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WELCOME
University of East London's Alumni Network Newsletter
May 2021 Edition
Hello ,
Welcome to the May 2021 edition of the University of East London's Alumni Network e-newsletter.
We have some great news stories for you, including how a University of East London academic helps to shape the future of nature-based solutions and the impact of Covid-19 on lockdown babies.
Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you. Find out about becoming a volunteer to give us feedback on the University of East London campuses, and our new Postgraduate course in Sports Analytics.
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 virtual 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.
Academic helps shape the future of nature-based solutions
A University of East London academic is helping to shape guidelines for practitioners of nature-based solutions (NBS), a growing field of sustainability that aims to effect societal change by working in harmony with the natural world.
UEL explores the impact of Covid-19 on babies in lockdown
The Baby Development Lab in UEL conducts world-leading research into babies’ early development. Throughout the pandemic, it became noticeable that there was a change in the behaviour of the babies that visited the lab.
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.
Itayi Garande
Meet Itayi Garande who studied a Masters in Law in 2005.
Itayi is a businessman, bestselling author and lawyer, specialising in immigration law. He also structures and manages gold and diamond contracts for African producers.
Itayi’s most special memory at UEL was times spent with colleagues in café’s and bars having drinks and discussing the law. “I met many unforgettable personalities who have become very successful and who remain trusted friends to date”.
NOTICEBOARD
Our guided face-to-face Campus Tours are back!
We are pleased to announce that our guided face-to-face Campus Tours are back, and we are excited to allow those that book the opportunity to explore our amazing campuses in person!
Led by our knowledgeable and friendly student ambassadors, and with covid-secure measures in place, visitors will be able to see the campuses, facilities, accommodation and beautiful east London location that makes the University of East London the destination of choice.
Prospective students and offer holders are welcome to book a place on a guided tour of Docklands, Stratford or USS to discover our campuses and facilities in person – with a student ambassador guide to answer all questions and provide an insight into life as a student.
Our guided tours are a great way for prospects and offer holders who are considering to study at the University of East London to get a taste of life as a student through exploring our state-of-the-art teaching facilities, library and computing services, SportsDock, waterfront accommodation, eateries and more!
Take a look at the Campus Tour dates and book a place now for yourself, friends or family interested in studying at the University of East London. Book now for a guided Campus Tour, or if you are unable to visit us in person, why not take a student-led virtual tour from the comfort of your own home.
*Please note that accommodation and the SportsDock will only be shown on the Docklands campus tour.
Our Masterclass Series is back!
We are pleased to announce the launch our 2021 Masterclass Series with a new series of topical talks that will be uploaded throughout the year!
The University of East London Masterclass Series is a programme of lively talks and demonstrations delivered by our academics – many of whom are world leaders within their field.
Our Masterclasses are designed to inform you about our world-leading academics’ field of work, industry and topics covered across the six Schools, with a focus on what is currently happening globally within specific academic areas.
All of our Masterclasses are available to watch on-demand from the comfort of your own home on the Masterclass Series – 2020 & 2021 YouTube Playlist and soon to be updated on our Virtual Hub webpage.
View our newly uploaded Masterclass from the 2021 Masterclass Series now!
The School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering
• Fake News on Social Media
• Portfolio Advice
• AI – Opportunity or Threat?
The School of Psychology & Counselling
• The Relationship between Stress and Concentration in Children
• Solutions for Scatter-brained Kids
The School of Health and Bioscience
• SOON TO COME – How a COVID-19 PCR Test is Processed in a Lab
Calling on Alumni who did an Access to Higher Education diploma
Help us to help Access to HE students starting at UEL. Are you an alumnus who joined us at UEL having completed an Access to Higher Education Diploma? Then we would love to hear about your experience of studying at UEL so we can share it with current students on Access to HE courses that we are supporting.
Sharing your experiences of the transition from studying at college to learning at university and how you used support services along your journey to help you achieve could be transformative. This is especially true for those who are still on their Access to HE courses but who may be uncertain about what to expect at university.
