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Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts – June

Can the future of learning be vocational? Why the UK education system needs to change from the bottom up Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores the future of vocational learning and discusses…
National Apprenticeship Week Briefing - 8th March

UCEM to present at 27th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning

Guest blog by Dr. Tharindu Liyanagunawardena, Chair of UCEM Online Learning Research Centre I am pleased to announce that University College of Estate Management (UCEM) will be presenting a case study illustrating the success of our Online, Flipped, Blended Approach…
Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts – May

Why Built Environment professionals need to continuously review their professional development Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores how continued professional development can help close the skills deficit and future-proof organisations’ talent pipelines.…

A Case Study: From Equine Management to a Chartered Surveying apprenticeship – Laura Rafferty-Trow, Acquisition Manager at Spectrum Solicitors

Apprentice Chartered Surveyor, Laura Rafferty-Trow is currently working for Spectrum Solicitors as an Acquisition Manager. We spoke to her to find out why she chose to study with UCEM and how she is finding it so far. Laura’s story I…

George Clarke and MOBI launch courses in advanced home construction

- But is this enough? What does the Built Environment need to meet the skills gap? Ashley Wheaton, UCEM Principal at University College of Estate Management (UCEM) Last week, renowned architect, George Clarke announced a brand new range of courses…

Principal Thoughts – April

Using the levy to up-skill your existing workforce: why it’s worth thinking about apprenticeships for your current employees Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores how the Built Environment sector can utilise the…

Principal Thoughts – March

How companies can prepare for the upcoming apprenticeships levy and secure the top talent in time Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores how, in light of the upcoming apprenticeship levy, the Built…

Why continued professional development is important for the future of the Built Environment

Guest blog by Stephen Bartle, Head of Commercial and Business Development It may be a very exciting and innovative time for the Built Environment, but if the sector is to continue its current expansion, as well as economic growth, then…

A case study: Accelerating my career towards a Chartership in Quantity Surveying – Beth Lord, Surveying Technician Apprentice at Arcardis UK

At UCEM our apprenticeship delivery model enables the best of both words; the ability to study at a time and pace that works for our students, alongside the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience with a leading industry organisation. In…