Today, we are the University of the Built Environment

張貼於： 2025-06-09

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 we are today: an innovative, specialist university at the heart of built environment education.

Peter McCrea OBE FRICS, Chair of the Board, reflected:

“This monumental change is something the Board has been passionate about for over 15 years. To see it come to fruition is not only a proud, but truly remarkable occasion. I want to acknowledge and thank the staff and leadership team for their hard work and determination in enabling us to be called and assume the role of University of the Built Environment.”

The University’s vision is to be the centre of excellence for built environment education. This new name reinforces that ambition and highlights our expanded scope.  The University now has over 4000 students and offers professional degrees and apprenticeships across disciplines such as construction, real estate, planning, sustainability and architecture.  In addition to the industries we serve, we are committed to research, partnerships and collaboration, as recently demonstrated by the merger with The London School of Architecture.

As an institution, we remain grounded in our Royal Charter and deeply connected to our history. But with our new name, we look ahead, committed to shaping the future of the built environment.

Vice Chancellor Ashley Wheaton HonRICS Hon FCABE,  shared:

“This name change reflects not only our proud heritage, but also allows us to move forward with our strategic aims for continued growth and influence. It clarifies our identity and communicates our distinct offering to students, alumni and employers, as well as the higher education sector and global built environment industries.”

This is more than a name change, it’s a statement of intent. It signals a bold new chapter for our community and network. As we embrace this identity, we reaffirm our mission to lead, innovate, and inspire across every aspect of the built environment.

Thank you for being part of this exciting new chapter. Together, we are University of the Built Environment.