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UK academics decry ARB's new annual fee for architecture schools

2023-11-13T19:22:00-05:00

The British Architects Registration Board (ARB) has announced a new £9,200 ($11,300 USD) yearly fee, which will begin being asked from all 60 accredited schools of architecture in the UK next year. The move has sparked criticism that they are “crippling” education efforts in the country’s smaller and underfunded degree programs.

The announcement was made at the beginning of November, just months removed from the organization’s proposal of “fundamental” overhauls to higher education that eventually drew criticism from RIBA and academic organizations.

The scheme is reportedly expected to haul in an extra £550,000 (around $675,500 USD) in funds annually. Fees of £3,000 will also be assessed for any new applications for qualification from schools, along with an annual £2,000 renewal fee requiring a “periodic review” of their credential.

The ARB has been hiking fees lately in addition to pursuing those educational reforms, though the latest news still comes as a “shock” to many, accordi...

Searching for the right architecture academic program? Don't miss upcoming information and open house sessions this November and December

2021-11-11T15:21:00-05:00

It's that time of the year when prospective students hone in on their architecture school picks. Continuing with Archinect's coverage of academic news and features, we've created a list of upcoming undergraduate and graduate open houses and information session dates to help your school search.

Are you a high school student looking to pursue a career in architecture? Are you a recent graduate aiming to pursue a Master's degree? Or do you know someone who wants to explore what an architecture education is? Below is a list of upcoming virtual open houses and information sessions from 14 US-based architecture, landscape architecture, construction, and urban planning programs.

Do you need portfolio tips or looking for ways to freshen up your CV? Don't forget to check out our Archinect Tips section to stay up to date on how you can stay prepared and ready for your application submission or interview.

Temple University (Tyler School of Art and Architecture)
MLA Program Date: November 11, 2...

Architecture schools continue to join the fight against climate change

2020-11-02T15:43:00-05:00

Previously on Archinect, we reported the announcement of three architecture schools pledging climate action. Since then, two more schools of architecture have joined. On October 30th, US Architects Declare confirmed that Woodbury School of Architecture and the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee SARUP have become the latest schools to join.

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Now at 329 signatures, US Architects Declare continues to spread the movement and encourage "all built-environment/construction-industry" professionals and students to join.

To expand on climate action and bring forward the work of organizations and individuals leading the charge against climate change, don't miss Archinect's two-part series Architects take Climate Action! For this series, architect and writer Hannah Wood features interviews with architecture activist groups established since 2016, practit...