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UEL celebrates one hundred years of International Women’s Day with Education Fair

Friday 11 March 2011

To kick off International Women’s Day, the University of East London’s Education and Community Partnership organised the Progressive Women, Information and Education Fair at Walthamstow Central Library on Tuesday 8 March.

London Assembly Member, Jennette Arnold, opened the event along with Lorna Lee, the Head of Libraries for the Borough of Waltham Forest, and Waltham Forest Councillor Geraldine Reardon, portfolio holder for libraries and cultural services.

Over 300 people attended the event, which featured 32 stalls from women's organisations, training providers, council departments, such as adult education, private organisations and the army. There were also activities such as complimentary therapy, flower arranging and a fashion show.

Jasbir Panesar, UEL Community Development Coordinator, said: "The event gave local women a chance to celebrate diversity, gain access to local education, training opportunities and services . Fun activities for everyone at all ages were popular. Stallholders are now keen to make this an annual event."

The University of East London is committed to promoting women in business with the aim of becoming the number one university for women’s entrepreneurship by the end of the decade.

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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