How can you help us and get involved? Tell your story as a case study, or via a short video, or contribute to a newsletter and share your top tips on making a success of university. We are keen to hear from you and especially looking for alumni who came from the following colleges:
• City and Islington College or Croydon College
• Hackney College or Havering College of FE & HE
• Newham College of FE & HE or South Essex College
• Tower Hamlets College or Waltham Forest College
If you want to share your experience but did an Access to HE course at a college, not on this list – still do get in touch. Your thoughts and experiences are important, and we want to hear them to help those coming to university get prepared.
Please email Naz Deen, Careers Adviser (Pre entry guidance) at n.deen@uel.ac.uk and Elif Serindag, Client Experience and Monitoring Officer, at E.Serindag@uel.ac.uk to get involved.
Further and Higher: Working-class women’s experiences in education in the long 1970s- Call for all oral history participants
As part of my doctoral research I am exploring the experiences of working-class women in further and higher education. I am interested in examining the ways in which class could influence women’s routes into education and their experiences of attending educational institutions. I am keen to speak to women who identify as being from a working-class background who attended sites of further or higher education at any point between 1968 and 1983. This could include universities, colleges (including sixth forms and polytechnic colleges) and evening classes.
Participation in the project would take the form of an interview to explore the participant’s experiences alongside contextual information about their background in relation to the topic of education.
This research will form one chapter of my PhD project which aims to explore the multifaceted lives and lived experiences of working-class women in the long 1970s.
If you would like more information about becoming involved in the project please get in touch!
Email: Honor.morris@kcl.ac.uk
Twitter: @HonorMorris
Alumni volunteers wanted
We are looking for volunteers to give us feedback on the University of East London campuses. This can include giving us your views on signage, design, use of spaces and ease of finding your way around.
The sessions would be in the form of a focus group or 1-2-1 sessions looking at the initial ideas and concepts. We want to know how to improve everyone's experience on campus.
Please contact Elaine Burke, UEL Digital Designer, here to register your interest to take part in this exciting research.
New Postgraduate course in Sport Analytics
As part of the university’s commitment to careers-led degrees, the Department of Sport at UEL is starting an MSc degree in Sport Analytics this September. The course will introduce you to industry-standard techniques and processes to get you career-ready. With a blend of theory and practice, you will learn how to make data-driven decisions to help organisations and athletes improve their performance.
To find out more visit our website by clicking here.
Watch our YouTube video about the course by clicking here.
Lauriann's STEM Club are seeking Volunteers to support Summer Workshop sessions for Schools
We’re an Early Start-up Business seeking volunteers. At Lauriann’s STEM Club we promote STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in Schools through outreach activities, Events, and Workshops. Our mission is to encourage young women and BAME communities to pursue successful careers in the STEM field.
We are looking for all STEM professionals to join us at this exciting time! and particularly bame Women. All skill levels are welcome including recent Graduates.
If you are interested in volunteering for our upcoming Summer Workshop Sessions which we are currently planning, feel free to contact us. There will be many more other opportunities upcoming. Please do show your interest.
Get in Contact:
Email us: info@lauriannsstemclub.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: Laurian's STEM Club
Rushing to work from a coffee shop?
Alumni get 25% discount when co-working or renting a 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.
Join the British Council UK Alumni Network for Pakistan
Are you from Pakistan? Join the British Council UK Alumni Network for Pakistan and get connected to other UK Alumni along with access to great opportunities:
-Profile raising on British Council platforms, e.g. the Study UK Alumni Awards
-Scholarships & Grants
-Networking events
-Fellowship Programmes
-Panel Discussions
-Mentoring Session
- A chance to win a free British Council Digital Library Membership.
Sign-up here now!
The British Council has officially commissioned Akademos to conduct this activity.
School of Psychology Update
Our Visiting Professor, Dr Theo Gavrielides, has received The Southwark Civic Award 2020 from the Mayor of Southwark. This is an annual award that publicly recognises the exceptional contributions of individuals or organisations to life in Southwark. Read more here.
