One World Week is back this year thanks to the university and the Union of Brunel Students. Throughout this week we have an array of events and activities going on all around campus to celebrate Brunel’s diverse community.

One World Week encourages staff, students and our local community members to join us and get involved in as many events as they can. Take a look at this miniguide, and feel free to ask any of the One World Week volunteers for help – we’re all very friendly!

By raising awareness, educating and celebrating, you have the chance to learn about new cultures, their traditions, songs, food... YUM! Don’t miss out this year and try something new.

Bea Lopez, World Students Chair

“Increase engagement and cohesion in celebration of Brunel’s diverse community.”

“Create a fun, inclusive and engaging environment to improve the student, staff and local community experience and promote

integration.”

“Encourage students, staff and the local community alike to share their unique experiences, and help to educate others to cultures,

values and aspirations often different to their own.”

ONE WORLD WEEK

One World Week Aims

One World Charity 2013WATERAID

This year, One World Week will focus on raising money for WaterAid, an international organisation dedicated to transforming lives by improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world’s poorest communities. WaterAid enables the world’s poorest people to gain access to safe water and sanitation. Together with improved hygiene, these basic human rights underpin health, education and livelihoods, forming the first essential step in overcoming poverty.They work with local partners, who understand local issues and provide them with the skills and support to help communities set up and manage practical and sustainable projects that meet their real needs.They also work locally and internationally to change policy and practice, and ensure that water, hygiene and sanitation’s vital role in reducing poverty is recognised.

BRUNEL RAISE AND GIVE

WaterAid is the nominated charity by Brunel RAG for One World Week. RAG stands for ‘Raising and Giving’ which simply means raising money and then giving the raised money to charity. RAG isn’t only raising money within the university - it incorporates the general public, bringing together the students and the rest of the community for a good cause.

RAG is a long-honoured tradition in almost all universities around the country, and Brunel’s no different! RAG’s been running for years and has raised valuable money for different charities all over the world.

For more details and to see the latest fundraising activities and events visit the RAG website – brunelstudents.com/rag.

SoupRasam Soup

Mulligatawny Soup

Bowl Chilli Lime Fish

Brunch Thai Basil Chicken Stirfry

Soup Corn Chowder Pumpkin Soup

Streat Food Chovita

Brunch Peruvian Pollo a la Brassa

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Vegetable Masalaon Monday

Nachos with Chillion Tuesday

Scampi, chips and peason Thursday

Chicken & Guacamole Club Sandwich on Tuesday

Soup Czech Creamed Potato Soup Greek Lemon Chicken Soup

Brunch Hungarian Goulash with

Gnocchi Greek Feta Pasta

SoupMoroccan Harira Soup African

Pea Soup

Bowl Bobotie

Brunch Chakalaka

Wednesday thursday fridayafrica australasiaeurope

Soup Kumara Soup

Chook and Sweetcorn Soup

Brunch Aussie Rissoles

Streat Food Kangaroo Burgers

Falafel Flatbreadon Wednesday

Chicken Chettinadon Monday

White Bean & Quorn Bolognaise on Thursday

Competitions will be running throughout the week:

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World GalaWorld Gala events will aim to display a variety of cultural experiences from different regions around the world. The week will open with the not-to-be-missed World Parade, and each the

Atrium will be decorated to represent a different continent. These events aim to encourage the Brunel community to share their own cultures and experiences, and engage actively with others.

Monday: Asia and the Middle East, Tuesday: The Americas,Wednesday: Africa, Thursday: Europe, Friday: Australasia

World CultureWorld Culture events will aim to unite people through various cultural activities – from

music to dance to martial arts. They’ll encourage Brunel students and staff to participate in the spirit of our local, national and global cultural diversity.

One WordOne Word aims to stimulate personal development, education and facilitating global

understanding, This’ll be a programme of debates and discussions raising awareness of conflicting issues, and providing insight into progressive new ideologies. One Word will be

a platform for the exchange of ideas.

World SportThe sports programme will aim to bring a diverse range of people, with a mutual interest

of sport, together. We hope that through sport we’ll encourage a sense of unity, teamwork and communication, while encouraging interaction and having fun. Various sporting

tournaments, Give It a Go sessions and disability sport events will be on offer for students and staff to try out.

ONE COMMUNITYThe One Community element is new to the One World Week programme and will focus on how we engage with Brunel’s local community. We’ll be running volunteering projects for

students to participate in that’ll have a positive impact on the local community, as well as inviting community groups onto campus to experience the diversity of Brunel’s community.

World NightsProviding an explosion of evening time entertainment from live music to cocktail making, this’ll be a programme of cultural entertainment that showcases the talents of students

and staff.

