University of the Built Environment
University of the Built Environment (formerly known as UCEM) is the leading provider of supported online education for the built environment. Tune in for discussions about the real estate and construction industries, as well as insights into what it's like to study with UCEM and conversations with the institution's students, alumni, supporters and staff. Find out more at ube.ac.uk
Podcasting since 2020 • 85 episodes
University of the Built Environment
Latest Episodes
Episode 15: Should We Bin the Brick?
Presenter: Mike SpeightGuests: Dr James Ritson, Cecilia Pesce, Jordan TurnerJingles by: Matthew Smith, Programme Leader BSc Real Estate ManagementTraditional brickmaking produces over 1.3 billion tonnes of CO₂ each year — more t...
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Episode 15
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Episode 14: Why decarbonising office buildings is "critical" - with Dr Mary Pothitou and Dr Pippa Boyd
Office buildings account for a huge share of global carbon emissions - yet the pathway to decarbonisation is rarely straightforward. In this episode, we explore why tackling emissions from the workplace is one of the most urgent challenges faci...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13: The Next Generation - with Kian Bruney and Jake Wright
Sustainability is one of the defining issues of our time – but how much is it really shaping career choices, client decisions and the future of the built environment?In the latest episode of the BE Sustainable Podcast, Student Officers f...
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Episode 13
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BE Sustainable Episode 12: Shaping Inclusivity in Construction, Pt.2 – w/ Dr Chrissi McCarthy
Inclusivity and diversity are core principles of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with the promise of “leaving no one behind.” But is the built environment doing enough to fulfil this ambition, or is it struggling to leave behind its old...
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BE Sustainable Episode 12: Shaping Inclusivity in Construction, Pt.1 – w/ Dr Chrissi McCarthy
Inclusivity and diversity are core principles of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with the promise of 'leaving no one behind'. But is the built environment doing enough to fulfil this ambition, or is it struggling to leave behind its old...
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