UCL Built Environment Clubs to be launched

UCL today announced the future launch of its first two Built Environment Clubs (BECs) in Shanghai and Hong Kong on 28th and 29th October respectively. UCL has developed a significant academic and business network in these and other China regions which include many Alumni keen to bring additional value to China's urbanisation programme by harnessing the expertise of their 'alma mater'. Sir David Brewer CMG, Chairman of CBBC commented: "China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) is delighted to learn of this enterprising UCL initiative to establish 'Built Environment Clubs' which powerfully connects a UK top world ranked university's Alumni and knowledge base with UK world-class companies, their clients and associates across China. UCL's academic insights will undoubtedly help China deliver more sustainable urbanisation and regeneration processes in addition to helping build capacity - within officialdom and UK companies." In addition to a core of UCL Alumni from several faculties and departments at UCL including the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment and Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, the BECs will also welcome others engaged in the Built Environment who are interested in networking opportunities in the region. The launch of the BECs will help to support work on strengthening China's urbanisation knowledge base and skills and we aim to achieve this through research collaboration, advisory and executive training programmes delivered both in the UK and China.