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A monthly exploration into the world of sustainability in the built environment with commentary and input from UCEM’s Vice Chancellor and academics.
Here are some of the most common myths and misconceptions about heat pumps that have held back its adoption in the UK. Heat pumps are widely considered to be one…
Amid fierce debate in the UK, are heat pumps really the future of sustainable energy, heating and retrofitting in the built environment? If we are to achieve the 2050 net…
It’s not just in employee demographics that the built environment is short of female representation – it’s in the planning and designs of our buildings and cities, too. It’s a…
by UCEM Academic Hazel Nash With extreme weather events on the rise, what can the built environment do to ensure buildings are climate resilient? There’s no question that climate change…
We are revealing the latest recipients of a UCEM honorary doctorate all this week as we build up to our autumn graduation ceremonies on Friday and Saturday. First up is…
Early interest From a young age, I’d always been interested in creating things. I loved, and still love, puzzles and it was this inherent interest in creating things and piecing…
With Christmas fast approaching, you may be seeking inspiration for last-minute gift ideas. If it’s books you’re after, our ‘Five books which inspire me’ blog series may do the trick.…
Each week, UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper points us in the direction of interesting stories from the Built Environment. This week, Lucy looks at some of the advice being…
Each week, UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper points us in the direction of interesting stories from the Built Environment. This week, Lucy points us to concerning stories about Brexit-influenced…
Our fourth monthly centenary blog sees us return to the theme of iconic structures; namely, The National Museum of Qatar (known as Desert Rose) in Doha. The museum – inspired…
Each week, UCEM Information Governance Manager, Lucy Roper points us in the direction of interesting stories from the Built Environment. Having looked at reasons to be cheerful last week, Lucy…
First Built Environment experience I finished school at 18 but didn’t get the grades needed to undertake the Philosophy and Economic History degree at the University of Bristol I had…
