Year of Health
A Year of Health: building a fairer, healthier future.
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A Year of Health: building a fairer, healthier future.
Year of Health
What is UEL’s Year of Health?
UEL’s Year of Health is a university-wide initiative focused on improving physical, mental and community health through education, research, partnerships and real-world impact. It brings together students, staff, industry and local communities to address health inequalities and create practical solutions that improve lives.
Why it matters now?
The Year of Health responds to growing global challenges including health inequality, mental health pressures and workforce shortages across health and care sectors. UEL’s location in East London places it at the centre of communities most.
WE BELIEVE HEALTH IS A RIGHT NOT A PRIVILEGE
Shorter life.
In Newham, healthy life expectancy is over a decade lower than the rest of London.
Less access.
North-east London has the highest number of patients per GP in the capital.
Worse start.
20 per cent of children aged 2-2.5 in east London are below their expected level of development.
Expert Voices
Hear the latest insights from UEL academics on all things health
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More than a medal: what the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games programme cuts mean for athletes
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have been praised for ensuring the event survives despite significant financial challenges.
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Expert voices: Newborn screening for SMA is a major step forward – but we must not stop there
SMA causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement, affecting the ability to walk, breathe and swallow. Around 70 young people are diagnosed with it every year in the UK
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Expert voices: How climate change is reshaping the summer holiday
As hotter summers become the new normal, travellers are having to rethink where they go, when they travel and how they stay safe in extreme heat.
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Expert voices: The arrival of oral Wegovy in the UK
With the launch of Wegovy tablets in the UK, there is renewed interest in what the novel oral weight-loss treatment could mean for patients, healthcare providers and the future of obesity care.
Our health news and updates
Read the latest health themed news from the University of East London. Catch up with the latest in the Year of Health research, teaching, and learning.
Our impact
Discover how UEL is improving healthcare through education, research and partnerships. The University of East London is making a measurable impact on healthcare education, workforce development, and community health.
UEL is revolutionising healthcare
At the University of East London, we are dedicated to advancing healthcare both within our communities and beyond. Through innovative approaches and a £350M investment in our Health campus, we are driving change and equipping a future-ready workforce for our NHS.
What outcomes will the UEL Year of Health deliver?
- New health-focused courses and research projects
- Industry partnerships in health, wellbeing and life sciences
- Community health initiatives addressing local inequalities
- Student opportunities including placements, projects and employability skills
Research transforming communities
Discover how our research is improving health and wellbeing in east London and beyond.
Healthy and sustainable communities
Exploring how our environment shapes health and wellbeing.
The Stratford Health Campus will be a hub for community care, cutting-edge research, and NHS career preparation. Doubling UEL’s health community, it will feature state-of-the-art facilities, eco-friendly design, and green spaces. Collaboration with local partners will drive solutions to health inequalities, laying the foundation for a new medical school by 2027.
Early years and youth: foundations for lifelong health
Supporting healthier lives from childhood onwards.
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Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth
ISEY have developed innovative, world-leading methods to study how early environments shape early development.
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Online safeguarding
The Child Online Harms Policy Think Tank launches to shape policy and protect children from online risks posed by AI, VR, and harmful content.
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Sport in Your Futures
We’re leveraging sport to inspire healthier lifestyles and open pathways to higher education.
Healthy and sustainable communities
At UEL, sustainability is a core driver of health and wellbeing, from clean air and water to sustainable housing and energy solutions.
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Sugarcrete®
We’ve developed a low-carbon building material made from sugarcane waste, reducing the carbon footprint of construction.
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Creating Greener Futures
We’re using research to understand how nature-based solutions can support healthier, more sustainable urban environments.
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Healthier Homes
How can housing design reduce overheating, support wellbeing and improve comfort during hotter summers?
From hospital to community
We’re shifting care from hospitals to the heart of communities, ensuring health support is accessible and equitable.
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One-stop health
The Neighbourhood Health Hub is the UK’s first university-led primary care pilot, bringing prevention, support and clinical expertise into the community.
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Health equity
We’re connecting research and practice to address the challenges that shape people’s health and opportunities.
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Social Prescribing
Our Institute for Connected Communities has expanded the social prescription network, training more than 1,000 link workers.
