Newham-born and raised Olympic champion Christine Ohuruogu MBE is holding a reading at UEL on 12th June, reports Neandra Etienne

Olympic champion and University of East London (UEL) visiting Ambassador Christine Ohuruogu MBE will read from her book and a selection of other books on 12th June, at the University’s Innovation and Enterprise Summer Festival.

Newham-born and raised Christine will be joined by a storyteller from the Discover Children’s Story Centre, a partner organisation in UEL’s pioneering work in Early Years.

Christine is supporting UEL in their sports, education and literacy programmes during this Olympic year as an ambassador. Her university book club, run by East London Sport the sports arm of the University, aims to enhance people’s literacy skills and enjoyment of literature.

Christine is involved in the University’s ‘Sport in Your Futures’ programme, which provides opportunities for under-served local primary pupils to try out new activities and attend live sporting fixtures.

Christine was awarded an honorary doctorate in the arts by the University in 2009.

The science-themed Innovation and Enterprise Summer Festival is free and open to the public with a variety of activities from 3pm to 8pm.

Sunken Gallery, Stratford Water Lane Campus

https://uel.ac.uk/about-uel/events/university-east-london-innovation-enterprise-summer-festival

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