Siemens professionals get taste of life at UEL
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01 April 2025
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Industry professionals, academics and students came together at UEL Docklands campus to explore how Siemens’ expertise and technology have helped UEL drive sustainable learning environments, provide students with hands-on experience in green energy enterprises and develop smart campus solutions that enhance their education and future career prospects.
Staff from Siemens locations across Europe visited the University of East London (UEL) on 20 March for an exclusive field trip, offering an in-depth look at Siemens Xcelerator Higher Education initiatives.
UEL’s commitment to sustainability was acknowledged with the Net Zero Leader Award from The Association for Decentralised Energy in 2024, putting UEL at the forefront of energy transition efforts among urban universities, and serving as a model for institutions looking to integrate digital-first, IoT-enabled infrastructure.
During a busy day, Siemens and UEL staff discussed what makes the Docklands campus such a successful environment and looked at Siemens’ solutions to empower universities worldwide.
The visitors also enjoyed a tour through the Royal Docks Centre of Sustainability and their laboratories, including a discussion about the revolutionary new building material, Sugarcrete, developed by UEL staff and students to reduce the carbon cost of new buildings by using waste from sugar refining.
They also met UEL students who discussed their experience working on internships with Siemens.
Eda Eren - BSc Computer Science said:
I gained a lot from working with Siemens on my internship and I’m excited for my future career.
Ameer Abdelall - Graduate - BSc Business Management added: “The diverse opportunities that Siemens gave us really showed how their work has an enormous impact on so many areas of life.”
Several students commented on the green hydrogen project they had been working on, including Moruff Oyero - MSc Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, who said: “It was great to learn how green hydrogen is so important to industry, such as data centres.”
Nanda Abhilash - BSc Computer Science added:
The internship is more connected to our lives than I realised. The topic of green hydrogen that I was working on became so interesting and I became so passionate about it. The support we had from managers was good and the whole experience really gave a good idea of the impact of the work.
As we look ahead, Siemens and UEL remain committed to exchange knowledge, talent development, and community engagement.
Cemal Serindag (BSc Computer Science student), commented: "The Siemens internship was an incredible three month experience where I learned about green hydrogen and its role in sustainable energy, gaining valuable skills for my future career. It has made a lasting impact on my professional journey."
Summing up, Ridhi Singla - BSc Business Management said: “It was an unforgettable experience and an opportunity to learn so much about sustainability.”