Celebrations all round as UCEM holds its second graduation

Celebrations all round as UCEM holds its second graduation

On 24 June, we celebrated the graduation of 79 UCEM students who attended from 16 countries across the globe – from as far afield as Barbados and Hong Kong. Friends,…

Principal Thoughts – June

Principal Thoughts – June

Can the future of learning be vocational? Why the UK education system needs to change from the bottom up Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This…

UCEM to present at 27th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning: Guest blog by Dr. Tharindu Liyanagunawardena

UCEM to present at 27th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning: Guest blog by Dr. Tharindu Liyanagunawardena

Guest blog by Dr. Tharindu Liyanagunawardena, Chair of UCEM Online Learning Research Centre I am pleased to announce that University College of Estate Management (UCEM) will be presenting a case…

Principal Thoughts – May

Principal Thoughts – May

Why Built Environment professionals need to continuously review their professional development Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores how continued professional development can…

A Case Study: From Equine Management to a Chartered Surveying apprenticeship – Laura Rafferty-Trow, Acquisition Manager at Spectrum Solicitors

A Case Study: From Equine Management to a Chartered Surveying apprenticeship – Laura Rafferty-Trow, Acquisition Manager at Spectrum Solicitors

Apprentice Chartered Surveyor, Laura Rafferty-Trow is currently working for Spectrum Solicitors as an Acquisition Manager. We spoke to her to find out why she chose to study with UCEM and…

George Clarke and MOBI launch courses in advanced home construction

George Clarke and MOBI launch courses in advanced home construction

- But is this enough? What does the Built Environment need to meet the skills gap? Ashley Wheaton, UCEM Principal at University College of Estate Management (UCEM) Renowned architect, George…

Principal Thoughts – April

Principal Thoughts – April

Using the levy to up-skill your existing workforce: why it’s worth thinking about apprenticeships for your current employees Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month,…

Principal Thoughts – March

Principal Thoughts – March

How companies can prepare for the upcoming apprenticeships levy and secure the top talent in time Welcome to the latest edition of Ashley Wheaton’s ‘Principal Thoughts’. This month, Ashley explores…

Why continued professional development is important for the future of the Built Environment

Why continued professional development is important for the future of the Built Environment

Guest blog by Stephen Bartle, Head of Commercial and Business Development It may be a very exciting and innovative time for the Built Environment, but if the sector is to…

A case study: Accelerating my career towards a Chartership in Quantity Surveying – Beth Lord, Surveying Technician Apprentice at Arcardis UK

A case study: Accelerating my career towards a Chartership in Quantity Surveying – Beth Lord, Surveying Technician Apprentice at Arcardis UK

At UCEM our apprenticeship delivery model enables the best of both words; the ability to study at a time and pace that works for our students, alongside the opportunity to…

A case study: travelling to new heights – Raj Clair, Apprentice Chartered Surveyor at Colas

A case study: travelling to new heights – Raj Clair, Apprentice Chartered Surveyor at Colas

Apprenticeship Case Study – Raj Clair, Level 6 BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying At UCEM our sole focus is to enable talent to grow in the Built Environment, whether as a…

A case study: enhancing our talent pool by investing in apprentices – Colas

A case study: enhancing our talent pool by investing in apprentices – Colas

Colas is an award-winning business, delivering sustainable solutions for the investment, maintenance and operation of the UK’s transport infrastructure. By 2018, Colas aim for apprentices to make up 5% of…