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WELCOME
University of East London's Alumni Network Newsletter
August 2021 Edition
Hello ,
Welcome to the August 2021 edition of the University of East London's Alumni Network e-newsletter.
We have some great news stories for you, including Tokyo 2020 ambition coming true for a University of East London student, and how UEL Lecturer and their son helped steer a charity into achieving inclusion.
Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you. Find out about the upcoming third annual Alumni Achievement Awards, and the University of East London receiving funding to support study abroad.
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 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.
Tokyo ambition coming true for UEL student
Currently studying a BSc degree in Sports and Exercise Science, Vanessa is hoping to go one better than her silver medal shot success at the World Para Athletics European Championships in June 2021.
UEL Lecture & son steer charity in achieving inclusion
Calum Senyah, 11-year-old son of Lisa Taylor, early childhood/education studies lecturer at UEL, recently donated his hair to The Little Princess Trust – and helped change the way the charity operated.
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.
Our website is currently undergoing maintenance so please check back to read Andrew’s full story in a couple of weeks. Alternatively, you can check out all our other alumni success stories by clicking here.
Andrew Gibson
Meet Andrew Gibson who graduated from Media and Cultural Studies in 2007.
Andrew is a Senior Commercial for Sydney Metro, building a completely new underground railway in the city and is responsible for Central Station.
Andrew had so many special memories at UEL with the amazing students and staff. One of his favourites was seeing Russell Brand in the student union!
NOTICEBOARD
Alumni Achievement Awards 2021
Following on from the great success of last year’s Alumni Achievement Awards, we are excited to announce that the University of East London’s Alumni team will be hosting the third Alumni Achievement Awards! We are hoping to host this year’s Alumni Achievement Awards ceremony as a hybrid event giving people the option to either join us virtually or in person.
This is a wonderful opportunity to recognise the achievements of our alumni in a wide range of areas and come together to celebrate their success. This year we are pleased to announce an addition of four new awards to our categories. These include the Sporting Success award, Sustainability award, Careers Led award and the Alumni Advisory Board Change Maker award.
Do you know someone who deserves to be celebrated? If so, please take a few minutes to fill out our short nomination form by clicking here.
You are also able to self-nominate for these awards, so please feel free to also put yourself forward for an award. To find out more about the awards and categories on offer, please visit our website by clicking here.
Nominations close on Friday 10 September 2021 and those who have been shortlisted will be informed no later than Friday 24 September. The Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony will be taking place on Thursday 28 October 2021 from 6-8 pm. We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there!
University of East London receives funding to support study abroad
The University of East London students will have the opportunity to travel the world thanks to the Turing Scheme, the new government-funded initiative that allows students to study and work abroad.
The University has been granted £96,500 in funding from the Department for Education, which will allow students to link up with partner institutions across the world and experience “life changing education”.
To read more about this initiative please click here.
Sports Dock achieves ‘Excellent’ rating by Quest
The University of East London’s SportsDock facilities have been awarded an ‘Excellent’ rating by Quest, Sport England’s recommended provider of quality assurance for leisure and sport development facilities.
The University’s world-class sports facilities are open to students, staff, the local community, plus national and international organisations. In the past, they have been used as the training hub for Team USA during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
To read more on this article please click here.
School of Psychology Update
‘People create their own narratives’ Educational psychologist & UEL alumnus, Dr Mark Fox was featured in an article by @psychmag highlighting his long and distinguished career as an educational psychologist.
Click here to read the article.
MSc Occupational and Organisational Psychology student Yasmin Haque has been awarded Neon Student Of The Year. A dedicated champion of under-represented communities landed the prestigious title of student of the year for her “impactful” and “dedicated” work as a curriculum ambassador. Click here to find out more.
MAPPCP student, Isobel Alcock is doing an excellent piece of research with The Line London and we are looking forward to finding more about the benefits of public art walks. The experience of exploring art, natural and local heritage in urban communities: A thematic analysis of community recovery walks. We are doing this study in collaboration with The Line, click here to read more.
Dr Paul Penn voted Higher Education Teacher of the Year 2021! On 23rd June 2021, the British Psychological Society Division of Academics, Researchers & Teachers in Psychology (BPS DARTP) and Oxford University Press were pleased to announce that the Higher Education Psychology Teacher of the Year 2021 was Dr Paul Penn. Click here to read more.
Rushing to work from a coffee shop?
Alumni get a 25% discount when co-working or renting 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.
