16 Jun Boris Johnson “bowled over” by students at West London Institute of Technology

The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, visited the West London Institute of Technology for National Thank a Teacher Day.

Mr Johnson, who is also MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, met with students and staff and toured the state-of-the-art facilities, which included a demo of a 3D composite printer and hydraulic bench with boat testing, solar power, and wind power systems.

The West London Institute of Technology collaborates with further education providers, universities and employers which specialise in delivering higher technical education and apprenticeships with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

Mr Johnson said: “It was a real pleasure to meet staff and students at the West London Institute of Technology in Uxbridge.

“Backed by £8.6million of Government funding, it’s closing the skills gap in key STEM areas and boosting opportunities for students, trainees and apprentices across Uxbridge and South Ruislip.”

The Prime Minister also left the following message on the Thank a Teacher website:

“To all the teachers at Uxbridge College and the West London IoT, I just want to say what an amazing job you have been doing. I am bowled over by the knowledge and enthusiasm of the students I have met. You are the future! Best wishes, Boris Johnson.”

Dr Darrell DeSouza, CEO and principal of HCUC (Harrow College Uxbridge College), added: “We would like to thank our local MP Boris Johnson for taking the time to visit us at West London Institute of Technology and for his kind words on the Thank a Teacher website. I am sure it goes without saying that everyone at HCUC would echo their sentiments.

“The Institute of Technology initiative has significant potential to impact career prospects of wide range of students and supply vital workforce skills for our industries.

“We are really appreciative of the support provided to date by our key stakeholders, including Boris Johnson, as well as the Minister of State for Higher and Further Education, Michelle Donelan, the local authority, and all our employer and community partners.

“We would like to sincerely thank all those involved for their ongoing support and for helping to continue to raise the profile of this excellent Government project.”

The West London Institute of Technology also works in partnerships with Brunel University, Fujitsu, Heathrow, and West London Business.