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GUIDE GUIDE GUIDE GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
John Joe Mulherin Head of Student Life
This Welcome Guide contains everything you need to know about staying safe, starting the year well and embracing the new technologies we are introducing as part of our Vision 2028 strategy.
Introduction Acceptance & Enrolment Preparing for the New Academic Year Course Inductions Dual Delivery Education Covid-secure Campus Covid-19 Community Pledge Track My Future Residential Life Embrace your university community Welcome Week 2020 Community Fair & Students’ Union Useful contacts
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With September upon us, the leaves are beginning to turn golden; crisp, blue mornings are becoming more frequent; and shorter evenings mean we need to wrap up warm. It’s also time to focus our minds on the challenges of a new academic year. The global pandemic has created much uncertainty, but we are proud to remember that the University of East London has been pioneering futures since 1892. Through two world wars, social revolutions and a great many upheavals, our long history shows we have a spirit of resilience. As we embrace the challenges and opportunities of a post-Covid-19 world, we can be confident we are ready to move forward into the fourth industrial age. As we adapt to the ‘new normal’, keeping our community safe is our top priority. We continue to be robust and innovative in implementing the necessary steps to ensure we deliver this successfully. In addition to the information featured in this guide, please ensure you study our Covid-secure campus guidelines ahead of the new year.
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INTRODUCTION
John Joe Mulherin Head of Student Life
This Welcome Guide contains everything you need to know about staying safe, starting the year well and embracing the new technologies we are introducing as part of our Vision 2028 strategy.
Introduction Acceptance & Enrolement Preparing for the New Academic Year Course Inductions Dual Delivery Education Covid-secure Campus Covid-19 Community Pledge Track My Future Residential Life Embrace your uiversity community Welcome Week 2020 Community Fair & Students’ Union Useful contacts
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With September upon us, the leaves are beginning to turn golden; crisp, blue mornings are becoming more frequent; and shorter evenings mean we need to wrap up warm. It’s also time to focus our minds on the challenges of a new academic year. The global pandemic has created much uncertainty, but we are proud to remember that the University of East London has been pioneering futures since 1892. Through two world wars, social revolutions and a great many upheavals, our long history shows we have a spirit of resilience. As we embrace the challenges and opportunities of a post-Covid-19 world, we can be confident we are ready to move forward into the fourth industrial age. As we adapt to the ‘new normal’, keeping our community safe is our top priority. We continue to be robust and innovative in implementing the necessary steps to ensure we deliver this successfully. In addition to the information featured in this guide, please ensure you study our Covid-secure campus guidelines ahead of the new year.
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GETTING STARTED GETTING
ACCEPTANCE In order to study at our University, you must complete the acceptance stage of your journey. This means you must not only have accepted the offer we made to you for admission, but you must also have met all our entry criteria. This includes tasks such as the completion of qualification checks with our Admissions Team. Until this step is resolved, you will not be invited to complete enrolment and become a full student of the University of East London. Furthermore, you will not be given access to your University IT account (including Track My Future). If you have any questions about acceptance, visit the ‘accepting’ area on our website for FAQs, advice and guidance.
ENROLMENT AND WHY THIS PROCESS IS IMPORTANT You cannot study a degree programme at our University without first completing our enrolment process. This is the means by which you sign up to the terms and conditions for your course of study and officially become a student of the University of East London. This step must be undertaken before you will be granted full access to our campuses, online systems and your course. To complete enrolment, follow these steps:
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Once you complete our acceptance stage (see above), you will be emailed a request to authenticate the password for your University IT account.
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Once you authenticate your password, you will gain access to the UEL online gateway with the ability to enrol. You will be directed to the Track My Future Pre-enrolment Page (more information about Track My Future is provided on page 5).
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Click on the 'how to enrol online' tile within Track My Future. This will take you to an area with information and video guidance on how to complete the formal process.
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As a back-up, an initiation to enrol online will also be sent to your University email account. Advice on accessing your email can be found on our website.
If you need support during this process, there are enrolment guidance videos available within Track My Future. Remember Step 1, above, needs to be completed before Track My Future becomes available. You also have the option of gaining virtual support for any stage of your enrolment requirements via call back, appointments, live chat and FAQs.
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GETTING STARTED GETTING
ACCEPTANCE In order to study at our University, you must complete the acceptance stage of your journey. This means you must not only have accepted the offer we made to you for admission, but you must also have met all our entry criteria. This includes tasks such as the completion of qualification checks with our Admissions Team. Until this step is resolved, you will not be invited to complete enrolment and become a full student of the University of East London. Furthermore, you will not be given access to your University IT account (including Track My Future). If you have any questions about acceptance, visit the ‘accepting’ area on our website for FAQs, advice and guidance.
ENROLMENT AND WHY THIS PROCESS IS IMPORTANT You cannot study a degree programme at our University without first completing our enrolment process. This is the means by which you sign up to the terms and conditions for your course of study and officially become a student of the University of East London. This step must be undertaken before you will be granted full access to our campuses, online systems and your course. To complete enrolment, follow these steps:
1.
Once you complete our acceptance stage (see above), you will be emailed a request to authenticate the password for your University IT account.
2.
