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17 February 2011 |
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• LSE’s Training and Development System is finalist in
prestigious awards
The Training and Development System, developed this year by IT Services,
was a finalist at the Institute of IT Training Awards 2011 in the Internal
Project of the Year category.
Other finalists included major law firms, Barclays, and IBM. Although the
LSE project did not win the prize on the night, the people behind the
project were honoured to be recognised amongst such well-known
organisations.
The Training and Development System provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for the
majority of the training and development opportunities available to LSE
staff and students. Events organised by the Centre for Learning Technology,
Health and Safety, IT Services, the Library, Organisational and Lifelong
Learning, and the Teaching and Learning Centre can be browsed and booked at
www.lse.ac.uk/training.
Users can also access their personal training history to see courses they
have attended or booked. Other features include automatic reminders of
bookings, automated calendar appointments, and the ability to cancel or
rebook courses.
In addition to the benefit for users, administrators from each of the
participating departments can use the system to manage course descriptions
and course materials, create attendance sheets and reports, track
expenditure and room bookings, or monitor attendance by users.
The ceremony was attended by Mine Tullgren, senior business analyst for
the IT Services Programme Office, and Jeni Brown, training manager for IT
Services. Access the system at
www.lse.ac.uk/training or email
it.training@lse.ac.uk for more information.
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• LSE feels good with Feel Good Food Day
As part of the LSE Go Green Week, LSE Catering held a Feel Good Food Day
on Monday 7 February in the Fourth Floor Restaurant. The menu options on the
day were aimed at demonstrating that using healthy ingredients, seasonal
vegetables, and limited meat, can benefit your health, the environment, and
animal welfare.
By offering a delicious chilli con carne made from 50 per cent soya and
50 per cent beef combined with kidney beans, the team was hopefully
successful in showing the carnivores amongst us that it is possible to
reduce the amount of meat we eat without compromising on taste.
Other dishes on offer were an oriental tofu and vegetable dish and an
Indian spinach and mushroom curry. Look out for future Feel Good Food Days -
one is already being planned for March.
Also as part of the LSE Go Green Week, LSE Catering has been giving away
free reusable storage containers. Launched on Friday 11 February, this
initiative will continue through this week, with containers available while
stocks last.
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• Is
this the Arab 1989? ask North Africa experts
The outcome of non-violent revolution sweeping across the Arab world could
transform the democratic prospects of millions say three LSE experts
analysing the region's future following the fall of Egypt's President
Mubarak.
In an article for the Open Democracy site, Alia Brahimi
(pictured), Kristian Coates-Ulrichsen and David Held conclude that: 'the
resulting outcome could be transformative in its impact on a regional order
that has, for decades, elevated regime and western stability above the
democratic and participatory desires of its inhabitants.'
They compare the mass movement to the uprisings of 1989 which overthrew
communist regimes across Eastern Europe and consider whether the West's
response to regime change in Tunisia and Egypt will be as supportive as it
was then. The fragmented nature of the democracy movements, lacking any
figurehead, is also examined as a potential obstacle to long-term change in
the region.
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• Academic abroad
Michael Power (pictured), professor of accounting at LSE, spoke to an
audience of over 600 in Brussels at the European Commission conference
on 'Financial Reporting and Auditing: a time for change?'
The conference was a follow up to the Commission's 2010 Green Paper on
audit policy. The Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, Michel
Barnier, opened the session on auditing and made it clear that change was
essential.
Professor Power addressed the question of whether the large audit firms
are too big to fail and argued that issues of audit market concentration are
a symptom of a deeper problem with the audit product. Rather than break up
the firms, he suggested that current practice should be redesigned in order
to create a series of more valuable assurance services for which clearer
marks would exist.
For more information, click
here.
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• Right people, right issues, right time for sustainable
revolution
The event ‘Sustainable Revolution,’ organised by social enterprise These
Young Minds, took place at LSE on Tuesday 8 February.
The event included an impressive array of speakers who identified
opportunities in the green economy and proffered practical solutions to
societal challenges such as climate change and biodiversity.
Speakers including Mark Williams, associate partner Deloitte; Nick
Heller, head of green business operations, Google EMEA; Sue Ridddlestone, CEO of BioRegional; and Martin Chilcott, CEO of 2degrees; all agreed
that a sustainable revolution is the foundation that the world needs
towards attaining an enduring future.
Dimitri Zhengelis, senior research fellow at the Grantham Research
Institute, LSE, who was chairing the event said: ‘The topics discussed
were perfectly pitched with the right people talking about the right
issues at the right time. The result was a powerful discussion which
clearly identified the challenges ahead and the necessary response.’
For more information, visit the
These Young Minds website.
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 Notices
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• Staff portrait dates
Nigel Stead, School photographer, will be holding two staff portrait
photo sessions on Monday 28 February and Thursday 3 March. The sessions will
be held in room G.19, Old Building, from 11am-1pm and 2-4pm.
