UEL spearheads community Health Campus
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21 March 2024
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The University of East London (UEL) is pleased to announce that the London Borough of Newham has granted planning permission for the construction of a groundbreaking development at Water Lane, Stratford, London. This marks a transformative step in the University's evolution, building on its 125-year legacy of pioneering futures in Newham.
The new Health Campus will be a centre of learning and advanced research, and a visionary cornerstone for community health, preventive care, and overall wellbeing. Set to boost the local economy, the campus will generate job opportunities, attract investments and stimulate business growth, infusing new energy into Newham and beyond. It will also be built to the highest sustainability standards.
Professor Amanda Broderick, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of East London, said,
Together, we are not just building a campus; we are nurturing the roots of a community that will flourish for generations to come.
“This Stratford development project is more than a physical expansion. It is a promise to our students and the community we serve. It encapsulates our commitment to nurturing local talent, advancing ecological stewardship, and promoting public well-being. It embodies our vision of creating a connected, healthy, and thriving community for everyone involved with the University of East London.”
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Designed as a cutting-edge hub for innovation and learning, the Health Campus will seamlessly integrate the latest health technology and teaching methodologies. It will be dedicated to providing an unparalleled learning experience, equipping future healthcare professionals with the skills needed to excel in their fields.
The project builds on the University's award-winning, state-of-the-art Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub. Representing a multi-million-pound investment, this facility stands as a European first in end-to-end healthcare education. It showcases cutting-edge, innovative inter-professional practice, and simulation technologies aimed at enhancing career-first learning. The goal is not only to address health inequalities but also to supply the healthcare sector with practice-ready professionals.
The development will include a much-needed student housing village with associated amenities, built using the highest BREEAM sustainability rating evidenced so far in the Higher Education sector. The building will be a community hub, with a wellness centre, nursery and social spaces which will be open to the people of Newham and beyond. The building will help alleviate some of the pressure on local housing, while attracting students from surrounding areas to become part of the UEL and Newham communities.
The approved plans are comprised of 40 per cent green space and include a net increase of 50 trees. A new academic building will house lecture theatres and teaching rooms, and there will be improved lighting and safety features which will benefit the entire surrounding area.
Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer 2024. The project is a significant stride towards the University’s goal of establishing the UK’s first University Community Health Centre. Working alongside University Hospitals, care homes, and schools in London and beyond, the development will contribute to the holistic wellbeing of the community.
Professor Broderick said, “We stand together at the cusp of a new chapter, one where education, health, and community unite to create a brighter future for the University of East London and the wider community we proudly serve. We hope you will join us as we build for today and nurture for tomorrow.”