May 2008
May
Monthly Publications
Diva
The Women’s Library is highly recommended in a list of charities.
A talk with feminist Sheila Rowbotham at The Women’s Library is recommended in the listings.
London Metropolitan University is conducting a study of the role of internet communities in the lives of lesbian and bisexual women. In the ad they ask readers to take part.
Director
A 2005 survey by the London Guildhall University revealed that attractiveness can affect salaries. This is used in an article examining the recent surge in businessmen undertaking plastic surgery.
History Today
The Women’s Library exhibition What Women Want: Stories from the Women’s Library is listed in the events page.
Hampshire Business South
Eliza Saied has been appointed as a specialist consultant at Eric Robinson Solicitors. Eliza completed her LPC at London Metropolitan University. She aims to help the Polish community.
Crafts Magazine
Photograph is Lisa Bloomer’s work ‘Where the common limpet lives’ is used in the list of Useful Contacts. Lisa is a student at London Metropolitan University.
‘Seedpod Bowl Light’ by Grace Jacomb, a student at London Metropolitan University is used to illustrate an article about graduate design careers.
Coaching at Work
Oxford School of Coaching’s Ed Parsloe has a Masters in Business Management from London Metropolitan University.
Furniture News
Tom Schneider’s success as a furniture designer was aided by his time at London College of Furniture in 1987.
Artist & Illustrators Magazine
London Metropolitan University has set up a digital archive to showcase the work of forgotten artist Peter King.
Retail Jeweller
Elizabeth Gage the successful jewellery designer is profiled. She trained as a goldsmith at Sir John Cass College, London.
SAGA Magazine
London Metropolitan University’s ‘Forward at 50’ course is recommended in an article looking at inventors aged 50 and over.
Logistics & Transport Focus
London Metropolitan University is part of a Mayor-led initiative to make London a more ‘cycle-friendly’ place in the future.
BBC Who Do You Think You Are Magazine
Denis Judd, a professor at London Metropolitan University and author of Empire: the British Imperial Experience from 1765 to the present writes about the 1908 Olympics which were hosted by Britain.
BBC Who Do You Think You Are Magazine
Denis Judd, reviews ‘The Austerity Olympics’ by Janie Hampton.
RIBA Journal
London Metropolitan University’s Graduate Centre is listed in Tom Verebes’ six best British buildings of the 21st century.
1 May
www.rbkc.gov.uk
The London Festival of Architecture is launching in Kensington and Chelsea, 20 June and will feature installations by London Metropolitan University.
www.guardian.co.uk
London Metropolitan is profiled as part of the Higher Education section of the site.
www.independent.co.uk
Repeat of print article.
The Independent
News that as courses in Digital Media are increasing in the UK London Metropolitan University offers undergraduates a range of options including web design, 3D modelling and animation.
Times Higher Education
Wendy Wheeler, of the Department of Humanities, Arts and Languages at London Metropolitan University responds to Simon Blackburn’s article, top ten modern myths. She argues that scientists are just as much guided by faith as religious believers.
2 May
www.thisissouthend.co.uk
A current student at London Metropolitan University, Ranganai Moyo is campaigning for his home town of Southend to become an official Fairtrade town to help his home country Zimbabwe.
The Jewish Chronicle
Simchah of the week. Monique Duffy, who has a postgraduate diploma in integrative counselling from London Metropolitan University, married Joshua Howie from West London.
Southend Evening Echo
A repeat of the story about Ranganai Moyo’s attempts to convert Southend into a Fairtrade town.
3 May
The Times
Tributes for Peta Levi, founder of Design-Nation and The Design Trust flood in following her death, aged 69 last week. She was renowned for developing links with organisations including London Metropolitan University.
4 May
www.nypost.com
Peter Laugharne, Professor of Governance and Law at London Metropolitan University is quoted in an article looking at Boris Johnson’s election to London Mayor and what it means for the Labour Government.
Independent on Sunday
Professor Michael A Crawford from the Institute of Brain Chemistry and Human Nutrition responds to Janet Street-Porter’s report on the relationship between poverty and debt. He argues that a family’s economic condition also affects the brain development of their children through poor diet.
5 May
www.guardian.co.uk
Tributes for Peta Levi, founder of Design-Nation and The Design Trust flood in following her death, aged 69 last week. She was renowned for developing links with organisations including London Metropolitan University.
www.lbthartsandevents.info
Can I? I Can!, is an art installation organised by The Women’s Library, Magic Me and The Mulberry School for Girls, 17 May 2008.
