June 2008
June
Monthly Publications
GQ
Dr Saad Eskander, a graduate of the University of North London, now part of London Metropolitan University tells the story of how he became the Director of Baghdad Library and is attempting to restore the building and its contents.
Concept for Living
The upholsterer Anna Lockwood is profiled. She trained at the London College of Furniture, now known as London Metropolitan University.
IDFX Interior Design Magazine
Stuart Mortimer, a wood turner is profiled. Chris Emmett, Course Leader in Furniture Design at London Metropolitan University confirms that the majority of courses concentrate on cabinet making rather than woodturning. He then discusses the reason for the decline in studies and what can be done.
Writers’ Forum
News that London Metropolitan University is to introduce a Journalism BA course.
1 June
www.24-7pressrelease.com
The London Enterprise Office has launched a new website to encourage businesses to better engage with universities.
2 June
www.guardian.co.uk
Professor Jack Winkler of the Nutrition Policy Unit at London Metropolitan University voices his opinion on a 29 May article- ‘Soaring cost of oil felt at the checkout.’
3 June
www.timesonline.co.uk
Could Su Doku be the solution to the problem of ‘geeky’ mathematicians unearthed by London Metropolitan University research?
The Times
Research by London Metropolitan University is used in an article looking at Britain’s ‘can’t do’ attitude towards maths.
4 June
The Independent
Professor Simon Hallsworth, Director of London Metropolitan University’s Centre for Social Evaluation and Research dismisses the Home Office’s recently published ‘Tackling Violence Action Plan’ as ‘anti-social criminology.’
www.independent.co.uk
A repeat of the broadsheet article.
5 June
www.timesonline.co.uk
Mike Brierley, former England Cricket Captain is to give a speech at London Metropolitan University on Thursday June 5.
Evening Standard
Professor Patrick Pietroni of London Metropolitan University writes in a letter about his objections to the proposal to build ‘polyclinics’ in London. He compares them to the Russian ‘concrete boxes’, also known as ‘polyclinics,’ which Cuba tried and then rejected in favour of primary care based around family doctors.
The Independent
London Metropolitan University is listed in a guide to GTTR course vacancies in 2008.
Times Higher Education
London Metropolitan University and the Institute of Management Technology in India have began a long-term partnership allowing the exchange of staff and students and future collaborations to take place.
6 June
www.thedailystar.net
Mark Bickerton, Director of Student Recruitment and International Development at London Metropolitan University delivered a keynote speech at a seminar for the efficient use of human, water and land resources in Bangladesh.
Morning Star
London Metropolitan University Professor Mary Davis spoke at a conference organised by teaching union NASUWT. The conference aimed to examine why only 19 per cent of MPs are female.
9 June
www.timeshighereducation.co.uk
(Repeat of print article) London Metropolitan University and the Institute of Management Technology in India have began a long-term partnership allowing the exchange of staff and students and future collaborations to take place.
www.texasjewishpost.com
A repeat of the story about the mezuzot Laura Cowan, a former student at Guildhall University, designed to be taken into space by a Jewish astronaut.
www.newsday.co.tt
Saschele Titus, a student at Northgate College, Trinidad and Tobago is a recipient of a Further Additional National Scholarships which will enable her to study International Relations at London Metropolitan University in September.
East End Life
Andy Lawson, a Fine Art teacher at London Metropolitan University has his first solo exhibition in Bow this month.
East End Life
News that Sir John Cass’s Foundation School is supporting a school children’s retelling of the Pied Piper at Shoreditch Church on June 11.
10 June
The Guardian
In an article looking at the increase in FE Colleges wishing to issue their own degree certificates, London Metropolitan University’s partnership with Croydon College is mentioned.
11 June
Coutts London Jewellery Week - The Guide 11-15 June 2008
London Metropolitan University is listed as a centre for excellence. The Sir John Cass Department of Art, Media and Design’s Summer Show is recommended. Sarah Ho a.k.a. SHO, who trained as a goldsmith at London Metropolitan University is listed in the Up and Coming Designers pages.
www.indiacar.net
Adam Paige, a former film student of the University of North London, a precursor to London Met, has been appointed Manager of Brand Public Relations for Mercedes-Benz USA.
www.hindunet.com
London Metropolitan University is one of the many participants in The Hindu ‘EducationPlus’ ‘International Education Fair 2008’.