Once you authenticate your password, you will gain access to the UEL online gateway with the ability to enrol. You will be directed to the Track My Future Pre-enrolment Page (more information about Track My Future is provided on page 5).
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Click on the 'how to enrol online' tile within Track My Future. This will take you to an area with information and video guidance on how to complete the formal process.
4.
As a back-up, an initiation to enrol online will also be sent to your University email account. Advice on accessing your email can be found on our website.
If you need support during this process, there are enrolment guidance videos available within Track My Future. Remember Step 1, above, needs to be completed before Track My Future becomes available. You also have the option of gaining virtual support for any stage of your enrolment requirements via call back, appointments, live chat and FAQs.
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PREPARING FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INDUCTIONS
Once your enrolment is complete, you should begin preparing for the new academic year. We have created a bespoke online area within Track My Future to help you prepare. Whether you are new or returning for a new academic year, you should access Preparation, Orientation and Induction to explore the following three areas:
Your academic course begins at induction. This is the time we dedicate to informing you about how things work. It’s when course handbooks, online learning materials, module structures and assessments are explained. It’s the time when your tutors outline essential instructions and expectations for using Moodle, Teams, on-campus tutorials and your academic society.
Step 1: Preparing
Relationships shape your student journey, and a new academic year is like a fresh start. So induction is perfect for introductions. Use induction to say hello and make connections with the people who will be key to your learning, including those who will share your classes and your tutors. An important relationship during your academic journey will be with your academic advisor. You will also meet them during induction.
This section contains must-read information about our new dual delivery model of teaching in response to Covid-19. Advice about what IT equipment you should buy, our Dual Delivery Bursary and information about travelling to campus is provided. Plus, you will also find a link to apply for student accommodation.
Step 2: Orientation
There are six areas to explore in this section. If you truly want to be prepared and ready to live your best student life, these areas are a must. From IT Induction to opportunities for growth, these pages and videos introduce key opportunities and support for your success.
Step 3: Course Induction
Here you will find scheduling details for course inductions. Learn about your course structure, what is expected of you, and how academic societies enrich student life beyond the classroom.
Those on courses with specialist spaces, such as labs, performance spaces, or workshops, will be shown how to use them safely. Course inductions take place during Welcome Week, which operates differently to our normal teaching weeks. The University follows a different timetable as we ease you into the new academic year. We keep things simple at the start by emailing you a personalised induction timetable. Welcome Week runs from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September. While you won’t be on campus all week, you will be invited to attend some oncampus sessions as well as engaging with our online materials.
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While lots will be explained during your induction sessions in Welcome Week, if you’re someone who likes to read ahead and learn independently, you can visit Track My Future and use the drop-down menu to navigate to Preparation, Orientation and Induction.
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PREPARING FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
COURSE INDUCTIONS
Once your enrolment is complete, you should begin preparing for the new academic year. We have created a bespoke online area within Track My Future to help you prepare. Whether you are new or returning for a new academic year, you should access Preparation, Orientation and Induction to explore the following three areas:
Your academic course begins at induction. This is the time we dedicate to informing you about how things work. It’s when course handbooks, online learning materials, module structures and assessments are explained. It’s the time when your tutors outline essential instructions and expectations for using Moodle, Teams, on-campus tutorials and your academic society.
Step 1: Preparing
Relationships shape your student journey, and a new academic year is like a fresh start. So induction is perfect for introductions. Use induction to say hello and make connections with the people who will be key to your learning, including those who will share your classes and your tutors. An important relationship during your academic journey will be with your academic advisor. You will also meet them during induction.
This section contains must-read information about our new dual delivery model of teaching in response to Covid-19. Advice about what IT equipment you should buy, our Dual Delivery Bursary and information about travelling to campus is provided. Plus, you will also find a link to apply for student accommodation.
Step 2: Orientation
There are six areas to explore in this section. If you truly want to be prepared and ready to live your best student life, these areas are a must. From IT Induction to opportunities for growth, these pages and videos introduce key opportunities and support for your success.
Step 3: Course Induction
Here you will find scheduling details for course inductions. Learn about your course structure, what is expected of you, and how academic societies enrich student life beyond the classroom.
Those on courses with specialist spaces, such as labs, performance spaces, or workshops, will be shown how to use them safely. Course inductions take place during Welcome Week, which operates differently to our normal teaching weeks. The University follows a different timetable as we ease you into the new academic year. We keep things simple at the start by emailing you a personalised induction timetable. Welcome Week runs from Monday 21 to Friday 25 September. While you won’t be on campus all week, you will be invited to attend some oncampus sessions as well as engaging with our online materials.
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REPARE REPARE REPARE REPARE REPARE REPARE REPARE
While lots will be explained during your induction sessions in Welcome Week, if you’re someone who likes to read ahead and learn independently, you can visit Track My Future and use the drop-down menu to navigate to Preparation, Orientation and Induction.
