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The new sculpture at LSE
Richard Wilson RA, one of Britain’s most renowned sculptors has revealed his ambitious five storey high work at the London School of Economics (LSE). Called, Square the Block, the sculpture has been installed on the north west exterior of the LSE’s New Academic Building.
Commissioned by the School, and curated by the Contemporary Art Society, Square the Block is a spectacular outdoor sculpture that appears to have been twisted and compressed as if by a giant hand or greater tectonic forces. It is an important contribution to public art in London and is sure to become a sightseeing stop for students and tourists.
Kevin – www.studylondon.ac.uk
Sindy, a model of British fashion in the 1960's
A University of East London (UEL) academic will exhibit a display of British vintage fashion doll Sindy in celebration of the doll’s popularity during the ‘Swinging Sixties’.
This is when the UK’s cultural influence spread across the world in the 1960’s. The movement was so significant, many of the innovations can still be seen to influencing the arts today.
Helen Carter, Programme Leader of Fashion Design at UEL will use the exhibition to explore how the launch of Sindy in 1963 coincided with the countries explosion of youth culture.
The display will feature many examples of vintage 1960’s Sindy dolls, her friends and the fashions and accessories of that time. The exhibition will also highlight how fashion artifacts such as the doll’s clothes relate to the period of huge change and revolutionary ideas.
The exhibition takes place at the V&A Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green which houses the UK’s national collection of childhood-related objects. One of the finest collections in the world, it spans from the 1600s to the present day, featuring toys, dolls, games, puppets, children’s clothing and furniture.
Kevin – www.studylondon.ac.uk
Building on the huge success of last autumn’s opening festival, Kings Place once again staged a staggering 100 concerts in three days – with a genre-defying selection that brings together classical, contemporary, blues avant-garde, world, folk and spoken word.
Taking part were some of the finest musicians, composers and performers from the UK and beyond – including the legendary Chilingirian Quartet, the London Sinfonietta and BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards winner Chris Wood.
There were a host of free events including jazz and choral concerts together with a variety of arts exhibitions.
Kevin – www.studylondn.ac.uk
University of Greenwich and MNIT sign agreement
Students in India will be able start a new MBA programme in October 2009.
The MBA International Business in India has been created by the University of Greenwich and the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT).
This collaborative partnership will give innovative technology managers the opportunity to improve their skills to succeed in one of the world’s fasting growing economies.
The MBA is one of a number of initiatives from Greenwich’s new Centre for Indian Business, which also offers work placements for graduates and students; short exchange programmes; and accredited degrees through partnerships with Indian universities.
Kevin – www.studylondon.ac.uk
Alistair Birt, skills sensation
Thames Valley University (TVU) student, Alistair Birt, has become one of the top confectioners in the world after competing in the international skills competition, WorldSkills 2009 in Canada.
The WorldSkills Competition is the biggest international skills competition in the world and sees young people compete in over 40 skill categories, ranging from furniture making to web design.
Alistair, a BSc Culinary Arts Management student, faced some tough competition to be selected to represent the UK in the confectioner/pastry cook category. Over the four-day event, Alistair was tested in a range of skills, including marzipan modelling, pastries, chocolate making and a presentation centrepiece.
He came through the test a success to collect a Medallion for Excellence in recognition of reaching an international standard of excellence.
Kevin – www.studylondon.ac.uk
London School of Economics and Political Science (image: N.Stead/LSE)
A record number of students attended the London School of Economics (LSE) Summer School in Beijing this August.
The sixth LSE-Peking University Summer School attracted 240 students from 40 countries.
This year’s programme includes new courses, such as The Global Economy which join established courses in Law, Finance and Economics.
Students also had the opportunity to take basic Chinese language courses in the evenings, with a series of cultural and social events at the weekend for both students and teachers.
Kevin – www.studylondon.ac.uk
Elisabeth Bond's exhibition
University of East London (UEL) MA Fine Art and Contemporary Design Practice students exhibited their creative talent at a recent exhibition.
The six international students showcased their projects as part of the university’s art shows. Projects on display include Yiran Wu’s colourful photographic portfolio which included a contemporary red book referencing Mao’s little Red Book of the Cultural Revolution.
Yiran’s book explores and contrasts London with her home city of Beijing from the perspective of someone who has lived in both cities.
The show, which is open to the public, also features the work of Elisabeth Bond (pictured) that was influenced from her time in Italy.
Kevin – www.studylondon.ac.uk
Artist impression of the new building
Middlesex University have unveiled plans for a brand new art, design and media building on its Hendon Campus. The building will provide new teaching and research facilities for 1,600 creative art students.
Facilities will include new art and design studios, digital media labs, workshops, photographic studios and darkrooms, TV studios and exhibition areas.
The building will also include a range of sustainable features to reduce energy consumption such as a combined heat and power system and solar panels.
The new building will open in 2011 and will be linked with more facilities for cyclists to add to the university’s green travel networks.
Kevin – www.studylondon.ac.uk
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