6 May
www.independent.co.uk
Tributes for Peta Levi, founder of Design-Nation and The Design Trust flood in following her death, aged 69 last week. She was renowned for developing links with organisations including London Metropolitan University.
www.timesonline.co.uk
London Metropolitan University is listed amongst the least expensive universities in the London to study a postgraduate LPC Law course. Top Law schools are being accused of profiteering by raising their fees.
www.centrewellington.com
Canadian, Martha Jack has won the 2008 Sinclair Fellowship. The Fellowship will help pay for Martha Jack to attend London Metropolitan University to study MA in Digital Media.
Independent
A repeat of the online tribute to Peta Levi.
The Times
A repeat of the online article which looks into law courses expenses.
www.docklands24.co.uk
Finance Director, Rikki Gajjar, former student of University of North London shares his views on the economic news.
Latest 7
Michael Rosen, children’s author, who teaches at London Metropolitan University, is taking part in the 26 Letters children’s event in Brighton.
7 May
www.thestatesman.net
London Metropolitan University is recommended in a guide to study for international students.
www.sportfocus.com
In the English Basketball League’s Players & Coaches of the Year 2007/08 season, London Metropolitan University’s Solomon Ayinla wins Coach of the year in Division 3. Anne Delextrat wins joint Player of the Year in Division 2 (South).
The Evening Standard
Anna Bullus, a designer at London Metropolitan University has designed a product to solve the problem of gum littering the streets. The ‘gumnetic pink bubblegum bin’ collects gum which can then be recycled to produce more bins.
8 May
www.worthingherald.co.uk
Basketball, Division 3, Men’s Coach of the year, Solomon Ayinla’s club is London Metropolitan University.
www.bdonline.co.uk
Florian Beigal, Tony Fretton and Philip Christou of London metropolitan University’s Architectural Research Unit protest against the proposed demolition of the Bishopsfield Estate in Harlow.
www.sourcewire.com
News that IT Service desks are twice as involved in business from five years ago. London Metropolitan University is one of Hornbill system’s high profile customers.
Daily Mail
News that researchers are going to look into the emotional experiences of people having affairs. The research has been ethically approved by London Metropolitan University.
Community Care
Professor Simon Hallsworth, Director of the Centre for Social Evaluation and Research at London Metropolitan University takes part in a debate on the best way to deal with gang culture amongst young people. He is against the US zero-tolerance approach.
Islington Gazette
Adam Kingston, a trainee teacher at London Metropolitan University is stopped in the street to be asked what he thinks about our ‘surveillance society.’
Times Higher Education
News of London Metropolitan University’s plans to create a ‘university centre’ in Croydon.
Hackney Gazette
Susanna Edwards, a design lecturer at London Metropolitan University is re-creating the event that happened in Haggerston in the 1950s when Hollywood sex symbol Jayne Mansfield presented the winning prize in a Budgie competition.
www.employeebenefits.co.uk
Stephen Perkins, Professor of Human Resource Management at London Metropolitan University is quoted in an article looking into who is responsible for employment benefits within an organisation.
9 May
www.croner.co.uk
The court case Spackman v. London Metropolitan University is mentioned in an analysis of the law behind employers deducting from an employees wages.
www.bloomberg.com
Ann Woolner comments on the suicide of the ‘brothel madam’ in Florida. She argues for the criminalisation, not of the women who sell their bodies but of the men who frequent the prostitutes.
Building Design
A repeat of the online article.
Hoddesdon & Broxbourne Mercury
Hannah Gallagher was chosen to be Miss Hoddesdon and Broxbourne 2008. She is currently studying social work at London Metropolitan University.
11 May
www.guardian.co.uk
Anna Bullus, a designer working at London Metropolitan University has developed a product she calls the ‘Gumnetic Bin’ for the disposal of used chewing gum.
The Observer Review
A repeat of the online article.
12 May
www.lbthartsandevents.info
Gold Works Pay & Go scheme runs until 16 June 2008 and offers access to the silversmithing and jewellery workshops of Sir John Cass Department, London Metropolitan University.
www.politics.co.uk
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) examine London Metropolitan University academics’ research into the negative, ‘geeky’ cliché attached to mathematicians.
www.guardian.co.uk
The ‘geeky’ image of maths and mathematicians stops people from studying the subject or using it later in life according to research published today by academics from London Metropolitan University.
www.upi.com
The ‘maths-geek’ stigma still keeps many from studying maths says research published today by London Metropolitan University researchers.
www.guardian.co.uk
An article looking at the RIBA Returners Course running at London Metropolitan University to encourage qualified architects who may have taken a break from work to return.
