Social Sciences and Humanities

Does learning English affect your sense of national identity? Can English shape discussions on faith? How does English affect your life chances? What effect does English have on those with disabilities? Senior lecturers Ian Lebeau and Andrew Scott were invited to a book launch at Dartmouth House, the headquarters of the English Speaking Union. ‘Perspectives …

Senior lecturers Andrew Scott and Ian Lebeau attended the annual English Speaking Union lecture at Dartmouth House, held in partnership with the British Council. ‘The future of global English – coping with culture’ by David Crystal examined the issues concerning cultural differences and the barriers these create to understanding. Despite the rise of English as a Global …

Members of the ELS academic team attended the Password Conference 2013 on English Language testing at the Society of Antiquaries of London, Burlington House. The theme this year is using English language testing to enhance the student experience. There were sessions on using Password both pre- and post-arrival led by current Password users. The Password …

English language learners from ELS visited The Crystal in the Royal Docks to improve their knowledge of urban sustainability. The visit linked to their studies on the urban environment and sustainability. The Crystal is a sustainable cities initiative by Siemens that looks at creating a better future for our cities. It is home to the …

Two senior lecturers from English Language Programmes ,Simon Kent and Susannah McKee went along to the British Council in Spring Gardens to hear Joanna Stirling, author of her ELTons shortlisted book Teaching Spelling to English Language Learners talk about common spelling myths. In an entertaining and ‘hands on’ session, after outlining the origins and  inconsistencies of …

Did you know that 50% of employees in international companies use English every day at work? Did you know that ‘honcho’ is a word of Japanese origin? Did you know that English Language Teaching industry is worth  £2,000,000,000 to the UK economy? The opening of  a new exhibition at the British Council  on the influence …

Simon Kent, Ian Lebeau and Andrew Scott of the academic team attended another in the University of Westminster seminar series promoted by Katie Shaw, and now in its second year following very successful talks by industry luminaries,  David Crystal and Jeremy Harmer. The event was held in the prestigious Regent Street building which contains the …

1. Full access to University facilities and high standards of teaching and quality Universities are built for students. At London Metropolitan University we believe that everyone has the right to an affordable quality education. Our course fees for 2013/14 have been set at levels significantly lower than other Universities and many language schools, and we …

John Grieve Centre back at NATO In February 2013 the John Grieve Centre/Criminology gave training lectures at the Defence against Terrorism-Centre of Excellence in Ankara, Turkey.  Dr Nick Ridley gave lectures at the Counter Financing of Terrorism course, organised by the Turkish Army on behalf of NATO. Students were military personnel from Turkey, United States, …

An innovative university course that helps Islington residents negotiate more effectively with social landlords and engage with council housing chiefs has proved so popular, it will run again. Participants successfully completed a 3 day certificate level course on housing, delivered in partnership between Islington Council and London Metropolitan University. Presenting certificates at a special ceremony, …