Implementing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals: Guest blog by our Research Assistant – Education and Sustainability, Dr Renuka Thakore
…initiatives, a high-level meeting was held in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil), and they committed to work jointly on climate resilience, signing a pledge to create a Sustainable Development Council for…
Lucy Roper’s Built Environment blog: ‘Housing revolution’, endangered buildings and a ‘landmark project’
…as a species which could define the lifespan of Earth as we know it. Wherever possible, we have to come up with better, sustainable ways of living. The new Housing…
Introducing the Research, Innovation and Partnerships Team
…Partnerships, leads the team which comprises Research Assistant (Education & Sustainability), Dr Renuka Thakore. Here, the team discuss their roles, their career backgrounds and what they enjoy about what they…
‘A landmark moment’: UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton, reacts to UCEM’s student satisfaction rate in the 2020 National Student Survey
…collaboration to develop a student community site within UCEM’s website to promote the improvements we have made to support students; additional drop-in sessions were implemented by Module Leaders to enhance…
Principal Thoughts: A vocational online university bucking the trend and widening participation
…online learning could benefit those with an interest in the Built Environment. With millions of workers in the UK furloughed, it made sense to offer a full-time study option to…
Podcast: Digging Deeper – Episode 4: Harold Samuel Research Prize
…a discussion on the Prize and Dan’s and Adrian’s research projects. Listen to the 25-minute podcast below: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Digging-Deeper-Episode-4-Harold-Samuel-Research-Prize.mp3 To read Dan’s research report, head to the Latest Publications section…
In focus: Our Diversity Student Ambassador, Ranikque Hayden-Best
We recently appointed our first four Student Ambassadors representing the following areas: diversity, sustainability, disability and wellbeing, and student communities. Our Student Ambassadors aim to inspire current and potential…
Principal Thoughts: Building a student community
…took part, with a special thanks to our Head of Marketing, Communications and Brand, Donna Rourke-Houguez, and Internal Communications Officer, Eliza White, for organising the first of what will become…
Principal Thoughts: Forging a path ahead with our apprenticeships
…UK. https://www.ucem.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NAW-2021-vid-Twitter.mp4 At UCEM, we are committed to contributing to a better Built Environment sector through excellence in online education. We deliver approved apprenticeship programmes, as well as undergraduate…
CPD and Employer Engagement Event a great success
…Recordings of all the talks will be made available on our website in due course. After the evening talks guests were invited to network with employers, CEM staff and each…
‘Going grey’ key to cutting water consumption in UK
…incentives. The report calls on the Government and water companies to do more to explain the importance and benefits of grey water recycling to the public. People could be encouraged…
UCEM sponsors Construction Investing in Talent Awards
…staff from AECOM, Interserve and John Sisk & Son, among others. If you would like to join UCEM in attending this event, then please head to the awards website. …