Alumni debuts Architecture for Kids Podcast Series Architecture for Kids brings together practitioners and creatives working with children and young people to inspire and to encourage them to participate in the shaping of the built environment, and to promote inclusivity, diversity, and a more sustainable approach for everyone. Launched in July 2023 by host & UEL Architecture Alumn Antonio Capelao, founder and director of Materials Matter Architecture Studio, and of award-winning Architecture for Kids CIC, the podcast is coproduced with the Built Environment Trust, the Thornton Education Trust,** and the Welsh School of Architecture Cardiff University.*** Architecture for Kids is a weekly podcast series, every Saturday between 4-6pm, currently has with over 24 episodes of insightful conversations about project based-learning pedagogies and co-design practices with children and young people to engage with their ideas, interests, and overall experience of the built environment. Speaking about the driving impetus behind his solo mission to host, to edit and to distribute the podcast, Antonio shared with The Built Environment Trust,* (and co-producer of the podcast) that “we are aware that our beliefs and opinions stem from our childhood, and are influenced by the developmental context in which we are brought up, and reinforced by peer groups and cultural influences – ultimately, influencing how we think of ourselves and the world around us. Therefore, if we want to change attitudes towards architecture and the built environment, and foster creativity and problem solving, we must focus on our children.” Architecture for Kids is available at Apple Podcasts, Buzzsprout, Youtube, Spotify, Google and where you listen to all your podcasts. Alumni support for Soho Kids Christmas Lights UEL Architecture graduate Antonio Capelao, assisted by Hannah Peaty (Assistant Head, Soho Parish Primary School) and Joshua Brooks (RIBA Interim Learning Manager), delivered a series of design workshops to the children to initiate their journey as lighting designers, that included a visit to the Andy Warhol: Textiles exhibition at the Fashion + Textile Museum, as well as the research of their local buildings, cultures, communities and traditions. Judges from a committee formed of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the Lighting Industry Association (the LIA), the National Gallery, local business owners, councillors, residents, Hannah, and Antonio, jointly selected 14 of the 130 pupils’ designs, to be made into street lighting panels. Some of which, received an award from the RIBA and the LIA for their outstanding design works. In a curatorial workshop facilitated by Antonio and Hannah the 14 winners curated the lighting exhibition for the streets of Soho to showcase the 35 lights designed in the two previous editions and their 14 new designs. The Soho Kids Xmas Lights project is ongoing and every year new lights are added to the existing ones. Visitors can download a walking tour of the lights from now until 7th of January by clicking here. UEL welcomes you to join us for your NPQ or Masters in Leadership in January 2024! Applications are now open for our February 2024 cohort for our NPQLT and LTD programmes. Join now! Funding is guaranteed for the February cohort - free for you, free for your schools
• You can find out more about our programmes by visiting our UEL NPQ website here.
• Build your skills and knowledge in leadership across a range of specialisms:
o NPQLTD (Leading Teacher Development) – great for in-school mentors of trainee teachers and those in charge of developing teaching staff
o NPQLT (Leading Teaching) – perfect for teachers who are, or aspire to, lead a subject, year group or key stage.
• Our NPQH and SL programmes run every October.
• To apply, please fill in the form here and select ‘University of East London’ as your Delivery Partner.
• We have a 100% success rate at assessment, and 98% of our participants last year were satisfied that our NPQ programmes positively impacted their teaching and leadership practices.
• You can email the NPQ lead for more information: h.fox@uel.ac.uk Masters in Leadership in Education with UEL: Applications are now open for January 2024 MA cohort, with intakes are every January and September. MA Leadership in Education:
• Why do this programme? Want to improve education for the future generation? Join us to develop your skills in innovating change in the education sector.
• What is needed? An undergraduate degree and current experience working in the education sector. No prior leadership experience is required – our students are a mixture of educators from aspiring leader up to headteacher.
• What about the cost? If you have a PGCE or NPQ, you may be able to apply up to 60 credits to significantly reduce study time and cost. If you are working with UEL trainee teachers or are UEL Alumni, you can receive a 15% discount on the MA Leadership in Education programme.
• What about studying whilst working? Our programme is designed to fit around working professionals. You will be studying a maximum of one evening per week, and sessions start at 5.30pm from our Stratford, Water Lane campus.
• What are the benefits? This programme can equip you with not only a Masters, but also evidence-supported ways to improve education. This can benefit your trainees, students and your future career in education. This programme is also dual-accredited meaning that you have the chance to gain 2 additional qualifications with no additional study or assessment. These are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and are ‘Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice’ and ‘Level 7 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring.’ For more information, and to apply, please see our website here. You can also email the course lead for more information: h.fox@uel.ac.uk. Super Early Bird Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 UEL Alumni Big Weekend, 2nd - 4th August 2024 Back by popular demand, join us for a fun-filled weekend of workshops, social activities, a keynote speaker, a gala dinner, and much more! With more ticket options this year to suit your needs, it will be a weekend not to be missed. If you didn't attend last years Alumni Big Weekend, you can read all about it here. We have released a limited number of super early bird tickets; get your tickets here at the below prices until midnight on the 22nd of January 2024. Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Residential Ticket - Two Night Stay (Friday to Sunday) £80 Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Residential Ticket - One Night Stay (Saturday to Sunday) £40 Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Full weekend ticket (No accommodation - Includes Gala Dinner ) £25 Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Saturday ticket (Does not include Gala Dinner, if required, must be booked separately) £15 Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Sunday ticket (Does not include Gala Dinner, if required, must be booked separately) £15 Super Early Bird Alumni Big Weekend- Gala dinner only (Does not include any other activities) £10 Ticket prices will increase on the 22nd of January at midnight and again in May, so take advantage of our discount today. Book your super early bird tickets today for substantial savings. When purchasing your ticket, please read the descriptions carefully and purchase the one that best suits your needs. All residential tickets are single occupancy, but you can request to stay in a block with your friends; if you wish to do so, please state this on the booking form. If you are purchasing a one or two-night stay or full weekend ticket, your ticket includes food, drink, and all activities across the weekend, including the Gala Dinner. Those of you who purchase a two-night stay have the bonus of being on site bright and early for the Saturday activities and added entertainment on the Friday night in the form of a quiz. If you purchase a single-day ticket, your ticket includes food, drink, and all activities for the day you purchase. However, it does not include the Gala dinner, which you must purchase separately. And if you can't make the whole weekend but would like to join us for just the Gala dinner, that's an option too! Once you have booked your tickets, you will receive further instructions, closer to the time of the event. Finally, we are pleased to let you know that just like last year, the money raised from ticket sales will go directly towards our Alumni Hardship Bursary, which is designed to provide extra financial support to assist our students on a low income to remain in higher education. So you can have a weekend of exciting activities with your peers and support the future generation of alums simultaneously! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at alumni@uel.ac.uk. |
