News archive 2011
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Archive 2011
- 21 Dec 11 – UEL signs agreement with Royal Society for Public Health
- 20 Dec 11 – Howzat? UEL student called up for England cricket tour
- 07 Dec 11 – Work starts on unique university campus in central Stratford
- 07 Dec 11 – Universities play a ‘central’ role in sports legacy plans
- 29 Nov 11 – UEL announces unprecedented bursary offer to local schools and colleges
- 25 Nov 11 – University of East London Chief Says UK Higher Education ‘Hit by Double Whammy’
- 21 Nov 11 – Lights in the sky over London - UEL academic coordinates major art project
- 18 Nov 11 – UEL honours KiDULTHOOD star, Noel Clarke
- 17 Nov 11 – Former NBA basketball player, John Amaechi, holds court at East London graduation ceremony
- 16 Nov 11 – Revered Stonewall football star Aslie Pitter nets an honorary award
- 15 Nov 11 – Esteemed theatre director Philip Hedley honoured by University of East London
- 14 Nov 11 – Malaysia’s top businesswomen celebrated with honorary awards
- 14 Nov 11 – Leading UK Female entrepreneurs to take centre stage at UEL conference
- 11 Nov 11 – UEL wins European Good Practice award with cyber crime programme
- 10 Nov 11 – UEL student catches the attention of England cricket selectors
- 09 Nov 11 – UEL urges people to come and face the super recogniser test
- 08 Nov 11 – Graham Gooch is bowled over by UEL Honorary Degree
- 27 Oct 11 – UEL teams are rowing for gold
- 27 Oct 11 – UEL branches out with urban orchard
- 19 Oct 11 – UEL graduate nominated for prestigious documentary award
- 18 Oct 11 – Work starts on state-of-the-art library in Stratford
- 18 Oct 11 – UEL Fine Art graduate to exhibit at two prestigious art shows
- 09 Oct 11 – Statement from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee on the Higher Education White Paper ‘Students at the Heart of the System’
- 06 Oct 11 – Channel 5 calls on UEL expertise for Gadget Show
- 04 Oct 11 – UEL celebrates unprecedented fashion industry success
- 29 Sep 11 – UEL academic writes music for award-winning film
- 27 Sep 11 – Jamie’s Ministry of Food comes to UEL
- 19 Sep 11 – U.S. Olympic champion helps UEL take the plunge with new swimming partnership in Newham
- 19 Sep 11 – ASICS and the University of East London agree five year research and brand partnership
- 12 Sep 11 – UEL student creates open-air art cinema at Docklands campus
- 12 Sep 11 – UEL graduate brings ‘stile’ to the city with playful commission in Battersea Park
- 09 Sep 11 – UEL leads the way in fight against superbugs
- 06 Sep 11 – Golden performance by UEL students at European rowing championships
- 31 Aug 11 – Out of sight – not out of mind!
