How digital technology is redrawing the map of urban planning

By Linda Serck Digital technology is now one of the core tools shaping how cities understand risk, prioritise investment and design for long-term resilience. Professor Samer Bagaeen, Head of Town…

Open Evening at the London School of Architecture

Are you a prospective architecture student? Discover what it’s like to study the Part 2 MArch at the London School of Architecture (LSA) during an Open Evening on Wednesday 19…

Home buying and selling reforms – can the Government really fix a broken system?

As the government unveils sweeping reforms to the home buying and selling process, Jordan Turner, Senior Lecturer at the University of the Built Environment, explores whether the proposals will truly…

New research highlights gender gap in Brunei universities

New social sustainability research from the University of the Built Environment has revealed a disparity between women’s academic participation and leadership representation in Brunei. The British Council-funded study reveals that…

Preparing for disruption: how AI is reshaping professional services

by Nick Perkins Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly  Artificial intelligence is no longer on the horizon – it’s already transforming how built environment professionals work. The University of the…

Sustainability starts here: meet the 2025/26 Responsible Futures Working Group

At the University of the Built Environment, sustainability is a shared mission between everyone. This October, the University launched its 2025/26 Responsible Futures Working Group (RFWG), bringing together students and…

The next generation of green leaders: introducing our Student Officers for Sustainability

From tackling waste on construction sites to rebuilding homes after hurricanes, this year’s Student Officers for Sustainability are bringing powerful stories, global perspectives and hands-on experience to the University of…

How will our new built environment forum create a future-ready industry?

By Nick Perkins Head of Built Environment Futures Assembly The University of the Built Environment recently launched the Built Environment Futures Assembly (BEFA), a powerful leadership forum for the built…

Why study Architectural Design Technology?

Studying for a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Design Technology with the University of the Built Environment is a pathway to an exciting career in the built environment, with excellent job opportunities.…

How do we make built environment careers more inclusive and accessible?

By Matthew Fedigan Lecturer in Construction Law When I joined the University of the Built Environment, I knew I wanted to do more than teach law - I wanted to…

Why do our graduates earn more than Oxford and Cambridge University peers?

The University of the Built Environment has been recognised in The Telegraph for delivering higher earning potential to its graduates in architecture, building and planning than the Universities of Oxford,…

What the UK can learn from Ireland’s ban on upwards-only rent reviews

By David Hourihan Programme Leader, MSc Real Estate With a ban on upwards-only rent review clauses under consideration in the UK, University of the Built Environment senior lecturer David Hourihan examines…