University of East London (UEL) begins I ndia Tour with Sustainability Conferene nce in Chennai
• Focus on Sustainable Education and In dustry Partnerships
• Showcasesgreen Sugarcrete Technolo gy for environment friendly building sol utions
Chennai, India (November 18, 2024): Th e University of East London (UEL) today hosted a groundbreaking Sustainability Solutions Conference at the Taj Wellingt on, Chennai. This event marked a signifi cant milestone in UEL’s multi-city India t our, which aims to foster sustainable ed ucation, promote innovative technologi es, and strengthen partnerships betwee n academia and industry.
The conference showcased UEL’s commi tment to sustainable solutions, with a pa rticular focus on key innovations such as Sugarcrete®. This low-carbon building material, made from sugarcane waste, has the potential to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the construction industry.UEL and India partners are taki ng a substantive lead in sustainable dev elopment by using Sugarcrete as a pote ntially major manufacturing solution for India and have successfully constructed an entire school with this technology.
The University also reiterated its comm itment to strengthening its ties with Indi a and is actively exploring opportunities to establish a physical presence in the c ountry. By partnering with leading India n institutions, UEL aims to address the g rowing demand for skilled professionals and contribute to India’s research and in novation.
Expert panels convened to discuss press ing issues such as climate change, sustai nable energy, and circular economy. Ren owned speakers from UEL, Siemens Ind ia, and other leading organizations shar ed insights and best practices, providing valuable insights into the latest trends a nd challenges in the field of sustainabili ty.
The conference provided ample opportu nities for j to network with industry lea ders, academic experts, and policymake rs. This networking facilitated the excha njge of ideas, fostered collaborations, an d paved the way for future partnerships.
According to Professor Amanda J. Brod erick, Vice-Chancellor and President, U niversity of East London, “India is a key market for UEL, and our India Tour 2024 is a testament to our commitment to fos tering strong partnerships and driving s ustainable innovation in addition to bei ng present here in physically, a possibil lity we are exploring actively. Chennai, as a vibrant g of innovation and g, is the perfect starting point for our tour. By sh owcasingh hhhhh groundbreaking soluti ons like Sugarcrete®and fostering stron g partnerships with Indian institutions, we aim to empower the next generation of Indian leaders to address pressing en vironmental challenges and more sustai nable future.”
The University of East London (UEL) Indi a Tour 2024, a collaborative initiative wi th Siemens and T-Hub, is a significant st ep towards advancing sustainability in h igher education and fostering impactful partnerships between academia and ind ustry in India. This multi-city tour is desi gned to strengthen academic and indust ry collaborations, promote sustainable e ducation, and inspire the next generatio n of global leaders.
UEL’s commitment to international colla boration and its recognition of India’s ro le as a global powerhouse have driven th is initiative. By partnering with leading I ndian institutions and industry players, UEL aims to bridge the gap between aca demia and industry, enabling students t o gain practical experience and prepare for future careers. The tour will explore various themes, including sustainable d evelopment, technological innovation, a nd global citizenship.
The University of East London’s India To ur 2024 continues with a strategic roun dtable on HR innovation in Hyderabad o n November 19th, followed by Women i n Leadership Awards ceremony in Vado dara on November 22nd.
About the University of East London
The core mission of the University of Ea st London, founded in 1898, is to be a ca reers-first university and engine for soc ial mobility, committed to diversifying t he talent pipeline and providing studen nts with the skills and knowledge to thri ve in the continuous next.
UEL is uniquely positioned as an anchor institution in east London with a global outlook, focused on reimagining the rol e of higher education in support of a hea lthier, fairer and more sustainable world d. The University is home to more than 4 0,000 students (both on campus and via partners) representing over 160 nation alities, with campuses in Stratford and the Royal Albert Dock in east London’s Docklands Enterprise Zone.
UEL is more than halfway through Visio n 2028, its 10-year strategy, and has bee n recognised for its pioneering strategie es and programmes, including being na med The Times & The Sunday Time s University of the Year for Teaching Qu ality, Good University Guide 2025. UEL was also 1 st in London, 1 st in England a nd 3d in the UK for overall graduates’ po sitivity in the National Student Survey 2 024; the highest ranked, most improved university, now 9 th in London, in the G uardian University Guide 2025; and sho rtlisted for ‘University of the Year’ in the 2023 Times Higher Education Awards.
In 2025, UEL celebrates a Year of Heal alth, which focuses on tackling healthli ne qualities, promoting health and wellb eing and driving forward innovation in h ealthcare, centred around the opening of a new state-of-the-art, community-focused Health Campus in Stratford.
