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…

University’s Climate and Social Action series returns with a global focus

This April, the University of the Built Environment hosts another exciting and engaging fortnight of Climate and Social Action (CASA) activities. The webinars are open to everyone - also beyond…
Kingsgrove Housing Development, Wantage, OXFORDSHIRE

University backs ‘Proud to call home’ report on housing quality concerns

The UK’s drive to deliver 1.5 million homes risks undermining housing quality unless standards are strengthened, according to a new parliamentary group report. The University of the Built Environment has…
Professor Ashley Wheaton supports call for national campaign to boost construction careers

Professor Ashley Wheaton supports call for national campaign to boost construction careers

A national recruitment campaign is needed to boost construction careers if the UK is to close its widening skills gap and deliver on ambitious housing targets, according to a new…
University Careers Fest: Opening doors across the built environment

University Careers Fest: Opening doors across the built environment

Speakers Emma Fletcher from Octopus Energy and Lucie Gresham-Hill from Willmott Dixon The University of the Built Environment’s annual Careers Fest returns in March, bringing together industry leaders, alumni, employers…

Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards 2026: Winners

The University of the Built Environment’s Apprenticeship Awards 2026 celebrated the individuals and employers raising the bar across the sector. From emerging surveyors balancing study and site work, to senior…

Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards 2026: An evening of celebration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sETS1E1bTs4&feature=youtu.be Hundreds of apprentices, employers and academics celebrated with the University of the Built Environment at its fifth annual Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards. Held during National Apprenticeship Week, the awards…

Call for abstracts: Rethinking environmental learning in architecture

An international conference exploring the future of environmental learning and spatial design is set to take place in London from 3–5 September 2026. ‘Learnings/Unlearnings: Environmental Learning, Spatial Design, and Participatory…

Winter Graduation 2026: ‘What an incredible group of people you are!’

More than 350 students graduated to rapturous applause and jubilant cheers as the University of the Built Environment celebrated its Winter Graduation ceremony on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 January…
University of the Built Environment academics receive top RTPI recognition

University of the Built Environment academics receive top RTPI recognition

Professor Samer Bagaeen (l) and Charlotte Morphet (m) receiving her award from RTPI Immediate Past President Helen Fadipe Two leading Urban Planning academics from the University of the Built Environment…
Technical skills roundtable BEFA

Senior built environment leaders urge overhaul of technical skills policy

Britain’s ability to build safely, sustainably and at scale is being held back by a fragmented skills system, senior industry leaders have warned. A high-level roundtable, convened by the Built…