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HOW YOUR COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT: DUAL DELIVERY EDUCATION We have developed the Careers-1st dual delivery educational model to facilitate access to your learning cohort online and on-campus. The University has applied Covid-Secure guidelines to all its campuses and has put in place a high-quality virtual learning environment and a new online portal to access all University services (Track My Future). This enables students to receive the benefits of on-campus learning (eg specialist equipment and labs; practical and performance experiences) and online learning (eg peer engagement and feedback; ability to review recorded and curated teaching material). The UK government’s Covid-19 restrictions means that all on-campus capacity in the UK is reduced. To ensure the safety of students, teaching on-campus will be delivered to a timetable of a maximum of two days per week per course/ cohort. Six hours of on-campus timetabled events per week will be scheduled. Overall teaching and learning contact time will remain the same as pre-Covid although the balance between virtual and physical has been adapted. These six hours on-campus may include performance/practical opportunities, access to specialist equipment/labs and/or professional body vocational requirements. On-campus timetabled events will be live-streamed and recorded and will be accessible via your Virtual Learning Environment along with the rest of the formal contact hours which will be delivered as outlined in the module/course specification. As such, if you are not directed to campus; if you have specific reasons to limit access to campus (eg health or visa restrictions); or if the University has entered a campus-based or region-based Covid-19 lockdown, you will still be able to progress in your studies through your online access. All students are asked to attend both on-campus and online timetabled events – as appropriate. This gives students the opportunity to gain the greatest value from their course. It’s also important to note that without on-campus engagement, there may be some delays in progression/completion for some Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)-accredited courses. The University’s aim is to provide all students with the best Careers1st, academic experience possible. As such the dual delivery educational model has been developed for the 2020/21 academic year and beyond. This provides the necessary academic standards and support for students to succeed for an industry 4.0 economy. To ensure you realise your potential, it is important for students to understand the commitment and engagement necessary in both online and on-campus learning modes.
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HOW YOUR COURSE WILL BE TAUGHT: DUAL DELIVERY EDUCATION We have developed the Careers-1st dual delivery educational model to facilitate access to your learning cohort online and on-campus. The University has applied Covid-Secure guidelines to all its campuses and has put in place a high-quality virtual learning environment and a new online portal to access all University services (Track My Future). This enables students to receive the benefits of on-campus learning (eg specialist equipment and labs; practical and performance experiences) and online learning (eg peer engagement and feedback; ability to review recorded and curated teaching material). The UK government’s Covid-19 restrictions means that all on-campus capacity in the UK is reduced. To ensure the safety of students, teaching on-campus will be delivered to a timetable of a maximum of two days per week per course/ cohort. Six hours of on-campus timetabled events per week will be scheduled. Overall teaching and learning contact time will remain the same as pre-Covid although the balance between virtual and physical has been adapted. These six hours on-campus may include performance/practical opportunities, access to specialist equipment/labs and/or professional body vocational requirements. On-campus timetabled events will be live-streamed and recorded and will be accessible via your Virtual Learning Environment along with the rest of the formal contact hours which will be delivered as outlined in the module/course specification. As such, if you are not directed to campus; if you have specific reasons to limit access to campus (eg health or visa restrictions); or if the University has entered a campus-based or region-based Covid-19 lockdown, you will still be able to progress in your studies through your online access. All students are asked to attend both on-campus and online timetabled events – as appropriate. This gives students the opportunity to gain the greatest value from their course. It’s also important to note that without on-campus engagement, there may be some delays in progression/completion for some Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB)-accredited courses. The University’s aim is to provide all students with the best Careers1st, academic experience possible. As such the dual delivery educational model has been developed for the 2020/21 academic year and beyond. This provides the necessary academic standards and support for students to succeed for an industry 4.0 economy. To ensure you realise your potential, it is important for students to understand the commitment and engagement necessary in both online and on-campus learning modes.
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COVID-SECURE CAMPUS
This pledge includes a commitment to Covid-secure behaviours and actions, to support and encourage each other to follow this pledge with kindness and respect. It also informs you how any health-related data will be used. You will be able access the pledge via Track My Future – please see page 12 for full details.
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Once you have completed the pledge, you will have access, via Track My Future, to the Daily 123:
TEST Complete a two-question online daily health status update to help determine whether or not you should attend campus that day. DISTANCE Download the UEL Safezone app to ensure you check-in when you arrive and leave campus to keep updated about space availability, campus capacity notifications and health communications. TRACK Keep informed about potential transmission contacts as the first University to have access to the UK government’s track & trace app.
ATTENDING CAMPUS SAFELY - COVID-SECURE CAMPUS (Health questionnaire, Daily health update, Safezone, Test and Trace app)
Look out for the Daily 123 on your Track My Future platform for further information and links. Depending on the layout of your device, look for the Daily Health Update widget on the top right corner of Track My Future page or bottom of the page. The Daily Health Update (DHU) will allow you to check for Covid-19 symptoms on a daily basis and determine if you should study from home or if you can come on campus in line with your timetable. You will receive confirmation via your email address. Before submitting your first DHU, please ensure that you completed your Initial Covid-19 Health Questionnaire.
Our step-by-step guide for enrolled students to have a safe and secure arrival on campus includes the following:
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Once you have fully enrolled, your Track My Future portal will direct you to complete a Covid-19 Health Questionnaire. This will be used to support your timetable (which is also accessible via Track My Future). Please complete and submit this one-off questionnaire to determine your health and readiness to come to campus at the start of the academic year. It’s accessible for not yet enrolled and fully enrolled students on Track My Future.
