Death of CULS Honorary-Vice President, Sir Paul Judge

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Death of CULS Honorary-Vice President, Sir Paul Judge

CULS is very sorry to have to report news of the death of Paul Judge, who was for many years an Honorary-Vice President of the Society. Sir Paul Rupert Judge was born 25th April 1949 in London, and was educated at St Dunstan’s College. From there, he went on an open scholarship to Trinity College, […]

Former CULS President walks 40 miles in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Former CULS President walks 40 miles in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

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Former CULS President walks 40 miles in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust

On Saturday, 10th June 2017, former President, Roddy Houston, and many others walked over 40 miles through the Surrey Hills in a single day to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.  This is the fourth year he has completed this challenge.  Roddy’s team, one of if not the fastest team on the day, finished […]

Appeal by CULS Member, Alasdair Robertson
Appeal by CULS Member, Alasdair Robertson

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Appeal by CULS Member, Alasdair Robertson

Ali Robertson (Land Economy 1990-1991) recently contacted us with the heart-breaking news that his five-year-old son, Felix, has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an incurable and fatal muscle wasting disease that kills more children than any other genetic condition. There is accelerating deterioration from birth, resulting in a significant decrease in quality of life by age 7 […]

Cambridge University Real Estate Finance and Investment Society – Case Competition 2017
Cambridge University Real Estate Finance and Investment Society – Case Competition 2017

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Cambridge University Real Estate Finance and Investment Society – Case Competition 2017

CULS was very pleased to be invited by the Cambridge University Real Estate Finance and Investment Society to provide the prizes for their Case Competition 2017, and to be involved as part of the judging panel. The final was played out in Trinity Hall on Wednesday 8th March and four finalist teams presented their response […]

Death of Peter Poole CBE TD DL, Past President of The Society

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Death of Peter Poole CBE TD DL, Past President of The Society

Peter Poole CBE TD DL  was the senior Past President of CULS. After graduating in 1952 he worked for several years in the Department of Estate Management which looked after the property interests and maintenance of most of the Cambridge Colleges.  Several years after that he left for his father’s firm in Liverpool, Poole and […]

Death of Dr Mike Turner, Past President of The Society
Death of Dr Mike Turner, Past President of The Society

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Death of Dr Mike Turner, Past President of The Society

CULS is very sad to report the death of Dr Mike Turner, a Past President of the Society, who passed away on 6th January 2017. During a long and distinguished academic and sporting career Mike’s outstanding ability to encourage others to give and achieve of their best was of great benefit to many people, particularly […]

‘What is next for the property industry in South Africa?’ – 6th December 2016
‘What is next for the property industry in South Africa?’ – 6th December 2016

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‘What is next for the property industry in South Africa?’ – 6th December 2016

A joint seminar by ULI and the South African Chamber of Commerce South Africa continues to play a leading role in Africa as one of its largest economies and influencers, particularly within the financial and investment sectors. The property industry plays an important part in the success of this sector and has attracted global accolades […]

Martha Grekos Joins Howard Kennedy

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Martha Grekos Joins Howard Kennedy

Martha Grekos, a member of the CULS committee is leaving Irwin Mitchel to join Howard Kennedy where she will be partner, and Head of Planning.

Appointment of new Treasurer at the AGM

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Appointment of new Treasurer at the AGM

A new Treasurer, Erik Ruane, was appointed Honorary Treasurer at the AGM on Friday 8th July, succeeding Dominc Reilly, who has taken the role of the President of the Society. Erik is Partner, Head of Development at Europa Capital LLP, responsible for both developments and Environmental & Sustainability matters.  He is a member of the […]