UEL Open Day November Docklands

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University of theYear

Education is more than what you study […] it’s the journey as well. I found my current job through the end of year show where students exhibit their work. My friends can’t believe I do architecture, it wasn’t really in my communities – it’s growing into a much more diverse industry but there’s still work to be done.

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Welcome Welcome

Thank you for visiting the University of East London.

We are delighted to welcome you to the careers-first university at such an exciting point in our journey.

This year we were shortlisted for University of the Year at the Times Higher Awards 2025, ranked second in London and fourth in England for Overall Positivity in the National Student Survey (2025), and named among the fastest rising universities in England for graduate employability (Graduate Outcome Survey, 2025). We have also climbed 23 places to break into the UK’s top 40 in the Guardian University Guide 2026.

Our approach is rooted in practice-based learning, innovation and close collaboration with industry in London and beyond.

Every course is shaped by our unique Careers Guarantee: industry experience from day one, a future-focused curriculum, global career support, opportunities to launch your own business, and a proven record of graduate success. Together, these commitments ensure our students graduate career-ready, confident and connected.

Today is your chance to explore our outstanding facilities, discover the wide range of support we provide and hear from the academics who will guide you. Ask questions, experience our community and enjoy the activities.

We hope to welcome you back soon as a future student.

Plan Your Day

1. Check in at our registration area and collect your programme and freebies.

2. Attend our Welcome talk and discover why the University of East London is a great place to study.

3. Our subject talks give you the opportunity to learn more about your desired course, and you’ll be able to ask questions to academics and current students.

4. Take a tour of our vibrant campus, explore our waterfront student accommodation facility at Docklands Campus.

5. Visit our information zone and chat to representatives from our student support services.

Throughout the day you’ll be able to enjoy free refreshments in the Atrium in the East Building. Food and drink will also be available to purchase from Costa, Nook, The Edge restaurant, 53.3. Degrees and Kim's Korean food truck.

Finding Your Way

Whether you’re looking for lecture theatres, the library, accommodation, or other key facilities, the map will guide you through everything our campus has to offer.

How to find your room

Woolwich Manor Way

Festive Make & Take Activities

Delivered in partnership with Art in the Docks, these make and take activities will be a great opportunity to explore creativity, connect with others and experience the vibrant spirit of our campuses through unique hands-on workshops.

Activities Description

Aromatherapy Candle Making

Festive Embroidery Workshop

You will learn how to make your own candles using natural soy wax and simple materials. You will be shown how to melt the wax, add fragrance, and pour it into a container to create your own candle to take home. It’s an easy, fun activity for all ages — no experience needed.

You will learn the basics of embroidery while personalising your very own tote bag. Using simple stitches, colourful threads, and your own designs or patterns, you'll create a unique, handdecorated bag that you can take away. This session is suitable for all skill levels, whether you’re a complete beginner or have some embroidery experience.

10am - 2pm

Marbled Paper Funky Christmas Cards

You will learn how to make your own collaged Christmas cards using a mix of colourful papers, textures, and festive materials. You will experiment with layering, cutting, and arranging shapes to design unique cards. You will explore simple collage techniques and combine recycled and decorative elements. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

10am - 2pm

Students' Union Space, Arthur Edwards

10am - 2pm

Students' Union Space, Arthur Edwards

Students' Union Space, Arthur Edwards

Talks and Tours

Explore our programme of talks and tours. For help planning your visit, just ask one of our friendly student ambassadors.

Talks

Welcome Talk

Undergraduate Student Finance talk

UCAS and Personal Statements: What you need to know

Postgraduate Student Finance

Tours

Join our Welcome Talk presented by senior leaders at UEL and see why we are the Careers First University 10:15 - 10:45 11:15 - 11:45

Find out how to apply for UEL's 2025/26 Scholarships and Bursaries and how the schemes work at our Undegraduate Student Finance talk 12:00 - 12:30

Stay on for the UCAS Personal Statement Talk and pick up tips to make your application shine. 12:30 - 13:00

Discover our Postgraduate scholarships, bursaries, and how to save up to 50% on fees at our Student Finance talk. 13:00 - 13:30

Docklands Library

EB.G.06, East Building

EB.G.06, East Building

EB.G.06, East Building

EB.G.06, East Building

Discover our campuses and accommodation, and feel free to chat with our student ambassadors about their experiences at UEL during your tour.

Neighbourhood Health Hub

Visit UEL’s Health Advice Centre in the East Building and explore your wellbeing with our Clinical Exercise Physiology team. Get quick health checks including blood pressure, body composition, lung function, blood glucose, and grip strength, with personalised guidance on what your results mean for you.

You can also chat with the team about simple ways to be more active and discover helpful local and university resources to support your next steps.

The Health Advice Centre works closely with UEL’s Neighbourhood Health Hub, a community-focused initiative dedicated to improving health and wellbeing across East London. By combining research, education, and local engagement, the Hub tackles health inequalities, promotes prevention, and explores innovative ways to support communities. This aligns with UEL’s Year of Health, highlighting our commitment to healthier lifestyles, realworld impact, and empowering everyone to take positive steps for their wellbeing.

Take a few minutes for yourself and see how small actions can make a big difference in your health and your community.

Have a question?

Speak to our Computing and Engineering academics in RDCS Foyer.

Or you can...

Join our Architecture & Design and Visual Arts academics in AVA Atrium

School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Subject Talks

Title

Architecture & Design/Visual Arts

Computer Science and AI

Engineering and Built Environment

East London Arts

East London Arts

11.30 - 12.15

13:00 - 13:45

11:00 - 11:45

13:00 - 13:45

11:00 - 11:45

13:00 - 13:45

11:00 - 11:30

AVA.G. 22 Lightwell, AVA

KD.1.31/RD.1.18Core + RD.1.18D (IT Lab), Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability

RD.G.02, Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability

AVA.G. 22 Lightwell, AVA

Interested in architecture and visual arts? Under the banner of 'East London Arts', we bring all the students and staff studying Arts courses at the University together with industry and community partners into one friendly and supportive creative community. Hear more at our Introduction to East London Arts talk at 11am in the AVA Building.