New staff (or old staff who need to update their existing pictures) can
turn up at any time in the given time slots and there is no need to book.
All pictures are in colour and in a digital format and will be supplied
to each department/centre on a CD. Hard copy prints will not be provided.
Pictures will be sent after post production, which can take up to two weeks
after the shoot.
The cost is £15 per head charged to the department/centre and staff are
asked to bring their budget codes with them on the day.
For more information, contact Nigel Stead at
n.stead@lse.ac.uk.
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• Opportunity
for LSE students to be featured in magazine
Future Leaders magazine is calling on LSE staff to nominate
students to be featured in the next edition of the magazine.
Future Leaders is an annual publication that celebrates the UK’s
most outstanding black students and features 100 of Britain's most powerful
new black graduates. It aim is to inspire young people from the British
black communities, who are currently under-represented in higher education,
to apply to university. The magazine is distributed to every university in
the country and to 1,000 schools.
The magazine is looking for a minimum of 10 nominees from the School.
Nominees should meet the following criteria:
- Of African or African Caribbean heritage
- In their final year of university education or the equivalent
- Currently on a 60 per cent or above grade average
- Alternatively, doing a post-graduate degree, having already
completed a first degree, for which they received at least a 2:1
- Doing something exceptional outside university e.g. running a
successful business, mentoring younger students, outstanding community
work etc
Future Leaders would also like to hear about candidates who run
their own business, have overcome immense difficulties to excel, are doing
something significant in the community, have an outstanding sporting gift, or have
obtained any achievement worthy of recognition.
The nomination form can be found at
www.powerful-media.com/news/?page_id=20 (please scroll to the bottom of
the page), and must be submitted by Friday 1 April. If you nominate a
student, please let the Student Services Centre know by emailing Afriyie
Donkor at a.donkor@lse.ac.uk.
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• Last chance to sign up for Green Impact Auditor training
LSE’s Sustainability Team are looking for students and staff to take part
in auditing this year's Green Impact team workbooks. This is a great
opportunity to improve your CV and learn some new skills. You will also
receive free lunch and refreshments.
Training is available on either Wednesday 23 or Thursday 24 February and
will run from 9am-4pm. The afternoon time is flexible so can fit around your
schedule.
If you are interested in taking part, please fill out the registration
form at http://lse.ac.uk/greenimpact
or email Helen Craig at
h.e.craig@lse.ac.uk for more information.
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• Participate
in LSE disability research
LSE MSc student Kelsey Beninger is carrying out a research project
analysing the degree of social capital UK disabled staff perceive they hold
and whether or not additional associations or services would help them and their work.
She invites all staff, who identify themselves as disabled, to participate in a 60 minute interview where
they will be asked
questions about their experiences - what they believe are available support
resources; what can further help or prevent them in achieving optimal
success as a higher education disabled staff member; how a national
association of disabled staff could potentially help increase their ability
to achieve success; and about any other support services they might use. The
information provided will remain confidential.
Kelsey will be interviewing disabled individuals including professors,
support staff, and researchers at a number of UK higher education
institutions. For more information about the research, or to get involved,
email Kelsey at
k.s.beninger@lse.ac.uk.
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• Meat Free Mondays? Have your say
The LSESU Vegetarian Society wants to know your thoughts about bringing
Meat Free Mondays to LSE, which would mean removing the sale of meat
products from LSE catering outlets.
The society has created an online survey to make it easier for you to
give your views and as an added incentive, all completed surveys will be
entered into the prize draw for £50 worth of Amazon vouchers.
To take part in the survey, visit
www.surveymonkey.com/s/K5FSFXP or email Ben Williamson at
b.williamson@lse.ac.uk for more
information.
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• Special restaurant offer for LSE staff
Boyd's Bar and Brasserie, situated next to LSE's Northumberland Hall
of Residence on Northumberland Avenue, London, is offering LSE staff a
special reduced deal in their restaurant.
The offer, two
courses for £14.90 plus a glass of house wine for £1, is based on the
restaurant's lunch and pre-theatre menu.
Staff must take their LSE ID when taking advantage of this offer and it
is subject to availability. For more information, visit
www.boydsbrasserie.co.uk.
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 Research
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• Anatomy
of an oil-based welfare state
All countries that have significant amounts of hydrocarbons have had to
tackle, even if implicitly, the question of how to distribute the rents that
they produce. In almost all countries these rents accrue to the government,
but different countries have adopted different strategies for spending these
revenues on behalf of their populations.
A new paper, from The Kuwait Programme on Development, Governance and
Globalisation in the Gulf States at LSE, considers best practice and
compares it with current practice in Kuwait in order to derive policy
recommendations for this country.
