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…

UCEM demonstrates excellent progress in 2024 National Student Survey results

This week, the Office for Students (OfS) published the results of the National Student Survey (NSS) for 2024. The NSS is conducted every year to collate the opinions of students…

UCEM celebrates alongside students at 2024 Summer graduation ceremony

On Friday 5 July, UCEM welcomed graduates to Reading Town Hall to celebrate their hard work and academic achievements. This event, which was split across two ceremonies, gave graduates, families,…

UCEM takes part in fourth sustainability accreditation audit

On 18 and 19 June, UCEM took part in its fourth sustainability credentials audit as part of its Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) Responsible Futures accreditation. The Responsible Futures accreditation…

UCEM announces new appointments to Board of Trustees

Following the recent retirements of Professor Kenny Miller and Alastair Martin CVO, and two other anticipated retirements later this year, UCEM has appointed a number of new Independent Trustees to…