School of Arts and Creative Industries

East London Arts Introduction

East London Arts

11:00 - 11:30 AVA.G. 22 Lightwell, AVA

Studying at the University of East London offers a vibrant learning experience at the heart of East London’s world-renowned arts scene. Under the banner of East London Arts, we bring students, staff, industry, and community partners together as one supportive creative community.

With collaboration at our core, you’ll get hands-on experience in our fantastic facilities across Docklands and Stratford — including The Source, our own arts venue and theatre.

By connecting emerging talent (that’s you!) with industry opportunities, we support you to showcase your work through shows, exhibitions, and creative projects — helping turn your passion into a creative career.

Undergraduate Subject Talks

- 12:15

11:30 - 12:15

Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability Foyer - Right side

Facilities Tours

After your subject talk, you’ll take a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities.

Fashion students will see our manufacturing workrooms, sewing studios, screenprinting spaces, and Mac labs. Games and Animation students will explore our multimedia production centre, with Animation also accessing edit suites, audio/visual labs and the green screen studio. Media students will visit the production centre, TV and broadcasting studios, green screen and edit suites, while Film students will tour our industry-standard edit suites, green screen, broadcasting studio and dedicated production spaces. 12:15 - 13:00

Mini-exhibitions

Explore some exhibits from a range of creative arts courses, including short films, fashion garments and art works. 10:00 - 14:00 AVA Foyer

Have a question? Meet our academics and get your questions answered in SportsDock 1st Floor Foyer.

School of Health, Sport And Bioscience

Undergraduate Subject Talks

Title

Sport Science

Activities

Sports Lab

11:00 - 11:45

SD.1.12, SportsDock 13:00 - 13:45

See our sports lab in action

Get hands-on with a range of exciting sports science activities, including athlete performance insights from our CASES-accredited laboratory. You will have the opportunity to see cutting-edge equipment in action while engaging with our academic experts.

Time: 11:50 - 12:50

Royal SchoolDocks of Business and

Undergraduate Subject Talks

Title Time Location

Hospitality, Tourism, Events

11:00 - 11:45

13:00 - 13:45

DL.3.03, Docklands Library

DL.3.03, Docklands Library

Student Support Services

Whether you need support for dyslexia, advice about money or guidance on mental health, we’re here for you. Come and chat to us in the East Building from 10am to 2pm.

Student Support Service

Admissions

Careers & Student Enterprise

Disability and Dyslexia Team

Global Experiences

Information, Advice and Guidance Team

International and EU Team

Library & Learning Services

Residential Life Team

Student, Money, Advice and Rights Team

Student Life

Students' Union

As a profoundly deaf student I am excited to study Media Production at the University of East London. I am supported through my studies and am learning so much to benefit my future career. I want to change perceptions and show deaf children that anything is possible for their future.

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Undergraduate Scholarships

The following non-repayable scholarships are available for new students starting in 2025/2026 via a competitive application. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination of merit and need.

- Vice-Chancellors Scholarship (£28,605 over course duration)

- Dean Scholarship (£13,500 over course duration)

- Partner Scholarship (£1,000 in the first year only)

- UTC Scholarship (£1,500 in the first year only)

- Sports Scholarships (Up to £6,000 per year)

To find out about the undergraduate scholarships and bursaries please attend our Undergraduate Student Finance talk where we will explain how the scheme works. Talks

Undergraduate Student Finance 12:00 - 12:30

EB.G.06, East Building

Scan the QR code for more information on our undergraduate scholarship offerings.

Postgraduate Scholarships

The Postgraduate Loan, as well as the opportunity to be awarded from our financial package of postgraduate scholarships, can help with course fees and living costs while you study a master’s course.

Our Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) provide personal advice about fees and funding options, including our generous package of scholarships and bursaries.

To find out about the Postgraduate Loan, please attend one of our finance talks where we will explain how the scheme works. You can also find out about our scholarships, including how to make an application for our Postgraduate Scholarship, and receive up to 50% off your course fees.

Career’s Guarantee

We don’t just give you a degree, we fully prepare you for the future of work.

1. Industry experience that starts now with practice-based learning, industry collaboration, and strong employer connections throughout your course.

2. A future-driven curriculum where every course includes career-focused training to set you apart in a fast-changing world.

3. Global career support before and after graduation offers international opportunities, alumni mentoring, and expert guidance up to 18 months after you finish your degree.

4. Startups, scaleups & limitless potential means you can launch your own business with access to mentoring, funding, and a community of entrepreneurs.

5. Proven results and real impact which highlights our track record in graduate outcomes, social mobility, and career success across industries that matter.

Scan the QR code for more information on our Careers Guarantee.

Discover the UEL Experience

One Chat at a Time

University isn’t just about lectures and deadlines, it’s about discovering what truly inspires you. With Unibuddy, you can chat directly with our student ambassadors and lecturers to get genuine insight into studying, living and thriving in East London.

Ask your questions, share your thoughts and hear first-hand what life at UEL is really like, from the people who know it best.

Discover East London

East London is a vibrant place to live, study, and work, full of opportunities to explore. Docklands is perfect for students, with great transport links, green spaces, and cool spots to visit. Nearby Stratford offers even more, with world-class shopping and cultural attractions.

Explore more of East London with Saiful

Explore more of East London with Uma

Explore more of East London with Lauren

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