The built environment needs sustainability leadership

If our sector is to successfully address its role in the climate crisis, we need leaders with sustainability expertise to drive and influence organisational change. The built environment’s impact on…

Adopting a sustainability lens in everything we do – a Q&A with UCEM Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton

In this interview, UCEM Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton explains the inception of Globe and why UCEM is uniquely placed to make a difference on sustainability in the built environment. As…

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UCEM’s December 2021 graduation: Our media team’s photos

After our first release of photos from the graduation ceremonies we held earlier this month, we are giving you a second helping of photos from the two wonderful days. You…

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UCEM December 2021 graduation: In photos

We held three graduation ceremonies at the beginning of December to celebrate the class of 2021. For a flavour of the celebrations, take a look at some photos from the…

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UCEM on board with government’s new vision for HE: UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton, responds to Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan’s speech at THE Campus Live

Lifelong learning, flexible studies, part-time options, good student retention and outcomes, and schools’ outreach. Michelle Donelan delivering her speech at THE Campus Live These are the new priorities in UK…

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Online learning important component of levelling up in HE: Comment by UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton

Levelling up in higher education (HE) needn’t be solely addressed through bricks and mortar. I read with interest Mark Leach’s thought-provoking article for WonkHE on HE providers expanding geographically to…

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‘We need further support from government to help us support its aims’: Comment from UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton, on ResPublica’s report on lifelong learning

Public policy thinktank, ResPublica’s Lifelong Education Commission published its report entitled ‘The Pathway to Lifelong Learning: Reforming the UK’s Skills System’ last week. Chaired by the former UK minister for…

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Principal Thoughts: Delivering for our students in a post-COVID world

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley picks out his two highlights of the past 12 months.   Is there any other higher education…

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Principal Thoughts: More should be done for international students and EEA workers in the UK

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this edition, Ashley comments on the two recent reports by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), which assessed the impact…

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Principal Thoughts: Higher Education Policy must cater for part-time students too

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this edition, Ashley calls upon the government and media to include alternative learning routes when discussing higher education, urging…

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Principal Thoughts: The Use of Drones in Construction

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this edition, Ashley provides his insight into the growing use of drones in construction and the benefits they bring…

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Principal Thoughts: a discussion on online learning

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this edition, Ashley provides his insight into the world of online education and speaks with colleagues Fiona Harvey, Head…