Our research
Research at UEL
Our dynamic research community is organised into Institutes, Centres and Groups. These provide a focus for our cutting-edge research. Many of our academics are world leaders in their fields. They have a well-deserved reputation for delivering innovative, high impact projects. These range from health, education and environmental sustainability to architecture, digital industries and social sciences. At UEL, we excel at attracting funding and developing partnerships. We work with organisations in the academic, public, private and voluntary sectors to combine expertise and achieve strong outcomes.
Research Institutes
Interdisciplinary Research Centres
Research in our Schools
School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering
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School of Arts and Creative Industries
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School of Education & Communities
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School of Health, Sport and Bioscience
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School of Psychology
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Royal Docks School of Business & Law
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Research Excellence
We have recently completed our REF 2021 submission, submitting 238 staff to 13 Units of Assessment.
92% of UEL's overall research was recognised as world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised (REF 2021).
Institute for Connected Communities (ICC)
The Institute for Connected Communities (ICC) focuses on connected offline and online communities exploring contemporary issues including harms, cybercrime, safety, security, health and wellbeing. The ICC incorporates the former Institute of Health and Human Development and the Online Harms and Cybercrime Unit.
Find out about the ICCResearch Environment
The University provides a comprehensive support structure for research and knowledge exchange through the Office for Postgraduates, Research and Engagement. This team provides support for public and community engagement, research ethics, integrity and compliance, the development and monitoring of bids for research funding and research excellence.
This professional services team works in tandem with a network of roles within our academic schools: our Directors of Impact and Innovation, REF Unit of Assessment Coordinators and annual review panel members as part of a wider impact and engagement eco-system incorporating our institutes, centres and groups.
Making an Impact
Our research is central to achieving our Vision 2028 goals, specifically to increase the economic, social and cultural impact (reach and value) of our activities to the communities we serve.
From influencing policy related to online harms, to conserving UK peatlands and helping young people with disabilities live more independent lives - UEL research achieves positive social change.
Many of our academics are key members of influential policy working groups including government, business and the not-for-profit sector. We are committed not only to sharing the impact of our research with our communities and the wider public but to engaging people in the whole research process from listening and responding, to co-creation, implementing interventions/solutions and measuring impact.
At UEL, we believe in working with communities to co-create futures. This kind of engagement means we can help shape policy and practice to bring real improvements to people's lives.
Postgraduate Researchers
Located across three campuses in East London, close to the Olympic Park and the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone, UEL provides outstanding facilities and campuses that are connected to our communities. With a genuine focus on public and community engagement, studying at UEL will give you the chance to develop projects with real social significance.
Latest published research
Royal Institute of British Architects 2021. International Conservation Case Studies . Royal Institute of British Architects.
Royal Institute of British Architects 2021. Sustainable Past, Sustainable Future: Guide. Royal Institute of British Architects.
Bond, F. W., Flaxman, P. E. and Lloyd, J. 2016. Mindfulness and meditation in the workplace: An acceptance and commitment therapy approach. in: West, M. A. (ed.) The Psychology of Meditation: Research and Practice Oxford University Press. pp. 241-258