Welcome degree, CertHE and Access students: your orientation programme

Your studies start here!

What you need to do:

  1. Book your spot on the following orientation sessions – click the link and complete the registration form to receive your Zoom link
  2. Select the programme you are studying
  3. Then sign up for your opportunity to meet your Programme Leader.

Don’t forget to add the sessions to your calendar!

Webinars
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20 March: 13:00-13:30

Meet your Vice Principal, Technology and Academic Services, Lynne Downey, and fellow students to kick off your UCEM journey!

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20 March: 13:45-14:45

Join Deborah Davies, Academic Support Tutor, and Lucy Roper, Information Governance Manager, as they show you how to get the most out of the VLE and e-Library, including how to access your forums and where to find your webinar schedule.

20 March: 16:00-16:30

Find out about the support available from our Student Engagement, Disability and Welfare, Academic Support and Enhancement and Careers teams and how to access it.

21 March: 14:00-14:45

Hosted by our Quality Controller - Digital Education, Sue Lowe, this engaging session will show you how to get the most out of your online learning experience.

21 March: 16:00-16:45

Academic Support Manager, Lewis Morden, and CertHE Programme Leader, Hazel Lobo, share their top tips and advice for study success.

21 March: 17:00-17:30

Meet the Disability and Welfare team who will explain how they can support your wellbeing while you study with us.

23 March: 17:30-18:30

Join Marina Lopes, Student Community Officer, Charlotte Thackeray, Outreach and Inclusion Lead, and your Student Representatives and learn how to get involved with your student community.

27 March: 16:00-16:30

Meet Charlotte Thackeray, Outreach and Inclusion Lead, to hear about the outreach and inclusion opportunities we are running this year and have your chance to feed into the discussions and future activities.

30 March: 12:00-13:00

Join our Student Officers for Sustainability and members of our academic team for an interactive discussion about sustainability in the built environment.

Sessions for undergraduates

Select your session to meet your Programme Leader

BSc (Hons) Building Surveying induction, 21 March 3-4pm

Meet your Dean of School, Cathy Higgs to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask them any questions you have.

BSc (Hons) Building Control induction, 24 March 11am-12pm

Meet your Programme Leader, Jon Hubert, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying induction, 22 March 2-3pm

Meet your Programme Leader, Priti Lodhia, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

BSc (Hons) Construction Management induction, 24 March 12-1pm

Meet your Programme Leader, Rob Otter, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management induction, 24 March 1-2pm

Meet your Programme Leader, Matthew Smith, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

CertHE induction, 22 March 1-2pm

Meet your Programme Leader, Hazel Lobo, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

BSc Access Module induction, 22 March 1-2pm

Meet your Programme Leader, David Hunt, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

Student support: connect with UCEM’s careers service (undergraduate students)

Our Careers Consultant, Bridget Wells, details the support she can offer you as you advance your career in the built environment, including professional body accreditation and work experience.

Career advice for undergraduate students, 23 March 1-1.30pm

Sessions for postgraduates

Select your session to meet your Programme Leader

MSc Building Surveying induction, 22 March 1-2pm

Meet your Programme Leader, James Ritson, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

MSc Quantity Surveying induction, 22 March 1-2pm

Meet your Programme Leader, Amanda Milambo, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

MSc Construction Management induction, 24 March 12-1pm

Meet your Programme Leader, Christine Gausden, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

MSc Real Estate induction, 24 March 12-1pm

Meet your Programme Leader, David Hourihan, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

MBA Construction and Real Estate induction, 23 March 1-2pm

Meet your Programme Leader, Alison Andrews, to get a better understanding of your degree programme and ask any questions you have.

Student support: connect with UCEM’s careers service (postgraduate students)

Our Careers Consultant, Bridget Wells, details the support she can offer you as you advance your career in the built environment, including professional body accreditation and work experience.

Career advice for postgraduate students, 20 March 5-5.30pm

Sessions in Hong Kong

These sessions are hybrid, so you can either attend them online or at our office in Hong Kong. Please contact the Hong Kong team to receive a Zoom registration link or confirm your attendance in person.

Postgraduate induction for Hong Kong students, 14 March 7.30-9pm (HKT)

Meet your fellow students from in and around Hong Kong and receive a detailed induction.

Undergraduate induction for Hong Kong students, 21 March, 7.30-9pm (HKT)

Meet your fellow students from in and around Hong Kong and receive a detailed induction.