UCEM’s Eerie Engineering scheme a resounding success

UCEM is pleased to share the success of its innovative "Eerie Engineering" scheme. This project, designed to inspire the next generation of engineers through engaging and unconventional methods, has been…

UCEM hosts Building Futures panel during National Apprenticeship Week 2025

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2025, a virtual panel discussion, Building Futures, took place, exploring the value of technical and professional apprenticeships in the built environment. Hosted by UCEM…

UCEM’s Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards 2025

Thursday 13 February was a highlight of the UCEM calendar as apprentices, employers and university staff gathered for the fourth annual UCEM Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards. Held during National Apprenticeship…

UCEM appoints a new Chair of the Board of Trustees

UCEM is delighted to announce that its new Chair of the Board of Trustees will be Peter McCrea OBE with effect from 3 February 2025. Peter takes over the role…

Students celebrate alongside UCEM at jovial 2025 Winter graduation ceremony

On Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January, UCEM graduates from both the UK and around the world celebrated their academic achievements at Reading Town Hall. Graduation is the most important…

UCEM awarded research funding by the British Council for EcoBrazil workshop

In November of 2024, UCEM was awarded £53,200 by the British Council under the International Science Partnerships Fund for an EcoBrazil workshop. This hybrid workshop, titled: ‘Adapting Ecosystems: Bridging Biodiversity…

UCEM continues gender equality work in Brazil with new grant

UCEM is proud to continue its research work in Brazil with the awarding of £24,990 from the British Council for a new project. This grant, which follows previous work in…

UCEM Vice Chancellor joins experts to address HE sector’s financial challenges

UCEM Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton took part in a panel discussion at the Westminster Higher Education Forum’s recent virtual conference, Addressing UK University Financial Sustainability.  Ashley joined a panel of…

UCEM enters partnership with the Association of Higher Education Professionals

An Institutional Partnership with the Association of Higher Education Professionals (AHEP) is designed to enhance professional development and support for higher education institutions. Focussing on creating tailored, flexible collaborations that…

UCEM research team attends gender equality workshops in Vietnam and Thailand

Two members of UCEM’s academic research team recently attended gender equality events in Asia, as part of the institution’s ongoing contribution to research in this area. On October 24, Prof…

UCEM achieves fourth consecutive SOS-UK Responsible Futures accreditation

UCEM has again been re-accredited with the Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS-UK) Responsible Futures certification, marking its fourth success. This prestigious accreditation highlights UCEM’s commitment to embedding sustainability across…

Alumni Jason Ratcliffe participates in Grand Designs event and receives award for research

Jason Ratcliffe, co-founder of Steren Surveyors, TedX Organiser and graduate of UCEM’s MSc Real Estate programme, recently attended the Grand Design Live event in Birmingham, which took place on 5-6…