UCEM graduation 2017

Celebrations all round as UCEM holds its second graduation

On 24 June, we celebrated the graduation of 79 UCEM students who attended from 16 countries across the globe – from as far afield as Barbados and Hong Kong. Friends,…

Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts – June

Can the future of learning be vocational? Why the UK education system needs to change from the bottom up Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This…

National Apprenticeship Week Briefing - 8th March

UCEM to present at 27th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning: Guest blog by Dr. Tharindu Liyanagunawardena

Guest blog by Dr. Tharindu Liyanagunawardena, Chair of UCEM Online Learning Research Centre I am pleased to announce that University College of Estate Management (UCEM) will be presenting a case…

Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts – May

Why Built Environment professionals need to continuously review their professional development Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores how continued professional development can…

George Clarke and MOBI launch courses in advanced home construction

George Clarke and MOBI launch courses in advanced home construction

- But is this enough? What does the Built Environment need to meet the skills gap? Ashley Wheaton, UCEM Principal at University College of Estate Management (UCEM) Renowned architect, George…

Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts – April

Using the levy to up-skill your existing workforce: why it’s worth thinking about apprenticeships for your current employees Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month,…

Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

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…

Building blocks

Why continued professional development is important for the future of the Built Environment

Guest blog by Stephen Bartle, Head of Commercial and Business Development It may be a very exciting and innovative time for the Built Environment, but if the sector is to…

Building against blue sky

A case study: enhancing our talent pool by investing in apprentices – Colas

Colas is an award-winning business, delivering sustainable solutions for the investment, maintenance and operation of the UK’s transport infrastructure. By 2018, Colas aim for apprentices to make up 5% of…

Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts – February

Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s blog series, ‘Principal Thoughts’. In this blog, Ashley discusses what the upcoming Government apprenticeship levy will mean for the Built Environment, and…

A spotlight on patient capital: the importance of building homes – and communities – that stand the test of time

In our latest blog, our Principal, Ashley Wheaton discusses a topic close to his heart: patient capital.  As you may be aware, patient capital means taking an approach where investors…

Ashley Wheaton UCEM Principal

Principal Thoughts – a look into 2017

The Built Environment: green, digital and smart – but in need of talent As we move into a new year, I’ve spent some time thinking about how the Built Environment…