Where in the World Exhibition, AtriumIn the lead up to One World Week we invited students to submit photos of their hometowns. Throughout the week there’ll be an exhibition of photos submitted in the Atrium for all to see.You’ll still be able to submit your photos throughout the week – and be in with the chance of winning a £50 gift voucher.

Human Library: Check out your Prejudice!, LibraryEver wanted to know more about what it’s like to live with a disability, or as an out gay man? Wondered what makes people become vegan? Throughout One World Week the Library is running a Human Library project where you can ‘borrow’ a Human Book and ask the questions you never thought you’d get answered. Challenge your preconceptions and check out your prejudices! Check the Library blog (bookmarkdaily.wordpress.com) for more details.

The Library will also be hosting stalls and displays during One World Week – check the blog to find out more.

Interfaith Message Wall, AtriumCome and write a message about your faith on our interfaith canvas in the Atrium and discover similarities between Brunel’s diverse faith groups. The interfaith wall will run over lunchtime periods.

ALL WEEK

MONDAY10am–4pm: Langar (Sikh Free Food Marquee), Bishops GreenServing free food to Brunel staff and students and showcasing langar (free food), served in every gurdwara across the world for over 500 years. Pure vegetarian food will be served.

11am–2pm: Chinese Lion Dance Workshops and Performance, Academy and ConcourseEver wanted to take part in a Chinese Lion dance? Now’s your opportunity to learn. Students that participate in the first workshop will get to lead the One World Week parade. Sign up now on our website: brunelstudents.com/oneworldweek.

Session 1: 11.00-11.45am, Session 2: 1.00-1.45pmPerformance: 12.00-12.45pm

12pm–2pm: One World Parade, Concourse and QuadCome and join us for the official One World Week launch: the World Parade! The concourse will come alive with music, dance and flag waving lead by a Chinese Lion to mark the Chinese New Year.

12pm–3pm: Chinese Calligraphy, AtriumVisit us in the Atrium to get your name written in Chinese calligraphy.

12pm–3pm: Anime Society presents ‘Japanese Tea Stall’, AtriumServing a range of traditional Japanese teas for all to try!

12pm–2pm: Understanding the Environmment, AtriumScientists from Brunel’s Institute for the Environment have some fun experiments for you to try - from looking into the sea to making clouds.

1.30pm–3.30pm: International Rush Hockey Tournament, Netball HallRUSH Hockey is a smaller, faster, five-a-side version of hockey. No experience needed.

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3pm–4pm: Bollywood Dance Workshop, AcademyOpen to all to come along and try! Presented by Brunel Dance Club.

5pm–6.30pm: Gospel Choir Open Rehearsal, Arts Centre StudioEnjoy Brunel Gospel’s weekly rehearsal (and join in if you want to!).

5.30pm–9pm: Christians in Sport Quiz, Loco’sInteractive sports quiz and short talk hosted by Greg Morgan from Christians in Sport. Teams can turn up on the day and entry is free.

7pm–9pm: Spring Festival Party – Luna New Year, AcademyJoin the Chinese Society and the Great Wall society for their Chinese New Year festivities!

7.30pm–9.30pm: Fire Poi Show & Workshop, Quad Poi spinning is an ancient Maori art put into the contemporary perspective of modern object manipulation performance. The fireshow will take place at 7.30pm followed by a circus skills workshop open to all.

9am–5pm: Sweet Stall, Hamilton AtriumSweets for all.

9am–5pm: Fruit and Vegetable Market, ConcourseFruit and veg from around the world.

11.30am–3pm: World Fayre, Newton RoomsThe World Fayre is a fantastic exhibit of Brunel’s diverse community through an array of exhibitions, stalls, native costumes, freebies, henna, and cultural activities. Plus, you can even get a portrait drawn by a cartoonist to take home!

1pm–3pm: Hula Challenge, Hamilton AtriumThink you can hula the most hoops? Take on our hula hooping challenge and bag yourself some prizes if you can beat the best!

1pm–3pm: Judo Workshop, AcademyAiming to impress, inform and attract the Brunel community in this dynamic artful sport.

1pm–10pm: Pancake Eating Challenge, Loco’sThink you can eat the most pancakes? Then get yourself down to Loco’s to be crowned the pancake king!

1.15pm–2.15pm: Suspense – The Curator’s Tour, Beldam Gallery, Eastern GatewayJoin George Mogg, the University Curator, as he introduces the gallery’s latest fascinating and beautiful exhibition. Suspense is the result of Jayne Wilton’s year as artist in residence at Brunel, funded by The Leverhulme Trust. Her residency, Inspired by Breath, fuelled a collaborative investigation into breathing as a unit of exchange between a person and their environment and extended into an exploration of the spent breath of the cosmos.

2pm–4pm: Cheerleading Taster, Exercise studio

TUESDAY the americasWorld Gala presents a day for

Join the cheerleading club in this open session - all are welcome.

