January 2008

Monthly Publications

BBC History Magazine
Denis Judd, Professor of History at London Metropolitan University, writes an article on the impact of Imperialism, weighing up the positive and negative influences of the British Empire.

BBC History Magazine
Denis Judd, Professor of History at London Metropolitan University, writes a review of Diamonds, Gold and War, a book on the political and economic struggle for South Africa by Martin Meredith.

Graduate Recruiter
Feature on the PR Industry, which includes a profile of London Met student Marie MacTaggart who has increased her employability by taking up a work experience placement.

Men’s Fitness
In an article on the stereotyping of men throughout the decades, Professor Bill Obersgby, Lecturer in Media and Cultural Studies at London Metropolitan University, says that the male identity is in a constant state of flux.

Prima Baby and Pregnancy
An article on research conducted by Simon Moore, academic leader in Undergraduate Psychology, which reveals that men with deeper voices are likely to have more children than their higher-pitched peers.

Upholsterer and Soft Furnisher
Aiveen Daly, another graduate of the Upholstery course at London Met, is profiled as a successful furniture designer, being featured in magazine and trade shows alike.

Wallpaper
London Met graduate, Chien-Wei Chang, features as one of 100 young designers to look out for.

Zone Magazine
Profile of David Cross, Course Leader for PGCE Music at London Metropolitan University, who is interviewed as part of the ‘Training the Music Teachers’ feature.

2 January

Camden Gazette
Mark Conroy, a dialectics student at London Metropolitan University, is interviewed at a themed bowling alley in Camden.

3 January

Supply Management
News that 17 students from London Metropolitan University have completed the first online test for Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Certificate, Level 2.

www.basingstokegazette.co.uk
News that Hampshire artist Les Johnson, who studied at the Sir John Cass School of Art, Media and Design at London Metropolitan University, has been shortlisted to create a sculpture of football manager Brian Clough.
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www.lda.gov.uk
News that Manny Lewis, Chief Executive of the London Development Agency, has been awarded an Honorary Degree by London Metropolitan University.
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4 January

Bicester Advertiser
News that Kev Fyfield, who studied for a BSc in Aviation Management at London Metropolitan University, has graduated as an area RAF Officer after completing a training course at a college in Lincolnshire.

Cabinet Maker
London Metropolitan University’s initiative, the ISOS Collection, will be exhibiting a range of furniture and contemporary accessories from London designers at Interiors Birmingham.

www.enfield.gov.uk
Article detailing an exhibition by Moshe Galili, which recalls his experiences of the holocaust. Moshe studied at the Sir John Cass School of Art, a precursor of London Metropolitan University.
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5 January

Telegraph Magazine
Jackie Choi, who devised the Eye Chair for a design project at London Metropolitan University, is included in feature called ‘The ones to watch.’

The Guardian
In response to an article on Muslims and the Mayoral elections, Abu Shohid from London Met’s student union voices his support for the re-election of Ken Livingstone as Mayor of London.

The Times
Listing for Sinners, Scroungers and Saints at The Women’s Library

6 January

www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
News that child health expert, Margot Sunderland, received an honorary degree from London Metropolitan University.
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PA Group
Josh Finesilver, an Events, Music and Media Management student at London Metropolitan University, has vowed not to shave until he has lost four stones in weight.
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8 January

The London Paper
Listing of London Met’s International Institute for the Study of Cuba seminar Cuban Health Policy: Challenges at Home.

The South Wales Argus
Article on the Envirowise Programme which suggests that the environmental behaviour of employees is rooted in four different ‘eco characters.’ Gary Pheiffer, Senior Lecturer at London Met, is cited as saying that these findings show that a ‘one size fits all’ approach cannot be taken to environmental issues.

10 January

Architects’ Journal
Daniel Rosbottom, Postgraduate Academic Director in the Department of Architecture at London Met, writes a profile of Sergison Bates Architects.

Architects’ Journal
Article noting that London Met is one of the universities offering courses in architecture.

Architects Journal
Feature on ‘Small Projects’ which profiles London Metropolitan University’s School of Architecture gallery.

Enfield Gazette
Repeat of article in www.enfield.gov.uk 10 January

Hansard Parliamentary Report
London Metropolitan University features as a 50 higher education institutions with one of the largest numbers of non-EU enrolments for the 2005/6 academic year.

