The recipients of the inaugural UCEM Honorary Degrees

First Honorary Degrees handed out at UCEM’s Graduation ceremonies in Reading

Leaders in construction, real estate and sustainability received UCEM’s first Honorary Degrees at Graduation ceremonies on Saturday (7 December). The inaugural five degrees were handed out to Friends of the…
Principal Ashley Wheaton and new Chair Designate Amanda Clack

Amanda Clack becomes UCEM Chair Designate

CBRE Head of Strategic Advisory and former RICS President, Amanda Clack, will become UCEM Chair of the Board of Trustees.  Amanda, who has held a variety of high-profile roles within…
News graphic about nominees at the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2019

Eight UCEM alumni and apprentice nominations at the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2019

Eight UCEM alumni and apprentices are in the running to win prizes at the RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2019. The five alumni and three apprentices have…
Staff volunteers at Courage Park

100 volunteers reached in our centenary year!

Exactly 100 employees have given something back to organisations in Reading as part of UCEM’s centenary volunteering programme. The number of staff volunteers hit 100 at the final centenary volunteering…
UCEM programme leaders

Chat to our Programme Leaders!

Each of our Programme Leaders will be hosting a webinar and online drop-in session over the next couple of months. If you would like to learn more about any of…
Ottilie Robinson-Shaw with her medal

Apprentice retains canoeing Junior World Champion title

A UCEM apprentice is eyeing senior world championships after retaining her Junior World Champion status in canoeing. Ottilie Robinson-Shaw, who is on our Level 3 Surveying Technician Advanced Apprenticeship, followed…
Hong Kong Centenary event

Surveying talent pipeline and smart cities discussed at UCEM’s Hong Kong centenary event

More than 200 guests assembled in Hong Kong on Tuesday [22 October] to celebrate UCEM’s centenary year.  Attendees from the sector, many of whom were UCEM alumni, joined a selection…
UCEm and BuildForce

UCEM to carry out research and deliver CPD training for service Veterans

UCEM has teamed up with Lendlease to deliver online learning modules about the construction industry for Veterans. This is part of the CITB’s Pathways into Construction programme with BuildForce, focusing…
Rural housing report

Rural housing issues a barrier to retiring farmers and new entrants

Farmers, Retirement and Housing in the United Kingdom: A review of the issues, experiences and possible answers – looks at the impact of access to housing for retiring farmers, and…
Harold Samuel Research Prize winners

First ever Harold Samuel Research Prize recipients announced

The inaugural Harold Samuel Research Prize will go towards research on commercial attitudes towards disability and real estate data standards. The £15,000 prize pot will be split equally between Adrian…
The UCEM Property 2019 Award winners with UCEM Chairman, John Gellatly, and UCEM Principal, Ashley Wheaton

Philanthropic, business and academic achievements marked at the UCEM Property Awards 2019

Applause rang out at Haberdashers’ Hall as the latest luminaries from industry and UCEM’s alumni pool claimed the prizes at the 32nd UCEM Property Awards.  Wates Chairman, Sir James Wates…
UCEM headquarters, Horizons from view

UCEM’s Access and Participation Plan approved by the Office for Students

UCEM’s plan to tackle equality gaps has been approved by the Office for Students (OfS). The institution was part of the second group of education providers to have their Access…