- 31 Aug 11 – British Swimming partners with the University of East London for 2012
- 22 Aug 11 – Celebrated UEL animator exhibits film at World Peace Festival
- 18 Aug 11 – UEL expects record number of summer applications
- 17 Aug 11 – National Student Survey: UEL student satisfaction reaches all time high
- 16 Aug 11 – UEL admissions expert offers ten tips for school-leavers looking to go into higher study
- 09 Aug 11 – UEL students ‘overwhelmed’ by Henley Royal Regatta success
- 04 Aug 11 – National Teaching Fellowship award for UEL academic
- 03 Aug 11 – UEL strikes Olympic deal with Team Singapore
- 02 Aug 11 – UEL welcomes new Dean of Arts and Digital Industries
- 01 Aug 11 – Medicinal herb garden opens at UEL
- 16 Aug 11 – UEL teams up with FashionCapital to create world-class fashion facilities
- 28 Jul 11 – UEL unveils plans for new university library in the heart of Stratford
- 28 Jul 11 – 'Recycled Metro' dress student turns her talents to magazines
- 26 Jul 11 – One year to go till the greatest show on Earth: UEL gears up for the final lap
- 22 Jul 11 – UEL appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor
- 20 Jul 11 – UEL academic breathes life into Olympic borough with thought-provoking film
- 19 Jul 11 – UEL student given 10-1 odds that he’ll win the Turner Prize by 50
- 19 Jul 11 – UEL photography exhibition to mark London 2012 Open Weekend
- 11 Jul 11 – Hackney's cycling cultures: 'Bike Portraits' is a photo exhibition with a difference
- 08 Jul 11 – Back to the Future: new UEL course looks at East London’s heritage
- 05 Jul 11 – Mum’s the word for new UEL course
- 30 Jun 11 – UEL launches Islamic Banking and Finance Centre
- 29 Jun 11 – Statement from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patrick McGhee on the Higher Education White Paper ‘Students at the Heart of the System’
- 29 Jun 11 – It's not all in the mind, as UEL SU launches mental health charity film and art exhibition
- 28 Jun 11 – UEL Open Day success
- 27 Jun 11 – UEL fashion star nominated as Retailer of the Year at Scottish Fashion Awards
- 22 Jun 11 – CEWE event is on the money
- 21 Jun 11 – Outdoor gym opens at Docklands Campus
- 20 Jun 11 – 'We’re in Fashion!’ Record numbers of UEL fashion students working in the industry
- 16 Jun 11 – UEL strengthens alliances in Brazil
- 16 Jun 11 – UEL implements new higher London Living Wage for cleaning staff
- 16 Jun 11 – New flexible learning Careers Adviser course targets teachers
- 15 Jun 11 – Yet another royal engagement for UEL dancers as HRH the Prince of Wales pays surprise visit
- 13 Jun 11 – CBE for Chair of UEL Governors in birthday honours
- 10 Jun 11 – ITV’s This Morning announces UEL fashion star as nation’s favourite
- 08 Jun 11 – UEL course hailed as a global first by International aid agencies
- 07 Jun 11 – UEL fashion stars shine at opening show of Graduate Fashion Week
- 07 Jun 11 – UEL appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor
- 07 Jun 11 – Asian Women’s Education and Training Fair in Redbridge
- 03 Jun 11 – UEL strengthens ties with Russian International Olympic University
- 02 Jun 11 – UEL plays its part in making London world's first 'Sustainable Fish City'
- 02 Jun 11 – UEL Graduate Fashion Week student is 'This Morning' star
- 31 May 11 – UEL academic recognised with award for excellence at international IT conference
- 27 May 11 – UEL rowing student makes Great Britain World Cup team
- 25 May 11 – UEL conference explores creative and media arts in the University and beyond
- 23 May 11 – UEL's unique digital archiving project offers priceless artefacts the MIDAS touch
- 19 May 11 – UEL rolls out sports wheelchairs to five Olympic host boroughs
- 17 May 11 – Esteemed academic, Jacqueline Rose, speaks at UEL
- 16 May 11 – Moscow beckons for UEL rowing team
- 12 May 11 – University of East London demonstrates commitment to ensuring the legacy of Olympic Park
- 09 May 11 – University of East London performing arts students dance for the Queen
- 09 May 11 – UEL celebrates Sports Awards
- 09 May 11 – TV appearance for UEL fashion graduate at royal wedding
- 20 Apr 11 – UEL graduate Bunmi chosen to represent Africa at New York Fashion Week
- 18 Apr 11 – He did it! UEL student completes backward marathon.
- 15 Apr 11 – UEL launches UK’s first Diploma Course in Career Coaching
- 15 Apr 11 – UEL fees announcement
- 15 Apr 11 – Recession, what recession? UEL business start-up centre is booming
- 15 Apr 11 – New flexible learning Careers Adviser course targets teachers
- 11 Apr 11 – UEL architecture students invited to redesign North Woolwich old station
- 08 Apr 11 – UEL research says: London on-track to deliver sustainable Olympics
- 08 Apr 11 – UEL student to run the London Marathon: backwards!
