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University of the Built Environment

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1919

Posted on: 2026-02-12

College of Estate Management (CEM) established by Sir William Wells, born out of the coaching school.

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2025

2025

UCEM becomes University of the Built Environment. Celebrations hold in both the UK and Hong Kong to mark this milestone in built environment education.

2024

2024

UCEM organises the first Symposium in Hong Kong

2019

2019

UCEM marks centenary year, with His Majesty King Charles III (then The Prince of Wales) visiting Horizons.

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