13 May
The Guardian
A repeat of the online article.
The Guardian
London Metropolitan is commended for its high percentage of minority students in an article looking at why some students choose to stay at home to study and others move away.
www.individual.com
Ely Property agrees to acquire UK student accommodation site close to London Metropolitan University.
www.rte.ie
Ely Property agrees to acquire UK student accommodation site close to London Metropolitan University.
www.propertyweek.com
Ely Property agrees to acquire UK student accommodation site close to London Metropolitan University.
www.lexisnexis.com
Ely Property agrees to acquire UK student accommodation site close to London Metropolitan University.
www.yahoo.com
The ‘geeky’ image of maths and mathematicians stops people from studying the subject or using it later in life according to research published today by academics from London Metropolitan University.
www.msnbc.com
The ‘geeky’ image of maths and mathematicians stops people from studying the subject or using it later in life according to research published today by academics from London Metropolitan University.
The Guardian
London Metropolitan did not take part in this year’s league tables.
May 14
www.bloomberg.com
Moorad Choudhry, Professor of Economics at London Metropolitan University suggests that the ‘narrowing of swap spreads’ is a small sign that the worst of the credit crunch in the US could be over.
www.examiner.ie
Ely buys site for student complex near London Metropolitan University.
www.sourcewire.com
Shere Booking and Tickeing Systems has selected Hornbill Supportworks as its service desk management solution for its customer service desk. London Metropolitan University is another high profile customer of the system.
May 15
www.southasianmedia.net
News that the Punjab University and London Metropolitan University are to work together in the banking and finance fields. This will be of huge benefit to research projects in the future.
www.thenews.com.pk
News that the Punjab University and London Metropolitan University are to work together in the banking and finance fields. This will be of huge benefit to research projects in the future.
www.hackneygazette.co.uk
Hackney Community College basketball’s products have done well in the British University Games. Samuel Touwase was part of the London Metropolitan University team. Other HCC products continue to do well including Albert Margai, Tophil Kintu and Shaz Hussain.
Hackney Gazette
A repeat of the online article.
www.thejc.com
Sarah Hall and Gavin Sherman are featured in Simchah of the Week. Sarah studied Business Management and Education studies at the University of North London.
SEC ED
A study from London Metropolitan University and Exeter University found that supposedly ‘unskilled’ young people in full-time work were positive over their future prospects.
16 May
www.bdonline.co.uk
Wright & Wright has been chosen to remodel a former bank into a library for Cambridge University’s Corpus Christi College. The company has formerly worked on The Women’s Library at London Metropolitan University.
www.english.pravda.ru/
An article looks at why young men are not choosing not to studying maths, taking into account research from London Met.
Times Educational Supplement
Tozun Issa, Director of London Metropolitan University’s Centre for Multilingualism in Education is quoted in an article extolling the benefits of a multilingual classroom.
19 May
www.dailymail.co.uk
News that obese boys are having their breasts surgically removed. Dr McCarthy, an expert in human nutrition at London Metropolitan University comments.
www.bdonline.co.uk
London Metropolitan University’s new Science Centre is mentioned in an article looking at eco-buildings.
www.pr-inside.com
News that the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Gair Rhydd (Cardiff Student Union)
Four students are interviewed about Maths as a degree subject. This follows on from research by London Metropolitan University which suggests students are ‘turned off’ studying the subject because of its ‘geeky’ image.
20 May
www.guardian.co.uk
Professor Mary Davis of London Metropolitan University adds her name to the list of academics protesting about the dismissal of Terry Eagleton and Sheila Rowbotham by the University of Manchester.
www.news.sky.com
News that the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.bbc.co.uk
The Dalai Lama arrives in London at the start of an eleven-day visit to the UK. He is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.teletext.co.uk
The Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University as part of his eleven-day visit to the UK. He will give a speech at the event and meet Tibetan students.
www.express.co.uk
News that the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.independent.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.telegraph.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.express.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.iht.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.khabrein.info
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.guardian.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.earthtimes.org
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.monstersandcritics.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.viewlondon.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.icsolihull.icnetwork.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.news.morningstar.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.christiantoday.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.caycompass.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
The Guardian
The ‘geeky’ image of maths and mathematicians stops people from studying the subject or using it later in life according to research published today by academics from London Metropolitan University.