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As the University re-opens its doors, our priority is to provide a safe and welcoming environment. We are embracing and adapting to new ways of teaching, learning, working and having fun. This ‘new normal’ requires all of us to take an active role in promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of every community member. We must all do our part and we must all work together. These are challenging times, but we can still embody the University of East London’s core values of courage, passion and inclusion. We are, therefore, asking every student and the wider community (staff and visitors) to commit to the University of East London Covid-19 Community Pledge.
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You will be reminded about the Daily 123 every time you log onto your UEL account.
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We are working to establish a Covid-19 Test Centre at the Docklands Campus, and will share further details on this in due course.
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COVID-SECURE CAMPUS
This pledge includes a commitment to Covid-secure behaviours and actions, to support and encourage each other to follow this pledge with kindness and respect. It also informs you how any health-related data will be used. You will be able access the pledge via Track My Future – please see page 12 for full details.
3.
Once you have completed the pledge, you will have access, via Track My Future, to the Daily 123:
TEST Complete a two-question online daily health status update to help determine whether or not you should attend campus that day. DISTANCE Download the UEL Safezone app to ensure you check-in when you arrive and leave campus to keep updated about space availability, campus capacity notifications and health communications. TRACK Keep informed about potential transmission contacts as the first University to have access to the UK government’s track & trace app.
ATTENDING CAMPUS SAFELY - COVID-SECURE CAMPUS (Health questionnaire, Daily health update, Safezone, Test and Trace app)
Look out for the Daily 123 on your Track My Future platform for further information and links. Depending on the layout of your device, look for the Daily Health Update widget on the top right corner of Track My Future page or bottom of the page. The Daily Health Update (DHU) will allow you to check for Covid-19 symptoms on a daily basis and determine if you should study from home or if you can come on campus in line with your timetable. You will receive confirmation via your email address. Before submitting your first DHU, please ensure that you completed your Initial Covid-19 Health Questionnaire.
Our step-by-step guide for enrolled students to have a safe and secure arrival on campus includes the following:
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1.
Once you have fully enrolled, your Track My Future portal will direct you to complete a Covid-19 Health Questionnaire. This will be used to support your timetable (which is also accessible via Track My Future). Please complete and submit this one-off questionnaire to determine your health and readiness to come to campus at the start of the academic year. It’s accessible for not yet enrolled and fully enrolled students on Track My Future.
2.
As the University re-opens its doors, our priority is to provide a safe and welcoming environment. We are embracing and adapting to new ways of teaching, learning, working and having fun. This ‘new normal’ requires all of us to take an active role in promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of every community member. We must all do our part and we must all work together. These are challenging times, but we can still embody the University of East London’s core values of courage, passion and inclusion. We are, therefore, asking every student and the wider community (staff and visitors) to commit to the University of East London Covid-19 Community Pledge.
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You will be reminded about the Daily 123 every time you log onto your UEL account.
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We are working to establish a Covid-19 Test Centre at the Docklands Campus, and will share further details on this in due course.
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COVID-19 COMMUNITY PLEDGE
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON COVID-19 COMMUNITY PLEDGE As a member of the UEL community, I am committed to keeping myself and our community healthy and safe from the spread of Covid-19. I pledge to take the following actions:
• Complete UEL’s Daily Health Update before I come to campus • Stay home if I think I have symptoms of Covid-19, or if I have tested
positive for the virus. I will follow government guidance on self-isolating
• Check in when I arrive and leave campus, using the UEL Safezone app • Wear a face covering on campus, unless I have an exemption • Practise physical distancing of two metres, where possible, and avoid large gatherings and parties
• Engage with all campus capacity notifications and University health communications
• Follow directional signage, including one-way systems • Practise good hygiene, including regular handwashing and use of hand sanitiser • Follow government advice on using public transport safely when travelling to and from campus
• Support and encourage other members of the University community to follow this pledge
• Behave with kindness and respect towards others • Stay up-to-date on NHS and government guidance, and check my University emails for regular Covid-secure updates and guidance
PLEASE VISIT WWW.UEL.AC.UK/ABOUT/RETURNTO-CAMPUS/COVID-19-COMMUNITY-PLEDGE TO COMMIT TO THE PLEDGE 11
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COVID-19 COMMUNITY PLEDGE
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON COVID-19 COMMUNITY PLEDGE As a member of the UEL community, I am committed to keeping myself and our community healthy and safe from the spread of Covid-19. I pledge to take the following actions:
• Complete UEL’s Daily Health Update before I come to campus • Stay home if I think I have symptoms of Covid-19, or if I have tested
positive for the virus. I will follow government guidance on self-isolating
• Check in when I arrive and leave campus, using the UEL Safezone app • Wear a face covering on campus, unless I have an exemption • Practise physical distancing of two metres, where possible, and avoid large gatherings and parties
• Engage with all campus capacity notifications and University health communications
• Follow directional signage, including one-way systems • Practise good hygiene, including regular handwashing and use of hand sanitiser • Follow government advice on using public transport safely when travelling to and from campus
• Support and encourage other members of the University community to follow this pledge
• Behave with kindness and respect towards others • Stay up-to-date on NHS and government guidance, and check my University emails for regular Covid-secure updates and guidance
PLEASE VISIT WWW.UEL.AC.UK/ABOUT/RETURNTO-CAMPUS/COVID-19-COMMUNITY-PLEDGE TO COMMIT TO THE PLEDGE 11
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INTRODUCING TRACK MY FUTUREYOUR ONLINE GATEWAY TO UEL What is Track My Future? Track My Future is a high-quality, personalised virtual learning environment and an online portal to access all our University services. It will help you make the most of your time at the University of East London. Track My Future (TMF) will be your gateway to UEL’s SharePoint platform and to all online student services, with dedicated information and tools just for you. It will let you monitor your studies, book appointments with our services, submit daily health updates, find a part-time job and much more. The TMF platform is ever-evolving, so keep checking out what’s new.
