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University of the Built Environment

1995

1995

CEM has students in 80 countries.

1988

1988

His Majesty King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) becomes President of the College.

1987

1987

College Property Award is first established.

1977

1977

Queen Elizabeth II grants patronage to the College.

1972

1972

CEM relocates to University of Reading’s Whiteknights Campus.

1967

1967

CEM becomes associated with the University of Reading.

1940

1940

Lincoln’s Inn Fields damaged during The Blitz.

1939

1939

CEM delivers correspondence courses to servicemen and Prisoners of War during World War II.

1922

1922

Irene Barclay sits her final exams with CEM and becomes the UK’s first female Chartered Surveyor.

1922

1922

King George V grants CEM the Royal Charter.

1921

1921

CEM purchases 35 Lincoln’s Inn Fields.

1959

1959

CEM develops Diplomas in Estate Management and Quantity Surveying.

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