UCEM Vice Chancellor addresses Westminster Higher Education conference
…loanable money’ accessible via an online account. The hope is that this might foster a cultural shift away from the current model, whereby most people study a long-form qualification (often…
Why it’s never too late for a career change: a Q&A with UCEM Programme Leaders Jon Hubert and Nicola Allen
…thinking about entering the built environment. About Jon Jon is the Programme Leader for the BSc (Hons) Building Control at UCEM. After leaving school with two ‘A’ Levels, Jon worked…
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,…
Recent changes to apprenticeship funding, explained
…may broaden participation in the industry and make it easier than ever for employers to hire and train apprentices. The Apprenticeship Levy is a powerful incentive for companies to offer…
Introducing… Our Apprenticeship Outcomes Officers
…with their assignments and complete the mandatory requirements for the apprenticeship. “We make sure they are aware of safeguarding and British values. We set SMART targets to help their Maths…
Applications open for UCEM’s new £15,000 research prize fund
…and I would challenge anyone considering entering to think big and use the opportunity to work on issues or solutions which will make the sector stand up and take notice….
UCEM to offer Chartered Surveyor Apprenticeship MSc route from Autumn 2020
UCEM today announced it will offer a Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship including a postgraduate qualification from September 2020. Stephen Bartle, Director of Commercial and Business Development, explains: “This means graduates…
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Reflections, research and advice: Q&A with our recent academic prize winners
…and tackling social challenges. It can help companies improve work-life balance and achieve sustainable, competitive advantage. Having said that, implementing innovation is no easy task for leaders, given the fact…
Principal Thoughts – March
How companies can prepare for the upcoming apprenticeships levy and secure the top talent in time Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores…
My understanding of sustainability has completely changed: a student profile with David Harris
…new understanding of sustainability to how it was before, David told us it was now completely different. “It’s completely changed my understanding of sustainability, even in just the brief time…
First Honorary Degrees handed out at UCEM’s Graduation ceremonies in Reading
…Ben Bolgar, Taylor Wessing LLP Partner, Adam Marks, former RICS President and UCEM Trustee, Simon Kolesar, and Chase and Partners LLP Chairman, Graham Chase became UCEM’s latest Honorary Fellows. UCEM…