University of the Built Environment

University of the Built Environment

Author: University of the Built Environment Language: English Episodes: 92
For anyone curious about the forces shaping our cities, skylines, and the very spaces we live and work in, University of the Built Environment offers a thoughtful look behind the scenes. This podcast comes directly from the institution of the same name, a specialist in supported online education for this vital sector. Each episode delves into the practical realities and future trends of the construction and real estate industries, moving beyond theory to explore how these fields operate today. You’ll hear from a wide range of voices, including current students navigating their online studies, graduates applying their knowledge in the professional world, and experienced staff members who bring academic rigour to complex subjects. The conversations are grounded and informative, providing a genuine sense of what it means to learn and build a career in this dynamic area. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a student considering your options, or simply fascinated by the built world around you, this series connects the dots between education and industry. It’s a chance to listen in on discussions that are shaping the future of our environment, one project and one idea at a time.
Episodes
UCEM in conversation with... Philip Goldstone - Episode 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:55
Episode 3 of our ‘UCEM in conversation with…’ series sees UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt, speak to our MSc Quantity Surveying alumnus, Philip Goldstone – our Academic Excellence Award winner at this year’s…
UCEM in conversation with... Jodie Ronan - Episode 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:49
Episode 2 of our ‘UCEM in conversation with…’ series sees UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt, speak to our MSc Surveying – Real Estate alumna, Jodie Ronan – our Alumni of the Year Award winner at this year’s P…
Digging Deeper - Episode 4: Harold Samuel Research Prize [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:34
The Harold Samuel Research Prize was inaugurated at last year’s UCEM Property Awards with Dan Hughes and Adrian Tagg the joint-first recipients of the Prize. But, what is the Harold Samuel Research Prize? How were the re…
Clearing Q&A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:50
Ahead of A Level results day on Thursday (13 August), UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt, spoke to our Assistant Admissions Officer, Jade Norris, and Certificate of Higher Education Built Environment Studies P…
In focus: Our 'Analysis and Adaption of Buildings' module [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:04
Our MSc Building Surveying Programme Leader, James Ritson, discusses his favourite module - Analysis and Adaption of Buildings. The module is unique to the MSc Building Surveying programme and is led by James as Module L…
Why school leavers may consider a career in the Built Environment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:03
UCEM PR and Social Media Manager, Andrew Belt, spoke to our Careers and Employability Advisor, Bridget Wells, to discuss why someone in Year 13 would consider a career in the Built Environment and how our programmes can…
Digging Deeper - Episode 3: UCEM's journey into online learning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:57
Episode 3 of Digging Deeper looks at our journey into online learning. UCEM has been providing education for more than 100 years. Unsurprisingly, it is only for the latter part of our history that all teaching resources…
The importance of good design in the Built Environment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:12
Why is good design so important in the Built Environment? How do you define ‘good’ when it comes to building design? And how does the design part relate to building control? For the answers to these (and more!), listen t…