Today, we marked an important milestone at the University of East London with the groundbreaking of our new academic building at the Stratford Health Campus. The start of construction shows our commitment to equity, sustainability, and social impact, creating a space where education, research and community health come together. It will support our Practice Makes Professional Curriculum and provide open, collaborative spaces, dedicated teaching rooms, and a cutting-edge lecture hall designed with exceptional flexibility to accommodate a wide range of uses for students and staff alike, including the use of virtual reality, augmented reality and simulation spaces with avatar tables. Building on partnerships with the nhsengland and our work across the London Borough of Newham, the new facility will offer cutting-edge learning environments to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. More than a building, this is about expanding opportunity, supporting our communities, and ...