Why studying online can be more accessible to those with disabilities and neurodiversity
…with studying with their disability. Sources: https://ablemagazine.co.uk/distancelearning/ https://www.onlineuniversities.com/articles/students/the-benefits-of-online-ed-for-disabled-students/ https://www.aoc.co.uk/exploring-online-learning-and-student-mental-health For more on the support available to you at UCEM, take a look at our Disability and wellbeing support webpage….
UCEM to present at 27th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning: Guest blog by Dr. Tharindu Liyanagunawardena
…study illustrating the success of our Online, Flipped, Blended Approach to Apprenticeship Education at the prestigious International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) World Conference on Online Learning in…
An open letter: Alternative and specialist institutions aren’t irrelevant; they’re an important part of the future of Higher Education – along with online learning
…have studied online over those who have undergone a traditional university experience, due to the dedication and commitment they prove in taking this route. While, for institutions, online learning not…
Introducing… Our Careers Service
Each month, we profile a different team or service across UCEM through our ‘Introducing…’ blog series. This month, it’s the turn of our Careers Service, which is led by our…
Winning the EDEN Best Research Paper Award: Guest blog by UCEM Learning Technology Researcher, Dr Tharindu Liyanagunawardena
Last week, our Learning Technology Researcher and chair of the Online Learning Research Centre, Dr Tharindu Liyanagunawardena, found out that she had won the prestigious 2019 EDEN Best Research Paper…
Five minutes with… Lynne Downey
…academic programmes into a fully online offer. Then as Head of Online Learning I led the development of our learning content with a team of instructional designers, graphic designer, editors…
Online learning in challenging times: Guest blog by our Learning Technology Researcher, Dr Tharindu Liyanagunawardena
…institutions in order that the sector can keep educating students to the highest possible standards. To find out more about our online learning, visit our Supported Online Learning webpage….
Podcast: Digging Deeper – Episode 3: UCEM’s journey into online learning
Episode 3 of Digging Deeper looks at our journey into online learning. (L-R) UCEM Vice Principal – Digital Education and Professional Services, Lynne Downey, and UCEM Head of Digital…
UCEM Property Awards 2019: Meet the Academic Excellence Award nominees
…Laura Bell graduated from UCEM in 2018, gaining a Distinction and winning the Chase & Partners Prize for the best overall performance in her MSc Real Estate programme. Having previously…
Principal Thoughts: Delivering for our students in a post-COVID world
…despite the pandemic, were the best yet. Our Head of Academic Studies, Alan Hill, gave a presentation to all staff detailing the efforts made by our academic team to best…
Principal Thoughts: Making our founder, Sir William Wells, proud
…during the Second World War to servicemen and Prisoners of War; students have studied with us from all across the world; and we moved into the realm of online learning….
RICS Matrics Young Surveyor of the Year Awards 2018: Our apprentice and alumni nominees in focus
…my best to keep my work quality as high as possible. How does it feel to be on the shortlist? Career-wise, it is the best thing I have ever achieved….