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We are the leading online university in the built environment. Visit www.ube.ac.uk

Formerly known as UCEM, we have over 100 years' experience providing accessible education and offer flexible degrees and apprenticeships in the built environment. University of the Built Environment (formerly known as UCEM) enables individuals and the wider industry to unlock their potential in the built environment. With over 90 years' experience in providing the highest quality learning opportunities for real estate, construction, planning and architecture – plus accreditation by RICS, CIOB, CABE and a Royal Charter - we are the leading industry provider of supported, accessible, fully flexible and cost-effective online learning. Solely dedicated to producing leading talent for a better, sustainable built environment, University of the Built Environment has around 4,000 students from over 100 countries benefiting from its education programmes – from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to professional development courses and tailor-made corporate training solutions - all taught by tutors with extensive industry experience.

29/10/2026

Is the UK obsessed with EPC ratings? Senior Lecturer Jordan Turner writes: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/energy-performance-certificate-epc-opinion-piece-jordan-turner/

28/10/2026

How is digital technology reshaping planning practice? https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/how-digital-technology-is-redrawing-the-map-of-urban-planning/

27/10/2026

He created the 15-minute city. Now he’s looking to the next 10 years.
A decade ago, Professor introduced an idea that would influence urban planning around the world - that everyday amenities should be within a short walk or cycle ride.
Now, the internationally renowned urbanist is setting his sights on the next chapter:
“For the next 10 years, I have started another level of my commitment.”
So where does his vision go from here? And what could it mean for the future of our cities?
Hear directly from the creator of the 15-minute city in a special episode of the University of the Built Environment’s BE Sustainable podcast.

26/10/2026

From solar panels and heat pumps to electric vehicles and eco-friendly home renovations, Senior Lecturer Jordan Turner looks into whether an eco-friendly home is only achievable for the rich: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/do-you-have-to-be-rich-to-be-green/

22/10/2026

From starting his built environment career as a carpenter to owning his own property development business, alumnus Phil Baily shares how studying an MBA with us helped him achieve his ambitions: https://www.ube.ac.uk/case-studies/phil-baily/

21/10/2026

From Monday, Oxford Street will be closed off to vehicles as London's shopping hotspot is pedestrianised. Are the economic benefits claimed by the Greater London Authority worth the transformation? https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/pedestrianising-oxford-street-turning-commercial-success-into-public-value/

20/10/2026

Squatting and adverse possession: we look at the law in England and Wales, and how the two concepts differ. Can you be arrested for squatting, and what does it take to claim possession of land legally? https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/who-stole-toad-hall-a-curious-case-of-adverse-possession/

19/10/2026

Urban regeneration can bring derelict cities back to life. But it's not without its controversies: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/urban-regeneration/

15/10/2026

Take part in Climate and Social Action Week, starting on Monday. There's a session to pique anyone's interest, from design, to construction, to AI, hosted by lecturers, students and special guests.

14/10/2026

How can the higher education sector stand the test of time? This was the question posed by Vice Chancellor Professor Ashley Wheaton in his inaugural lecture titled, 'Higher education under threat: Survive or thrive?'
Learn more: https://www.ube.ac.uk/whats-happening/articles/survive-or-thrive-professor-ashley-wheaton-calls-for-radical-rethink-of-uk-higher-education/

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http://www.ube.ac.uk/

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