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LATesT NeWs :: eXPRess MAGAZINe 6 LEE FRoM STEpS TEACHES SUMMER SCHooL STUDENTS SELF-DEFENCE Hillingdon school students attending this year’s Widening participation Summer School had a surprise assistant instructor for their self-defence session – Lee Evans from the pop group Steps. A keen martial artist and kickboxer, Lee assisted regular instructor Dave Gentry from Streetwise Fitwise in running a taster session, before signing autographs and posing for photos with his fans. The session was part of a three-day programme, designed to give Year 9 students who have no family tradition of higher education a taste of the range of academic and recreational activities available at university. The students also attended workshops in areas such as critical thinking and problem solving, and an academic lecture by Professor Heinz Wolff. Brunel makes the shortlist for University of the Year 2012 Brunel University has been shortlisted for the prestigious Times Higher Education University of the Year award for 2012. The nomination comes on the back of strong improvement in the annual university league tables throughout 2012, alongside teaching and research highlights such as the launch of 40 new academic posts, the arrival of household names including Will Self and Benjamin Zephaniah, and the award of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize. Outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Jenks commented: “This is a great testament to the hard work done across the institution in recent years. We have a clear vision to become a research-intensive university and to have the benefits of this cascade down to influence teaching, employability and student experience. It is great to see this all coming together with the University performing better than ever.” Shortlisted in three categories overall, Brunel was also nominated for Best Business School and Outstanding Student Support. Advances in Brunel’s Business School have included the development of the ‘Business Life’ employability programme, the growth of the MBA and the School’s doctoral programmes, and significant improvements across the subject-based league tables. The Student Support nomination recognises the support provided to students by Brunel University Library, particularly the creation of the Academic Skills Service (ASK) which offers flexible and varied study support. The winners will be announced at an awards dinner in London on 29 November. rent a car on campus from only £5.50 an hour Students and staff can now hire one of a range of cars from the University Car Club’s expanded fleet. Membership of the scheme is free, and it takes just a few minutes to sign up. You can then can book online, over the phone or using a smartphone, and hire a pay-as-you-go vehicle from only £5.50 (Fiat 500), £6 (Ford Fiesta), £6.50 (Ford Focus), or £7.50 (Alfa Romeo MiTo) per hour. Rates include insurance, tax, 20 miles of fuel, congestion charge and VAT. Cars are accessible 24/7 via a key fob. By hiring a car only when you need it, you can save money, avoid parking difficulties and help reduce the number of cars used in and around Brunel. To join, you must have a driving licence valid for the UK and be over the age of 19. Under 21s must be a named driver on an insurance policy and have driven accident free for at least one year, and will also pay a £2 per hour surcharge. To join, call 08708 454545 or visit www.hertzondemand.com. Quote promotion code 1085 to ensure free membership.
What’s on Highlights for the Autumn Term on campus inaugural Lecture series When? Tuesday 2 October, 23 October and 13 November, and Thursday 6 December Where? Hamilton Centre What is it? Inaugural Lectures let our community experience the range of research carried out at Brunel. Book your place at www.brunel.ac.uk/ news-and-events/events/lecture Stay up-to-date with all the latest events on IntraBrunel Brunel Fireworks When? Monday 5 November Where? Kingston Lane Pitches What is it? Brunel’s annual fireworks display returns following 2011’s Olympic-themed event. Details to follow at: www.brunel.ac.uk/ news-and-events LATesT NeWs :: eXPRess MAGAZINe BRUNEL WELCoMES NEW VICE-CHANCELLoR professor Julia Buckingham took up her post as Brunel University’s new Vice-Chancellor and principal on 1 october 2012. Professor Buckingham joins Brunel from Imperial College London, where she was Pro-Rector for Education and Academic Affairs. A specialist in Pharmacology, Professor Buckingham is currently President of the Society for Endocrinology and a Trustee of the Royal Institution and the Society of Biology. Express wishes Professor Buckingham a warm welcome and we look forward to working with her in the coming months. Brunel has also bid farewell to its outgoing Vice-Chancellor Professor Chris Jenks over a series of events in September. Professor Jenks left the University at the end of September after eight years, including six as Vice- Chancellor. He oversaw a hugely successful period for Brunel including Royal visits, international research acclaim and a continued rise up the university league tables, and his final lecture was a fitting opening for the new, state of the art Auditorium at the heart of the Eastern Gateway Building. Production: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas When? 6 December Where? Howell Theatre What is it? Brunel Music Theatre Workshop presents a new musical about small-town vice and politics in Texas. Tickets available online: www.brunel.ac.uk/artscentre 7
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