UEL Professor's recent Law & Politics publications UEL Professor Vasileios Fouskas published an op-ed in The Lawyer Monthly on the relationship between international law and power-politics, comparing and contrasting the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza and Cyprus: International law and power-politics: Israel, Russia, Turkey (lawyer-monthly.com).
He has also completed a monograph on Turkey's military operations in Cyprus in summer 1974, which will be published in October this year by Routledge. The title (Cyprus 1974. Anatomy of an Invasion) has been commissioned by the publisher on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the operations. The book is co-authored with former British diplomat, William D. Mallinson.
Professor Fouskas' article on the political economy of the crisis of Ukraine, co-authored with Prof Alan Cafruny of Hamilton College, USA, has just been published by the Socialist Register, one of the most widely read publications founded by Ralph Miliband in the early 1960s and currently edited by a renown political economists based at the University of York, Canada: Europe, the world economy and new imperial Grossraums | Socialist Register UEL's Creative Industries Festival: We want your involvement! This September, a new industry leading festival will be the perfect opportunity for you to connect, network and learn from the best of the UK creative and business communities. It will be hosted across UEL campuses and East London, with the main festival hub at the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability on the Docklands campus. Over four days, this creative industry specific festival will celebrate and showcase talent; host leading industry panels, talks and interactive workshops; invite creative sector recruiters and agencies to meet next generation creatives; and provide high level networking that will lead to greater job opportunities. The festival is open to creative communities across London, including creative talent, students and graduates, academics, entrepreneurs, researchers, policymakers and everyone with a passion for the Creative Industries. The festival will be a platform for change, bringing together business and industry professionals, educators, future talent, and local communities to share knowledge, develop collaborations, initiate future innovations and start conversations to bring positive change to stakeholders throughout the creative industries. So how can you get involved? Let us know if you would like to showcase your talent by having an exhibition, installation, performance or participate in workshops, talks, the hackathon, panel discussion or events. To register your interest in showcasing email alowe2@uel.ac.uk. At the festival there will also be plenty of time to discover new job opportunities, get careers and enterprise advice, meet agents and recruiters and build your network for future career success. Register via Eventbrite here to attend the festival.
Opportunity for Alumni to take part in new CPD Manager training for professionals
This September, UEL will be launching an Effective Coaching course for new and aspiring managers in the workplace. This course, which carries a Level 3 Award and Certificate in Effective Coaching, is accredited by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
It is ideal for Alumni of UEL who have recently taken on managerial responsibility as well as more established managers who want to gain insights into the standards, ethics, and excellence of being an effective coach. The September course will begin on 9th September as a 5-day intensive course, with a second intake in November with course dates spread across the following 9 months.
To register your interest in attending this course for either intake, please click on the following link here. Places will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and will cost £1700.
NB: Alumni of UEL qualify for a 10% discount on the course cost. University of East London: ILM Level 3 Coaching Programme. Online MA in Special & Additional Learning Needs: Applications Open for the September 2024 Intake! If you are seeking to advance your career in Special and Additional Learning Needs, the Online Masters in Special and Additional Learning Needs might be the right fit for you. This programme is developed jointly by the School of Education and Communities, University of East London (UEL) and the Institute of Child Education and Psychology (ICEP) Europe. It is curated for individuals interested in Special and Additional Learning Needs, both in the UK and internationally, including those who have achieved a National Award in Special Educational Needs Coordination (SENCo) and want to progress to an MA qualification. It is also particularly suitable for teachers, psychologists and other allied professionals working in educational settings who wish to deepen and extend their existing knowledge of inclusive education and evidence-based approaches in order to respond effectively to the needs of their students. Delivered entirely online, this international programme offers ongoing support from experienced tutors, fostering engagement through class discussions and online tutorials. Completion is achievable within 2 years! Participants can personalise their learning journey by selecting modules aligning with their interests and educational contexts. Modules include Inclusive Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Dyslexia and Literacy, Exceptionally Able Learners and Understanding Behaviour. The programme's online format and the flexibility to pay for modules on an individual basis cater to professionals with busy schedules, offering the flexibility to earn a recognized University qualification regardless of location. Interested? Apply now for the September 2024 intake! For more information about the programme, click here. To join our upcoming webinar and address your queries, click here. To hear from a recent graduate about their firsthand experience, click here. |
