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University of East London's Alumni Network Newsletter
February 2023 Edition
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Hello ,
Welcome to the February 2023 edition of the University of East London's Alumni Network e-newsletter. We have some great news stories for you, including the King's recent visit to mark 125th anniversary, as well how the University celebrated the United Nations International Day of Women & Girls in Science.
Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you. Find out about UEL Alumn & Sprinter whose aiming for Gold again, and the latest online discount offer for UEL graduates.
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.
The King visits UEL to mark 125th anniversary
The King toured the University of East London's Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub and looked at its work in sustainability.
UEL celebrates International Day of Women & Girls in Science
UEL recently celebrated the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science & the University’s female students and staff.
How one UEL Entrepreneur reaped a windfall
Product design student Giuseppe Baidoo struck on the idea of turning 'wonky fruits' into air-dried snacks - and has seen his product in Selfridges.
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 Paige Lindsay who completed her Journalism degree in 2019.
Paige currently works as an English teacher in China & has been interviewed by BBC Radio to share her story of living in China during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Paige's special memory of UEL was becoming one of the Editors for the Journalism Department's INSIGHT magazine.
Surprise! We are excited to share a second alumni of the month with you in February's edition! Please also meet Siddharth Rahi who completed his degree in Events Management in 2014.
Siddharth currently owns his own events firm, Mint Eventz. Siddharth also has his own production team & food catering, and specialises in weddings.
Siddharth's special memory of UEL was winning the Student Election's, becoming UEL Sports Officer then Student Governor Trustee.
NOTICEBOARD
Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you, find out what has been going on at UEL over the past month.
25% off for Alumni at UEL graduate's online boutique
My name is Venkdesh and I studied MBA Finance in Royal Docks Business School 2012-13. It was a pivotal point of time in my career and I feel so grateful that I got this opportunity to study at UEL. Not only was I able to enjoy a good time, life at UEL was a balanced mix of learning and also having fun along the way. One of the best things about UEL was that there was always somebody available to talk to if I needed any help or guidance. The thriving community, beautiful Docklands campus, sunrise & sunset views over the water are all still fresh in my mind! The course was just amazing, helped me understand the nuances of business, develop my leadership skills and also gain financial awareness laying the foundations to pursue my dream.
I've now started Midlands Boutique, an online retail store. Our vision is to be Britain’s favourite online store for natural & vegan beauty and cosmetics as well as health and wellness. We are passionate about bringing you products that are 100% authentic, natural or organic, vegan, often made in small batches, handmade with love ❤️ proudly local, made here in the UK supporting women owned businesses.
In our eco-friendly range carefully curated from the best brands you will find products never tested on animals, so they are cruelty free and also plastic free & palm free.
I would like to offer a special discount 25% OFF for UEL Staff, Students and Alumni. You can get this discount by using the code UEL25 in the website, iOS app and Android app. To visit the website please click here.
UEL Graduate aims for Gold again
UEL alumnus Jona Efokolu is aiming to add to his medal collection at this summer’s World Championship in Budapest, he told East London Sport. Jona won three track medals in 2022 as part of the men’s Team GB/England 4x100m relay squad, including the Commonwealth Gold.
Recently, the 23 year old talked to East London Sport about his success on the track last year, his hopes and aspirations for 2023, graduating from the University of East London and his training regime.
Click here to read more.
Updates from UEL School of Psychology: Psychology in the News
Secrets of a child psychologist: 'A lot of schools may be actively harming children right now'- UEL Professor Sam Wass features in, The I, saying that the way we teach kids in 30 years time will to be massively different. Click here to read more.
Informed consent for antidepressants- UEL Professor John Read, says people should be told of potential negative effects when these drugs are first offered to them. Click here to read more.
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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.
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Soul Metaphors: Exploring Adlerian Early Memory Interpretation
Monday 6th March 2023, 17:00 - 18:00, Online
The School of Psychology are offering a unique opportunity to learn about "Soul Metaphors" Adler’s previously unpublished method of early memory interpretation. When you think back to your earliest memories, they may seem quite banal—fleeting recollections of sitting on a grandparent’s lap or playing with a favourite toy. Yet, according to pioneering psychiatrist Alfred Adler, "every memory is a chosen reminder." In Adlerian psychology, early memories serve as metaphors for one’s unique philosophy of life. Adler developed his technique of early memory interpretation in the early 20th Century but never committed it to writing.
Ellen Lee Alderton received her A.B. in psychology, with honour’s, from Wellesley College and her M.A. in international relations from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies.
The Balkans and the Greater Middle East in the Global Vortex
Wednesday 15th-17th March 2023, 09:00-18:00, University of East London, University Square Stratford, 1 Salway Road, London. E15 1NF.
