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…
Nine in ten students at the University of the Built Environment believe sustainability should be actively embedded across university life, according to new survey findings.

Students want sustainability embedded across university life, new survey finds

Nine in ten students at the University of the Built Environment believe sustainability should be actively embedded across university life, according to new survey findings. The research also suggests sustainability…
Honorary Community Luncheon 2026

Associate Fellowships awarded at Honorary Community Luncheon

On Wednesday 6 May 2026, University of the Built Environment held its annual Honorary Community Luncheon at Founder’s Hall in London. This was a special annual occasion for friends of…

Vice Chancellor Professor Ashley Wheaton announces plans to step down

The University of the Built Environment has announced today that Professor Ashley Wheaton has decided to step down from his role as Vice Chancellor by spring 2027, after 13 years of transformational leadership of the…
Mark Farmer BEFA

Built environment sector must confront fragmented workforce ‘permacrisis’

A more strategic, evidence-led and collaborative approach to workforce planning will be essential if the UK built environment sector is to move beyond its long-standing ‘permacrisis’ and meet the demands…

University’s Climate and Social Action series returns with a global focus

This April, the University of the Built Environment hosts another exciting and engaging fortnight of Climate and Social Action (CASA) activities. The webinars are open to everyone - also beyond…
Kingsgrove Housing Development, Wantage, OXFORDSHIRE

University backs ‘Proud to call home’ report on housing quality concerns

The UK’s drive to deliver 1.5 million homes risks undermining housing quality unless standards are strengthened, according to a new parliamentary group report. The University of the Built Environment has…
Professor Ashley Wheaton supports call for national campaign to boost construction careers

Professor Ashley Wheaton supports call for national campaign to boost construction careers

A national recruitment campaign is needed to boost construction careers if the UK is to close its widening skills gap and deliver on ambitious housing targets, according to a new…
University Careers Fest: Opening doors across the built environment

University Careers Fest: Opening doors across the built environment

Speakers Emma Fletcher from Octopus Energy and Lucie Gresham-Hill from Willmott Dixon The University of the Built Environment’s annual Careers Fest returns in March, bringing together industry leaders, alumni, employers…

Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards 2026: Winners

The University of the Built Environment’s Apprenticeship Awards 2026 celebrated the individuals and employers raising the bar across the sector. From emerging surveyors balancing study and site work, to senior…

Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards 2026: An evening of celebration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sETS1E1bTs4&feature=youtu.be Hundreds of apprentices, employers and academics celebrated with the University of the Built Environment at its fifth annual Built Environment Apprenticeship Awards. Held during National Apprenticeship Week, the awards…

Call for abstracts: Rethinking environmental learning in architecture

An international conference exploring the future of environmental learning and spatial design is set to take place in London from 3–5 September 2026. ‘Learnings/Unlearnings: Environmental Learning, Spatial Design, and Participatory…