2pm–4pm: Wheelchair Basketball Taster, Sports HallCome down to the sports hall to try wheelchair basketball with coaches from the National Wheelchair Basketball Association leading the session.

4pm–6pm: Swing Dance Workshops, AcademyGet your dancing shoes on and get ready to jitterbug! Two sessions will be running for students and staff, bring your friends down and have some fun learning the lindyhop!

Session 1: 4pm-5pm, Session 2: 5.15pm-6pm.

5pm–7pm: Sikh society presents “Fortune Favours the Brave”, LC065The story of langar food.

6pm–7.30pm: Peter Tatchell speaks on LGBT rights, Eastern GatewayA talk on the unfinished battle for LGBT human rights.

6pm–Late: Zombie society presents ‘The Walking Dead’ Marathon, Isambard Ground FloorBack-to-back screenings of series one and two of the TV series The Walking Dead.

7pm–10pm: Christian Union Presents ‘Text a Pancake’, Delivered on CampusText a question about Christianity and a filling of your choice, and receive a pancake and a friendly answer right to your door. Text 07593 641414.

7pm–9pm: Capoeira Taster Session, AcademyThe Brazilian martial art that combines music and dance is coming to Brunel. Come along to this free session to learn more!

7pm–10pm: World Music Open Mic, Loco’sHead down to Loco’s to either watch or perform on the open stage followed by live bands from the Brunel community.

8pm–9pm: Climbing Club presents ‘Mountaineering’, LC263Speaker to share his climbing and mountaineering expertise and speak about just a few of the expeditions he’s undertaken around the world in the 25 years he’s been doing it.

10pm-Late: Old Skool Hip Hop Night, Academy

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January 7th - January 31st 2013

WEDNESDAY AFRICA10am–4pm: Saudi Arabian Exhibition, Academy

10am–4.30pm: Community Painting Project, ExternalFebruary 11-15 also marks National Student Volunteering week – so why not give back to the local community and sign up for this painting project at a local school? To find out more or to sign up, visit brunelstudents.com/oneworldweek.

10.30am–5pm: Nigerian Food Stall, ConcourseThe ever-popular Nigerian food stall will be making a special appearance for Africa day – so grab it while its hot!

12pm–2.30pm: Understanding the Environment, AtriumScientists from Brunel’s Institute for the Environment have some fun experiments for you to try - from looking into the sea to making clouds.

12pm–3pm: African Drumming Workshop, AtriumJoin us in our celebration of African culture and take part in this exciting drumming workshop, open to all! Book your space by visiting brunelstudents.com/oneworldweek, or simply show up on the day.

Session 1: 12pm-12.45pm, session 2: 1pm-1.45pm, session 3: 2pm-2.45pm.

12.30pm–1.30pm: Ecumenical Service for Ash Wednesday, Meeting HouseAn act of worship, open to all members of the university, to mark the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. With prayers and the option of imposition of ashes.

2pm–3pm: ACS Dance and Chair, ConcoursePerformance from the very talented Afro-Caribbean Society dance and choir groups.

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5pm–6pm: WaterAid Guest Lecture – Water and Sanitation Crisis, Academy• Theworldwidewaterandsanitationcrisis(andthe

economical importance of water)• Waysitcanbecombatedusingsimpletechnologies• HowtheworkofWaterAidsaveslives• Waysinwhichpeoplecanhelptosupportthem.

6pm–8pm: Muay Thai Taster Session, IACCome along and try this combat martial art from Thailand.

7pm–9pm: Rap and Spoken Word Workshops, AcademyLearn the differences between rap and spoken word and create your own performances to showcase in this two-hour session.

7.30pm–9.30pm: Clearly Classical Concert, Howell TheatreBrunel’s versatile performers once more show their more classical side, including appearances by BUBS, Brunel Singers, Voices, Brunel Brass, the Instrumentalists and outstanding soloists. Free admission, all welcome.

THURSDAY11am–3pm: International Food Fair, Atrium & AcademyIts back by popular demand, the OWW food fayre! Exhibiting food from around the world, brought to you by your fellow Brunelians. Join us and share cultural diversity through food helping us to bridge a gap between our differences.

11.30am–3.30pm: Staff Open Office Competition ‘Love and Respect’, CampusAs it’s Valentine’s Day, this years theme has been appropriately chosen for staff offices across campus. They’ll be competing to impress our panel of judges in the annual competition of having the best dressed office.

12pm–2pm: Mixed Touch Rugby Tournament, QuadOpen to both men and women, come and have a go in this touch rugby tournament!

12.30pm–2.30pm: Australian Dot Painting, Arts CentreAn opportunity to try Australian dot painting for the first time at Brunel.

