London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
UEL’s campuses are situated in Newham, the host borough of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and in close proximity to two Olympic venues; the Olympic Park in Stratford and the Excel Centre in Docklands. The university has had Olympic and Paralympic projects including research, student involvement and sporting partnerships underway since it was announced that London’s bid to host the Games was successful in 2005.
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