WHAT'S COMING UP
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Time for Tea Catch up
The aim is to provide a place for UEL Alumni to come together for an informal social networking session.
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.
The ‘Time for Tea Catch Ups’ are YOUR SPACE where you can meet and share information, gain motivation and inspiration from each other.
Tuesday 7th September 2021, 10:30-11:30, Online
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Next Step Academy
Through a programme of blended learning we get our academy super stars involved in off desk training, on desk coaching, self-learning projects, presentations and shadowing our sales floor. Your on-going development has been carefully planned and as your journey continues we advance your capabilities and take your career to the next level.
Monday 20th September 2021, 10:00-17:00, 140 Aldersgate Street, Barbican, London, EC1A 4HY
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Alumni Advisory Board meeting
The Alumni Advisory 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 attend the event please register your interest using the link below.
Monday 20th September, 18:00-20:00, Online & Venue TBC
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Sports alumni meet
The aim of the monthly Alumni Interest Groups is to provide a place for like-minded Alumni to come together and network.
Don’t worry! If you did not study a degree in the interest group topic, you are still welcome if the topic is of interest to you. There are no restrictions, and you are free to join as many of the meets as you would like to.
The interest groups are YOUR SPACE where you can meet and share information, gain motivation and inspiration from each other, forming potential links that can help you within your career.
Monday 27th September 2021, 18:00-19:30, Online
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National Wedding Show
Head to London ExCeL this Autumn to meet a wide range of local wedding suppliers from London, Kent and the surrounding areas. You’ll also find plenty of wedding inspiration, full-scale catwalk shows, and hundreds of dresses and suits to try on! Plan your honeymoon and destination wedding at The Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Show, pick up plenty of ideas from the Pinterest-worthy Inspired Bakes Gallery, get inspired for your wedding day attire at the Catwalk then relax with a glass of bubbly at The Champagne Bar. Discounted tickets of £14 for standard and £30 for VIP tickets are available exclusively for UEL Alumni using the link below.
Saturday 16th- 17th October, 09:00-17:00, London ExCel Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
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Architecture alumni meet
The aim of the monthly Alumni Interest Groups is to provide a place for likeminded Alumni to come together and network.
Don’t worry! If you did not study a degree in the interest group topic, you are still welcome if the topic is of interest to you. There are no restrictions, and you are free to join as many of the meets as you would like to.
The interest groups are YOUR SPACE where you can meet and share information, gain motivation and inspiration from each other, forming potential links that can help you within your career.
Monday 25th October 2021, 18:00-19:30, Online
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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
UEL JOBS
Investigation Officer
Salary: £41,216 pa
The University is seeking to appoint its first Investigation Officer to assist with the process of investigating and resolving student complaints, appeals and disciplinary matters at the University.
Senior Systems and Courses Officer
Salary: £34,636 pa
You will be responsible for the operation and processes for course and module data at UEL. Accurate and consistent set-up of data is key to our systems and we are seeking a colleague to assist in the provision of a professional, efficient and responsive computerised student records administration service to staff and students.
Knowledge Dock Office Secretary
Salary: National living wage rates
The Business Centre located in the Knowledge Dock Building of the Dockland's Campus is the home to many small businesses and is constantly looking for interns and fresh talent to join their teams and provide work experience to our UEL students and Alumni. If you're looking for some part-time work or extra work to fit into your week this may be the job for you!
EXTERNAL JOBS
Advice & Advocacy Service Directors (2 part-time roles), Family Rights Group, London
Salary: £46,845 - £49,864 pa
Family Rights Group is looking for two highly-skilled leaders to jointly manage a complex and critical part of the charity’s work, our advice & advocacy service. One successful candidate will be from a legal or social work background and with experience of leading a service and/or managing people.
P&G Industry Partnerships and Commercialisation Intern, Natural Sciences, Imperial College London, London
Salary: £22,309 pa
The internship offers a unique and exciting opportunity a highly motivated applicant to gain experience supporting the development of research collaborations with industry, especially Procter & Gamble (P&G) and the commercialisation of Imperial’s discoveries.
Governance Team Coordinator, Ark, London
Salary: £23,000- £26,000 pa
The Governance Team Coordinator supports the day-to-day coordination and support of the team’s core functions, providing an excellent service to our schools and external stakeholders. This includes general admin support to the central Governance Team, collaboration with the wider team’s Regional Officers and Clerks, and PA support to the Director of Governance and admin support for Directors at Ark
The University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London, E16 2RD, United Kingdom
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