In a world where borders are increasingly blurred, the ability to build and maintain global connections is invaluable. Universities can play a pivotal role in this, offering unique opportunities to forge lasting international networks. The University of East London (UEL) stands as a prime example of how higher education can be a gateway to building […]
In an increasingly interconnected world, global competence has become a crucial skill for students aspiring to thrive in the 21st century. Global competence is a propensity to comprehend and act on international, inter-cultural issues. It includes a mix of attitude, skills and knowledge that allows someone to examine international issues with critical sense and from […]
Our International Study Centre students and staff have been working hard this month completing a range of assessments, but have still found time to celebrate the festive season in style in East London Our ISC community enjoyed all the fun of the fair during a day long event held at UEL’s Docklands campus, featuring rides, […]
Embracing Diwali/Tihar: A Cultural Exchange November at the University of East London’s International Study Centre (UEL ISC) kicked off with the vibrant and joyous celebration of Diwali, also known as Tihar among the Nepalese. Spearheaded by students Daisy Jayeshkumar Gandhi and Sona Rasaily, the festivities brought a burst of cultural richness to the campus. Staff […]
The last month has seen the UEL International Study Centre’s events programme enriching our students’ experience both on and off campus with a wide range of activities. In the Study Centre, students have celebrated the Dashain, Diwali and Tihar festivals with dancing, food and fun. Our students have learnt more around their friends’ backgrounds via in-class quizzes […]
October has seen UEL celebrate 125 years since opening originally as the West Ham Technical Institute. The month started with the International Study Centre welcoming our largest cohort of 450 students during a comprehensive welcome programme, in conjunction with the University’s international student orientation events before UEL’s anniversary has been enjoyed in style by students and staff. […]
The centre’s staff Get Ready Day was a perfect opportunity for our new starters to meet with our experienced members of teaching and support staff and to plan excellent learning, teaching and student support in-centre for our Foundation, International Year One and International Graduate Diploma students. The growth of our staff numbers dedicated to our […]
The UEL International Study Centre staff said goodbye to our January 2023 cohort in style at a farewell ceremony in early August. Organised to mark our students’ progression to their undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University, UEL’s main lecture theatre was decorated by the centre team to provide a venue fitting for our largest cohort to […]
In our centre we held fun quizzes for our students, and then the International Study Centre community moved outside on campus. Robana Kamal, our Student Services Officer and proud UEL alumna, explained ‘The 125th UEL anniversary was filled with exciting activities, my highlight was enjoying the bumper cars, ice creams and photo booths with our […]
International Study Centre students and staff had a great day recently celebrating the University of East London’s 125th anniversary. The campus wide festivities marked the opening of the West Ham Technical Institute in 1898, a careers focussed college which would later became part of the University. UEL took the opportunity to host an all day jamboree […]