September 2004
ABC & D — Architect, Builder, Contractor and Developer September
Announcement that Kingspan Insulated Panels were involved in the construction of the Graduate Centre.
[photo]
Architects Data File September
Small announcement that the angular and sloping curtain walling for the Graduate Centre was constructed by Structura UK Ltd.
[photo]
Business Franchise September
An article on people who run their own businesses, including Barbara Allimadi, who graduated with a degree in electronics and communications from London Met.
Construction Products September
A short piece stating that the walls for London Met’s Graduate centre were manufactured and installed by Structura UK. The company provided large, high performance aluminium screens up to 12 metres in size.
Credit Management September
A piece on the practical credit management project available from the institute of credit management. The course can be taken at London Met.
EL Gazette September
A listing of universities which provide non-traditional doctorates, including London Met.
Facilities Management Journal September
Small announcement that bespoke rainscreen designed by Execa was used on the exterior of the Graduate Centre.
[photo]
Facilities Management Journal September
A contractor working for London Met is mentioned in a piece about contractors working on another educational building, this time for the Central School of Speech and Drama in Swiss Cottage.
[photo]
FX September
A mention that products from Design Nation’s design-to-retail project Eureka will be displayed at the University’s Furniture Works showroom on Commercial Road.
FX September
A brief article on the Laurent-Perrier design award, the winner of which will be announced as part of the design-to-retail project Eureka, at the University’s Furniture Works.
Good Housekeeping September
An article on women’s attempts to maintain a healthy work-life balance, including a contribution from Antonia Byatt, director of the University’s Women’s Library.
ICON September
A review of the spectrum exhibition held at the Commonwealth Institute mentions the chair design by London Met alumni Jackie Choi. Furniture Works is also mentioned.
[photo]
IDFX (Interior Design Magazine) September
A listing stating that the University’s Furniture Works has announced its Autumn training programme, which includes computer aided design.
Incentive Today September
The fourth edition of a “ marketing classic” (CIM) has been published. The authors are Paul Smith of the University’s Multimedia Marketing Consortium and Jonathan Taylor, a lecturer at London Met.
[photo of book jacket]
International Textiles Interior September
A profile of students’ work from summer degree show, including a mention of London Met textiles graduate Susan Bradley.
London Disability News September
A short piece on Graeae theatre company for people with physical and sensory impairments, which is to set up a new base in north London. The theatre company have formed an alliance with London Met, which has won a £1.8 million Arts Council lottery award to build the centre. The new building will be used by both Graeae and the University.
lmu.cn September
An interview with London Met’s president, Roderick Floud, regarding the history and mission of the University.
Mix Interiors September
Four pages devoted to the work of London College of Furniture alumnus and managing director of Davison Highley, Barry Davison. The article digs into in the work of this man, his achievements and his hobbies.
[numerous photos]
Public Sector and Local Government September
A brief piece on the use of the Kingspan Koolduct System of pre-insulated ducting for the refurbishment of London Met’s Calcutta House.
RIBA Journal September
Repeat of article in Construction Products, September.
RIBA Journal September
A piece on the open house weekend on 18 and 19 September, during which buildings of architectural interest are open to the public. The event will include London Met’s Graduate centre, which will be open on 18 September.
Roofing September
Repeat of item published in ABC & D, above.
What Medicine September
Kids’ restaurant meals “worse than school dinners” says the headline on this article which covers the findings of the London Met MSc student, Rachel Foulds, into the nutritional value of children’s meals served in well known restaurant chains.
Where London September
A round up of what to do in September includes London’s open house weekend and the fact that the University’s graduate centre is open.
[photo]
The Glasgow Herald 1 September
A piece on protests against lap-dancing clubs in Glasgow, including the photographing of male customers. The local council’s policy of objecting to all lap-dancing applications has been underpinned by research carried out by Julie Bindel, from London Met’s child and abuse studies unit, which suggests a link between such clubs and prostitution.
East London Advertiser 2 September
A listing of drop-in activity sessions based on beauty contests, inspired by the exhibition Beauty Queens: smiles, swimsuits and sabotage, held at London Met’s Women’s Library.
Nursery World 2 September
An article on the diploma in childcare and education, including a contribution from Alan Marr, from the University’s department of education, who states that staff on higher pay scales could be more vulnerable if heads have to make pay cuts.
The South Wales Argus 2 September
A letter discussing research carried out by Julie Bindel, from London Met’s child and woman abuse studies unit, which suggests a link between lap dancing clubs and prostitution.
Walthamstow Guardian 2 September
An article on Brigit Collins, an artist who studied art and psychology at London Guildhall University (a precursor to London Met). Brigit also works at London Met’s TUC library collections.