How do I access Track My Future? You can access it here: https://trackmyfuture.uel.ac.uk/ You may want to save this link as a bookmark for your future reference.
Pre-enrolled student Homepage If you haven’t completed your online enrolment yet, this page will allow you to:
• Complete the enrolment process. You will be re-directed to the
enrolment system (UEL Direct) and you will be able to access enrolment support and guidance. A live chat function will be available soon. Please read carefully and follow the enrolment instructions and guidelines received during the enrolment process.
• Complete and submit the Initial Health Questionnaire • Check out Preparation, Orientation and induction pages, social media news and more.
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INTRODUCING TRACK MY FUTUREYOUR ONLINE GATEWAY TO UEL What is Track My Future? Track My Future is a high-quality, personalised virtual learning environment and an online portal to access all our University services. It will help you make the most of your time at the University of East London. Track My Future (TMF) will be your gateway to UEL’s SharePoint platform and to all online student services, with dedicated information and tools just for you. It will let you monitor your studies, book appointments with our services, submit daily health updates, find a part-time job and much more. The TMF platform is ever-evolving, so keep checking out what’s new.
How do I access Track My Future? You can access it here: https://trackmyfuture.uel.ac.uk/ You may want to save this link as a bookmark for your future reference.
Pre-enrolled student Homepage If you haven’t completed your online enrolment yet, this page will allow you to:
• Complete the enrolment process. You will be re-directed to the
enrolment system (UEL Direct) and you will be able to access enrolment support and guidance. A live chat function will be available soon. Please read carefully and follow the enrolment instructions and guidelines received during the enrolment process.
• Complete and submit the Initial Health Questionnaire • Check out Preparation, Orientation and induction pages, social media news and more.
If you are accessing Track My Future on a mobile phone device, please download Microsoft SharePoint platform for better experience. 14
Enrolled student Homepage Once you completed the enrolment process, you will be redirected to the full Track My Future page (right). This will be your main gateway to UEL’s services and tools. To start, follow the four steps to familiarise yourself with resources, tools and support, including:
• Daily Health Update (DHU). Depending on the layout of your device, look for
the DHU widget on the top right corner of the page or bottom of the page. The Daily Health Update will allow you to check for Covid-19 symptoms on daily basis and determine if you should study from home or if you can come on campus in line with your timetable. You will receive the results confirmation to your email address. Before submitting your first DHU, please ensure that you completed your Initial Covid-19 Health Assessment.
• Connect and Book is your go-to place if you are looking for information or
resources related to your studies or if you need any support or advice on a variety of questions, including wellbeing, student support and financial advice. Here, you can also explore opportunities for personal development and check out how to make your life as a student fulfilling and enjoyable, including spiritual wellbeing, residential life and sports and activities).
• My Learning Environment. This is where you will find the key learning tools - Moodle and Teams. Moodle is your online learning site where you will find all module and course resources. Teams will allow you to attend classes online, communicate with fellow students and the tutor, and watch the recorded classes at your own time.
Coming soon We will be reviewing and improving Track My Future in order to provide you with the best experience possible. So watch out for changes to the platform and future messages about great new features. Some of the features that will be coming soon include:
• Safezone (#SafeUEL App) for emergency communications. • Attendance and Engagement Dashboard. This will allow
you to monitor your weekly activity on Moodle (our online learning site), on Teams (online communication and access to classes) and attendance in the on-campus classes.
• Career Zone - your one-stop shop for achieving all your career goals, including student enterprise.
• Booking appointments, spaces and tools
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IN THE MEANTIME, ENJOY EXPLORING TRACK MY FUTURE AND ALL THAT UEL HAS IN STORE FOR YOU.
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Enrolled student Homepage Once you completed the enrolment process, you will be redirected to the full Track My Future page (right). This will be your main gateway to UEL’s services and tools. To start, follow the four steps to familiarise yourself with resources, tools and support, including:
• Daily Health Update (DHU). Depending on the layout of your device, look for
the DHU widget on the top right corner of the page or bottom of the page. The Daily Health Update will allow you to check for Covid-19 symptoms on daily basis and determine if you should study from home or if you can come on campus in line with your timetable. You will receive the results confirmation to your email address. Before submitting your first DHU, please ensure that you completed your Initial Covid-19 Health Assessment.
• Connect and Book is your go-to place if you are looking for information or
resources related to your studies or if you need any support or advice on a variety of questions, including wellbeing, student support and financial advice. Here, you can also explore opportunities for personal development and check out how to make your life as a student fulfilling and enjoyable, including spiritual wellbeing, residential life and sports and activities).
