UCEM launches Student & Alumni Sustainability Committee

On 9 July 2024, UCEM’s new Student & Alumni Sustainability Committee (SASC) had its first meeting. SASC was formed from student feedback, as well as input from UCEM’s Responsible Futures…

Activate Learning launches new online Access to HE diploma in Built Environments with guaranteed undergraduate progression

Activate Learning is excited to announce the launch of a new Access to HE Diploma (Built Environments): Online. This innovative programme provides a comprehensive pathway for learners aspiring to enter…

Collaboration highlighted as key competency at fourth UCEM INSPIRE conference

Cross-sector collaboration is vital in shaping a more dynamic, skilled and adaptable construction and built environment workforce.   This was the conclusion reached by experts who attended ‘Collaborative Futures: Competence, Capability…

UCEM becomes approved IEMA University Partner

UCEM is pleased to announce that it has become an approved university partner of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). IEMA is a professional body for people working…

UCEM demonstrates excellent progress in 2024 National Student Survey results

This week, the Office for Students (OfS) published the results of the National Student Survey (NSS) for 2024. The NSS is conducted every year to collate the opinions of students…

UCEM celebrates alongside students at 2024 Summer graduation ceremony

On Friday 5 July, UCEM welcomed graduates to Reading Town Hall to celebrate their hard work and academic achievements. This event, which was split across two ceremonies, gave graduates, families,…

UCEM takes part in fourth sustainability accreditation audit

On 18 and 19 June, UCEM took part in its fourth sustainability credentials audit as part of its Students Organising for Sustainability (SOS-UK) Responsible Futures accreditation. The Responsible Futures accreditation…

UCEM announces new appointments to Board of Trustees

Following the recent retirements of Professor Kenny Miller and Alastair Martin CVO, and two other anticipated retirements later this year, UCEM has appointed a number of new Independent Trustees to…

UCEM hosts Research & Scholarship Engagement Day (RED)

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) hosted its second-ever Research & Scholarship Engagement Day (RED) on 12 June 2024. This was a hybrid event, hosted online and at Horizons, Reading,…

UCEM named Partnership of the Year at The King’s Foundation awards

UCEM is delighted to announce that it has received the Partnership of the Year award from The King’s Foundation. These inaugural awards, attended by His Majesty The King, Royal Founding…

UCEM report recommends collaboration for an inclusive built environment

UCEM has published a report titled ‘Joined up leadership for an inclusive built environment’ recommending reforms to help the sector work more cohesively to increase the recruitment, retention and success…

UCEM Vice Chancellor addresses Westminster Higher Education conference

Addressing the Westminster Higher Education Forum’s virtual ‘Next Steps for Lifelong Learning Entitlement’ conference, UCEM Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton outlined some of the challenges facing the introduction of the ‘Lifelong…