Highbury & Islington Express 3 September
Repeat of article in RIBA Journal, September.
North West Evening Mail (Barrow-in-Furness) 3 September
An article on Victoria Tyson, who is running up debts of £45,000 in her ambition to become a barrister. Victoria borrowed £12,000 in student loans to pay for her law degree at London Met.
The Times Higher Education Supplement 3 September
A review by Kenneth MacKinnon, a professor and principal lecturer in film studies at London Met, of the book Sexuality, by Jeffrey Weeks.
The Spectator 4 September
An article by Professor Stephen Haseler, from the department of law, governance and international relations, entitled 'Why Europe Must Have the Bomb'.
Evening Standard 6 September
An article by Liz Davies, from the department of applied social sciences, on Lisa Arthurworrey, a social worker in the Victoria Climbié case.
New Statesman 6 September
Short piece stating that the University’s working lives research institute is holding an employment law seminar series starting on 6 September.
Evening Standard 7 September
A piece suggesting a healthy diet for students, including a contribution by Dr Helen Crawley, a nutrition lecturer at London Met.
The Guardian 7 September
An article looking at the problems faced by new vice-chancellors of universities. A mention of London Met, stating that the University has adopted the American model of a president. It also states that although the merger has raised more money it hasn’t ended tension with management.
The Daily Mail 8 September
A piece on an 18-year-old man who had sex with a girl of 12, but was given a conditional discharge. Professor Liz Kelly, of London Met’s child and women abuse studies unit said that the sentence sent out the harmful message that the age of consent does not matter.
Docklands News 8 September
A search for Tower Hamlets’ best curry chef was held in the University’s Calcutta House building.
The Times 8 September
Repeat of article in The Daily Mail, 8 September.
Tower Hamlets Recorder 8 September
Repeat of same story in Docklands News, 8 September. [photos]
The Guardian 9 September
An article on the psychological damage suffered by people involved in the siege in Beslan in Russia. A contribution by David Purves, an expert on trauma counselling at London Met, who states that the siege has such political significance that the psychological legacy is in danger of being neglected.
Wembley Observer 9 September
An article on residents in Wembley who are fighting against plans for new buildings on fields new their homes. One of the residents is Tom Stevens, a lecturer at London Met.
Daily Telegraph 10 September
In the travel section the Telegraph mentions the Open House weekend in London and lists some of the architectural highlights, including the University’s Graduate Centre. [photo of the top of ‘Gherkin’]
Highbury and Islington Express 10 September
Open House weekend highlights in the borough include the University’s Graduate Centre.
Islington Tribune 10 September
Plans to turn a 16-story block of offices into student accommodation have been turned down, even though there is demand from local colleges including London Met. [photo]
Times Higher Education Supplement 10 September
A review by Antonia Byatt, the director of the University’s Women’s Library, of the book Eleanor Rathbone and the politics of conscience, by Susan Pedersen.
Scotland on Sunday 12 September
A long article stating that an increasing number of foreign women are being forced to work in the UK as poorly paid prostitutes. Also a mention of research carried out by Julie Bindel, from London Met’s child and abuse studies unit, which investigated the problem.
The Sunday Express 12 September
Repeat of article in The Daily Mail, 8 September.
East End Life 13 September
Open House weekend highlights in Towers Hamlets include the University’s Goulston Street building. [photos]
New Statesman 13 September
An article by Chris Coates, a librarian at the TUC collections at London Met, on a website which covers the history of the trade unions. The website is a partnership project between the TUC and London Met.
Evening Standard 14 September
A piece on the cost of student accommodation in London, stating that London Met student Hannah Adams has bought a four-bedroom house with help from her parents.
Evening Standard, Homes and Property supplement 15 September
Article on the cutting edge designs of an arts centre at a top Buckinghamshire prep school. Also includes a round up of schools in a design class of their own. The University’s graduate centre is included. [photo]
Metro (London) 15 September
London Met is included in a two page courses guide organised by subject areas.
What’s On In London 15 September
Photo of the proposed spiral for the V & A and the fact that Libeskind designed London Met’s graduate centre, all for a mention of the current Libeskind exhibition at the Barbican.
Architects’ Journal 16 September
Review written by Colin Davies, a professor at London Met, on a new book of selected writings by Peter Eisenman 1963-1988.
Business Weekly 16 September
London Met helped law firm Eversheds and Mills and Reeve become a highly rated firm for public sector legal work.
East London Advertiser 16 September
Listing on drop-in sessions at the Women’s Library on beauty contests.
