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UEL’s Nicola takes a leap of faith

Monday 19 November 2012

Nicola Quilter

Events Officer, Nicola Quilter, took a leap of faith earlier this month, raising vital funds for the Stroke Association in the process.

The plucky mother of two, who has looked after UEL’s university-wide corporate events programme for the last 14 years, was, for once, the centre of attention herself, when she took her life in her hands, abseiling from the 100 foot high boiler house roof of London’s iconic Battersea Powerstation, along with a team of fellow fundraisers.

Nicola said: “The first step is the scariest because you’re leaning backwards from the top of this very tall building, but once you have your foot hold on the side of the building it’s actually great fun, and certainly something I wouldn’t mind trying again.”

Nicola’s abseil raised a creditable £500 for the Stroke Association.

Further donations can be made until 3 December at www.justgiving.com/nicolajquilter

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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