Businesses can access a range of University services for free or at discounted rates.

• Free access to University Library resources at the Docklands Campus Library next door to Knowledge Dock. Open 24/7 during term time. (Subject to approval and availability. Reference only)
• Discounted rates at the Print Centre, great for stationery, brochures and other promotion material.        
• Discounted membership rates at SportsDock, the University’s world class sports facility.

Knowledge Dock is home to the University’s Research, Innovation and Enterprise department. UEL is an innovative academic community, delivering high quality research that is impactful, intellectually stimulating, socially relevant and for public good.

UEL was rated the top modern university in London for research by the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) and has built on this by doubling its return of world-leading research to the subsequent Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2014. UEL’s Research and Development Support team, supports collaboration between UEL researchers and the business community.

UEL Enterprise strongly encourage collaboration between external organisations and UEL’s entrepreneurial community. The Enterprise team frequently host educational and informative workshops and events which are open to all students, alumni and Knowledge Dock businesses.

Home to professional spaces small and large, whatever the requirements of your event, meeting or conference may be – the team at Knowledge Dock can support you through the process, often at a much more affordable rate than other London conference venues. Finding the right location can often be troublesome, but here at Knowledge Dock we believe that a function is more than just its location, it requires planning, catering, technical support and on the day management, all details that can be adhered to by our friendly team.

The centre sits in the heart of London’s Docklands area, boasting transport links into Central London and international travel, being only minutes away from London City Airport. The University site is also situated at Cyprus DLR station meaning whichever mode of transport your guests are joining us with, they will have no trouble finding us with ease.

Throughout your time in Knowledge Dock you will have access to a dedicated reception service, a specialised team to ensure the smooth running of your event with additional tech support and implementation to meet your requirements (at no extra charge).