• My Learning Environment. This is where you will find the key learning tools - Moodle and Teams. Moodle is your online learning site where you will find all module and course resources. Teams will allow you to attend classes online, communicate with fellow students and the tutor, and watch the recorded classes at your own time.
Coming soon We will be reviewing and improving Track My Future in order to provide you with the best experience possible. So watch out for changes to the platform and future messages about great new features. Some of the features that will be coming soon include:
• Safezone (#SafeUEL App) for emergency communications. • Attendance and Engagement Dashboard. This will allow
you to monitor your weekly activity on Moodle (our online learning site), on Teams (online communication and access to classes) and attendance in the on-campus classes.
• Career Zone - your one-stop shop for achieving all your career goals, including student enterprise.
• Booking appointments, spaces and tools
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IN THE MEANTIME, ENJOY EXPLORING TRACK MY FUTURE AND ALL THAT UEL HAS IN STORE FOR YOU.
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Quarantine Packages Working closely with our international team, we have been able to provide a selection of different ‘International Quarantine Packages’ on arrival to campus. For more information please see: www.uel.ac.uk/international/international-quarantine-packages
Residential E-Induction To help you understand your obligations, we provide an e-induction via the accommodation portal for all residents to complete. This mandatory online pathway will provide you with all the information you need before you arrive, plus guidance on living with Covid-19.
Our Community Statement When residents accept their room offer, you also accepted the Residential Life Community Statement to protect our residents and staff. The full statement can be found on our website here: www.uel.ac.uk/accommodation/accommodation-documents
Meeting New People
RESIDENTIAL LIFE For those of you who are moving into our University accommodation on Docklands Campus, our Residential Life team can’t wait to welcome you. Below are some simple steps to get you ready for arrival.
Living Safely With enhanced professional cleaning, multiple hand sanitizing stations in every building and clear signage throughout our estate, you can be confident that our Halls of Residence are aligned to our University’s Covid-secure campus plan. Our Residential Life team has worked tirelessly to develop and adapt to government advice over the past six months and they will be on hand to support anyone needing to quarantine on arrival or self-isolate throughout the academic year.
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Our Residential Life team has prepared an exciting programme of events to help you settle in. This includes: movie night, quiz night and live cook-along sessions. Our programmes will include online activities, so you can begin to meet people before you’ve even arrived or, if you need to quarantine, on arrival. We want to help everyone to take part and make new friends across our campus community, so the events will continue throughout the academic year (adapting in line with the latest Government guidelines).
Staying Alert, Controlling the Virus, Saving Lives To keep everyone safe, we will continually review our processes and policies. A team of students and staff will review our approach monthly to make sure we are offering the best and safest experience. These changes will be published on the Residential Life Intranet pages and in our bi-weekly newsletter #LivingYourBestResLife. We also have support in place to make sure our residents still get the best experience at the University of East London. Our Residential Life staff are available on the phone, and via email seven days a week. Our security team are available 24/7. Our Residential Life scholars are full-time students living on campus. They will be on hand to offer any advice and guidance you need, and they’ll also be conducting virtual flat welcome sessions across all our accommodation.
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Quarantine Packages Working closely with our international team, we have been able to provide a selection of different ‘International Quarantine Packages’ on arrival to campus. For more information please see: www.uel.ac.uk/international/international-quarantine-packages
Residential E-Induction To help you understand your obligations, we provide an e-induction via the accommodation portal for all residents to complete. This mandatory online pathway will provide you with all the information you need before you arrive, plus guidance on living with Covid-19.
Our Community Statement When residents accept their room offer, you also accepted the Residential Life Community Statement to protect our residents and staff. The full statement can be found on our website here: www.uel.ac.uk/accommodation/accommodation-documents
Meeting New People
RESIDENTIAL LIFE For those of you who are moving into our University accommodation on Docklands Campus, our Residential Life team can’t wait to welcome you. Below are some simple steps to get you ready for arrival.
Living Safely With enhanced professional cleaning, multiple hand sanitizing stations in every building and clear signage throughout our estate, you can be confident that our Halls of Residence are aligned to our University’s Covid-secure campus plan. Our Residential Life team has worked tirelessly to develop and adapt to government advice over the past six months and they will be on hand to support anyone needing to quarantine on arrival or self-isolate throughout the academic year.
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Our Residential Life team has prepared an exciting programme of events to help you settle in. This includes: movie night, quiz night and live cook-along sessions. Our programmes will include online activities, so you can begin to meet people before you’ve even arrived or, if you need to quarantine, on arrival. We want to help everyone to take part and make new friends across our campus community, so the events will continue throughout the academic year (adapting in line with the latest Government guidelines).
Staying Alert, Controlling the Virus, Saving Lives To keep everyone safe, we will continually review our processes and policies. A team of students and staff will review our approach monthly to make sure we are offering the best and safest experience. These changes will be published on the Residential Life Intranet pages and in our bi-weekly newsletter #LivingYourBestResLife. We also have support in place to make sure our residents still get the best experience at the University of East London. Our Residential Life staff are available on the phone, and via email seven days a week. Our security team are available 24/7. Our Residential Life scholars are full-time students living on campus. They will be on hand to offer any advice and guidance you need, and they’ll also be conducting virtual flat welcome sessions across all our accommodation.
