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Kingston University student wins RIBA President’s Silver Medal
A Kingston University student has won the RIBA Silver Medal 2024, for his project reimagining an abandoned HS2 site
Students
News about and degree show reviews of the UK’s schools of architecture, including the Bartlett and the Architectural Association. We also celebrate students’ work with the AJ Student Prize
Three Roads Lead to Rome scholarships open
The British School at Rome (BSR) is accepting applications for three classical architecture scholarship awards [Deadline: 2 December 2024]
Architecture apprenticeships could be threatened by government plans
Planned changes to the way degree apprenticeships are funded could restrict access to the profession from disadvantaged backgrounds, the University Vocational Awards Council (UVAC) has warned
Architectural mentor 8: STORE
Against criticism that the profession fails to reflect the wider population it serves, Fran Williams and Rob Wilson speak to eight initiatives offering training and mentoring in architecture to young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Today we hear from STORE
Student sketchbook: Siha Salim
The AJ’s Sketchbook series is a showcase of sketches and concept drawings by architects and designers. Today’s sketches are by Siha Salim, who has just completed her Part 1 at the University of Sheffield’s School of Architecture. She is a co-founder of the school’s BAME Architects Society
Architectural mentor 7: Narrative Practice
Against criticism that the profession fails to reflect the wider population it serves, Fran Williams and Rob Wilson speak to eight initiatives offering training and mentoring in architecture to young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Today we hear from Narrative Practice
Architectural mentor 6: MATT+FIONA
Against criticism that the profession fails to reflect the wider population it serves, Fran Williams and Rob Wilson speak to eight initiatives offering training and mentoring in architecture to young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Today it’s MATT+FIONA
Architectural education is changing. But is it changing fast enough?
Progress has been made in equipping students to deal with climate change yet climate literacy can still fall between the cracks, argues Hattie Hartman
Architectural mentor 5: London School of Architecture’s Part 0
Against criticism that the profession fails to reflect the wider population it serves, Fran Williams and Rob Wilson speak to eight initiatives offering training and mentoring in architecture to young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Today it's London School of Architecture's Part 0 course
Architectural mentor 4: PLACED Academy
Against criticism that the profession fails to reflect the wider population it serves, Fran Williams and Rob Wilson speak to eight initiatives offering training and mentoring in architecture to young people from underrepresented backgrounds. Today it's PLACED Academy