2pm–8pm: Indoor Kili Climb Challenge, Climbing wall Sports CentreFundraising for RAG - sign up and be a part of conquering the Kili climb challenge.

4.30pm–6pm: “Healthy Relationships” Youth Services Presentation, Council ChambersInspired by the global ‘One Billion Rising’ campaign for abuse against women, Hillingdon Youth Services developed a series of workshops to make this phenomenon more relevant to our young people – focussing on healthy relationships in particular. They’ve produced a short film to showcase what they’ve learnt.

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The showcase is open to all but will be first-come, first-serve.

12pm–4pm: African Cup of nations 6-a-side Tournament, 3G PitchEnter a team into this football cup competition, open to all!

5pm–7pm: Create your Six Degrees Profile & Culture Quiz, Amenities BuildingSix Degrees is based on the idea that you’re never more than six people away from someone else in the world. Students attending create a profile of where they’re from and what countries they’ve been to, then compare with other students and meet new people from all over the world at Brunel. Followed by a quiz on cultural knowledge with prizes!

6pm–7pm: Officers Debate Live – Positive Discrimination, Loco’sWatch the students’ union offficers as they debate whether it can be justified for employers to positively discriminate during the recruitment process to achieve diversity in the workplace.

6.30pm–8.30pm: The Rock Foundation multicultural dinner, Meeting HouseThis event aims to celebrate the diversity of students within The Rock Foundation and university. It’ll give students an opportunity to taste foods from different cultures as well as socialise with students from different backgrounds.

6.30pm–9pm: Nordic Politics vs British Politics, LC261With the BBC bringing the Danish political series Borgen back to our screens, the first series brought much surprise with the amount of UK fans it garnered in 2012. The series has gained interest not just due to its raw and honest portrayal, but also through its depiction of life and politics in Denmark. At our event, we hope to give talks on Scandinavian politics as well as Scandinavian living, culture and society.

7pm–10pm: Sailing Club hosts Valentines Cocktail Making and Speed Dating, AcademyCocktail making with a Valentine’s twist! Is tonight the night you’ll meet that special someone at Brunel?

Friday10am–4pm: Islamic Exhibition, AcademyAn exhibition hosted by the Islamic Society showcasing the Islamic Faith.

12pm–2.30pm: Understanding the Environment, AtriumScientists from Brunel’s Institute for the Environment have some fun experiments for you to try - from looking into the sea to making clouds.

12pm–2pm: One World Week Mural Painting, AtriumA giant mural for students to come and contribute to, featuring the highlights of One World Week. Stop by and add your mark!

1.10pm–2.10pm: Friday Lunchtime Concert, Roberts Room, Floor 3, Lecture CentreSolo performances by many of this year’s successful Music Award students. Free admission, all welcome.

7pm–9pm: Quick Cricket Tournament, Sports CentreCome along and have a go at quick cricket.

10pm–1am: World Face Painting, AcademyWorld flags and tribal face painting at Global.

10pm–Late: One World Global, Academy£3 entry.

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AUSTRALASIA

MONDAYS13.30-15.30: RUSH Hockey15.00-17.00: Badminton16.00-18.00: Swimming18.00-20.00: Judo

TUESDAYS13.00-14.00: Badminton15.30-17.30: Basketball18.00-19.00: Judo

wednesdays13.30-14.30: Circuits14.00-16.00: Judo16.00-17.30: Gym session17.00-19.00: Swimming19.00-20.00: The HOP

THURSDAYS07.45-08.15: The HOP15.30-17.30: Handball

THURSDAYS (cont’d) 16.00-18.00: Badminton17.30-18.30: Basketball18.00-20.00: Cricket18.00-19.00: Body conditioning19.00-20.00: Aerobics

fridays07.30-08.30: Swimming13.00-14.00: LGBT14.30-16.30: Touch tennis20.30-23.00: Badminton21.00-23.00: Basketball

SATURDAYS11.00-14.00: Social Saturday17.00-19.00: Handball

SUNDAYS11.00-13.00: Tennis14.00-16.30: Gym session

The Active Brunel programme offers everyone the chance to access a range of informal and relaxed sport and physical activity sessions regardless of your ability or experience. Membership costs just £5 for the academic year! With the membership you are entitled to some free session, while all other sessions only cost between £1-3. What are you waiting for try a session! Try It – Like It – Love It

THANK YOUmembers who have contributed to our events, exhibitions and

competitions during One World Week.

Special thanks to the student volunteer coordinators for all their hard work; Finn Turley, Lisa Boyles, Olga Tikhomirova, Jemima Khalli,

Tafadzwa Kadere, Katie Stewart, Charlee Lockhart, Sakshi Arora and Vicky Caws.

Photos of the week can be found by visiting brunelstudents.com/oneworldweek

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