University of East London
University of East London (UEL) is a public university located in the London Borough of Newham, London, England, based at three campuses in Stratford and Docklands, following the opening of University Square Stratford in September 2013. The University of East London began as the West Ham Technical Institute and it was officially opened in October 1898 after approval was given for the construction of the site by the West Ham Technical Instruction Act Committee in 1892 following the Technical Instruction Act of 1889. It gained university status in 1992. It was formerly known as College of East London.
Coat of arms of the university | |
| Motto | Latin: Scientia et votorum impletio |
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Motto in English | Knowledge and the fulfilment of vows |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1898 – West Ham Technical Institute 1952 – West Ham College of Technology 1970 – North East London Polytechnic 1989 – Polytechnic of East London 1992 – gained university status |
| Chairperson | Anulika Ajufo |
| Chancellor | Shabir Randeree |
| Vice-Chancellor | Amanda Broderick |
Academic staff | 716 |
| Students | 15,355 (2019/20) |
| Undergraduates | 10,270 (2019/20) |
| Postgraduates | 5,085 (2019/20) |
| Location | London , United Kingdom 51°30′28″N 0°3′49″E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Teal, black and white |
| Affiliations | MillionPlus Association of Commonwealth Universities Universities UK EUA |
| Website | www |
The community is made up of over 40,000 total students from over 160 different countries studying at the University of East London and collaborative partners.