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UCEM joins campaign to drive better gender balance at board level

UCEM is now a member of the 30% Club – a global campaign with chairs and CEOs of the world's biggest companies committing to better gender balance. The 30% Club’s…

Alumnus named this year’s rising star at Government Property Awards

A UCEM alumnus described himself as ‘over the moon’ after being recognised as the ‘rising star’ at the Government Property Awards 2021. Roy Albert, a lead surveyor from the Valuation…

Dates set for UCEM’s 2021 Graduation ceremonies

UCEM is delighted to announce its provisional Graduation ceremony dates for 2021. Having had to postpone both Graduation ceremonies last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 graduates will be…

New manual published today to support flexible apprenticeships in construction

A new manual, co-authored by industry and government, has today been published to set out how flexibilities in apprenticeships can be used and delivered in construction to meet the needs…

City University of Hong Kong students awarded scholarships by UCEM

Four high-achieving City University (CityU) of Hong Kong students were awarded scholarships by UCEM last week. Building Services Engineering student, Shek Kai Nam, Construction Engineering and Management student, Fung Sho…

UCEM apprentice wins customer service award

A UCEM apprentice was ‘proud’ after winning a customer service award from his employer. Alexander Aspin, who studies on UCEM’s Surveying Technician Diploma (Building Surveying pathway), was recognised with the…

UCEM apprentices win top accolades at DIO Excellence Awards

Two UCEM apprentices claimed the top accolades in their category at the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) Excellence Awards. The DIO Apprentice of the Year and Rising Star awards – the…

HKICM re-accredits five UCEM programmes

The Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers (HKICM) has re-accredited five UCEM programmes. UCEM’s BSc (Hons) programmes in Building Surveying, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, and the university’s MSc programmes…

The CIOB re-accredits seven UCEM programmes

Seven UCEM programmes have been re-accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) after a successful accreditation event. Following the desktop review and virtual visit, the Chartered Institute of Building…

Be part of UCEM’s growing academic team!

UCEM is seeking academic and industry professionals to join its growing School of the Built Environment. Experts in built environment disciplines are encouraged to apply for the vacant positions, which…

UCEM position on hate speech

UCEM unequivocally condemns all forms of antisemitism, Islamophobia, all forms of racism and other hateful and unlawful speech. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where all members…

UCEM apprentice scoops company award

A UCEM apprentice was ‘blown away’ after being recognised with an award by his company. Sam Boyle, who studies on UCEM’s Surveying Technician Diploma apprenticeship on the Quantity Surveying and…