The Municipal Journal
News that London Development Agency Chief Executive, Manny Lewis has been awarded an honorary degree by London Metropolitan University.

www.allafrica.com
Article written by Wangui wa Goro, Associate Fellow at the Institute of Human Rights and Social Justice at London Met, who says that the outcome of the Kenyan elections shows the fragility of the postcolonial and post-dictator state of Kenya and much of Africa.
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www.imerisia.gr
News that Ms Panagiota Tsifoyrntari has been appointed as Director of Press and Public Relations at Vivartia. Ms Tsifoyrntari holds a BA in Business Studies from the University of North London, a precursor of London Metropolitan University.
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www.naftemporiki.gr
Repeat of article in www.imerisia.gr 10 January
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11 January

Ealing and Acton Gazette
Profile of Mark Robins, Lecturer in Computer Science at London Metropolitan University.

Wall Street Journal Europe
Listing for Sinners, Scroungers and Saints at the Women’s Library

www.afrika.no
Repeat of article on www.allafrica.com 10 January
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12 January

The Newham Mag
Profile of London Met Arts Management and Events Management graduate, Helen Lam, who has recently returned from a work and travel programme to the United States between June and September.

www.aljazeera.net
Article on French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his feelings on the suitability of ex-UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair, for the job of first president of the European Union. Jacque Reland, a political expert from London Metropolitan University says that Sarkozy’s feelings come as no surprise.
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14 January

The Daily Telegraph
Article about Ed Gardner, who studied for his air transport pilot’s licence and is Britain’s youngest commercial pilot.

The Daily Mail
Repeat of article in The Daily Telegraph on 14 January

The Guardian
Repeat of article in The Daily Telegraph on 14 January

The Voice
News that Manny Lewis, Head of the London Development Agency, has been awarded an Honorary Degree by London Metropolitan University.

www.businesswire.com
News that CRA International has appointed a number of new Vice Presidents, including Andrew Hildeth, who graduated with a BA in Economics from the City of London Polytechnic, a precursor of London Metropolitan University.
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15 January

Daily Mail
Article on the transition from primary to secondary school and how this effects children. It features research by Simon Pratt-Adams from London Metropolitan University, who says that school underestimate the impact of splitting up friendships.

Western Daily Press
Repeat of article in The Daily Telegraph on 14 January

www.nanowerk.com
News that Bulent Gokay, who was a lecturer at the University of North London, a precursor of London Met, is to give a seminar entitled The Power Shift to the East: The American Century is Ending at the London School of Economics.
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www.goniec.com
London Metropolitan University will be participating in the International Student Fair 2008 on 19 January
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16 January

East Anglian Daily Times
Repeat of article in The Daily Telegraph on 14 January

17 January

Architects’ Journal
Profile of a building designed by ASD Projects, an offshoot of the Department of Architecture and Spatial Design at London Metropolitan University.

The Independent
London Metropolitan University is listed as one of the universities taking part in the Postgraduate Study and Training Fair on Wednesday 23 January.

Islington Gazette
London Met employee, Rose Baillie, features in an article on the fears that leaves may not be recycled as compost by the local council.

Islington Gazette
Profile of Jad Davies and Mary Abiola, Events Management students at London Metropolitan University.

The London Paper
Feature on choosing the right further education institution, which lists London Metropolitan University’s open day on 31 January.

Times Higher Education Supplement
In an article on the definition and development of ‘the university’, Leslie Wagner, who was in charge of London Metropolitan University at its formation, is quoted with comments on the idea of the polytechnic university as a brand idea.

18 January

Cabinet Maker
Article on the Interiors Birmingham event, which will feature work by London Met Architecture student, Herman Morgan.

www.thefishsite.com
News that the world renowned expert on brain chemistry and human nutrition, Professor Michael Crawford, will be the key speaker at Seafood for a Healthy Body and Mind public seminar on Tuesday 5 February at the Art Gallery of SA, North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia.
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www.fishupdate.com
Repeat of article in www.thefishsite.com 18 January
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19 January

The Grocer
In the ‘Letters’ feature, Jeremy Baker from London Metropolitan University, writes a letter in response to Jamie Oliver’s The Truth About Your Food programme on Channel 4.

21 January

East End Life
News that a collection of 500 images of the East End by Paul Trevor and collated in collaboration with academics and artists at London Metropolitan University, are now available to view online.

www.business.timesonline.co.uk
News that Dr Fernando Barrio has been named the Law Teacher of the Year 2008, along with Professor Alastair Hudson of Queen Mary, University of London.

www.indexonline.org
Article by Julian Petle, who says that the parliamentary debate on ‘violent pornography’ is in danger of allowing personal tastes to overshadow compelling, factual arguments. The article features research by Liz Kelly, Roddick Chair of Violence Against Women and Director of Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit, London Metropolitan University.
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www.lbthartsandevents.info
Listing of two guided walks for Mother’s Day, Saturday 1 March, organised by The Women’s Library.
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22 January

