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UEL students' finances buoyed by Thames Water

Thursday 30 September 2010

Students who received bursaries

Five students from the School of Computing, Information Technology and Engineering at the University of East London have been awarded bursaries by Thames Water which should keep them afloat financially.

Imran Ahmed, Ruhul Amin Choudory and Iscandar Almahruqi, who will begin their studies in Civil Engineering this year at UEL, along with Abdul Raouf and Kawser Alom, who are studying Electronic Engineering, were all presented with a certificate by the CEO of Thames Water, Martin Baggs. The ceremony took place at the University’s Docklands campus on Monday.

The bursary will pay half of each of the five students’ tuition fees for the year. They will also have two paid summer work placements each with Thames Water, providing them with valuable work experience.

Last year Thames Water awarded two bursaries to Engineering students Barbara Rola and Adam Moase, who have just completed their first paid summer placements.

Barbara said: “the placement has been unforgettable. I’ve gained such a diverse range of experience from working at sewage treatment works and construction sites. As well as gaining a better understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of science and engineering, I'll be starting my second year with boosted confidence and self-esteem”.

Dean of School, Professor Mohammad Dastbaz said: "UEL welcomes the ongoing commitment from Thames Water. In making these generous bursaries available Thames Water is showing their commitment to investing in our young people for the future. These awards not only recognise the high calibre of our students but also give a great financial boost to our aspiring engineers".

Thames Water's Chief Executive, Martin Baggs said: “We have got some really exciting water and wastewater engineering projects coming up in East London over the next decade, by ensuring that budding engineers are supported through their studies and into their careers, we can make sure we have the right people with the right skills to deliver these major projects”.

The company will be offering a further three bursaries in 2011. Students, who are residents of the London Borough of Newham or surrounding areas, who would like to apply to Thames Water for funding to study a degree in civil or electrical engineering at UEL, can register their interest and request more information by emailing education@thameswater.co.uk

Notes to Editors

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