There are many things that make the University of East London (UEL) stand out. The university has a reputation for taking large numbers of international students, mature students and people from deprived backgrounds, and providing them with a world-leading education. It also has modern campuses spread across London and a supportive atmosphere. This doesn’t just make UEL a popular study destination for students – academics and staff say it means it is a sought-after place to work as well.
Many academics are keen to join UEL because of its international outlook and commitment to social inclusivity and social mobility. “I told them straight away, absolutely, this is my destination,” says Prof David Tann, vice-provost for technology, and dean of the school of architecture, computing and engineering. UEL has approximately 40,000 students from more than 160 different nationalities and prides itself on embracing diversity.