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• Research opportunities
Candidates interested in applying for any research opportunities should
contact Michael Oliver in the
Research Division at
m.oliver@lse.ac.uk or call ext 7962.
The Research Division maintains a regularly updated list of
research funding opportunities for academic colleagues on their website.
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• Research e-Briefing
Click
here to read the January edition of the Research Division
newsletter.
To sign up for
research news, recent research funding opportunities, research awards that
are about to start, and examples of research outcomes, click
here. The next issue is out
at the end of February 2011.
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• Latest opportunities from LSE Enterprise
LSE Enterprise offers you the opportunity to undertake private teaching
and consultancy work under the LSE brand. We help with bidding, contracts
and other project administration, enabling you to focus on the work itself.
To see the latest opportunities click
here or visit
http://twitter.com/lseenterprise.
If you would like us to look out for consulting opportunities in your
field, email your CV and summary of interests to
lseenterprise.consulting@lse.ac.uk.
Email exec.ed@lse.ac.uk to be
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 Events
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• Upcoming
LSE events include....
Sketching Society: the communicative power of the comic strip in a global
age
On: Friday 18 February at 12.30pm in the Wolfson Theatre, New
Academic Building
Speakers: Steve Bell and Bryan Talbot
Tickets are available via the
LSE E-Shop.
Talking with Nazis
On: Friday 18 February at 5.15pm in the Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New
Academic Building
Speaker: Laurence Rees
Tickets are available via the
LSE E-Shop.
Placing Mobilities
On: Saturday 19 February at 1pm in the Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New
Academic Building
Speakers: Brian Chikwava, Abdulrazak Gurnah, and Olumide
Popoola
Tickets are available via the
LSE E-Shop.
The Immortalization Commission: science and the strange quest to cheat death
On: Saturday 19 February at 5pm in the Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New
Academic Building
Speaker: Professor John Gray
Tickets are available via the
LSE E-Shop.
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• LGBT
History Month
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month takes place every year in February.
It celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.
Spectrum, the School’s LGBT staff network, has organised a number of events
to which all staff at the School are invited.
The film screenings and reception do not require an RSVP, but please do
email spectrum@lse.ac.uk to confirm
your interest in the archives session, as places are limited.
Monday 21 February
Wednesday 23 February
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Out in the Archives - the Hall-Carpenter Archives at LSE
An opportunity to find out more about Britain’s largest archive of post
war activism and to view some highlights from the archive.
6pm, room R301, third floor of the Library
Thursday 24 February
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Drinks reception featuring LGBT History Month quiz
Please come and join us to reflect on recent events in LGBT history
whilst learning more about some of the figures who have shaped our
understanding and definition of who we are today. Drinks for all and
prizes for the top answers in the quiz. With an introduction from
Barbara Bush, HR director.
6pm, Senior Common Room
Monday 28 February
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• The
Global Chaos of Love
Wednesday 23 February, 6.30-8pm, Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New
Academic Building
Speaker: Professor Ulrich Beck (pictured),
British Journal of Sociology LSE Centennial Professor
Chair: Professor Lynn Jamieson
In the global age there are increasing numbers of long-distance
relationships, bi-national couples, marriage migrants, foreign domestic
workers and fertility tourists. What are their common characteristics?
This event is free and open to all with no need to RSVP, and will be
followed by a reception. To join the Sociology Department mailing list,
email sociology.events@lse.ac.uk.
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• LSE Chill - session two
LSE Arts’ second open mic night for students and staff will be held on
Friday 25 February, from 5.30pm in the 4th Floor Café bar.
The line up for the evening is as follows:
- Davina Nauth known as 'Dee'
Davina has been a singer/songwriter and self-taught musician for over 20
years. She has an eclectic music appreciation - playing in rock, funk,
folk, blues and jazz bands over the years. In 1991 she cut her first
studio recording; made an EP in 2005, and is currently working on her
new album. She will be performing five of her own songs.
- Joshua Bernstein
Joshua Bernstein is a singer/songwriter/composer, located in London, who
is currently playing gigs and writes music for dramatic productions and
films. Joshua's songs are influenced by a wide range of musical styles,
mixing catchy hooks, melodic riffs and skilful guitar work to form a
collection of rock-driven, adult-contemporary style songs.
If you enjoy listening to music and want somewhere to go after studying
to relax or catch up with friends, then think about coming to the LSE Chill
sessions.
We’re still looking for acts to perform. If you are interested in
performing then please contact
arts@lse.ac.uk with your name and details of your act.
LSE Chill sessions will take place every last Friday of the month; the
next session will be held on Friday 25 March. Details to follow soon.
