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As medical professionals warn the Government about the unknown risks of excessive screen time in schools, one thing is clear: research must be at the heart of education policy.

@helenhayes_, Labour MP and chair of the committee, highlighted the “lack of a rigorous framework for the use of these technologies in education,” reinforcing the need for pioneering research to help ensure every child gets the best possible start in life.

Shadow Education Secretary @LauraTrottMP has raised similar warnings, urging that we must not repeat past mistakes by rushing screens into classrooms and for homework without solid evidence to support their use.

At the University of East London, @ISEY_uel is leading groundbreaking research into how young minds are shaped at various stages and across diverse environments. Recently, ISEY has contributed to the Government’s new guidance on screen use for under-fives.

It’s not just about how long children spend on screens, but what they watch, how they engage, and how digital experiences shape their attention, learning, and development.

This is why ISEY has been shortlisted for Research Project of the Year 2027: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the #THEAwards @timeshighered.

Progressing our understand from just limiting screen time, our researchers combine developmental neuroscience with wearable sensors in homes and nurseries. This lets them study directly how the fast pacing and design of digital media affect early brain development, attention spans, speech, and stress regulation, turning complex science into practical advice that protects children's learning and wellbeing.

Find out more about our nominated research: https://t.co/SvEyv3j8qR

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UEL Open Week comes to campus today!

Prospective students are joining us across all UEL campuses for guided tours, giving them the chance to explore our facilities, experience the learning environment and get a feel for life at UEL.

And Open Week isn’t over yet. You can still join our online sessions throughout the week.

Book your spot here: https://t.co/Hvm1EMMzu5

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How do young people drift into cybercrime? 💻

Yesterday, UEL researchers Professor Julia Davidson OBE (@JuliaDavidson13) and Dr Ruby Farr shared findings on how early online risk-taking can escalate into serious offending at UEL's youth cybercrime conference.

The research highlights why early intervention matters.

Read more here: https://t.co/QJ9oBc1Ij1

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How can AI improve healthcare and earn our trust?

On 21-22 October, we’re welcoming international experts to our Docklands Campus for #AII2026 to explore AI’s human impact.

Find out more: https://t.co/DAyYHNKUGi

#TeamUEL #AI

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Spain’s housing crisis risks becoming a tourism workforce crisis.

As protests over soaring rents grow, tourism and hospitality expert Zoe Adjey tells @MetroUK the real threat to hospitality is workers no longer being able to afford to live in the cities they serve.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/sCtYGYbQhe

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Fantastic to join friends from @UEL_News and @theipaper with special guest @AngelaRayner to hear how talent, skills and partnerships can create opportunities – in our part of East London and beyond!

Talent is everywhere, even when opportunity is not. That’s why a place-based approach is vital: investing in institutions like UEL, connecting opportunities with the communities around them, and supporting the next generation of talent to thrive.

Labour is determined to break down barriers and make sure where you start from doesn’t determine how far you can go.

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What turns a bright idea into a real business?

@SBL_UEL Entrepreneur in Residence Liam Keogh is helping students, graduates and east London founders find out, with practical advice, mentoring and support.

Read more: https://t.co/9288iJYcAe

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Governments need stronger safeguards to ensure disadvantaged children can access early childhood education and care, says UEL’s Professor Eva Lloyd (@EvaLloyd50) following a keynote in Seoul.

Read the full story here: https://t.co/WU6S65UbGn

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🏆 International recognition for @SBL_UEL, which has been awarded the 2026 BSIS Label, recognising its impact on students, businesses and communities across London, estimated at £660.8m.

Find out more: https://t.co/4a7wnkZDKK

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Knife crime may be falling, but behind the statistics are victims and families living with its devastating impact. UEL criminologist Dr Emma Cunningham discusses the issue on @BBCRadioScot Lunchtime Live.

🎧 https://t.co/3Pt5fxsrRy - From 1:31:36

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AI won’t fix Britain’s supply chains on its own. New @SBL_UEL research finds businesses risk wasting their investment unless they first get the basics right: reliable data, skilled people and better decision-making.

https://t.co/u4pMuOvPWB

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We’re launching our careers-first model in Florida!

From January 2027, UEL USA will bring UEL’s careers-first model to US learners, with career-aligned undergraduate & master’s degrees. A new partnership with @IRSCTheRiver will create progression pathways for associate degree holders.

Professional & Executive Education starts this November.

We’re breaking down barriers, which means more opportunities, expansive global connections and workforce success.

Learn more here: https://t.co/oEFhBufwYP

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Photos: Indian River State College

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UEL partnered with @theipaper at #LabourConference to champion UK skills & opportunity!

Secretary of State @AngelaRayner, UEL’s @RobertWaterson1, London Deputy Mayor @HowardDawber & @kitty_donaldson explored how talent and partnerships drive economic growth.

🔗 https://t.co/Jbbzvb5Qta

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How do relationships shape the transition to parenthood?

New UEL research suggests relationship satisfaction, mutual support and mental health all play an important role in helping first-time parents build positive co-parenting relationships.

Learn more here: https://t.co/DC7aadhsBP

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Fancy closing off Sunday at Labour conference with a delicious cocktail on the house, alongside a brilliant crowd of journalists and MPs?

Come on over to the Lounge by the Mersey for @theipaper's reception in partnership with the University of East London, now until 11.

@UEL_News #LPC2026

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How do we keep humans in control as AI transforms the legal sector?

@SBL_UEL is pioneering a new approach to AI governance, already being put into practice by legal-tech businesses.

Read more.👇

https://t.co/vomGIgyO6q

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What do young gamers really experience behind the screen? 🎮

New University of East London research found:
• Gendered violence emerged across every youth focus group
• Women and girls were disproportionately targeted
• Gaming can be both supportive & harmful

Led by Institute for Connected Communities (@ICC_UEL), the research is now moving into a major national phase to help shape safer online gaming.

Read more: https://t.co/PyRmcUIXG5

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