Hong Kong built environment leader receives Honorary Fellowship

Andrew Chun Cheong Keung, one of Hong Kong’s most seasoned civil engineering and construction management professionals, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the University College of Estate Management. He…

LSA Summer Show 2025: Designing a more equitable London

Between Land and Water by Corben Lai In a capital where a range of issues continue to drive inequalities, the London School of Architecture (LSA)'s Summer Show showcased a variety…
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Professor joins global urban leaders in ‘The Century of Cities’ podcast

The University of the Built Environment’s Professor Samer Bagaeen, Head of Town Planning, features in a brand-new episode of The Century of Cities podcast - live from today. This flagship series,…

UCEM Graduation Day 2025: ‘You’ve done something extraordinary’

"The world needs you now more than ever." The words of Mina Hasman, recognised as a 'top 100 Climate Leader' by TIME magazine, to a hall full of gowned graduates…
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University of the Built Environment welcomes launch of Construction Skills Mission

The University of the Built Environment is proud to support the launch of the Construction Skills Mission and the establishment of the Construction Skills Mission Board, a major cross-sector initiative…
Ashley Wheaton delivers speech at University of the Built Environment launch party at the Barbican Centre

University launches new name at iconic tropical garden venue

Hundreds gathered at the Barbican Centre’s tropical garden Conservatory on Thursday 19 June to celebrate the momentous renaming of our institution to the University of the Built Environment. Guests from…
Today, we are the University of the Built Environment

Today, we are the University of the Built Environment

We are proud to officially launch our new name: University of the Built Environment. This moment marks a major milestone in our institution’s 106-year history. Our new name reflects who…
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UCEM and LSA merge

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its merger with The London School of Architecture (LSA). As part of this new relationship, the…

UCEM Vice Chancellor calls for targeted changes to support degree apprenticeships

UCEM Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton was invited to speak at the recent Westminster Higher Education Forum ‘Next Steps for Degree Apprenticeships’ virtual conference. In his talk, he highlighted funding shortfalls,…
Seven new Associate Fellows presenting their certificates, posing in a row with Chair Peter McCrea, Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton and Deputy Vice Chancellor Jane Fawkes

UCEM welcomes seven new members to Honorary Community

On Thursday 8 May 2025, UCEM held its annual Honorary Community Luncheon at Ironmonger’s Hall in London. This was an occasion for Trustees, friends of UCEM and Honorary and Associate…

Announcement of new name

In July 2024 University College of Estate Management (UCEM) applied to the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to ‘University of the Built Environment’. We are delighted to…

UCEM appoints a new Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

UCEM is delighted to announce that its new Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees will be Professor Nick Braisby with effect from 3 April 2025. Nick takes over the…