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Tickets are now on sale for RIBA Stirling Prize 2024 🎟️ Be part of a memorable evening celebrating the best in UK architecture. Book now to join us for a night of inspiration, recognition and lively celebrations. 📅 16 October 📍 Roundhouse, London ➡️ Book your tickets: https://ow.ly/HacW50SG0GE #StirlingPrize is sponsored by Autodesk

Want to inspire the next generation of architects? Sign up to host a young person for work experience at your practice this October half term, and we'll match you with local schools. Our new work experience toolkit provides a foolproof day-by-day activity plan to make your placements a success. ➡️Sign up by 27 September https://ow.ly/Wgfa50T3LU9 #WorkExperience #JobFairy

Siobhan Coker, a Part 1 graduate and runner-up in our RIBA Journal Future Architects writing competition, argues that while Nigeria’s architectural roots are embedded in the rich soil of its cultural heritage, its vision must extend beyond the confines of home: https://ow.ly/YC4e50SYutW #RIBAFutureArchitects

Projects to add to your bid list ⬇️ Improve the urban landscape around former shipyard tenements, masterplan a Shakespeare campus or revitalise a London bridge and thoroughfare - discover the latest architecture contracts and competitions from across the industry: https://ow.ly/IqZR50SYw0B

We're spotlighting trailblazing built environment professionals and asking what #FreeToBeMe means to them. "In the transport and built environment sectors, representation of protected groups at leadership level remains low and therefore the collective experience of large sections of community is not considered in decision making. Occasions like #SouthAsianHeritageMonth are therefore a useful reminder about the work that still needs to be undertaken to create an inclusive and equitable profession." - Rupali Sharma-Patel, RIBA FRSA, Principal Engineering Leader for Built Environment at Transport for London ➡️ Find out more about Rupali https://ow.ly/IMxQ50T2ReV

How do developers anticipate market needs? Ronn Yong, developer of Heatherwick studio's 1000 Trees in Shanghai, tells Helen Castle, RIBA Journal how demographics unlock essential insights into customers’ needs and desires: https://ow.ly/49qR50SYvwa

📈Architects expect higher workloads and staffing levels despite a slide in optimism: RIBA Future Trends July 2024 💡Our latest report on business and employment trends shows that, over the next three months, architects still expect higher workloads and staffing levels, although the outlook has mellowed since June. https://ow.ly/1O4G50T3KlR

How do you plan for results day when your child is neurodivergent? In this blog, RIBA’s Christine Cavanagh explains the significance of academic milestones like results day following her daughter’s diagnosis of dyslexia. https://ow.ly/khOl50T2Pnb #neurodiversity #dyslexia #architecture

As part of South Asian Heritage Month, we're spotlighting trailblazing built environment professionals and asking what #FreeToBeMe means to them. "'Free to be me' aligns with a broader need within our communities to embrace and celebrate diversity. Historically, the field has been dominated by certain demographics, often overlooking the rich contributions of those from varied backgrounds. In teaching and professional practice, I advocate for the exploration of personal narratives and cultural contexts, as I have done, urging young people to draw inspiration from their own experiences and backgrounds. This not only reinforces their own design practice but also challenges the homogeneity too often found in architectural discourse. By creating an environment where individuality is valued and mutual respect is emphasised, we can help build confidence for others’ professional journeys." - Dhruv Gulabchande, Associate Director at HFM Architects and Founder and Director at Narrative Practice. ➡️ Find out more about Dhruv: https://ow.ly/CY6A50T2QHG #SouthAsianHeritageMonth #SAHM

How can we create a more inclusive and equitable future in architecture? That is the question architects, historians, and academics will discuss at our full-day Decolonising Architecture Symposium at RIBA's London headquarters, 66 Portland Place. Our symposium will provide a space to discuss and share strategies for transforming architectural practices and narratives to reflect more inclusive, equitable, and culturally sensitive approaches. From keynote addresses and panel discussions, to workshops and building tours, we'll explore the intersections of architecture, colonial history, and decolonisation efforts. 📅 19 September, 10am to 6pm 📍 RIBA, London 🎟️ Reserve your place: https://ow.ly/wc0P50SYrAb