Evening Standard 16 September
Large article profiling the background, work and achievements of Carol Tulloch, a co-curator for the V & A’s forthcoming Black British Style exhibition. Carol has also curated an exhibition at the Women’s Library. [photo]
Islington Gazette 16 September
Open House weekend highlights in the borough include the University’s Graduate Centre.
Building Design 17 September
The Barbican exhibition on the work of Daniel Libeskind is the basis for this full page examination into whether Libeskind’s architectural powers are deserting him. The University’s Graduate Centre is mentioned. [photos of Libeskind buildings]
Highbury and Islington Express 17 September
The Diary reports on Islington council and Daniel Libeskind, the architect of the University’s Graduate Centre.
The Grocer 18 September
Letter from Keith Anderson, in which he comments on recent correspondence concerning the food industry and their support for students.
Daily Star, Bangladesh (web) 19 September
An article that discusses the current situation of local agents taking fees for the services they are expected to provide for free in their job of recruiting students for overseas universities. London Met is cited as having its own office in Dhaka to ‘facilitate students’ (sic).
Review (supplement to The Observer) 19 September
A review of the Barbican exhibition on the work of Daniel Libeskind, in which his only London building, the Graduate Centre, is mentioned. [photo of Ground Zero models]
Scotland on Sunday 19 September
Cremation researchers are to ask the bereaved what they do with their loved one’s ashes. The study is a joint venture between London Met and the University of Sheffield.
Financial Times 20 September
A review of the Barbican exhibition on the work of Daniel Libeskind, in which his only London building, the Graduate Centre, is mentioned as his “little folly on London’s Holloway Road… [it] is a cute little piece of late deconstruction”. [photo of Studio Weil]
Evening Standard 21 September
What to do if you find the university course you have started is not for you? This article looks at the options. Adrian Page, director of the undergraduate scheme at London Met is quoted. [photo of student]
Evening Standard 21 September
Freelance business development consultant John Gill is profiled as an MBA student at Henley Management centre and is a postgraduate alumnus of London Met. [photo]
The Times 21 September
Tom Dyckhof, an architecture alumnus of the University, writes this large piece for the Times on London being the powerhouse of ideas and “the style capital of Europe”, although he quickly points out that it was the Italian newspaper La Repubblica which said this. The University’s Graduate Centre is pictured in the article.
Evening Standard Homes and Property supplement 22 September
Article on the how buildings are still being demolished despite being listed. Tower Hamlets has the Women’s Library amongst its listed building.
Western Mail Series 23 September
A conference which explores the way businesses put their society role in the spotlight. Professor David Crowther from the University’s department of accounting and banking systems, spoke on the subject of corporate social responsibility.
Independent Saturday magazine 25 September
The last ten years have seen a unique boom in the UK design industry. This large article talks to five movers and shakers who have found an unusual niche in the market. Thiorsten van Elten is one of those movers and shakers and studied interior design at London Guildhall University (a precursor of London Met). He helps young designers get their ideas off the drawing board and into production.
Independent on Sunday 26 September
Spiked cigarettes are the latest weapons reportedly employed by rapists in British pubs and clubs. But the first national conference on drug-induced date rape will consider whether excessive drinking is the real culprit. The conference will hear a report from researchers from the University’s child and woman abuse studies unit.
Amnesty International 27 September
A joint non-governmental organisation (NGO) statement on the draft European Convention against Trafficking in Human Beings. The statement is signed by 125 organisations, including London Met's child and women abuse studies unit.
Care and Health magazine 28 September
The decision to refer a social care worker to the PoCA should be the task of a multi-agency child protection team according to child protection works. University senior lecturer, Liz Davis, is quoted in this article.
BBC London (online) 29 September
An article on the RIBA awards, including a mention that London Met’s Graduate Centre is one of the award winners.
Nottingham Evening Post 29 September
The Association of University Teachers has ‘grey listed’ the University of Nottingham in response to the university’s new employment conditions for administrative staff. Professor Mary Davies of London Met’s centre for trade union studies is quoted as saying the action puts the “university concerned in a very bad light”. [photo of a Nottingham university building]
Architects’ Journal 30 September
The students’ showcase features the work of London Met student, Adam Khan, who explored the potential of a condemned industrial estate in Peckham. [photo]
Financial Adviser 30 September
David Jackman, professor of business ethics at the University, is the author of this large piece in which he discusses how systems can recognise competence and at the same time avoid the problem of rewarding the most average. [photo of author and a hotel]
The Stage 30 September
Announcement of London Met and Graeae’s success in their joint venture to build the theatre companies first full accessible performing arts space for members of the company who have physical and sensory disabilities.
Therapy Weekly 30 September
Students from the University’s MA in design research for disability course exhibit their final degree projects. [photo of students]
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