This October, the University of the Built Environment hosts another exciting and engaging fortnight of Climate and Social Action (CASA) activities.

University’s Climate and Social Action series to focus on ‘nature and hope’

This October, the University of the Built Environment is hosting another exciting and engaging week of Climate and Social Action (CASA) activities. CASA is taking place from Monday 19 to…
University of the Built Environment unveils ambitious plans for state-of-the-art digital campus

University unveils ambitious plans for state-of-the-art digital campus

By Linda Serck The University of the Built Environment has announced a major investment to deliver a state-of-the-art digital campus for its students. The ambitious five-year project will create a…

Vice Chancellor to step down this October as interim leadership announced

Vice Chancellor Professor Ashley Wheaton is to step down at the end of October after 13 years. He will be succeeded on an interim basis by Deputy Vice Chancellor Jane…
University of the Built Environment launches micro-placement scheme to open industry experience to mature students

University launches micro-placement scheme for mature students

By Linda Serck A new work experience scheme designed around the lives of mature, working and part-time students has been launched by the University of the Built Environment. The University’s…

University launches specialist LLM Construction Law programme

The University of the Built Environment is launching a new LLM Construction Law programme in September 2027. The degree is designed to equip both construction and legal professionals with the…
NLA event with the University of the Built Environment - 'Would the built environment thrive without AI?

University and NLA partnership launched with industry networking event in London

Students, alumni and built environment professionals gathered in London on Thursday evening for a networking event marking a new partnership between the University of the Built Environment and the NLA.…
Rianne Scott from Construction for Women signs MoU created by through the Built Environment Gender Collective

Two more built environment groups join landmark gender equity pact

By Linda Serck The movement to improve gender equity across the built environment gathered further momentum last week as two more organisations signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), strengthening…
The University of the Built Environment’s first Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Innovate UK. The project, delivered with The King’s Foundation and funded by Innovate UK, set out to explore how Britain can create more sustainable, mixed-use communities rooted in local character, regional supply chains and long-term stewardship rather than short-term volume housebuilding.

First University Knowledge Transfer Partnership earns ‘Outstanding’ rating

By Linda Serck The University of the Built Environment’s first Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by Innovate UK. The project - delivered with The King’s…

Summer graduation 2026: ‘The built environment needs you more than ever’

By Linda Serck Graduates from across the University of the Built Environment celebrated their achievements at the summer 2026 graduation ceremony, where Vice Chancellor Professor Ashley Wheaton urged them to…
One year on: University of the Built Environment celebrates growth, recognition and ambition

One year on: University of the Built Environment celebrates growth, recognition and ambition

Professor Ashley Wheaton at the launch of the University of the Built Environment Today, the University of the Built Environment is celebrating one year since adopting its new name, marking…

MBA programme lead awarded Principal Fellowship of Advance HE

Associate Professor Dr Claire Hookham, MBA Programme Lead at the University of the Built Environment, has been awarded Principal Fellowship of Advance HE (PFHEA), one of the highest professional recognitions…

New foundation launched to bring regional character back to British housebuilding

The University of the Built Environment and The King's Foundation have launched a new initiative to help create the walkable, characterful neighbourhoods people most want to live in. The Regional…