Work will start on the development later this summer

The London Borough of Newham has granted planning permission to the University of East London (UEL) for the construction of a groundbreaking health campus at Water Lane in Stratford, east London.

The approval marks a transformative step in the university’s evolution, building on its 125-year legacy of pioneering futures in Newham.

The new health campus will be a centre of learning and advanced research and a visionary cornerstone for community health, preventive care, and overall wellbeing.

Set to boost the local economy, it will generate job opportunities, attract investment, and stimulate business growth, infusing new energy into Newham and beyond.

It will also be built to the highest sustainability standards.

Professor Amanda Broderick, vice-chancellor and president of the university, said: “Together, we are not just building a campus; we are nurturing the roots of a community that will flourish for generations to come.

“This Stratford development project is more than a physical expansion. It is a promise to our students and the community we serve.

“It encapsulates our commitment to nurturing local talent, advancing ecological stewardship, and promoting public wellbeing, and it embodies our vision of creating a connected, healthy, and thriving community for everyone involved with the university.”

Designed as a cutting-edge hub for innovation and learning, the campus will seamlessly integrate the latest health technology and teaching methodologies.

And it will be dedicated to providing an unparalleled learning experience, equipping future healthcare professionals with the skills needed to excel in their fields.

The project also builds on the university’s award-winning, state-of-the-art hospital and primary care training hub.

The development will include a much-needed student housing village with associated amenities

Representing a multi-million-pound investment, this facility stands as a European first in end-to-end healthcare education, showcasing cutting-edge, innovative, inter-professional practice and simulation technologies aimed at enhancing career-first learning.

The goal is not only to address health inequalities, but also to supply the healthcare sector with practice-ready professionals.

The development will include a much-needed student housing village with associated amenities, built using the highest BREEAM sustainability rating evidenced so far in the higher education sector.

It will also act as a community hub, with a wellness centre, nursery, and social spaces, which will be open to the people of Newham and beyond.

The approved plans are comprised of 40% space and include a net increase of 50 trees.

A new academic building will house lecture theatres and teaching rooms and there will be improved lighting and safety features which will benefit the entire surrounding area.

Construction is scheduled to begin later this summer.

Designed as a cutting-edge hub for innovation and learning, the campus will seamlessly integrate the latest health technology and teaching methodologies