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November 2008

UNIVERSITY NEWS:

Times Higher Education: 6 November
Chris Richards of London Metropolitan University comments on an article about ‘dumbing down’ in universities.

The Independent: 13 November
London Metropolitan University is recommended in an article looking at January-start courses.

Times Higher Education: 13 November
Professor Roger Brown, former lecturer at London Metropolitan University discusses university quality assurance.

The Guardian: 25 November
In a new booklet containing everything you ever wanted to know about UK universities, London Metropolitan University is featured. Part of the Roman Wall of London goes through the basement of the main City Campus on Jewry Street.

Islington Gazette: 27 November
Islington Tribune: 28 November
News that the ‘ID cards for foreigners’ that are to be introduced may impact upon the numbers of talented international students applying for universities such as London Metropolitan University.

Public Servant: November
The Academy for Sustainable Communities (ASC) is moving closer to achieving its aim of ensuring the country’s first foundation degree in Sustainable Communities is available in every English region by 2011. London Metropolitan University is to lead the London region.

Times Higher Education: 27 November
London Metropolitan University has appointed George Ellison as Director of the Graduate School. Professor Ellison, who joins from St George’s Medical School, is a specialist in interdisciplinary research.

Language Travel Magazine: November
Julian Ingle of London Metropolitan University comments on the University’s wide-selection of foundation courses.

APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES:

Community Care: November
Liz Davies, Senior Lecturer in Children and Families Social Work at London Metropolitan University comments on news that an expert has warned local safeguarding children boards to ensure their broader well-being agenda does not jeopardize child protection.

Evening Standard: 5 November
Simon Hallsworth, Professor of Social Research at London Metropolitan University comments on an article explaining the Mayor of London’s latest initiative to tackle youth crime.

Evening Standard: 13 November
Liz Davies, Senior Lecturer in Children and Family Social Work comments on the recent criticism of Haringey Council Social Services for failing to safe Baby P from abuse.

The Guardian: 15 November
Liz Davies, a Lecturer in Social Work comments on the latest news from the Jersey children's home abuse story.

ARCHITECTURE AND SPATIAL DESIGN:

Evening Standard: 24 November
Duncan Bowie, Reader in Urban Planning at London Metropolitan University comments on the Government’s plans to scrap the 50% affordable housing target.

SIR JOHN CASS SCHOOL OF ART, MEDIA AND DESIGN:

Black & White Photography: November
As part of East London’s Photomonth series of events, London Metropolitan University will be offering a new programme of photography workshops.

Ludlow Advertiser: 20 November
Graeme Perks is profiled. Graeme began his craftsman career at London College of Furniture, now part of London Metropolitan University.

Scottish Sunday Herald: 23 November
Paul Douglas, a successful interior designer is profiled. He began his career at the University of North London, now London Metropolitan University.

FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES:

Sun: 13 November
Dr Simon Moore of the Department of Psychology is quoted in an article about why humans cry.

LONDON METROPOLITAN BUSINESS SCHOOL:

www.gulfnews.com: 19 November
Dr Anhil Sinanan, Senior Lecturer in Law/Solicitor at London Metropolitan University comments on the Bollywood ‘crisis of talent.’

www.bbc.co.uk/news : 28 November
Jeremy Baker, a retail lecturer at London Metropolitan University comments on the fate of high street store Woolworths.

RESEARCH INSTITUTES:

Birmingham Mail: 4 November
Sheffield Star: 6 November
Doncaster Star: 6 November
Ed Balls, Schools Secretary comments on the failure of healthy eating plans in schools. He supports his comments with London Metropolitan University’s Nutrition Policy Unit research.

PR Week: 7 November
London Metropolitan University Nutrition Policy Unit research is featured in an article looking at the School Food Trust’s recent campaign to spread the message of healthy eating to school children.

AN Magazine: November
A study by London Metropolitan University’s Cities Institute has revealed that exports account for 30-40% of designer-maker’s business within Cockpit Arts, a creative business incubator.

The Press Association: 17 November
Big Print: 19 November
Morning Star: 18 November
Blackpool Gazette: 18 November
Neil Lawson of London Metropolitan University’s Global Policy Institute and Stephen Thake a Reader in Urban Policy at London Metropolitan University have been commissioned by the social policy development charity Joseph Rowntree Foundation to examine issues of social evil in the 21st century.

Metro London: 18 November
Neil Lawson, of the Global Policy Institute and Stephen Thake of London Metropolitan University both spoke in a debate held by the Joesph Rowntree Foundation about individualism in society.

Building Design: 28 November
London Metropolitan University’s Architecture Research Unit has proposed one of the three schemes chosen for the next stage in the development of South Korea’s new reclaimed city of Saemangeum. They preview their proposal.

METROPOLITAN WORKS:

Cabinet Maker: 21 November
London Metropolitan University's Creative Industry Centre, Metropolitan Works opens a new £4.5 million building in February 2009.

THE POLYMER CENTRE:

Plastics & Rubber Weekly: 14 November
Dr Matthew Philip of London Metropolitan University’s Polymer Centre will be presenting at the Polymer Innovation Network Innovation Day at the Arsenal Emirates Stadium on 19 November.

THE WOMEN'S LIBRARY:

Guardian: 1 October
A film about Lupe Yoli, the outrageous Cuban soul singer known as "La Lupe", is to to screened at the Women's Library on 9 October.

Psychologies Magazine: November
History Today: November
Stella (supp. to the Sunday Telegraph): 2 November
Times: 5 November
Design Week: 6 November
East London Advertiser: 6 November
Lady: 25 November
"Between the Covers", an exhibition exploring 300 years of Women’s Magazines at the Women's Library is recommended.

SPORT:

Cambridge Style: November
Nick Gardiner, owner of Fit For Sport clinic and lecturer at London Metropolitan University in Sports Therapy, is profiled.

www.xmedia.ex.ac.uk: 19 November
Exeter University Ladies Badminton team underestimated London Metropolitan University’s team in a recent match. London Met Ladies won 8-0.

Lady: 18 November
Repeat of past article (Guardian News & Media 2008) featuring Karen Hambly, Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy at London Metropolitan University advising on Fitness through the Ages.

CURRENT STUDENTS:

www.sciencecareers.sciencemag.org: 19 November
Tenzin Jigdal, a 26 year old London Metropolitan University postgraduate student from Tibet comments on the new UK Visa changes affecting international students.

ALUMNI:

Asian Bride: November
In an article looking at arranged marriages a London Metropolitan University graduate tells about her experiences.

Times Higher Education: 20 November
Prize-winning historian Catherine Horwood began her academic career at 40 with a part-time History BA at the University of North London, which later became part of London Metropolitan University. Professor Emiritus Denis Judd inspired her career.

Camden New Journal: 27 November
West End Extra: 28 November
Islington Tribune: 28 November
Steve Light, a former sufferer of Social Anxiety Disorder is profiled. Following a degree at London Metropolitan University and a self-help group he is now confident socially.

 


 
 
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