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September 2021 UCEM Graduation: In photos

We were delighted to host our first graduation ceremony in nearly two years for the class of 2020. For a flavour of the day, take a look at our photos…

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Graduation: What you need to know

We are hosting our first Graduation ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak on Saturday (4 September). Naturally, we are delighted to be able to celebrate with our graduates in person…

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Student stories: Luke’s building surveyor goal supported by postgraduate scholarship

At UCEM, we offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to new and existing students. Last year, we launched our Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for new students to apply to receive…

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Student stories: Seb’s unexpected return to education

Often, new UCEM students are returning to education after a long time away from studying. On top of this, they are studying part-time with us in addition to a full-time…

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Student stories: Lee’s determination to complete our BSc (Hons) Construction Management programme

Leaving the Armed Forces for civilian life is a big life event for anyone. The culture shock can be significant with the transition not always smooth or straightforward. Lee Fallows…

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My life in the built environment: Guest article by our construction management programme leader, Christine Gausden

Early interest I wished to be part of the built environment from a very early age, quite literally pre-school, from the age of four. I was interested in buildings, most…

Podcast: Digital technologies

Join Andrew Belt, PR and social media manager, Kate Lindsay, head of digital education, and Adam O'Rourke, associate tutor, as they discuss one of UCEM's latest modules: Digital Technologies. This…

Podcast: UCEM in conversation with… Roy Albert

Episode 7 of our 'UCEM in conversation with...' series sees UCEM PR and social media manager, Andrew Belt, talk to Valuation Office Agency (VOA) lead surveyor, Roy Albert.   Roy…

My apprenticeship journey so far: Q&A with our Chartered Surveyor apprentice, Lewis Denbow

Lewis Denbow is currently in his fourth year of our Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (building surveying pathway) whilst working as a building surveyor in Oxford for property and construction consultants,…

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Podcast: Digging Deeper – Neurodiversity

Episode 5 of Digging Deeper focuses on neurodiversity.   What is neurodiversity? What language should be used with neurodiversity? What opportunities are there for neurodivergent people in the property industry?…

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Podcast: UCEM in conversation with… Brown Girls Empowering

Episode 6 of our 'UCEM in conversation with...' series sees UCEM PR and social media manager, Andrew Belt, talk to Nisha Chavda and Priya Raithatha - co-creators of Brown Girls…

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My career so far: Guest blog by our Certificate of Higher Education Built Environment Studies programme leader, Hazel Lobo

Why law? I didn’t start out to be a lawyer – it was a profession that found me. Whilst I was on maternity leave with my youngest children, a friend…