UCEM teams up with the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) and the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) in innovative multimillion pound initiative
…Lynne Downey, Vice Principal – Online Education at UCEM, commented: “I am delighted that UCEM is part of this project with the Royal Agricultural University, helping to provide more flexible…
Adopting a sustainability lens in everything we do – a Q&A with UCEM Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton
…wholistic approach to sustainability? A: It comes back to my comment about leadership – we would be unable to lead if our approach had been too narrow. What we’d be…
“An opportunity on a plate”: studying for a Master’s degree apprenticeship
…first pathway would have been better.” UCEM’s online learning model works well for Rachel: “I prefer learning online because I can slot it into my life. I do get a…
National Apprenticeship Week – a look back | Part 1
…stories of apprentices currently studying with us, whilst working at CBRE – the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. You can find out more on these two…
Postcard from Paris: Reaction to the Notre-Dame fire
…that everyone had been safely evacuated. We gathered around the television to follow what was happening on the news. Coming to work the next day, the atmosphere was very subdued….
CPD lecture ‘Extensions of Time in Construction Contracts – Problems and Solutions’
On 26 January 2011, The College of Estate Management hosted a free CPD Lecture and Open Evening in Dubai at the API Tower. The lecture, ‘Extensions of Time in Construction…
CPD lecture ‘Valuing Sustainability: A Team Approach’
On 17 January 2011, The College of Estate Management hosted a free CPD Lecture and Networking Evening in Hong Kong at the Regal Kowloon Hotel, Tsimshatsui. The lecture, ‘Valuing Sustainability:…
Come and have your say at UCEM’s housing event in aid of Launchpad at Reading Town Hall
…our panel and the local community coming together to explore future housing solutions for the Thames Valley. The provision of adequate housing for a growing populace is one of the…
Celebrating 100 Years of UCEM exhibition – Building Futures 1919 – 2019
UCEM is delighted to commemorate its heritage and commitment to benefiting the local Reading community by co-producing an exhibition with Reading Museum charting its social and historical impact throughout the…
Outage
How can science and innovation be utilised for the good of the planet? Guest article by our module leader, Richard Cork
…emergency – arguably the greatest threat humanity has faced for a hundred generations – we need to turn once again to our scientists and inventors to innovate at least as…
The UK energy crisis – what can we do? Some sustainable solutions
…over the news – The Guardian reports that UK comparison sites have no competitive deals to offer, and ‘the money-saving expert’, Martin Lewis, is advising that the best move for…