Around 200 guests from industry, academia, and professional bodies came together to celebrate University of the Built Environment launching its new identity in Hong Kong region

University of the Built Environment launches in Hong Kong

The University of the Built Environment celebrated the launch of its new name in the Hong Kong region with a glittering cocktail reception on Wednesday 22 October, bringing together leading...
Professor Samer Bagaeen, Head of School of Town Planning at the University of the Built Environment, to be next Vice President of the RTPI

Professor Samer Bagaeen to be next Vice President of the RTPI

Professor Samer Bagaeen has been announced as Royal Town Planning Institute’s (RTPI) next Vice President, and the first RTPI President of Arab descent. Professor Samer Bagaeen, Head of School of Town Planning...
In light of the recent news on carbon-capturing bricks, University of the Built Environment Programme Leader James Ritson raises an essential challenge: even if bricks become more carbon-efficient, is it wise to rely on a material that may no longer be appropriate for sustainable construction models

Should we bin the brick?

In light of the recent news on carbon-capturing bricks, University of the Built Environment Programme Leader Dr James Ritson raises an essential challenge: even if bricks become more carbon-efficient, is it wise...
Built environment leader Ir Professor Andrew KEUNG receives Honorary Fellowship University of the Built Environment

Built environment leader Ir Professor Andrew KEUNG receives Honorary Fellowship

Intro: Ir Professor Andrew Chun Cheong KEUNG, one of Hong Kong’s most seasoned civil engineering and construction management professionals, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the University College of...
The architecture of a building is no longer bricks and mortar, we need to also factor in its networks, systems, and data_by Marc Fleming, Programme leader of BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology at University of the Built Environment

‘Organisations are sleepwalking into cyberattacks’

By Marc Fleming Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader, Architectural Design Technology   More than one in four UK businesses fell victim to a building-linked cyber-attack last year, according to a RICS...
From left to right: Mr Nicholas BROOKE, GBS JP, Professor Kar-Kan LING, SBS, Sr Dr. Stephen Lai JP, presented at University of the Built Environment

A New Centre of Excellence for Built Environment Education

In a time of rapid urban development, climate imperatives and technological innovation, institutions that educate future professionals must evolve—not just in curriculum but in identity. The recent decision by the...

Today, we are the University of the Built Environment

We are proud to officially launch our new name: University of the Built Environment. This moment marks a major milestone in our institution’s 106-year history. Our new name reflects who...
Announcement of new name

Announcement of new name

In July 2024 University College of Estate Management (UCEM) applied to the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to ‘University of the Built Environment’. We are delighted to...

畢業生的成功故事：測量專業如何引領你走向世界

– a Q&A with Oiman Yu MRICS “I had no idea what surveying was… I didn’t really have any knowledge about this industry, aside from architecture and engineering.” Average read...
With over 100 attendees, including esteemed industry leaders, UCEM Hong Kong Symposium 2024 provided a unique platform for critical discussions around “Sustainability in the Built Environment.”

UCEM 首次舉辦香港研討會

We’re thrilled to share the success of our first-ever Hong Kong Symposium, organized by the UCEM Online Academy and the HK Office Team! With over 100 attendees, including esteemed industry...
UCEM recently celebrated its 105th anniversary with a Hong Kong event

UCEM 於香港舉行晚宴招待會，慶祝創校 105 周年

上星期三，UCEM 在香港舉行了105 週年誌慶晚宴，並以此值得紀念的時刻為契機，邀請到100多位建造與測量業界的佼佼者、各專業學會及公司代表、長期合作夥伴、UCEM的榮譽院士、副院士和校友...

UCEM new master’s degree supports the drive for a sustainable built environment

  UCEM has launched a new master’s degree to support the appetite and demand for sustainability and environmental skills in the built environment. The MSc Innovation in Sustainable Built Environments...