Leicester Mercury
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
North West Evening Mail
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Teesside Evening Gazette
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama is to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Barnsley Star
News that the Dalai Lama will receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Newcastle Upon Tyne Evening Chronicle
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Nottingham Evening News
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
The Sheffield Star
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Glasgow Evening Times
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
The Doncaster Star
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Lancashire Evening Post
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
The Blackpool Gazette
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Wigan Evening Post
The Dalai Lama arrives in the UK today to receive an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
South Shields Magazine
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.asianews.it
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.thisisnottingham.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.birminghampost.net
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.guardian.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Northampton Chronicle
A repeat of the online article.
21 May
www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.timesonline.co.uk
A ‘warm start’ to the Dalai Lama’s UK visit as he receives his honorary degree and delivers his first lecture at the London Metropolitan University ceremony.
The Times
A repeat of the online article.
www.newsvote.bbc.co.uk
London Metropolitan University honoured the Dalai Lama at the Charted Insurance Institute Hall.
www.optuszoo.news.ninemsn.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.thedaily.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.theaustralian.news.com.au
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.theaustralian.news.com.au
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University. (different story).
www.news.asiaone.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.gulf-times.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.nytimes.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.icburton.icnetwork.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.turkishpress.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.nytimes.com
A professor of animation at London Metropolitan University, Paul St-George has spearheaded an art project called Telectroscope which allows participants to see through an imaginary tunnel from London to Brooklyn, New York.
www.thepeninsularqatar.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.bbc.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.flintshirestandard.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.q103.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.gazettelive.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Birmingham Post
A ‘warm start’ to the Dalai Lama’s UK visit as he receives his honorary degree and delivers his first lecture at the London Metropolitan University ceremony.
Northern Echo
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Aberdeen Press & Journal
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
The Guardian
The newspaper’s religious affairs correspondent looks at the religious significance of the Dalai Lama’s first UK public engagement where he received an honorary degree from London Metropolitan University.
Daily Express
News that the Dalai Lama received an honorary degree from London Metropolitan University.
Yorkshire Post
News that the Dalai Lama received an honorary degree from London Metropolitan University.
Bradford Telegraph & Argus
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Manchester Evening News
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Western Daily Press
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Yorkshire Evening Post
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Bristol Evening Post
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Coventry Telegraph
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Lancashire Evening Telegraph
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Western Morning News
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Southend Standard
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Nuneaton Evening Telegraph
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.thesun.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.time.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.individual.com
New diplomas, to be offered alongside A-levels, receive backing from Mr Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Tim Campbell, star of the Apprentice, Sir Alan Jones of Toyota and London Metropolitan University.
www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.newkerala.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.itn.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.icstraford.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.newsvote.bbc.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.asianimage.co.uk
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.thepeninsulaqatar.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.seattletimes.nwsource.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.nytimes.com
A repeat of the print article. (A professor of animation at London Metropolitan University, Paul St-George has spearheaded an art project called Telectroscope which allows participants to see through an imaginary tunnel from London to Brooklyn, New York.)
www.turkishpress.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
22 May
The Independent
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Insurance Times
The Dalai Lama told crowds at the Chartered Insurers Institute Hall that education and compassion were the key to happiness after receiving an honorary degree from London Metropolitan University.
www.independent.co.uk
Repeat of the print article.
www.brisbanetimes.com.au
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.insurancetimes.co.uk
A repeat of the print article.
www.egovmoniter.com
New diplomas, to be offered alongside A-levels, receive backing from Mr Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Tim Campbell, star of the Apprentice, Sir Alan Jones of Toyota and London Metropolitan University.
www.calibre.mworld.com
Research from London Metropolitan University addresses a possible use for oats and bran by-products in the search to cure HIV/AIDs.
www.museumsassociation.org
As part of scheme of MA bursaries for black and ethnic minority students a 5-month placement at the Women’s Library, part of London Metropolitan University is offered to applicants.
www.macaudailytimesnews.com
As part of his eleven-day visit to the UK the Dalai Lama received an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.nation.ittefaq.com
Bangladeshi students are to receive higher degrees from international universities such as London Metropolitan University if they choose to transfer their course credits via a new scheme.
www.publictechnology.net
New diplomas, to be offered alongside A-levels, receive backing from Mr Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, Tim Campbell, star of the Apprentice, Sir Alan Jones of Toyota and London Metropolitan University.
www.cabinet-maker.co.uk
Furniture created by students at London Metropolitan University raises real challenges for producers and retailers.
www.cabinet-maker.co.uk
British talent is proving it can more than hold its own against the best in the world at the current London Metropolitan University show.
