Technological Applications for Disability Access: Summer Study Abroad Programme in London
Career-focused and research-driven, experience an unforgettable Summer Study Abroad Programme at the University of East London. Explore the role of technological applications in facilitating accessibility solutions for all in the United Kingdom (UK).
London’s iconic urban landscape is as diverse as its 10 million residents. From grand royal
palaces and ultra-modern stadiums to the London Underground (Tube) and double-decker buses, exploring the UK’s capital is always a voyage of discovery.
Earn US academic credits while you delve into London’s cosmopolitan culture and British history. Gain first-hand experience of accessibility initiatives, policy, and advocacy in a pioneering ‘Smart City’. Understand the role of technology in creating equitable solutions to make urban environments more accessible for all citizens, especially those with disabilities.
Spend a two-week Summer Study Abroad Programme at the University of East London’s (UEL) Rix Inclusive Research Institute. A top-ranked destination for international students, you’ll meet a global community of determined learners, inspirational advocates, and innovative thinkers.
About UEL & the Rix Inclusive Research Institute
As an institution committed to offering career-focused degree pathways, UEL’s mission is to create inclusive study routes to prepare students for the workplace. UEL advocates positive social change and measurable outcomes through research, global collaborations, and innovative approaches.
You will be ideally located at UEL’s Docklands campus in the historic Royal Docks area of East London. The contemporary and well-resourced campus offers lecture halls, seminar spaces, and access to a 24-hour Library and Learning Centre. The campus is also home to The Rix Inclusive Research Institute and a state-of-the-art multimedia production facility with audio-visual labs and studios.
Based just a short distance from the city centre, students benefit from excellent rail and bus links, which allow easy access to London’s landmarks and visitor highlights.
The Rix Centre at UEL
The Rix Inclusive Research Institute is a flagship research centre. The centre’s mission is to ‘improve the lives of people with learning disabilities through effective use of digital and multimedia technologies’ to ‘challenge social injustice [and to] make a difference’.
The centre connects with UEL’s students, lecturers, and researchers and utilises an array of high-standard facilities. Rix spearheads research and learning partnerships and actively collaborates to develop software and training initiatives. By harnessing the power of digital technology, the centre offers support to some of the most marginalised sectors of East London’s diverse community.
The Rix Institute works together with disabled individuals, their families, and the professionals and organisations who support them. Together, they investigate new technologies and their implementation to educate, advocate, and help people to achieve independence in line with their needs.
Why London? With iconic landmarks, cutting-edge design, royal palaces, and an electrifying social scene, London is more than just a city.
Vibey and multicultural, London is one of the most-wanted destinations for international study. The metropolis welcomes 100,000-plus students from over 200 nations annually. A colourful tapestry of British history, cuisine, fashion, and culture awaits you. Access to five airports and 300 train stations means that exploring other UK destinations and Europe is easy. Could London be your cup of tea?
- Experience over 1,000 museums and galleries (many of which are free). Visit iconic landmarks and historic attractions such as Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and Big Ben.
- Gain career insights. London is a global business and finance hub and a mecca for creative and cultural heavyweights.
- Absorb the skyline of this ever-changing capital where tradition fuses with fresh innovation.
- Relax, study or meet friends in London’s many green spaces. London boasts over 100 parks, providing the perfect antidote to the fervour of city life.
- Study in a city renowned for academic excellence. There are some stellar universities including top multi-faculty and world-class specialist institutions.
