Sustainable Practice

How we deliver our goals and ambitions through our teaching, research, and industry connections to maximise our positive impact on the world

Sustainability in teaching and research

UEL offers many academic opportunities for students in which sustainability is a core focus, which includes:

In addition to specific courses that focus on sustainability, UELs Mental Wealth module has been designed to incorporate sustainability knowledge and prepare students for careers in a job market where there is increasing importance on awareness of environmental and social issues across every sector.

Our research

  • Sugarcrete

    This project brings together experts from UEL and sector leading organisations Grimshaw and Tate & Lyle Sugars to co-create ideas and offer viable construction solutions for real world applications.

Sustainability Research Institute 

The Sustainability Research Institute (SRI) is UEL's centre of excellence for environmental research and development.

Established in 2001, the SRI was one of the first dedicated sustainability research institutes in the UK. We have since built an excellent international reputation by applying our ground-breaking research and development in the real world. Focused around three research themes we have a strong track record of delivering multidisciplinary research for and with external partners in industry, local and regional authorities, non-statutory government agencies, NGOs, and local communities.

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability

The Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability (RDCS) is the regional hatchery for innovation, skills and enterprise supporting a more sustainable and resilient future for businesses, students and residents in the Royal Docks area. The Centre embeds a culture of sustainability in everything we do with a commitment to support underrepresented groups and drive engagement between the University, east London and the world.

Annual sustainability report

See our most recent annual sustainability report. 

Workers' rights, equality and fairness

Learn more about how UEL supports workers' rights, equality and fair treatment through our financial statements and annual impact reports.

Modern slavery and ethical supply chains

The University of East London (UEL) is committed to preventing all forms of modern slavery, including servitude, forced labour and human trafficking.

We work only with suppliers and business partners that share this commitment and expect them to meet the standards set out in our Modern Slavery Policy and Modern Slavery Statements. We also monitor our supply chains to help ensure these standards are maintained.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion are defining features of UEL. We aim to be the UK's most inclusive university and to deliver sector-leading outcomes for our students, staff and communities.

The Office for Institutional Equity works with academic and professional services teams across the university to promote equitable opportunities and outcomes.

Visit the Office for Institutional Equity to access:

  • Equality, diversity and inclusion policies
  • Annual reports
  • Gender pay gap reports
  • Strategic plans and supporting documents

These resources provide further information about how UEL promotes fairness, inclusion and opportunity across the university.