Bookings open for course on fire safety in building design

Bookings are now open for 'Design for Life? Fire safety, building resilience and the Principal Designer' – a six-week professional development course developed by the London School of Architecture, now…

Digital sustainability to take centre stage at the University in October 

  The University of the Built Environment is inviting you to step into the future of sustainability, not only in buildings but also in the digital world we use every…

Lee Ivett appointed as Head of School at London School of Architecture

The University of the Built Environment is delighted to announce the appointment of critically acclaimed architect and academic Lee Ivett as the new Head of School at the London School…

Reduce obesity and live longer – the call for ‘healthy neighbourhoods’

Designing neighbourhoods around people rather than just houses is combatting childhood obesity, lowering hospital admissions and even extending life expectancy, according to a new report from the University of the…

University drives push to make Brazilian campuses safer for women

By Dr Muhammad Qasim Rana and Professor Angela Lee The University of the Built Environment has hosted a hybrid workshop at its headquarters in Reading, England, as part of an…

University of the Built Environment in landmark programme on Sky TV

The University of the Built Environment is featured on Sky TV this month in ‘Building the Future: Transforming the Built Environment’ – a new programme exploring how innovation, technology and education are driving…
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Professor Samer Bagaeen to be next Vice President of the RTPI

Professor Samer Bagaeen has been announced as Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) next Vice President, and the first RTPI President of Arab descent. Professor Samer Bagaeen, Head of School of…

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…
Construction Skills Mission

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…