Research across the University
Research across the University
Interdisciplinary Research Centres
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Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging
The Centre for Migration, Refugees and Belonging is located at the University of East London.
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Centre for Creative and Cultural Practice
The centre for Creative and Cultural Practice (CCP) is a platform for interdisciplinary, socially engaged creative practice and radical research.
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Centre for Social Change and Justice
The Centre brings together the rich spectrum of debates that shape contemporary discourses on the drivers of social change, inequalities and social justice.
Research in our Schools
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
Browse our research groups below or view all research in the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.
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Resilient Materials and Structures Research Group
This group focuses on low carbon, energy efficient and resilient infrastructure materials and structures, including cementitious and bio- composites.
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The Centre of FinTech
The Centre of FinTech is based at the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, in collaboration with the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.
School of Arts and Creative Industries
Browse our research groups below or view all research in the School of Arts and Creative Industries.
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The culturopolitical, sociopolitical, aesthetic and ethical implications of international cultures.
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Centre for Performing Arts Development (CPAD)
CPAD at the University of East London is focused on developing original and innovative research in performing arts.
School of Childhood and Social Care
Browse our research groups below or view all research in the School of Childhood and Social Care.
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BabyDevLab
The Baby Development Lab in the University of East London conducts world-leading research into babies' early development.
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Cognition and Neuroscience Group
We examine human cognitive and emotional processes in neurotypical adults and in individuals with brain impairments and mental health disorders.
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The Centre for Social Work Research (CSWR)
At UEL's Centre for Social Work, we offer a distinctive 'practice near' psychosocial approach to social work, social policy and understanding individuals and organisations.
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Cultural Engine Research Group (CERG)
Focusing on the critical and public exploration of complex factors that frame everyday practices
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Developmental Psychology Research Group
The Developmental Psychology Research Group joins together psychologists, neuroscientists and developmental psychologists.
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Drugs and Addictive Behaviour Research Group
The Drugs and Addictive Behaviours Research Group has grown out of a long tradition of work on the neuropsychological effects of recreational drugs.
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The International Centre for the Study of the Mixed Economy of Childcare (ICMEC)
ICMEC works to generate greater knowledge about Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) systems and policies worldwide.
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Mental Health and Social Change
The Mental Health & Social Change Group shares a commitment to psychological research and practice that is done with, not to, people and communities.
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Psychosocial Studies research group
Psychosocial Studies is a field of academic research that has existed at UEL since 1985.
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Research In Teacher Education (RiTE)
A periodical from the School of Childhood and Social Care.
School of Health, Sport and Bioscience
Browse our research groups below or view all research in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.
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Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences Research Group (ASSRG)
The group investigates topics within sport and exercise physiology, biomechanics and psychology, along with strength and conditioning.
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The Clinical Research Group
We research into the impact and alleviation of human chronic disease. We are based in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.
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Infection and Immunity Research Group
Research within the Infection and Immunity Group explores the interactive role between the host immune response and pathogen thereby elucidating mechanisms that may play a role in causing disease path
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Medicines Research Group (MRG)
Founded in 2007, the Medicines Research Group has grown significantly over the years with research expertise including drug discovery and development.
Royal Docks School of Business & Law
Browse our research groups below or view all research in the Royal Docks School of Business & Law.
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Centre for Work, Organisation and Technology (CWOT)
The Centre for Work, Organisation and Technology (CWOT) combines academic research with applied projects co-created with employers, unions, policymakers and local communities.
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Centre for the study of States, Markets and People (STAMP)
STAMP hosts visiting fellows, PhD students, runs advanced research seminars and workshops and houses the Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies.
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Noon Centre at UEL
Since its inception in 2012 the Centre has pursued the strategic goal of supporting and developing students from diverse backgrounds.
























