UCEM celebrates high achievers at 37th Property Awards ceremony

On Thursday 10 October, UCEM hosted its 37th Property Awards event at The Institute of Directors in St. James’s, London. Hosted since 1987, this annual ceremony is a chance to…

UCEM holds first Built Environment Forum and Networking Event in Manchester

On 24 September, UCEM held its first Built Environment Forum and Networking Event at x+why 100 Embankment in Manchester. This was UCEM’s first event in the North of the United…

UCEM research recognised at prestigious academic conferences

Several of UCEM’s academics have been involved in and recognised at two academic conferences over the last month. On 28-29 August, Dr James Ritson and Dr Graeme Larsen both presented…

Climate and Social Action Activities scheduled for 21 October – 1 November

UCEM will be holding its latest Climate and Social Action (CASA) event from 21 October - 1 November, giving staff, students and alumni the chance to engage with a series…

UCEM Student and Vice Chancellor contribute to major UK sustainability summit

UCEM is committed to driving sustainability and inclusivity in the built environment forward. Our Sustainability Strategy underpins this commitment, providing a clear roadmap to embed sustainability into everything we do,…

UCEM launches website to raise awareness of engineering in schools

Back in May 2024, UCEM was awarded funding from the Royal Academy of Engineering, as part of its commitment to Widening Participation to Higher Education and the built environment. UCEM’s project,…

Introducing: UCEM’s new Student Officers

UCEM have made a raft of new appointments to its Student Officer roles, and established several new positions in areas like inclusion and social mobility. Here at UCEM, we aspire…

UCEM makes new appointments to Board of Trustees for September 2024

Following the recent retirements of Misa von Tunzelman and Chris Turley over the course of the summer and early autumn, UCEM has appointed two further new Independent Trustees to its…

UCEM launches Student & Alumni Sustainability Committee

On 9 July 2024, UCEM’s new Student & Alumni Sustainability Committee (SASC) had its first meeting. SASC was formed from student feedback, as well as input from UCEM’s Responsible Futures…

Activate Learning launches new online Access to HE diploma in Built Environments with guaranteed undergraduate progression

Activate Learning is excited to announce the launch of a new Access to HE Diploma (Built Environments): Online. This innovative programme provides a comprehensive pathway for learners aspiring to enter…

Collaboration highlighted as key competency at fourth UCEM INSPIRE conference

Cross-sector collaboration is vital in shaping a more dynamic, skilled and adaptable construction and built environment workforce.   This was the conclusion reached by experts who attended ‘Collaborative Futures: Competence, Capability…

UCEM becomes approved IEMA University Partner

UCEM is pleased to announce that it has become an approved university partner of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). IEMA is a professional body for people working…