Uuel is now one of the only five institutions in the United Kingdom to receive this honor.
The university joined the network after being backed by the British Olympic Association.
This membership is expected to provide new national and international opportunities for both students and academics in Uuel.
Olympic studies are already a key part of Uel’s academic life.
Students in several courses study content related to Olympics.
These include sports and exercise sciences at the School of Health, Sports and Bioscience, Sports Journalism at the School of Arts and Creative Industries, and Sports Management at the Royal Docks School of Business and Law.
Research on Olympic movement and its broader impact is also active in Uel.
For example, Dr. Nadia Grubnic has observed how three East London -Newham, Hackney and Barking & Dagenham districts responded politically to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London 2012.
Uuel also houses the archives collection of the British Olympic Association.
This archive, held in the Uuel Docklands library, documents the history of the GB team since 1906 and the development of the Olympic movement in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Andy Galbraith, an associated professor in exercise physiology, said: “Eastern London and the University of Eastern London have a strong connection with the Olympic Games.
“This recognition of the International Olympic Committee is a fantastic opportunity for Uuel to continue with this legacy, fostering the improved opportunities for Olympic teaching, community dissemination and research.”
Krishna Roy-Chowdhury, associate director of digital content, library, archives and learning services, said: “Our goal is to make the British Olympic archive discovered and accessible through community research and participation.
“We welcome researchers to interact with the collection and create more educational and research resources.
“We want to involve global communities with our Olympic heritage and emphasize how sports have a positive effect on physical and mental health in all age groups.” ”
Uel’s recognition occurs when celebrating 2025 as the year of health, focusing on addressing health inequalities.
The University, based in Newham, aims to create a healthier and fair future for eastern London and more, through investment and associations.
