University launches specialist LLM Construction Law programme

The University of the Built Environment is launching a new LLM Construction Law programme in September 2027. The degree is designed to equip both construction and legal professionals with the…
NLA event with the University of the Built Environment - 'Would the built environment thrive without AI?

University and NLA partnership launched with industry networking event in London

Students, alumni and built environment professionals gathered in London on Thursday evening for a networking event marking a new partnership between the University of the Built Environment and the NLA.…
Rianne Scott from Construction for Women signs MoU created by through the Built Environment Gender Collective

Two more built environment groups join landmark gender equity pact

By Linda Serck The movement to improve gender equity across the built environment gathered further momentum last week as two more organisations signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening…
The University of the Built Environment’s first Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Innovate UK. The project, delivered with The King’s Foundation and funded by Innovate UK, set out to explore how Britain can create more sustainable, mixed-use communities rooted in local character, regional supply chains and long-term stewardship rather than short-term volume housebuilding.

First University Knowledge Transfer Partnership earns ‘Outstanding’ rating

By Linda Serck The University of the Built Environment’s first Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Innovate UK. The project - delivered with The King’s…

Summer graduation 2026: ‘The built environment needs you more than ever’

By Linda Serck Graduates from across the University of the Built Environment celebrated their achievements at the summer 2026 graduation ceremony, where Vice Chancellor Professor Ashley Wheaton urged them to…
One year on: University of the Built Environment celebrates growth, recognition and ambition

One year on: University of the Built Environment celebrates growth, recognition and ambition

Professor Ashley Wheaton at the launch of the University of the Built Environment Today, the University of the Built Environment is celebrating one year since adopting its new name, marking…

MBA programme lead awarded Principal Fellowship of Advance HE

Associate Professor Dr Claire Hookham, MBA Programme Lead at the University of the Built Environment, has been awarded Principal Fellowship of Advance HE (PFHEA), one of the highest professional recognitions…

New foundation launched to bring regional character back to British housebuilding

The University of the Built Environment and The King's Foundation have launched a new initiative to help create the walkable, characterful neighbourhoods people most want to live in. The Regional…
Nine in ten students at the University of the Built Environment believe sustainability should be actively embedded across university life, according to new survey findings.

Students want sustainability embedded across university life, new survey finds

Nine in ten students at the University of the Built Environment believe sustainability should be actively embedded across university life, according to new survey findings. The research also suggests sustainability…
Honorary Community Luncheon 2026

Associate Fellowships awarded at Honorary Community Luncheon

On Wednesday 6 May 2026, University of the Built Environment held its annual Honorary Community Luncheon at Founder’s Hall in London. This was a special annual occasion for friends of…

Vice Chancellor Professor Ashley Wheaton announces plans to step down

The University of the Built Environment has announced today that Professor Ashley Wheaton has decided to step down from his role as Vice Chancellor by spring 2027, after 13 years of transformational leadership of the…
Mark Farmer BEFA

Built environment sector must confront fragmented workforce ‘permacrisis’

A more strategic, evidence-led and collaborative approach to workforce planning will be essential if the UK built environment sector is to move beyond its long-standing ‘permacrisis’ and meet the demands…