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…
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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…

‘Healthy homes’ world record set by University alumnus

A University of the Built Environment alumnus has set a new world record for the most questions answered about home environment and wellbeing in one hour. Jason Ratcliffe, aka The…

The LSA: Applications open for MArch in Designing Architecture

Applications are now open for September 2026 entry to The London School of Architecture’s Part 2 MArch in Designing Architecture. Part of the University of the Built Environment, The LSA…
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University appoints new Professors in milestone academic promotions

The University of the Built Environment is pleased to announce the appointment of several new Professors and Associate Professors.   The promotions, made under the University’s newly established Academic Career Framework, represent the…
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University launches pioneering MSc in Renewable Energy and AI

The University of the Built Environment has announced an innovative new postgraduate programme that brings together two of the most vital skillsets of our time: renewable energy and artificial intelligence.…
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LSA students showcase sweet creativity at London’s Gingerbread City

Students from the London School of Architecture (LSA) have taken their design ingenuity to one of the most imaginative events in the architectural calendar: the Museum of Architecture’s Gingerbread City®. Now…
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LSA tutor wins Young Architect of the Year 2025

One of our Architecture tutors has been awarded the distinguished Young Architect of the Year 2025 title for their practice CAN. Mat Barnes collected the accolade at the Architect of…

Peter McCrea OBE steps down as Chair of the Board

We are saddened to share that, due to personal reasons, Peter McCrea OBE has stepped down from his role as Chair of the Board at the University of the Built…
Sam McClary

Built Environment Awards 2025 honours sector’s brightest talent

The University of the Built Environment marked its 38th annual Built Environment Awards with a glittering ceremony at London’s Institute of Directors, Pall Mall, on Thursday 9 October 2025. Hundreds…

Nominations open for Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards 2026

The University of the Built Environment has opened nominations for its fifth annual Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards, to be held in London in February 2026. Held during National Apprenticeship Week,…

University to present its 38th annual award for built environment excellence

The Built Environment Awards (formerly known as the Property Awards) ceremony returns this October for the 38th year, celebrating the very best talent across our sector. Since 1987, the awards…