- 07 Apr 11 – It's a bug's life: UEL joint winners in sustainability award
- 06 Apr 11 – Women entrepreneurs inspired to ‘catch a wave’ at UEL event
- 31 Mar 11 – Mayor of London launches ground-breaking higher education initiative
- 30 Mar 11 – Met-a-porter: UEL students create high-couture from free papers
- 23 Mar 11 – UEL academic recognised as ‘woman of outstanding achievement’
- 21 Mar 11 – Distinguished Harvard Professor speaks of a revolution in education, at the University of East London
- 14 Mar 11 – Jewish and Muslim UEL students work together with interfaith initiatives
- 14 Mar 11 – Enrich children's playtime with games consoles, pop music and TV says new research
- 11 Mar 11 – UEL celebrates one hundred years of International Women’s Day with Education Fair
- 11 Mar 11 – Time of the essence in countdown to the launch of 'SportsDock', Newham’s newest landmark
- 09 Mar 11 – Life’s a beach - UEL academic all set for major scientific exhibition
- 08 Mar 11 – Researchers try to predict language development in babies even before they can talk
- 04 Mar 11 – Tasting the colours of the rainbow: UEL to host major Synaesthesia conference
- 02 Mar 11 – All’s Fair in food and drink: UEL celebrates its new Fairtrade status during Fairtrade Fortnight
- 28 Feb 11 – UEL event looks at ‘the art’ of protest
- 28 Feb 11 – The Life of Brain: UEL expert reveals the mysteries of the brain to local community
- 24 Feb 11 – UEL launches new public sports clinic
- 24 Feb 11 – Home is where the art is
- 23 Feb 11 – UEL mixes it up with Rich Mix and the Whitechapel Gallery
- 23 Feb 11 – UEL graduate Bunmi Koko lights up London Fashion Week
- 23 Feb 11 – Healthy art makes for healthy minds
- 18 Feb 11 – UEL sports teams storm through at British Universities quarter finals
- 17 Feb 11 – UEL fashion student reaches final of London Fashion Week competition
- 14 Feb 11 – The Wedding List of your dreams is now a reality thanks to UEL entrepreneur
- 14 Feb 11 – Ofsted describes UEL Children's Garden as 'outstanding'
- 11 Feb 11 – UEL: OPLC decision marks a great day for east London
- 11 Feb 11 – Special opportunity for UEL students to get into policing
- 10 Feb 11 – Knowing Sport, Knowing You
- 07 Feb 11 – UEL students contribute to prestigious European IT conference
- 03 Feb 11 – UEL students join Three Lionesses for World Cup preparations
- 31 Jan 11 – UEL applications up by nearly three times the national increase
- 28 Jan 11 – UEL lecturer contributes to landmark Royal Academy exhibition
- 25 Jan 11 – Former UEL student in line for Oscar success
- 24 Jan 11 – Online Learning Task Force includes UEL case study in HEFCE report
- 21 Jan 11 – Invitation to attend free UEL Sports science workshops
- 07 Jan 11 – Keeping green is the name of the game for UEL
- 03 Jan 11 – Five whole days of good green fun at UEL
Latest News Stories
- 12 Jan 12 – UEL academic and award-winning director premieres new film
- 11 Jan 12 – UEL graduate and entrepreneur talks business with Sir Richard Branson
- 04 Jan 12 – UEL student handed highest award by Duke of Edinburgh
- 21 Dec 11 – UEL signs agreement with Royal Society for Public Health
- 20 Dec 11 – Howzat? UEL student called up for England cricket tour
- 07 Dec 11 – Work starts on unique university campus in central Stratford
- 07 Dec 11 – Universities play a ‘central’ role in sports legacy plans
- 29 Nov 11 – UEL announces unprecedented bursary offer to local schools and colleges
- 25 Nov 11 – University of East London Chief Says UK Higher Education ‘Hit by Double Whammy’
- 21 Nov 11 – Lights in the sky over London - UEL academic coordinates major art project
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