The University of East London (UEL) is proud to announce the appointment of The Lord Sarfraz of Kensington, as its new Chancellor, effective 1 August 2025.
Read the full announcement here on the UEL website
As Chancellor, Lord Sarfraz will serve as an ambassador for the University, championing its students, mission, and strategic vision. His appointment comes as UEL delivers against Vision 2028, the University’s ambitious 10-year strategy to become the UK’s leading careers-first university, with a strong focus on inclusion, sustainability, and innovation.
The University of East London (UEL), founded in 1898, is a careers-first university dedicated to empowering students with the skills, experience, and networks they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. With a diverse student body of over 40,000 learners from more than 160 countries, UEL places students at the heart of everything it does preparing them not just for jobs, but for impactful careers and lifelong success.
