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University of East London's Alumni Network Newsletter

February 2022 Edition

Hello ,

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

We have some great news stories for you, including University of East London University of East London graduate winning Costa Book of the Year, and why a University of East London Professor wants us to talk more about depression.

Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you. Find out about the newest member of the East London Phoenix team, and the latest news from the University of East London School of Psychology. 

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 

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 alum wins Costa Book of the Year

Former MA student Hannah Lowe has won one of the most prestigious awards in the literary calendar

We need to talk about depression 

UEL Professor says rise in depression due to Covid-19 proves condition is influenced by reactions to stress

Curran Brown joins the Phoenix

The East London Phoenix have announced Curran Brown as the latest player to join the UEL franchise

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 Doud Almuti who completed a Masters of Structural Engineering in 2019.

Doud currently works as a Structural Engineer Designer and has been working on research in Structural Engineering so he can achieve his dream of completing his PHD at UEL.

Doud said, “Walking with my roommates along the Thames Riverside is an unforgettable memory for me and engaging with hundreds of students from different backgrounds. It was a great experience in my life!!”

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

UEL academic shares art of walking with US students

The University of East London's Clare Qualmann will take up an international post at the Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) next month (February) as part of the US college's prestigious Jedel Foundation Visiting Artist programme.

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 8th March 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.

Women’s History Month Change Maker Panel

Thursday 10th March 2022, 18:30-19:30, Online

Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. To celebrate this the alumni team have organised for several of our Alumni Advisory Board Change Maker winners from our 2021 Alumni Awards to take part in a panel discussion. 
The panel discussion will feature 4 of our fantastic Alumni Advisory Board Change Maker Winners along with the equally fantastic Jacqui Bashford, Chair of the Alumni Advisory board. 
The event is open to students, staff and graduates.

Alumni Advisory Board

Monday 28th March 2022, 18:30-20:00, Online & Physical (USS)

The board exists to advise on university wide projects and initiatives and represents the alumni body in relations with the University and its Alumni Engagement team. The board has been a great success to date and has a wide range of activities to improve both the student and alumni experience planned for the near future. If you would like to be involved in the board and attend our upcoming meeting, please email the Alumni team to register your interest.

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

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, Senior Internal Communications Officer, London, £44,000 pa

Are you a creative communications pro who has extensive experience devising, delivering and evaluating inspiring campaigns? Are you looking for a challenging role in an environment that is open, vibrant and welcomes new ideas? Then join the University of East London as Senior Internal Communications Officer.

University of East London, UX Designer, London, £35,155 pa

We currently have a niche UX Design team and are excited We're looking for a UX Designer who can help improve our user experiences both online and offline. 

Junior Account Manager- University Partnerships, Sanctuary Graduates, London & working from home, £26,000 pa

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable account management experience. You will receive extensive support and training from our Head of University Partnerships.

Retail Sales & Merchandising Manager – Luxury Furniture & Homeware, Edinburgh, Salary dependant on experience  

Sourcing globally from the forefront of international design, our constantly evolving collections spotlight unique brands and one off pieces across furniture, lighting and homeware. Specialising in statement conversation pieces, with a penchant for colour, playful scales and unexpected details, our physical and digital store span a kaleidoscope of design influences and eclectic styles.