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UEL celebrates unprecedented fashion industry success

Tuesday 4 October 2011

UEL Fashion Students

The University of East London's School of Arts and Digital Industries celebrated the success of its fashion industry placement programme yesterday with an event at the University's fashion school.

The event featured speakers from some of the industry's biggest companies, including Diesel and Hallett Retail, alongside an opportunity for students looking for internships this academic year to meet the professionals who they hope will give them their first foot in the door of this highly competitive industry.

Students returning from their placements also spoke at the event about the highlights of their experience, while an exhibition in the University's gallery space was designed to give a glimpse into a 'day in the life' of a fashion industry placement student.

Last year UEL achieved its highest ever placement of students in the fashion industry, with 46 students landing roles in fashion companies compared to just 11 in the previous year, many of these were non-design placements, reflecting the current diversity of roles in the industry.

Bethan Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Fashion, who organised the event, said: "If you're serious about making a career in the fashion industry then to get some industry experience behind you is priceless. We've worked hard to build relationships with fashion industry professionals to ensure as many of our students as possible get that opportunity".

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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.

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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