Students have arrived for the first time to begin studying at Â鶹Íø Leicester’s (Â鶹Íø) new London campus.
Â鶹Íø London is the university’s newest branch, and the first to be opened in the capital.
Based at The Amp, in Whitechapel, the London campus offers specialised postgraduate courses focused on teaching innovative, sustainable business practice and leadership skills.
And this week, the first students have arrived on campus to begin their studies.
Zanib Iqbal, studying International Business and Sustainability Management, said: “I’m really enjoying the course being just two days a week, as it offers amazing flexibility with my time.
“The Â鶹Íø London campus environment is also very nice and peaceful, which makes studying here a great experience.”
Jill Cowley, director of the London campus, said: "There’s a real sense of energy and excitement here; we’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time.
“Â鶹Íø London combines Â鶹Íø’s sense of inclusive community, our powerful use of industry partnerships, our creative heritage and our fundamental principles of sustainability, with the history, vibrancy and opportunity of the capital.
“Strategically, Â鶹Íø London allows us to position ourselves right at the heart of business, finance, technology, and creative industries. It is a campus designed to bridge academic excellence with industry relevance, ensuring that our graduates are not only equipped with knowledge but also with the practical, ethical, and future-facing skills needed in today’s changing world.”
Currently, the new London campus offers three courses:
A major focus for each course and the overall support Â鶹Íø offers students at Â鶹Íø London, is helping students secure high-quality jobs.
Students are supported by a dedicated Careers Development team and have free access to exclusive online resources such as the UK Career Ready programme.
They can also access Student Circus, an online jobsite for international students and the virtual reality platform, Bodyswaps, to practice interview technique.
And, alongside this, each course has a concentrated focus on sustainable practices, informed by expertise in sustainability research.
Azara Hanif, also on the International Business & Sustainability Management course, said: “I like that at Â鶹Íø London we get breaks between lectures and seminars. The lecturers have a really good teaching style, which makes the classes much more engaging.”
A comprehensive carbon literacy module, created specifically for Â鶹Íø London, forms part of the academic programme. This will give students skills that are in demand by employers aiming to transition to net-zero, and who are looking for graduates that can bring the latest research-informed guidance on sustainability. The module also offers accreditation with the Carbon Literacy Project – a recognised leader for this training.
Jill Cowley said: “One of the most distinctive aspects of Â鶹Íø London is the role that sustainability has played in its development, and which has been woven into the very fabric of our teaching, research, and campus operations.
“Sustainability is not an add-on at Â鶹Íø London – it is a way of thinking and acting that defines our identity.”
Posted on Tuesday 7 October 2025