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• Podcasts of public lectures and events
Absolute Beginners: behavioural economics and human happiness
Speaker: Professor Paul Dolan
Recorded: Tuesday 8 February, approx 71 minutes
Click here to listen
The Haves and Have Nots
Speaker: Branko Milanovic
Recorded: Tuesday 8 February, approx 87 minutes
Click here to listen
Uprising: will emerging markets shape or shake the world economy
Speaker: George Magnus
Recorded: Wednesday 9 February, approx 87 minutes
Click here to listen |
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 60
Second Interview
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• with..... Gillian Urquhart
I am a programme manager in the
Law Department. I am also chair of
Spectrum, the network for lesbian,
gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) staff
at LSE.
I moved to London from Glasgow 12
years ago to study for an MSc in
Molecular Biology at UCL. After six
years in research, I moved into
university administration. I have
worked at LSE for three and a half
years.
Why is there a need for a
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender (LGBT) staff network at
LSE?
Despite changes in legislation,
LGBT colleagues still sometimes
experience negative attitudes to
their sexuality at work, and others
hide their sexuality because of the
views of other colleagues.
Spectrum was set up two years ago
to raise awareness of LGBT issues
and to support LSE’s commitment to
equality in the work place. We
provide a social support network for
LGBT staff at the School and we
organise cultural and educational
activities that are open to all
staff.
What is LGBT History Month?
LGBT History Month takes place
each year in February. It celebrates
the lives and achievements of the
LGBT community. Spectrum are
organising LGBT History Month events
from Monday 21 to Monday 28
February, including film nights, a
look at material from the Hall
Carpenter Archive of LGBT activism,
which is held in the LSE Library,
and a reception and quiz (with
prizes). Everyone is welcome.
Who is eligible to be part of
Spectrum and how does one join?
All staff can get involved in
Spectrum. Most events are open to
all staff, and some meetings and
social events are open to LGBT staff
only. This ensures that LGBT
colleagues, who are not out at work,
are able to participate in the
network. To join our mailing list
and keep informed of our events and
news, email the Spectrum Committee
(Carl Hornsey, Steve Harris and
Gillian Urquhart) at
spectrum@lse.ac.uk. You can also
visit our web pages at
lse.ac.uk/spectrum.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy travelling, both in the
UK and overseas. I like going to the
seaside and for long walks in the
countryside. I have a plan to visit
every province and territory in
Canada. Five down, eight more to go.
What is your favourite film
and why?
Happy Feet.. I learned my best
dance moves from this film!
Where did you go on your last
holiday and what were the pros and
cons?
I went to Sweden with my
girlfriend last year. It was amazing
and beautiful. The pros were the
lovely city of Stockholm, the
Gothenburg archipelago and fabulous
countryside. No cons at all.
What are you most afraid of?
Horseradish and extra strong
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 Training
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• Training
for staff at LSE
Staff courses scheduled for next week include:
- One-to-one IT training
- IT training office hours
- Equality and diversity training for non-managers
- Time Management: make the most of your day
- Moodle basics training
For a full schedule and further details, including booking information,
please see www.lse.ac.uk/training.
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• HR
training and development courses
Flying start induction
Tuesday 22 February, 9.30am-4.30pm
Do you have a new member of staff joining your team? Get their career at the
School off to a flying start with our central induction briefing. This one
day session provides new staff with the opportunity to find out more about
the School, the opportunities available to them throughout their career, and
the chance to network with other new starters.
Equality and diversity training for non-managers
Wednesday 23 February, 2-5.30pm
This workshop provides an overview of the key issues so you are better
equipped to work effectively in diverse teams and promote good practice
within the School.
Performance Development Review: making it happen and doing it well
Wednesday 9 March 11.30am-1pm
The HR Division invites you to attend a short briefing session that will
enable you to make the most of the performance development review (PDR)
process.
Improve your CV
Wednesday 25 March 10am-1pm
If you are considering a change in role or the next step in your career,
this short course will help you make effective applications for jobs at LSE.
For more information, and to book a place, please visit the
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 Media
bites
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• Times Higher Education (17 February 2011)
Quit the Quotas: only competitive tension will keep fees down
Market discipline must be introduced to ensure that universities deliver
the best deal for students and taxpayers, argues Dr Tim Leunig, reader
in economic history at LSE.
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• Guardian
- Comment is Free (11 February 2011)
Prisoners' Votes: a bill of rights won't free us
People around the world regard voting as fundamental - so why the
posturing in parliament?
Article by Professor Francesca Klug, professorial research fellow at
LSE.
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• The
New York Times (9 February 2011)
Whither Egypt's military?
'When the Egyptian military declared that it would not turn on its own
people early last week, Cairo’s opposition groups breathed a sigh of
relief. With the military taken out of the equation, the path to
peaceful regime change in Egypt seemed clear. But by renouncing the use
of force “against the Egyptian people,” the military simply created
space for the development of an equal, if not greater, threat to peace
and stability in Egypt: attacks by the people against the people.'
Article by Dr John Gledhill, a fellow in global politics at LSE.
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