Morning Star
Review of the Sinners, Scroungers and Saints exhibition from The Women’s Library at London Metropolitan University, which is praised for challenging assumptions about single parents.

www.bdonline.co.uk
News that Francis Hollis will be presenting her doctoral research as part of the public lecture series from the Department of Architecture at London Met on 18 February.
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www.portsmouth.co.uk
Article on PiMS Workspace, a leading UK provider of tailored accommodation, who are sending their staff back to work. One of the members of staff, Erin Collier, is being funded to study for a BA in Interior Design and Technology at London Met.
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www.thelawyer.com
News that Dr Fernando Barrio from London Metropolitan University has been awarded the Law Teacher of the Year Award 2008, jointly with Professor Alastair Hudson of Queen Mary University.
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23 January

Time Out
Repeat listing for Sinners, Scroungers and Saints

www.bolagsfakta.se
News that Peter Bengtsson, who holds a Masters of Science from London Guildhall University, a precursor of London Metropolitan University, has been appointed as Sales Manager at newly established Straumurs in Stockholm.
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www.mynaijanews.com
NiPRO International, a global network of motivated young Nigerian professionals, has announced the names of 40 finalists who have been recognised as ‘The Global Top 40 Under 40 Nigerian Female Professionals.’ The Director of the Nigeria Office at London Metropolitan University, Lebari Ukpong is one of the women who is shortlisted.
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www.placera.nu
Repeat of article in www.bolagsfakta.se 23 January
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www.sydsvenskan.se
Repeat of article in www.bolagsfakta.se 23 January
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www.timesonline.co.uk
Dr Jacqueline Laing from the Department of Law, Governance and International Relations at London Metropolitan University, is mentioned as one of the academics arguing against using the stem-cells of non-consenting adults and children.
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24 January

Community Care
Review of Sinners, Scroungers and Saints at The Women’s Library, London Metropolitan University.

The Independent
London Metropolitan University features in an article which reveals that more universities are offering courses that start in January and February.

The Times
Repeat of article in www.thetimesonline.co.uk 23 January.

www.akietips.com
Repeat of article in www.bolagsfakta.se 23 January
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www.foodanddrinkeurope.com
In an article on the government’s strategy to fight obesity, Professor J T Winkler, Director of the Nutrition Policy Unit at London Metropolitan University, says he is unimpressed by the new labelling plan.
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www.foodnavigator.com
Repeat of article in www.foodanddrinkeurope.com 24 January.
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www.i-newswire.com
Samuel Bararinde, London Met graduate and founder of Supereyespex.com, features in an article on the high cost of spectacles.
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25 January

www.foodproductiondaily.com
Repeat of article in www.foodanddrinkeurope.com 24 January
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www.foodtechnology.ru
Repeat of article in www.foodanddrinkeurope.com 24 January
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www.pr.com
Repeat of article in www.i-newswire.com 24 January
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28 January

www.aktietips.com
Repeat of article in www.bolagsfakta.se 23 January
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www.atimes.com
In an article on Vietnam’s rapid economic expansion which is making it difficult for the country’s communist party leaders to maintain their model of economic development, Chris Dixon from London Metropolitan University, comments that by co-opting and integrating elements of market liberalisation and democratisation, socialist institutions may eventually become more efficient.
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www.columbiachronicle.com
News that Columbian student, Taylor C, Swanson, will soon be studying at London Met as part of her exchange programme organised by Global Student Exchange.
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www.guardian.co.uk
In an article on the report into the tragic murder of Victoria Climbie, Liz Davies, Senior Lecturer in social work at London Metropolitan University, says that Lord Laming’s report, which was published five years ago and was meant to herald a new era in child protection, has led to many tried and tested systems being removed from the system.
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www.irishexaminer.com
In an article on the record sales of fish over the Christmas period, Michael Crawford, Director of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition at London Metropolitan University, warns of the mental problems that can be caused by a lack of the omega 3 oils that are present in fish.
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www.lne.es
Article on the San Antonio well, which is ready to collapse after supporting decades of mining activity. The article features comments by Professor of Architecture at London Met, Pablo Gil, who has been working on a mining operation to convert the well and create 700 new jobs.
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www.radionetherlands.nl
News that Professor Douwe Korff from London Metropolitan University, commented on the massive scale of current information gathering and the dangers this could entail for the protection of personal data, in the Radio Netherlands Worldwide The State We're In radio programme.
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29 January

www.thisislondon.co.uk
Article detailing the research of Dr Nicola Rollock, a research fellow at London Met, who conducted a study which revealed that black pupils could be prevented from achieving their potential by teachers’ perceptions that they are immersed in ‘street culture’.
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