Our very own Dr Paul Penn is one of 3 finalists of the Oxford Press Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year award. The final leg involves preparing a case study and presenting it. This is a recognition of Paul’s work (e.g., his latest book below and his blog) in getting psychology recognition for its vital role in helping students succeed in their studying. An extract from the feedback by judging panel: This application evidences a profound commitment to the betterment of the student experience in psychology. There is clear and impressive evidence of dissemination, and the approaches described appear to be truly innovative.
Senior Lecturer In Counselling & Psychotherapy, Dr Fevronia Christodoulidi was recently selected to offer consultations by joining the Advisory Group for Counselling & Psychotherapy for the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement Review 2021 - such an opportunity to inform and influence the quality of training at national level for the next 7 years and beyond. The consultation will last for at least 6 months and will be addressing issues that cover EDI, digital inclusion, sustainable development, and enterprise and employability.
Twitter: @UELPsychLondon; @UEL_BabyDevLab; @ERC_Research
WHAT'S COMING UP
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Virtual Graduate Careers Fair
Our Are you wondering what to do post-graduation? Are you interested in finding out about different career paths? We have a wide range of employers looking for UEL graduates to fill their current vacancies. Come along to find out more.
Wednesday 16th June 2021, 11:00-13:00, Online
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Alumni Advisory Board meeting
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.
For more information and to register your interest in attending the next Alumni Advisory Board please contact the Alumni Engagement team.
Tuesday 22nd June 2021, 17:00-19:00, Online
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Life after UEL- Cooking demo with Live Chef
This webinar will be a live demonstration with a chef showing you how to make a fantastic meal. If you want to cook along with the chef you will recieve full details of the ingrediants that you will need to purchase ahead of time.
Thursday 24th June 2021, 18:00-19:00, Online
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Law, Policing and Justice alumni meet
We are excited to announce that the University of East London’s Alumni Engagement team will be launching a new monthly series of online Alumni Interest Group events. The aim of the monthly Alumni Interest Groups is to provide a place for likeminded Alumni to come together and network.
Monday 28th June 2021, 18:00-19:00, Online
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LegalEx
UEL graduates and staff are invited to attend LegalEx 2021. The event itself is tailored to legal practitioners as they look to implement new tech and solutions.
Sessions will be CPD accredited, so it is perfect for graduates looking to boost their career and network, covering:
• Keynote programme on diversity and inclusion, legal aid, wellbeing, legal tech
• SRA Keynote programme covering regulation and compliance, and advice
• Breakout theatres including legal IT, legal services, legal tech, futureproofing firms
Wednesday 7th July 2021, 10:00-16:00, ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
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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
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
Professional Mentoring Programme
To register for the Professional Mentoring Programme please click here.
For more information, please contact the Careers team here.
UEL JOBS
Head of Wheelchair Basketball
Salary: £34,636- £39,538 pa
UEL are looking for a highly driven and athlete focused coach who will lead, shape and design the wheelchair basketball programme and set the cornerstone for all future university franchise teams. Working with British Wheelchair Basketball as part of the new High Performance Partnership, the Head of Wheelchair Basketball, supported by our world class elite athlete practitioners, academic staff and East London Sport team, will have a platform to create a truly inclusive athlete centered elite talent pathway for wheelchair basketball in London and the South East.
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Salary: £46,487 pa
The appointed person will make a substantial contribution to teaching, training and applied research activities alongside associated administrative tasks. They will also take the role of research coordinator for the research component of the doctoral programme in Counselling Psychology.
EXTERNAL JOBS
Senior Digital Communications Officer, House of Commons, London
Salary: £30,985 pa
You will act as a point of expertise on digital and social media approaches with specialist technical knowledge in video production from developing an initial concept, through to the storyboarding process, recommending and using appropriate filming techniques and carrying out video editing.
Project & Service Improvement Officer, Hackney Children and Family Service, London
Salary: £39,462 pa
This is an exciting time to join Hackney Children and Families Service and the recently remodelled Quality Assurance and Improvement Team. The Quality Assurance and Improvement Team is made up of four hubs: Quality Assurance; Workforce & Practice Development; Complaints & Feedback; and Project & Service Improvement. This role is part of the Project & Service Improvement Hub.
The University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
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