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EMBRACE YOUR UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
University is about so much more than your course. Whilst subject knowledge is important, at East London we believe in shaping the whole person. We want you to have a good time whilst you’re studying and to build a network of friends you can take with you beyond graduation! From Student Groups and Sports Clubs, to social life and volunteering, we encourage you to embrace it all! An exciting, diverse range of opportunities, is available for you to try as part of your learning journey. Visit the Orientation Pages in Track My Future to find out more and take a look at our What’s On Guide in Track My Future for full details of upcoming events.
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EMBRACE YOUR UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
University is about so much more than your course. Whilst subject knowledge is important, at East London we believe in shaping the whole person. We want you to have a good time whilst you’re studying and to build a network of friends you can take with you beyond graduation! From Student Groups and Sports Clubs, to social life and volunteering, we encourage you to embrace it all! An exciting, diverse range of opportunities, is available for you to try as part of your learning journey. Visit the Orientation Pages in Track My Future to find out more and take a look at our What’s On Guide in Track My Future for full details of upcoming events.
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WELCOME 2020 WELCOME 2020 WELCO WELCOME 2020 WELCOME 2020 WELCO WELCOME 2020 WELCO WELCO HERE ARE A FEW EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FROM WELCOME WEEK 2020:
Take a look at our Student Groups www.uelunion.org/societies/ Student groups are a fantastic way to meet new people, learn more about your chosen subject area, try something new or even share your current interests with others. And there are lots of types of groups to join, whether its subjectbased, interests-led, faith-based or cultural, we’ve got something for you. Welcome to your Students' Union Mon 21 Sept, 13:00 or Wed 23 Sept, 13:00 Say hello to your Student Officers and the Students’ Union team who are here to support and represent you! We’ll tell you what’s happening in Welcome Week, how to join a Student Group, where you can go for advice and how we can help you get the most from your time at university. Speed meeting new friends Mon 21 Sept, 16:00 Wed 23 Sept, 17:00 Fri 25 Sept, 16:00 Your chance to meet lots of other UEL students in a fun and relaxed virtual setting. We’ll set you up with another student and you’ll spend a couple of minutes getting to know each other. When your time is up you will be placed with a new person, and so on – a little bit like speed dating, but with friends! Don’t worry – we'll provide you will some conversation starters so there won't be any awkward silences!
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Lecture and Q&A: how to profile a serial killer Thu 24 Setp, 19:00 Join us for a 90-minute lecture with one of the country’s best-known psychologists, Dr Glen Wilson, and peer into the mind of a serial killer. As a criminal profiler and expert in sexual fantasies, Wilson is responsible for helping convict the Brighton Strangler, Rose West and acquit Colin Stagg (a man wrongly charged for the Wimbledon Common murder in 1992). Here to share his agile insights into what makes a serial killer tick, his past investigations and answer all your burning questions about the individuals who willingly take the lives of others. Quiz and club night Fri 25 Sept, 19:00 Get your freshers started with the Mancunian king of the party, Jimmy the Gent. When a pandemic closes clubs, through the power of the internet we are bringing the club to you. Grab your flatmates, chuck the lights down low and get ready to go to a club in your very own house. With an interactive quiz filled with a host of rounds and fab prizes, your whole night is sorted as Jimmy takes the reigns with his catalogue of banging tunes and cheesy bops to keep you dancing through the night!
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WELCOME 2020 WELCOME 2020 WELCO WELCOME 2020 WELCOME 2020 WELCO WELCOME 2020 WELCO WELCO HERE ARE A FEW EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FROM WELCOME WEEK 2020:
Take a look at our Student Groups www.uelunion.org/societies/ Student groups are a fantastic way to meet new people, learn more about your chosen subject area, try something new or even share your current interests with others. And there are lots of types of groups to join, whether its subjectbased, interests-led, faith-based or cultural, we’ve got something for you. Welcome to your Students' Union Mon 21 Sept, 13:00 or Wed 23 Sept, 13:00 Say hello to your Student Officers and the Students’ Union team who are here to support and represent you! We’ll tell you what’s happening in Welcome Week, how to join a Student Group, where you can go for advice and how we can help you get the most from your time at university. Speed meeting new friends Mon 21 Sept, 16:00 Wed 23 Sept, 17:00 Fri 25 Sept, 16:00 Your chance to meet lots of other UEL students in a fun and relaxed virtual setting. We’ll set you up with another student and you’ll spend a couple of minutes getting to know each other. When your time is up you will be placed with a new person, and so on – a little bit like speed dating, but with friends! Don’t worry – we'll provide you will some conversation starters so there won't be any awkward silences!
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Lecture and Q&A: how to profile a serial killer Thu 24 Setp, 19:00 Join us for a 90-minute lecture with one of the country’s best-known psychologists, Dr Glen Wilson, and peer into the mind of a serial killer. As a criminal profiler and expert in sexual fantasies, Wilson is responsible for helping convict the Brighton Strangler, Rose West and acquit Colin Stagg (a man wrongly charged for the Wimbledon Common murder in 1992). Here to share his agile insights into what makes a serial killer tick, his past investigations and answer all your burning questions about the individuals who willingly take the lives of others. Quiz and club night Fri 25 Sept, 19:00 Get your freshers started with the Mancunian king of the party, Jimmy the Gent. When a pandemic closes clubs, through the power of the internet we are bringing the club to you. Grab your flatmates, chuck the lights down low and get ready to go to a club in your very own house. With an interactive quiz filled with a host of rounds and fab prizes, your whole night is sorted as Jimmy takes the reigns with his catalogue of banging tunes and cheesy bops to keep you dancing through the night!
