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Leyton students wowed by Computing & Technology taster day at UEL

Thursday 8 February 2007

Over 30 local college students visited the University of East London (UEL) Docklands Campus on 7 February to get a taste of university life and experience the facilities on offer.

Gaurav Malik, senior lecturer in Computing at UEL, led the Leyton 6th Form College students on a tour of the campus, including the new Knowledge Dock, Business School, Library and computing labs.

He said: “The students were visibly impressed by our facilities. They found the labs in the Knowledge Dock and library fascinating and I think they enjoyed the lectures too!”

UEL’s School of Computing and Technology offers a wide range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including Computing, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Surveying and Geographical Information Systems.

UEL hosts a range of summer schools, master-classes, exhibitions and events with local schools and community groups throughout the year. For details, call 020 8223 2598.

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For details and pictures contact Patrick Wilson: 020 8223 2061 or 07951 797 975

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.

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