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.
Ways to get involved
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Students
Shape the future of health: explore courses, projects and real-world opportunities
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Researchers
Drive innovation: discover health research and funding opportunities
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Partners
Create lasting impact: donate or collaborate with UEL on health innovation and community wellbeing
WE BELIEVE HEALTH IS A RIGHT NOT A PRIVILEGE INEQUALITY ISN’T HEALTHY
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health at UEL in numbers
The University of East London is making a measurable impact on healthcare education, workforce development, and community health.
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
Stratford Health Campus: innovation in community care
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
We are dedicated to empowering young people in some of the UK’s most diverse and vulnerable communities.
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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.
Sustainability as a Health Determinant
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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Restoring Peatlands
We’re leading on the restoration of damaged UK peatlands to cut carbon emissions and protect ecosystems.
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Pollution Pods
Dr Michael Pinsky has been using immersive art to educate international audiences about the health risks of global pollution and climate change.
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Robotic construction
We are working on developing modular, zero-carbon housing in partnership with UK and Chinese universities.
Hospital to community: bridging the gap
We’re shifting care from hospitals to the heart of communities, ensuring health support is accessible and equitable.
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Dignity in menstruation
Dr Meera Tiwari has been working alongside a team of researchers in improving menstrual health outcomes with dignity and cultural sensitivity in India, Nepal, and the UK.
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Collaborating on the £5M THIRST project to combat health inequalities in Tower Hamlets.
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Social Prescribing
Our Institute for Connected Communities has expanded the social prescription network, training more than 1,000 link workers.
Rethinking healthcare: from illness to prevention
We are driving innovation to prevent illness and promote long-term health.
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We worked alongside King’s College London and UTHealth Houston on research funded by Flow Neuroscience, which confirms brain stimulation devices are safe and effective for treating depression at home
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Health determinants research
Dr Sally Cutler is professor in medical microbiology and her research continues to inform policy and practise in tackling infectious diseases in Europe and Africa.
From analogue to digital: revolutionising care
We are harnessing technology to improve access to healthcare and enhance patient outcomes.
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Exploring online platforms to deliver community-based wellbeing activities, led by Ian Tucker.
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Using AI to enhance early detection and treatment outcomes in serious illnesses like cancer.
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