The daylong event started with Rowan Atkinson’s movie Johnny English, followed by a unique book exhibition. The exhibition showcased more than 700 academic books along with fiction and non-fiction across the genres. The entire event was open to all students and visitors. This year, the LEBC academic committee has presented one book and a current issue of The Economist and Prospect to each of the students on   this special occasion.  

Events throughout the day also included food festival, Award Giving Ceremony, documentary projection and multi-cultural performance. The annual students and staff award giving ceremony took place in the afternoon. Finally, the LEBC students and guests enjoyed the show of Oscar-winning movie King’s Speech. Book Exhibition held A daylong book exhibition was organized by the London East Bank College on 17 November, marked its Annual Students’ Day 2011. The LEBC saw an overwhelming response from students and visitors who had come to attend the Annual Students’ Day. 

A wide range of books from all academic disciplines was displayed while fiction and non-fiction saw the greatest attention amongst the guests. Meanwhile, an inspiring and festive panorama of cultural performance held in the auditorium during the exhibition. The LEBC book exhibition became a memorable event and it attracted an increasing number of readers and book lovers despite the rising threat from digital books and the rapidly growing online reading habit. LEBC Acknowledging Outstanding Achievements Thursday, 17 November was a day of celebration as the LEBC students and staff came together in the college hall to acknowledge and celebrate the successes and achievements. Professor John Wilson, Head of Accreditation, ASIC and Ms. Bronwen Maddox, the Editor and Chief Executive of Prospect magazine, awarded the prizes and trophies to the students during the award giving ceremony.

The principal of London East Bank College Professor Dr. Zakir Hossain and Director of Studies Mr Prashanta Bhushon Barua were also present on this occasion. With long tables groaning under the weight of trophies, awards and prizes; expectant students as well as academic staff waited for the call to bring in the official guests. However, representatives from the relevant diplomatic missions belonging to the awarded international students also attend the programme. Prashanta receives LEBC ‘Philanthropist for Education’ award Prashanta Bhushon Barua, the LEBC Director of Studies & Head of Laws, is being awarded the ‘Philanthropist for Education’ by the college for his outstanding contribution towards the education sector at a very crucial time. On behalf of all LEBC staff and students, Vice-Principal Parvez Jugon and Head of Business Rajib Mustafa initiated this award to recognize Prashanta’s philanthropic support for the private sector higher education. He has been involved in the field of higher education over half a decade. Prashanta believes that a strong intellectual connectivity should be formed in order to re-connect the international students with contemporary British trends. His educational mission and charitable activities coincided to a great extent with the aims of main stream British universities. Over the past few years, Prashanta formed a solid ground for promoting scholarly interaction amongst the students and academics at the London East Bank College. He also played a vital role in the formation of a well-resourced library at the LEBC. However, he has been instrumental for the rapid growth of this particular institution. Prashanta is a Queen Mary, University of London graduate specialized in Media and Telecommunication law.

The LEBC food festival took place on 17 November in the college canteen and aimed to bring the continental food celebrations to the younger audience. As in many British festivals in the UK, the LEBC food festival reflects the multiplicity of British cultures. The goal was to give the community a taste of continental food and entertainment. Rajib Mustafa, one of the key organisers of the food festival, said: ‘The idea behind this is to reach people who wouldn’t usually get involved.’ As a gesture of social responsibility, the ‘food festival’ was open to all food lovers. ‘It’s all about trying to get students interested and involved’—Mustafa added.