The Latest Breaking News from the University of East London

London law student died in halls of residence after taking weight loss drug, inquest hears

Josephine Nasr, 19, had been prescribed Zepbound which doctors think triggered a fatal heart rhythm

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax isn’t far off Labour’s housing policy. Not that you’ll ever hear Starmer say it

The UK has its own progressive second home and ‘mansion’ taxes. So why isn’t the PM shouting it from the rooftops, asks Anna Minton, a reader in architecture at the University of East London

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

THE POWER OF PLAY: NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS JUST SECONDS OF PLAY INSTANTLY BRING FAMILIES CLOSER

LUXEMBOURG, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Power of Play: Family Connection" study, conducted in two phases by the University of East London (UEL) with support from Kinder, reveals new findings, building on Phase 1 research into the power of shared play on emotional connection and family bonding and highlighting…

AAP · Jun 11

Farage’s Reform UK poses ‘existential threat’ to the NHS, Wes Streeting warns

Health secretary claims Reform ‘don’t believe’ in the NHS

The Independent UK · Mar 25

‘Everything you need is here’: why academic careers take off at the University of East London

Having roots in its communities, strong connections with industry and mentorship support make the London university an attractive place to study or further your career as a lecturer

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

‘Diversity is part of our everyday language’: the University of East London’s vision for a fairer future

Belonging, representation and accountability aren’t box-ticking exercises at UEL – they’re central to everything it does

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

What’s it like to work and study at the University of East London?

Strong support and inclusivity, along with modern campuses and a collaborative culture make UEL a welcoming place for students and staff alike

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

What sets the University of East London apart? A Q&A with its vice-chancellor and president

After seven years at the helm, Amanda Broderick shares the university’s milestones in that time, along with ambitious plans for the future

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8

Gavin Poynter obituary

Other lives: Professor of social sciences at the University of East London who ‘spoke softly but with great authority’

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025

A wearable for depression? Our honest review of the NHS-backed Flow Neuroscience Headset

Offering a proven, non-invasive and drug-free way to ease depression, the tDCS Headset and app from Flow Neuroscience has the power to both change lives and save them

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2025