University of East London

Rethinking your next steps or wondering where you will fit in best, finding where you belong makes all the difference.

Why not come along to our Open Day this Saturday, 20 June 2026 and meet the community waiting for you at the University of East London. Whether you are finishing up college, returning to education, or looking at postgraduate options, our doors are open to help you explore your next chapter.

Try out hands on taster sessions to find your perfect degree fit, and explore our spaces from the waterfront views at Docklands to the energy of Stratford. You will get friendly advice to sort your finance, accommodation, and application questions.

Don't just choose a university. Find your community. Book your spot now and take the first step toward your future.

Lock in your place: https://www.uel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-postgraduate-open-events-uel?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=&utm_content=ug_home_recruitment

Thinking about your next steps after Sixth Form or College?

Get a head start on your future and experience university life firsthand. Join the Your Future Summer School at our flagship UEL Docklands campus for an immersive, five day experience run in collaboration with Make Happen. It is completely FREE to attend, includes lunch every day, and runs from 10 am to 4 pm.

This year we are diving straight into Entrepreneurship. This is your chance to sharpen your business awareness, unleash your creativity, and master problem solving through fast paced, hands on activities and team challenges.

You will collaborate with other ambitious students, learn directly from UEL academics, and network with industry professionals to build practical skills and gain massive confidence in your ideas.

Spaces are limited, so do not wait to secure your spot.

For more information and to submit your application, read here: https://www.uel.ac.uk/your-future-summer-school

Two teams from our East London Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club are in Austria today, competing at the prestigious 3x3 Wheelchair Masters Vienna 2026. 🏀

This is a massive moment for our student-athletes to showcase their talent before thousands of spectators. For UEL student and High Performance athlete Joel Clifton, it is the ultimate culmination of his journey:

"I'm super excited for the opportunity to showcase the hard work we've been putting in at UEL on an international stage. It also feels like a fantastic way to conclude my time on the UEL High Performance Programme, which has helped me grow both as an athlete and as a person."

The women's squad is being led by captain Sophie Patterson, who is ready to guide a brilliant mix of talent against the world's best:
"I'm really excited to be captaining our Phoenix women's 3x3 team in Vienna. It's a fantastic opportunity to represent our organisation and compete on the international stage."

The action kicks off today and leads up to the medal games this Sunday, 14 June. Drop a comment below to show your support for Joel, Sophie, and the entire squad! Let us go, !

Read more: 👉 https://www.uel.ac.uk/news/2026/06/east-london-phoenix-hit-international-stage-3x3-vienna

When HRH The Princess of Wales visited UEL last month to launch The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood's Foundations for Life guide, it sparked an important conversation about the role that universities can play in improving lifelong outcomes for children.

Writing for Times Higher Education, UEL Vice-Chancellor & President Professor Amanda Broderick and Christian Guy, Executive Director of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, argue that universities must embed a stronger understanding of early social and emotional development across education, workforce training and research.

Click the link in our bio to read the article https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/why-universities-should-care-about-first-five-years-life?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial-daily&spMailingID=33158775&spUserID=MTAxNzcwNzcwNzEzMAS2&spJobID=2970860962&spReportId=Mjk3MDg2MDk2MgS2

Is this June rain confusing you too? ☔️🌧️

Sometimes a walk in the London rain with the right community is exactly the pick me up you need.

With today’s downpour outside, we are throwing it back to our active hike to Hampstead Heath. It reminded us that getting outside, moving together, and embracing the elements, even when the weather doesn’t play along can still be the perfect way to reset and clear your mind.

Where is your favourite spot to recharge in London, rain or shine?



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University is about so much more than just the degree, it’s about the community you build along the way.

From late night library sessions to watching the sunset over the Docklands, this is a place where you never have to change who you are to fit in. You just belong. 🌊🫶