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COMMUNITY FAIR
USEFUL CONTACTS
The Virtual Community Fair is a new event especially for students. It will be live on 21 September, 10-4pm via Track My Future. This is a chance for you to learn about everything the University and community has to offer, all in a virtual environment from the comfort of your phone or laptop. There will be a chance for you to speak directly live to students and staff to glean more information about your institution.
VISIT: Trackmyfuture.uel.ac.uk
You will get to meet sports clubs, university departments and the community. All will have amazing offerings and opportunities for you. Just because we can’t all be together physically doesn’t mean we can’t all be together virtually. Make sure you don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime virtual event.
0208 223 4444 thehub@uel.ac.uk
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAIR PLEASE EMAIL EVENTS@UEL.AC.UK
UNIVERSITY SWITCHBOARD 0208 223 3000
STUDENT HUBS
Student Hubs can support with any question related to your student experience. Either they will provide you with the answer you need straight away, or they will refer you on to the team you need to liaise with.
STUDENTS’ UNION
STUDENTS’ UNION
0208 223 7025 students.union@uel.ac.uk www.uelunion.org By joining the University of East London, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. We exist to represent all of our UEL students. We provide support, representation, facilities, services, entertainment and activities for all of our members.
Nervous about starting university? Don’t be. We know even under normal circumstances, starting at university can be a little daunting. But that’s what Welcome Week is for!
CREDIT CONTROL TEAM
As automatic members of the Students’ Union, you are invited to join us to meet new people, find out about everything we and the University offer, and begin to settle into your course. Although this year will be a little different, we will be delivering a fun events programme to help students ease in.
Credit Control provide advice and support in relation to your tuition fees payment plans and payment of any other outstanding debts to the University.
We have something for everyone, whether it’s films, dancing, coffee mornings, cooking classes, meditation or a good old quiz night! Students will have the chance to take part in our mini subject-led taster sessions, join a student group, say hello to the student officer team and so much more.
0208 223 7333 creditcontrol@uel.ac.uk
IT HELPDESK
0208 223 2468 servicedesk@uel.ac.uk IT Helpdesk can work with you to resolve any issues with logging into your UEL IT Account, software packages or password reset.
TO VIEW THE EVENTS PROGRAMME AND BOOK YOUR TICKET, VISIT THE STUDENTS’ UNION WEBSITE WWW.UELUNION.ORG
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COMMUNITY FAIR
USEFUL CONTACTS
The Virtual Community Fair is a new event especially for students. It will be live on 21 September, 10-4pm via Track My Future. This is a chance for you to learn about everything the University and community has to offer, all in a virtual environment from the comfort of your phone or laptop. There will be a chance for you to speak directly live to students and staff to glean more information about your institution.
VISIT: Trackmyfuture.uel.ac.uk
You will get to meet sports clubs, university departments and the community. All will have amazing offerings and opportunities for you. Just because we can’t all be together physically doesn’t mean we can’t all be together virtually. Make sure you don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime virtual event.
0208 223 4444 thehub@uel.ac.uk
UNIVERSITY SWITCHBOARD 0208 223 3000
STUDENT HUBS
Student Hubs can support with any question related to your student experience. Either they will provide you with the answer you need straight away, or they will refer you on to the team you need to liaise with.
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FAIR PLEASE EMAIL EVENTS@UEL.AC.UK
STUDENTS’ UNION
0208 223 7025 students.union@uel.ac.uk www.uelunion.org
STUDENTS’ UNION
By joining the University of East London, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union. We exist to represent all of our UEL students. We provide support, representation, facilities, services, entertainment and activities for all of our members.
Nervous about starting university? Don’t be. We know even under normal circumstances, starting at university can be a little daunting. But that’s what Welcome Week is for!
CREDIT CONTROL TEAM
As automatic members of the Students’ Union, you are invited to join us to meet new people, find out about everything we and the University offer, and begin to settle into your course. Although this year will be a little different, we will be delivering a fun events programme to help students ease in.
Credit Control provide advice and support in relation to your tuition fees payment plans and payment of any other outstanding debts to the University.
0208 223 7333 creditcontrol@uel.ac.uk
IT HELPDESK
We have something for everyone, whether it’s films, dancing, coffee mornings, cooking classes, meditation or a good old quiz night! Students will have the chance to take part in our mini subject-led taster sessions, join a student group, say hello to the student officer team and so much more.
0208 223 2468 servicedesk@uel.ac.uk IT Helpdesk can work with you to resolve any issues with logging into your UEL IT Account, software packages or password reset.
TO VIEW THE EVENTS PROGRAMME AND BOOK YOUR TICKET, VISIT THE STUDENTS’ UNION WEBSITE WWW.UELUNION.ORG
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