Principal Thoughts: Putting people and communities first
…some initiatives over the past few months with a common theme evident throughout: putting people and communities first. The Value of Community report The most explicit link to this theme…
Student stories: Fidell’s journey to become a Chartered Surveyor
…legal profession. I was promoted at my first firm as a Commercial Property Paralegal (a job title which later changed as the role adapted). Switch to real estate I began…
Principal Thoughts: Why National Apprenticeship Week matters
…the Year awards. Among the facts we highlighted were that we have 1,047 apprentices [this figure is now higher] currently studying with us with an average age of 24.8. The…
Online learning in challenging times: Guest blog by our Learning Technology Researcher, Dr Tharindu Liyanagunawardena
Social distancing implemented by countries across the world to combat the spread of coronavirus has caused unprecedented changes in our daily lives. The situation posed a great challenge to educational…
Student stories: Laetitia’s surveying journey so far
…their presence known across the student population. Online learning I quite liked the independent aspect of online learning. I have always been a bit more comfortable with learning at my…
Student stories: Charlotte’s move into the world of property
Charlotte Toms is a Graduate Surveyor for Knight Frank in London. Having started off in a residential sales role after completing her undergraduate studies, she decided to pursue a career…
Podcast: The importance of good design in the Built Environment
Why is good design so important in the Built Environment? How do you define ‘good’ when it comes to building design? And how does the design part relate to building…
Podcast: In focus – Our Construction Site Management Degree Apprenticeship
…Andrew Belt, asked the questions for this 9-minute podcast which you can listen to below: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CSM-podcast_edit.mp3 To find out more, head to the Construction Site Management Degree Apprenticeship webpage….
Podcast: Construction technology
…Construction Manager, Dr Afolabi Dania, joined UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt, to answer these questions and more for a podcast. Listen to the 10-minute recording below: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/MSc-CM-podcast-with-Afolabi-FINAL.mp3…
Podcast: Q&A with our BSc (Hons) Construction Management Programme Leader, Dr Afolabi Dani
…now leads. UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt, asks the questions in this 10-minute podcast. Listen below: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BSc-CM-with-Afolabi_edit.mp3 To find out more about Afolabi’s programme, head 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
…students at open events and webinars, and through networking. They also have a presence on social media and email communications where they answer questions about the student experience and give…