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CEM12

Last Sunday, we welcomed Cohort 12 of the Construction Engineering Masters (CEM) for their first residential week.

CEM students attended presentations and workshops run by industry, government and academic experts. Lectures and interactive group sessions covered key course themes on the topic of the Built Environment.

Notable speakers included Ed McCann, President of the ICE; Dervilla Mitchell, Deputy Chair Arup; Nick Raynsford, former MP and Minister; Andrew McNaughton, Network Rail High Speed Ltd; Shaun Fitzgerald, Centre for Climate Repair and Sarah Fitton, Aurora Engagements.  

The CEM programme is a unique leadership degree programme aiming to transform the construction industry by empowering agents of change to meet society's future challenges. The part-time format enables experienced industry practitioners to develop their careers and impact the sector while studying. Learn more about the CEM programme.

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