Stephen has visited UCL’s brand new campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park ahead of its first building opening this autumn.
Stephen was accompanied on his visit by UCL President and Provost Dr Michael Spence, UCL East Director Professor Paola Lettieri, UCL Pro-Provost for London Professor Alan Thompson and UCL Vice-Provost for External Engagement Professor Dame Hazel Genn.
UCL East in Stratford will give the Bloomsbury based university the additional scale and space it needs to bring together the public, scientists, students, business and industry to create the knowledge and tools needed to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s world.
As part of the tour, Stephen visited the East Marshgate building that stands next to the ArcelorMittal Oribit tower and London Stadium. It comprises a vast atrium and eight floors housing labs, learning and teaching areas as well as workshops, a library, a refectory and quiet contemplation and prayer space. He also met a group of young apprentices from east London who are working for the construction company MACE on the Marshgate campus building as part of UCL East’s commitment to employment and training opportunities at East Bank.
Speaking afterwards, Stephen said: “I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to UCL East. The buildings are really striking. UCL’s new campus will provide a major hub for learning, research and innovation for this part of London for decades to come. It is an excellent contribution to the fastest growing part of London.”