The Royal Docks School of Business & Law is organising a high-profile three-days international conference event on "The Balkans and the Greater Middle East in the Global Vortex". The symposium, organised on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies (Routledge/Taylor & Francies, 8 issues annually since 1998), will discuss the impact of the Ukraine war on the region of the Balkans and the Greater Middle East, as well as issues of democracy and sustainable economic development. Highlights of the symposium include a panel with Ambassadors and former British diplomats discussing how to achieve sustainable peace and economic development in the region.
For a copy of the programme & to RSVP by 24th February please email Dr. Francis Boateng Frimpong.
Alumni Webinar Series: Does the news impact our mood, with Olamide Francis
Wednesday 22nd March 2023, 18:00 - 19:00, Online
We are joined by Olamide Francis, UEL Alumni who graduated with an MA in Media and Communications Industries and also holds a degree in Environmental Management and Toxicology from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Olamide is a writer, ex-journalist and Media and Communications professional with an interest in Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Journalism, Publishing and Media Research and Development, and currently works with the UK Government as a Communications Executive at the UK Health Security Agency.
He joins us to discuss the topic of News, Media and Communications.
Social & Community Work Alumni Meet
Monday 27th March 2023, 18:00-19:30, Online
The new series of Interest Groups will now be led by an academic expert within the programme area, who will also be on hand to answer any questions as well as share specific knowledge that you may find insightful and helpful to your career.
The aim of the monthly Alumni Interest Groups is to provide a place for like-minded Alumni who graduated from the same programme at UEL to come together and network on a platform that can be used for both formal and informal social networking purpose.
Alumni Physical Networking Event: Sip & Paint
Thursday 30th March 2023, 18:30-21:30, The Glitch Bar, 2-4 Paul St, London, EC2A 4JH
We have our first Physical networking event of the year, and we are inviting you to join us!
A chance to socialise and network with your fellow UEL Alumni. Added bonus, you get to take part in a ‘Sip and Paint’ session!
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 of 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
30-minute coaching appointments are now available via the UEL Career Zone. UEL Alumni can book an appointment throughout the academic year and beyond. To register with Career Zone & book your appointment please check out the schedule of appointments by clicking here.
Professional Mentoring Programme
UEL Enterprise support for Graduates
Alumni Start-up, Self-employment and Freelancing 121 Appointments are available to graduates. For further details please email enterprise@uel.ac.uk. Alumni can book a 121 session with an Enterprise Advisor via the Careerzone platform to get advice, support and guidance with their business/business ideas.
BACK:ED is a business support programme supporting students and graduates to test, start and accelerate their business ideas. Participants are invited to engage in workshops, mentoring and networking opportunities and benefit from grant funding to invest in their ideas. The next programme is due to go ahead in Spring 2023 and applications will launch on the Careerzone platform in February. Graduates of up to two years are eligible to apply for the programme. For further details please email backed@uel.ac.uk.
Intern for Europe's most popular Youth Sports Event
If you are interested in applying or would like to know more, please email Gerry Diver, Programme Leader for the Department of Bioscience & Sport at the University of East London at g.diver@uel.ac.uk. For more information about the United World Games please click here to visit their website.
JOBS BOARD
Below we have picked out lots of great job opportunities for you to consider both at the university and further afield.
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University of East London, Compliance Officer, London, £36,210 pa
We are looking to appoint a well-organised and customer-focused individual, with an understanding of Higher Education policy and associated challenges students face when studying in the UK, to join our Compliance, Governance & Legal Services team. Experience of working in a compliance role in relation to the HE policy is highly advantageous.
University of East London, Events Officer, London, £31,791 pa
We are looking for an individual with solid experience of event delivery, who is a creative thinker with excellent communications skills and able to build positive relations with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Staying calm under pressure and being used to delivering to demanding deadlines will come naturally to you. What's more, you're willing to work some long days, evenings, and weekends (with agreed time off in lieu) to get the job done.
Head of Operations, Bishopsgate Institute, London, £69,519 pa
The overall objective for the Head of Operations is to shape and drive transformation of the venue through oversight of key projects and day to day operations functions. The post will support teams to work towards the seamless operation of the venue to provide an excellent experience for the various different visitors and users of Bishopsgate Institute.
Head of Philantrophy, The Princes Trust, London, £40,400-£45,000 pa
You will lead the delivery and growth of one of our dynamic philanthropic giving groups, e.g. Women Supporting Women or the Enterprise Fellowship. You will build strong working relationships with our giving group committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs. You will also have your own portfolio of supporters from across the giving groups, responsible for the growth and stewardship of their giving, as well as building your own portfolio of prospects to grow our supporter base and income.
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