £50 – giving you access to all three days of the Expo and the entire Education Conference consisting of nearly 20 EDU Sessions. Not yet a member of IAAPA? Join by clicking here.

JOBS BOARD

Below we have picked out lots of great job opportunities for you to consider both at the university and further afield.

University of East London, Head of Digital, London, £55,548 pa

Come and join our dynamic, inclusive and performance-driven team to work collaboratively to embed a digital first culture across the directorate to develop and implement our digital and content management strategies.

Apply now

University of East London, Associate MBA Director, London, £47,183 pa

This is a permanent Senior Lecturer position with an internal 2 year secondment within the Royal Docks School of Business & Law to Associate MBA Director (Executive MBA) at the start of the post.

Apply now

Community Engagement Manager, London Borough of Sutton, London, £41,586- £49,674 pa

We are looking for a community engagement specialist who can build real, insightful partnerships with all our residents and community groups - including those who do not naturally engage with us.

Apply now

Executive Assistant/PA , Imperfect Creative Recruitment, London, £35,000- £40,000 pa

An Exciting opportunity has arisen for a superstar EA / PA in a forward thinking advertising agency renowned for their incredible work. Based in stunning offices in Central London, this is an amazing opportunity to advance your skills in an agency that highly values their support team and considers PA’s the 'backbone' of the agency.

Apply now

Early Years, Primary & Secondary Teachers, ISCAT, Spain, Pay to be agreed

A willingness to inspire students in subject-related initiatives outside the classroom is welcomed. We welcome applications from UK trained and qualified teachers at any stage in their careers, including NQTs. We require applicants to have a NIE or a EU passport in order to apply for this September. A relevant teaching qualification must be provided. We are dedicated to the Safeguarding of our children and require an up to date DBS or equivalent prior to the interview.

Apply now

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