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Why study on our Year 13 BSc Access Module? Guest blog by the Module Leader, Tony Selman

Year 13 students left in limbo by COVID-19 have until Monday (4 May) to apply onto our bespoke BSc Access Module. Applicants who have a BAME (black, Asian or minority…
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Introducing… Our Academic Programme Support Tutors

Our ‘Introducing…’ blog series profiles different teams or services across UCEM.   The latest team to feature in the series are the Academic Programme Support Tutors based at our Reading…
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UCEM Property Awards 2019: What we learnt

Illustrious industry figures joined us at Haberdashers’ Hall in London for the 32nd UCEM Property Awards.  Trophies were handed out to the 32nd UCEM Property Award winner, Sir James Wates,…
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Lucy Roper’s weekly Built Environment blog: Diversity, building innovation and a positive for social housing

Each week, UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper points us in the direction of interesting stories from the Built Environment. This week, Lucy updates us on her visit to the…
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Principal Thoughts: The apprenticeships agenda a year on (long read)

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley reviews the progress, or lack of, since writing open letters to five government ministers about the apprenticeships…
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Principal Thoughts: UCEM’s bold new vision

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. Having reflected on his first five years as Principal of UCEM in last month’s edition, Ashley looks ahead to the…
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Principal Thoughts: Reflections on five years at the helm

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this edition, Ashley reflects on his five years as Principal of UCEM, selecting five highlights from a momentous period…
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Lucy Roper’s weekly Built Environment news round-up: November 8, 2018

Last week, we launched the first weekly news round-up from UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper. A week on, and here are a few more stories from the world of…
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Technology within education is great and ever-improving but the students must come first: UCEM’s Vice Principal – Online Education, Lynne Downey, responds to the Education Secretary

Damian Hinds, the UK’s Education Secretary, yesterday challenged the tech industry to launch an ‘education revolution’ for schools, colleges and universities. The MP is calling upon tech organisations to develop…
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Yes, we need a major increase in degree apprenticeships – but is it enough to solve the UK’s worsening skills crisis?

Guest blog by Stephen Bartle, Director Commercial and Business Development, University College of Estate Management Last week – as reported in The Independent - Chairman of the Education Select Committee,…
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Online Academy Update: UCEM launches new website and courses

At UCEM, we’re committed to providing high-quality courses for specific learning needs within the sector. We recently spoke to Carmel Smith, Online Academy Product Manager, who explains what our Online…
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Advancing your career with a flexible, cost-effective degree programme – alternative options for higher education

Ashley Wheaton, CEO and Principal at University College of Estate Management. The Institute for Fiscal Studies recently reported that students in England, entering university this September, are going to graduate…