THE University of East London (UEL) has today welcomed the arrival of a new vice chancellor.

Professor Martin McGhee, who at 47 years is one of the youngest vice chancellers in the country, took up his new post today.

Prof McGhee, a chartered health pyschologist, said the university has “huge opportunities” ahead.

He said: “The diversity of our student community is a particular source of energy and dynamism.”Click here to follow the Waltham Forest Guardian on Twitter