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Conferences and Events at UEL

UEL runs a varied and inclusive programme of events throughout the academic year whatever your tastes and interests. This calendar includes events and activities from various departments across the University, at all campuses as well as interesting local events off-campus. New items will be added and amended continuously, so please check regularly for more information and updates.

If you would like to add an event to the calendar please email events@uel.ac.uk

Date and timeActivityWhereAdditional information
Thursday 2 February onwards

Starting Out At University
Now in its sixth year, the Starting Out programme is a series of free workshops designed to help those interested in returning to education gain a taste of the skills and knowledge that will increase one's confidence in applying to university. All participants will be offered one-to-one advice and guidance by a qualified advisor.

 Stratford Campus Click here for the full schedule and to book your place.
Tuesday 3 – Thursday 5 April

London – City of Paradox
The themes of the conference: contending histories; London and the world; race, racism and the city; east London; imaging and performing London; city and spectacle.

 Docklands and Stratford Campuses For full details of all the workshops please see www.uel.ac.uk/cmrb/news.htm

Student Events

UEL runs a varied and inclusive programme of events throughout the academic year whatever your tastes and interests. This calendar includes events and activities from various departments across the University, at all campuses as well as interesting local events off-campus. New items will be added and amended continuously, so please check regularly for more information and updates.

If you would like to add an event to the calendar please email events@uel.ac.uk

 

Mondays and Wednesdays

Mini Musical Makers
Newham Music Trust is offering free music and story-building sessions to parents with nursery-aged children who live in Newham. Sessions run weekly for 30 minutes during term-time.

 Monday mornings: The Hartley Centre, East Ham

Wednesday afternoons: Discover, Stratford		 To book phone Discover on 020 8536 5555, or The Hartley Centre on 020 7540 6923.
Thursday 2 February, 8pm

FIFA Thursdays
The UEL Halls Society is hosting a FIFA videogame tournament for all UEL students, with prizes for first, second and third place.

 Aqua East, Docklands Campus

Contact Kelvin on 07516 627773 before Tuesday 31 January to register, or click here for more information.
Saturday 4 February, 8.45am – 4.30pm

Trip to Cambridge
The International Office will be running another one of its popular trips for international and study abroad students only, and this time they'll be visiting the historic city of Cambridge.

Coaches depart promptly at 9am from the car park entrance to the East Building, Docklands Campus

£7 (with an additional optional fee of £6 for admission into the King’s College Chapel)

Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Students' Union at Docklands Campus (North Building ground floor) or Stratford Campus (The Dome, University House). Booking deadline is Thursday 2 February.

For more information see visitcambridge.org or email welcome@uel.ac.uk
Monday 6 February, 10am – 2pm

National Student Survey launch week
The National Student Survey will once again be open for all final-year undergraduate students to voice their opinions and get themselves heard. UEL and Students' Union staff, and programme reps, will be on hand to help students complete the survey at stalls dotted around UEL.

East Building Atrium, Docklands Campus;

Computer & Conference Centre foyer, Stratford Campus;

Duncan House foyer

Final-year undergraduate students can complete the survey from Monday 6 February at thestudentsurvey.com

If you fill out the survey, you will be entered into a special UEL competition to win one of 20 £200 cash prizes!
Tuesday 7 February, 10am – 2pm

National Student Survey launch week
The National Student Survey will once again be open for all final-year undergraduate students to voice their opinions and get themselves heard. UEL and Students' Union staff, and programme reps, will be on hand to help students complete the survey at stalls dotted around UEL.

East Building Atrium, Docklands Campus;

Computer & Conference Centre foyer, Stratford Campus

Final-year undergraduate students can complete the survey from Monday 6 February at thestudentsurvey.com

If you fill out the survey, you will be entered into a special UEL competition to win one of 20 £200 cash prizes!
Tuesday 7 February, 12 noon – 1.30pm

Knit for Peace
Make the world a warmer place, one stitch at a time, by coming together to knit items for charity. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a knitting expert you are very welcome. Needles and yarn will be available for use, and xperienced knitters will be on hand to help you out.

 East Building Atrium, Docklands Campus

For information come along on the day or contact shahida@uel.ac.uk
Wednesday 8 February, 10am – 2pm

National Student Survey launch week
The National Student Survey will once again be open for all final-year undergraduate students to voice their opinions and get themselves heard. UEL and Students' Union staff, and programme reps, will be on hand to help students complete the survey at stalls dotted around UEL.

East Building Atrium, Docklands Campus;

Computer & Conference Centre foyer, Stratford Campus

Final-year undergraduate students can complete the survey from Monday 6 February at thestudentsurvey.com

If you fill out the survey, you will be entered into a special UEL competition to win one of 20 £200 cash prizes!
Thursday 9 February, 10am – 2pm

National Student Survey launch week
The National Student Survey will once again be open for all final-year undergraduate students to voice their opinions and get themselves heard. UEL and Students' Union staff, and programme reps, will be on hand to help students complete the survey at stalls dotted around UEL.

East Building Atrium, Docklands Campus;

Computer & Conference Centre foyer, Stratford Campus

Final-year undergraduate students can complete the survey from Monday 6 February at thestudentsurvey.com

If you fill out the survey, you will be entered into a special UEL competition to win one of 20 £200 cash prizes!
Friday 10 February, 10am – 2pm

National Student Survey launch week
The National Student Survey will once again be open for all final-year undergraduate students to voice their opinions and get themselves heard. UEL and Students' Union staff, and programme reps, will be on hand to help students complete the survey at stalls dotted around UEL.

East Building Atrium, Docklands Campus;

Computer & Conference Centre foyer, Stratford Campus;

Duncan House foyer

Final-year undergraduate students can complete the survey from Monday 6 February at thestudentsurvey.com

If you fill out the survey, you will be entered into a special UEL competition to win one of 20 £200 cash prizes!
Tuesday 14 February, 12 noon – 1.30pm

Knit for Peace
Make the world a warmer place, one stitch at a time, by coming together to knit items for charity. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a knitting expert you are very welcome. Needles and yarn will be available for use, and xperienced knitters will be on hand to help you out.

 The Dome, Students' Union, Stratford Campus

For information come along on the day or contact shahida@uel.ac.uk
Thursday 16 February, 7pm

Write Now!
It's that time of year again in which Tessa Mcwatt, novelist and creative writing lecturer at UEL, calls upon her talented friends and colleagues to excite and intrigue with their most recent literary works. A panel discussion on contemporary writing practice will follow the readings. Come on down for a drink and some enlightenment.

 Stratford Circus

Admission is £4 per person (£2 concessions).

For more information email t.a.mcwatt@uel.ac.uk or call 0844 357 2625 to buy your ticket.
Tuesday 21 February, 12 noon – 1.30pm

Knit for Peace
Make the world a warmer place, one stitch at a time, by coming together to knit items for charity. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a knitting expert you are very welcome. Needles and yarn will be available for use, and xperienced knitters will be on hand to help you out.

 The Dome, Students' Union, Stratford Campus

For information come along on the day or contact shahida@uel.ac.uk

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