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Work starts on state-of-the-art library in Stratford

Tuesday 18 October 2011

UEL's new Stratford Library

Building work has commenced on a state-of-the-art library facility at the University of East London’s Stratford campus, marked this week with a ceremonial ‘turning of the turf’ in front of guests from the University and construction company, Volker Fitzpatrick. Paul Chopra, UEL Stratford Campus Library Manager, and Andy Stoney, Operations Director at Volker Fitzpatrick, took a dig at the site before a bulldozer showed them it should be done.

Due for completion in early 2013, the £14.8 million Stratford Library will transform the experience of UEL students from the borough of Newham and beyond with an attractive, inspirational and flexible learning and research environment.

The Library will boast the latest technology with an advanced digital library, self-issue and return services and an automatic book sorter. The interior will be enhanced by a landscaped internal garden situated within a central atrium.

Paul Chopra said: “It’s great to see building work commence on this exciting new project which, when it opens in 2013, will add so much to the student experience for those studying at Stratford.”

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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.

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