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
A French student at London Metropolitan University was killed whilst cycling from London to Brighton. Marie Vescoe, was on her way to the EDO weapons protest.
www.calibre.mworld.com
Former GLA (Greater London Authority) housing advisor Duncan Bowie, now a lecturer at London Metropolitan University criticizes moves by the government to allow housing authorities to buy homes unsuitable for social housing.
12 June
www.play.tm
Streetfighter IV is to be launched at the ‘Battle of Destiny’ event in London Metropolitan University’s Rocket Complex in July.
www.guardian.co.uk
Streetfighter IV is to be launched at the ‘Battle of Destiny’ event in London Metropolitan University’s Rocket Complex in July.
www.timeshighereducation.co.uk
Recent research suggests a higher IQ in academics means they are more likely to become atheists. David Hardman, principal lecturer in learning development at London Metropolitan University comments on the findings.
www.timeshighereducation.co.uk
Two London Metropolitan University academics have been commissioned by the BBC Trust to investigate the relationships between audiences and entertainment programming. Bill Osgerby and Anna Gough-Yates both teach Media and Communications in DASS.
www.communitycare.co.uk
Tania Jacobs is profiled. She runs Parent Project in Camden which aims to give help to pregnant teenagers. She juggles this work with studying for her degree in community sector management at London Metropolitan University.
www.theregister.co.uk
David Hardman of London Metropolitan University comments on recent research that suggest intelligence makes a person more likely to be an atheist.
www.guardian.co.uk
Liz Davis senior lecturer in children and families social work at London Metropolitan University comments on Ed Balls, the secretary of state for children, schools and families’ choice of four new members of the OFSTED board. She suggests alternative candidates with more ‘real-world’ experience of childcare.
www.thebookseller.com
Dr Linda Papadopoulos is interviewed about her latest publication: What Men Say, What Women Hear. She was a Reader in Psychology at London Guildhall University, now London Metropolitan University.
www.busa.org.uk
Samuel Toluwase from London Metropolitan University was part of the English Universities Men’s Basketball team which came first in a three-team tournament recently in Durham.
The Telegraph
Dr David Hardman, Principal Lecturer in Learning Development at London Metropolitan University comments on research that claims intelligence is linked to atheism.
East London Advertiser
A French student at London Metropolitan University was killed whilst cycling from London to Brighton. Marie Vescoe, was on her way to the EDO weapons protest. (repeat of online article)
Times Higher Education
Two London Metropolitan University academics have been asked to investigate the relationships between audiences and entertainment programming by the BBC Trust.
Times Higher Education
Dr David Hardman, Principal Lecturer in Learning Development at London Metropolitan University comments on research that claims intelligence is linked to atheism.
13 June
www.yahoo.com
Alan Yau, the founder of Wagamama is profiled. He studied politics at London Metropolitan University.
www.communitycare.co.uk
An article looking at the Government’s review of prostitution mentions The Women’s Library statistics on the subject.
www.walesonline.co.uk
A conference organised by the Waterloo Foundation in Cardiff discussed the subject of child nutrition. Among the guest speakers was London Metropolitan University’s Professor Michael Crawford, Director of the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition.
14 June
The Financial Times
Alan Yau, the founder of Wagamama is profiled. He studied politics at London Metropolitan University.
16 June
www.news.com.au
Dr David Hardman, Principal Lecturer in Learning Development at London Metropolitan University comments on research that claims intelligence is linked to atheism.
www.building.co.uk
London Metropolitan University is listed as one of the institutions involved with the National Architecture Student Festival 2008.
18 June
www.lse.ac.uk
The Forum for European Philosophy Thinking in Public panel discussion is announced. Taking place on 26 June, titled The European Exception? The Public Intellectual in Britain and chaired by Lord Melvyn Bragg, London Metropolitan University’s Professor Kate Soper is also a speaker.
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