SEC ED
Laura Snow the sixth form SENCO and Aimhigher co-ordinator at the London Academy recommends the Student Associates scheme which connects sixth form students with student mentors from universities such as London Metropolitan University.
24 May
www.guardian.co.uk
Sheila Rowbotham is asked what she sees in the mirror as a pre-cursor to the Women’s Library exhibition ‘What Women Want: Stories from the Women’s Library.’
26 May
www.newsrx.com
Research from London Metropolitan University into HIV/Aids is described.
27 May
www.thecrossbordergroup.com
London Metropolitan University’s entrepreneurial arm, The London Enterprise Office has launched a website to encourage businesses to engage with high education.
28 May
The Guardian
Donna Dustin, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Social Sciences at London Metropolitan University new book The McDonaldization of Social Work is reviewed.
www.hastingsobserver.co.uk
A team of Pestalozzi International Village Trust staff travelled from Sedlescombe to London to witness the Dalai Lama being presented with an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
www.guardian.co.uk
Donna Dustin, a senior DASS lecturer has written a book, ‘The McDonaldisation of Social Work.’ This is the basis of an article looking at the state of the nation’s care system.
29 May
Morning Star
Mary Davis of London Metropolitan University is quoted in a piece looking at gender discrimination in the workplace.
The Independent
London Metropolitan University is listed in the UCAS Extra tables.
www.timeshighereducation.co.uk
Digby Warren, the learning, teaching and curriculum developer at London Metropolitan University writes that the internationalisation of universities means that UK-based lecturers can no longer assume that students are familiar with British cultural references and Western notions.
www.home.eircom.net
Linda Regan from the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University is a speaker at a 2-day conference at Waterford Institute of Technology.
Times Higher Education
The Dalai Lama visited London Metropolitan University last week where he accepted an honorary doctorate.
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.thescotsman.scotsman.com
Paul St George, a lecturer in Fine Art and London Metropolitan University is planning a Scottish version of his successful London art installation- The Telectroscope.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
The Dalai Lama visited London Metropolitan University last week where he accepted an honorary doctorate.
Times Higher Education
The Dalai Lama visited London Metropolitan University last week where he accepted an honorary doctorate.
Nursery World
Research carried out by the Institute for Policy Studies in Education (IPSE) studied the juggling act experienced by nursery workers between being professional acting motherly.
People Management
Stephen Perkins, professor of Human Resource Management at London Metropolitan University has co-written a new textbook Employee Reward which aims to challenge existing presumptions about reward policies.
Waltham Forest Guardian
MP Harry Cohen accompanied the Dalai Lama to his first UK engagement- collecting an honorary doctorate from London Metropolitan University.
Littlehampton Gazette
Professor Theo MacDonald, Honorary Professor in Global Human Rights at London Metropolitan University has won first prize in the Medical Journalists’ Association Open Book Awards.
30 May
Times Educational Supplement
William Atkinson, Headteacher at Phoenix High, Shepherd’s Bush, London is profiled. He was educated at North London Polytechnic and holds an honorary doctorate from the University of North London, now London Metropolitan University.
www.relocatemagazine.com
CIPD research conducted by Professor Stephen Perkins of London Metropolitan University has revised its International Reward Factsheet.
www.pressbox.co.uk
The London Enterprise Office has launched a new website to encourage businesses to better engage with universities.
www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
‘Can I? I Can!’ is a new community art project being displayed at The Women’s Library, part of London Metropolitan University.
www.canadianbusiness.com
Mr Klip, the newly nominated Director of TNR Gold Corp. holds a MBA from London Guildhall University, now London Metropolitan University.
Battle Observer
The Dalai Lama visited London Metropolitan University last week where he accepted an honorary doctorate.
Islington Tribune
Giovanni, a student at London Metropolitan University is asked what he thinks about Holloway Road. He said: ‘Holloway Road is a real part of London - the architecture conveys that feeling.’
31 May
Estates Gazette
Duncan Bowie, a former GLA advisor, now a planning lecturer at London Metropolitan University, criticizes the government’s new policy on housing associations right to buy substandard homes.
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