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University of East London's Alumni Network Newsletter

May 2022 Edition

Hello ,

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

We have some great news stories for you, including a University of East London Professor is receiving Dublin's Freedom of the City honour, and how UEL's research into early years education has improved practices.

Our noticeboard section has some interesting updates for you. Find out about a UEL Alumna & Lecturer's book uncovering family history during the Holocaust, and the latest Masters in Sport from the University of East London.

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.

UEL Professor is being honoured with Freedom of the City of Dublin

Professor Aiken is recognised as an international expert in policy debates at the intersection of technology and human behaviour. 

Sustainably protecting our coastlines from climate change

Researchers from UEL have designed a new low-carbon concrete mix which can reduce CO₂ emissions by 40 per cent.

Research from UEL improves practises in early years education

Researchers have pioneered new methods to uncover how changing modern living environments affect early year development.

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 Sam Amiri who completed his BSc in Medical Physiology & MSc in Immunology & Infectious Disease in 2018.

Sam currently works as a Doctor who turned his business into a successful one that helped him achieve the goal of becoming a millionaire before 30. Sam also achieved his dream of passing the US medical licensing exam.

Sam's one special memory of UEL is the professors he met and has stayed in touch with to this date; "Prof. Seed, Dr. Meah, Dr. Lesley and many others that forever changed 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 Alumna & Lecturer Publication uncovering Family History during the Holocaust

Dr Vivien Sieber graduated from UEL in 2000 following a part-time MSc and a career in Bioscience research (Manchester, Oxford, Queen Mary, London), senior lectureship in Genetics at the University of East London, academic development and e-learning: London Metropolitan and Oxford Universities, with her career ending as Deputy Director of the Library and Learning Support Services at the University of Surrey. 

Since retiring Dr Sieber has written Kino and Kinder: A family’s journey in the Shadow of the Holocaust, which is based on research into Dr Sieber's family history and the lives of the girls saved by the Kindertransport, cared for by her grandmother in a hostel. The hostel, funded by a Newcastle committee, was in Tynemouth but was relocated to Windermere later in the war. The girls (as adults) write movingly of their experience of leaving their families, early life as refugees and reflect on the lives they went on to build despite the loss of their immediate family.

Key features of Kino and Kinder:
o   Grandmother having a cinema (Palast Kino) in Vienna 1915
o   Penniless refugees 1938
o   Matron of a hostel for girls saved by the Kindertransport
o   The girls (as adults) write movingly of their experience of leaving their families, the hostel, school (they do not speak English, different education system)
o   Dr Sieber's father was interned Isle of Man, Canada before becoming the first enemy alien to serve in the Navy and intelligence (contemporaneous journal and memoir)
o   Fate of family left in Vienna and cinema reconstructed
o   Extensive research: Vienna, Brno, Windermere, Austrian archives
o   Contemporary correspondence, journal
o   80 original, historic photographs 

Please read, review, and promote Kino and Kinder: A family’s journey in the Shadow of the Holocaust

www.viviensieber.eu
07710170084
Kino and Kinder: A family's journey in the shadow of the Holocaust
i2i Publishing 
ISBN: 978 1 914933 17 2 
Buy: Amazon or Bookshop.org or your local bookshop

UEL Alumnus Online Poetry Channel

My name is Mansoor and I am a University of East London Masters graduate in 'International Legal Studies' (class of 2004). 

I stayed in London between 2003-2008, during which I was connected with educational agencies that helped me with part-time jobs in the education sector and teaching law in Colleges. Currently, I live in Istanbul where I teach English. 
I have a true passion for poetry and whilst teaching, I realised if I could have an online platform for students who also share a passion for poetry, this could provide an opportunity for them to watch and learn. From this, I have created a YouTube channel which you can watch by clicking here. 

On my YouTube channel, there is a range of poetry, songs for you to enjoy, and even some topics for anyone who want to improve their English.

If you would like to contact Mansoor about his work please contact the UEL Alumni team at alumni@uel.ac.uk.

School of Psychology Updates

Professor John Read, Professor of Clinical Psychology, spoke to the @metrouk about the benefits of social prescribing. ‘Social prescribing is the use – particularly in primary care (GPs) – of social activities instead of (or in addition to) medication, often for mental health problems such as depression.’ Read more here.

Dr Paul Penn explains how setting your own questions can be a game-changer!  Exam preparation for students. As we approach exam season a video shot by Dr Penn for @BPSStudent reminds students not to study by simply repeatedly rereading their sources because incorporating practice testing (retrieval practice) into their revision is more effective.  Click here for more information.

Professor David Harper and Lauren Daniel Published “The Social Construction of Conspiracy Beliefs: A Q-Methodology Study of How Ordinary People Define Them and Judge Their Plausibility” in the Journal of Constructivist Psychology explores how ordinary people define and judge the plausibility of conspiracy theories. 

