Singapore President greets Team Singapore at University of East London
Thursday 26 July 2012
The President of Singapore, Tony Tan, has been visiting the University of East London’s Stratford campus today to welcome Team Singapore athletes. The team will be using the campus as its recovery centre during the Games.
Alongside the recovery centre the Stratford campus will also house the Team Singapore Athletes’ Lounge, while the University will also provide accommodation for medical support staff during the Games. Representatives from the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) visited UEL last year to sign the agreement confirming the use of the campus.
The President greeted athletes at the campus and also spent time talking with the University’s Vice-Chancellor.
UEL Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee, said: “We are delighted to welcome Team Singapore to the University of East London and equally to welcome Singapore President, Tony Tan, who is here to visit the team today.”
He added: “Our partnership with Team Singapore is demonstrative of the relationships that we will continue to build far beyond this summer with our international partners.”
Note:
UEL is actively working with colleges in Singapore to develop higher education in the country. Current links include Nanyang Academy of Fine Art, FTMS Global Academy and Stamford Raffles College.
Notes to Editors
The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.
