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UEL taster day adds up to great business for aspiring students

Thursday 8 February 2007

Students from across East London and Essex came to the University of East London (UEL) Docklands Campus on 7 February for special master-classes designed to help them decide on their future careers. Pupils from Palmers College in Grays, Dagenham Park School and the College of North East London took part in exercises around accountancy and enterprise, with teams of students making decisions on how to develop businesses including a radio station. Karmen Chan, 16 a pupil at Palmers College in Grays, said: “It’s been a great experience and it has helped me to decide what I would like to do at University. UEL looks really good and the facilities are fantastic.”

Becky Cooper, 16 also from Palmers College added: “It was really good to meet new people from other colleges and the day has convinced me to try and go on to university.”

Charlotte Weltz, UEL Colleges Partnership Officer said: “Today went really well and we look forward to organising similar events in future.” 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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