Professor John Read lead on a two-day conference on starting on the 6th of May, as part of the @Institute_PDW, inviting leading experts from across the world to discuss withdrawal, alternatives to medication & how to change the narratives surrounding psychiatric drugs. The conference brought together worldwide experts on psychiatric drug withdrawal from lived experience, research, psychotherapy and medicine. This is the first large-scale annual conference hosted by the International Institute for Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal. It brings together experts from across the world to discuss the practical details of withdrawal, alternatives to medication, and how to change the narratives surrounding psychiatric drugs.

UEL’s Unique MSc in Sports Analytics

 With the growing importance of data in sports, UEL has designed a masters course that gives students the opportunity to learn valuable data analysis skills that will enhance their career prospects: MSc Sport Analytics.

The course includes lectures and tutorials surrounding data visualization softwares that are widely used within sport, such as Tableau and Power BI. It also gives students the opportunity to learn the basics of programming languages, such as Python, which is arguably one of the most sought-after skills in modern times. Due to the increased volume of data collected in sports nowadays, having the ability to analyze and visualize raw data from different sources will enable students to provide valuable insights to sports clubs and organizations.

Nowadays, sports clubs will employ individuals with data skills in roles such as Data Analysts and Data Scientists. These employees will have responsibilities that will help inform key strategic decisions both on and off the pitch. This may range from gaining additional information on a potential transfer target to helping the coaching staff understand the underlying metrics of the team that evaluate its performance.

The new course gives students the opportunity to understand how data can be used to evaluate and predict sporting performance and learn various industry-standard softwares along the way. In addition to the practical nature of the course, we also invite a range of sporting partners to deliver guest lectures and share their expertise. These include analysts from Southampton FC, West Ham United, and Sky Sports. Students will also get the opportunity to network with the guests and build connections from within the sports industry to aid their job prospects upon graduation. One of the modules on the course includes a work placement, therefore when completing the course all students will feel confident they have the practical skills, experience, and industry connections that are required to land their dream job in sports. 

For more information on the MSc Sport Analytics click here.

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.

UEL Alumni Advisory Board Masterclass: Taking the Stigma out of Failure

Wednesday 8th June 2022, 18:30-19:30, Online.

3 tips on how to rise from the ashes of failure and embrace the power of reinvention.

Failure = Success
The value of self-opinion
Stay Career-Fluid

Film & the Industry Alumni Virtual Meet

Monday 27th June 2022, 18:00-19:00, Online.

A space for you to share information, gain motivation & inspiration & network. If you didn't study the interest group topic you're still welcome if it's of interest to you.

Time for Tea Catch Up

Tuesday 5th July 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.

Computing Alumni Virtual Meet

Monday 25th July 2022, 18:00-20:00, Online

A space for you to share information, gain motivation & inspiration & network. If you didn't study the interest group topic you're still welcome if it's of interest to you.

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

UEL Graduate Careers Fair

Our career fair is back in person! Meet employers directly and Find out about a range of opportunities they have to offer graduates.
Organisations attending include:
•    Amazon
•    BBC
•    Decathlon
•    Enterprise Rent-A-Car
•    English National Ballet
•    Metropolitan Police Service
•    News UK - The Sun/talksSPORTS

Wednesday 22nd June 2022, 11:00-14:00, USS Ground Floor, 1 Salway Pl, London E15 1NF.
Find out more and book your place on Career Zone by clicking here.

UEL Launch Your Career Programme

If you are thinking about your next steps in your career journey, Launch Your Career provides you with an opportunity to reflect and refresh on the career resources and tools available to you. 

As part of Launch Your Career we have a timetable of events that are taking place both on campus and online such as career development workshops; you can pick and choose which information and events are relevant to you. 

Don't forget, if you would like to have a chat with one of our career consultants regarding your career journey, please book an appointment on Career Zone.

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, School Marketing Executive, London, £35,155 pa

Are you a marketing professional with a proven track record of developing and implementing strategic marketing plans? 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 (UEL) as a School Marketing Executive.

University of East London, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Counselling Psychology, London, £41,216 pa

The School of Psychology at the University of East London is one of the largest in the UK and has a long-standing leading position in the provision of undergraduate and postgraduate professional training spanning from traditional specialisms to new and pioneering pathways into psychological practice. 

Programme Officer (Legislative Reform x2), Woburn Partners LTD, London, Salary dependant on experience

We are seeking two experienced programme officers who are looking to make an impact globally on advancing the human rights of LGBT people and other marginalised groups with a dynamic international legal charity.

Assistant Portfolio Director, House of Commons, London, £63,716 pa

The main responsibility of the role is to lead on delivering early RIBA Stages of work (0-1) for the House of Commons Palace of Westminster Decant (HoC Decant) as well as develop and support the collaborative relationship between all stakeholders (internal and external) including the R&R.

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