Think it can't be done? Think again.
We bring diverse minds together to solve the world’s toughest challenges.
Think a university can’t make a difference? Think again.
At the University of East London, we’re not just imagining a better future - we’re building it. Through ground-breaking research, industry and community partnerships alongside a bold commitment to equity and innovation, we’re creating real-world change that reaches far beyond our campus.
And we’re just getting started.
Join us in turning challenges into opportunities, and ambition into action. Together, we can shape a fairer, greener, and healthier world - starting today.
Think the internet can’t be safe? Think again.
At the University of East London, we’re challenging the status quo with cutting-edge research in online safety. Led by Professor Julia Davidson OBE, one of the UK’s foremost experts in cybercrime and online harms, our work focuses on protecting children and vulnerable groups in the digital world. From advising international organisations like UNICEF and Europol to co-leading major research on cybercrime and online risks, we’re developing solutions that make the internet safer for everyone.
Think the first few years don’t define a lifetime? Think again.
Our Institute of Science for Early Years (ISEY) at the University of East London, located in Newham—one of the UK’s most diverse areas—examines the impact of early life stress on attention, learning, and development, paving the way for better outcomes and brighter futures for children everywhere.
Think sugar is bad for you? Think again.
At the University of East London, we’re challenging expectations with Sugarcrete®, a low-carbon brick made from waste sugarcane. It’s innovative, sustainable, and reshaping the future of construction.
Think social media is sustainable? Think again.
At the University of East London, we’re revealing the unseen cost of our digital lives. Every post, scroll, and stream adds up, fuelling data centres that now produce more emissions than the global aviation industry. Led by Professor Rabih Bashroush, our research is driving a digital sustainability revolution, transforming policy, guiding global tech firms, and cutting carbon across Europe. Because real change starts with what’s behind the screen.
Think menstrual health only affects women? Think again.
Our research is broadening the conversation around menstrual health, highlighting its impact on people of all genders, and driving change in how society approaches and supports menstrual well-being. By breaking down barriers and fostering education, we aim to create a more inclusive, informed world for everyone.
Think wetlands are a waste of space? Think again.
At the University of East London, we’re proving that peatlands are climate superheroes in disguise. Through world-leading research, we’re turning overlooked landscapes into global climate solutions—shaping UN policy, driving international law, and restoring the Earth’s most powerful natural carbon banks.
Think underserved communities can’t access expert advice? Think again.
At the University of East London, our student-run clinics deliver real-world solutions to real-world problems, for free. Under expert supervision, our law and accountancy students are helping local people navigate everything from tenant rights to tax returns. It’s hands-on education that’s making a difference, in our students’ careers and in the lives of the communities we serve.
Think universities only educate? Think again.
Our work is about people. It’s about innovation, resilience, and transformation. Our academics, researchers, and students unite across disciplines, backgrounds, and experiences to tackle society’s biggest challenges—creating solutions that make a real and lasting impact.
East London Voices
Celebrating diverse stories from the UEL community — students, academics, alumni and beyond.
Think complex problems are unsolvable? Think big challenges are too great? Think people can’t be helped? Think again!
At the University of East London, our 'Think... Think Again' approach drives us to challenge the status quo and rethink what’s possible. By bringing diverse minds together and embracing fresh perspectives, we tackle the world’s toughest issues with innovative solutions.
We're re-thinking futures. This is why students, academics, industry partners and more are joining us in transforming the future by thinking differently and redefining the limits of what we can achieve.
