York School of Architecture, University of York

Join us later this year for our brand new Summer School!

✅ Exploring York’s unique urban landscape with expert tutors.
✅ Developing professional drawing and observation skills.
✅ Joining a global community of students in one of the UK’s most beautiful cities.

📅 Dates: 28 June - 4 July 2026
🎓 Who: Adults (18+), no prior experience required.

For more info and to apply - https://tinyurl.com/57vuptf2

It has been an incredible journey since we opened our doors and we are now delighted to invite you to our official launch event: Architecture for a Changing Planet.

Join us for a design filled evening showcasing a range of innovative solutions, behind the scenes tours and a panel discussion by inspiring leaders. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate and explore the future of Architecture!

📅 Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
⏰ Time: 5pm - 6pm: Studio tours. 6.30pm - 7:30pm: Panel discussion
📍 Location: Piazza Building, Campus East
🎟️ Free admission (booking required)

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It has been an incredible journey since we opened our doors and we are now delighted to invite you to our official launch event: Architecture for a Changing Planet.

Join us for a design filled evening showcasing a range of innovative solutions, behind the scenes tours and a panel discussion by inspiring leaders. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate and explore the future of Architecture!

📅 Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
⏰ Time: 5pm - 6pm: Studio tours. 6.30pm - 7:30pm: Panel discussion
📍 Location: Piazza Building, Campus East
🎟️ Free admission (booking required)
📖 Find the full programme and secure your place here:

Architecture for a changing planet Join us for a design-filled evening showcasing a range of innovative solutions, behind the scenes tours and a panel discussion by inspiring leaders.

🎟️ Evening Lecture: Speculation and Diversification in Architecture: Teaching, Research and Practice 🎟️

Join us, Prof Mohamed Gamal Abdelmonem (York School of Architecture & Centre for Architecture, Urbanism, and Global Heritage) and Prof Michael White (History of Art) for their open lecture: Interdisciplinary Architectural Education at York: Architecture and Its Diverse Legacies.

This session explores how York’s unique heritage and interdisciplinary approach are shaping the future of architectural education and practice.

This event is open to all whether you are a student, a professional, or a member of the local community, we invite you to join the conversation.

📍 Location: PZA/103 Lecture Theatre, Piazza Building, Campus East
📅 Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Admission is free

👉 Secure your place here: https://tinyurl.com/y8d8cw3p

*We are hosting the next SCOSA (Standing Conference of Heads of Schools of Architecture) conference and holding this separate event which is open to the wider public*

SCOSA Conference Evening Lecture: Speculation and Diversification in Architecture: Teaching, Research and Practice Join us for the talk 'Interdisciplinary Architectural Education at York: Architecture and Its Diverse Legacies' with Professor Gamal Abdelmonem (Architecture) and Professor Michael White (History of Art)

Studio life, field trips, and historic York 🏛️🚶‍♀️

Join Sadie for a look behind the scenes of the BA Architecture course. Discover how our students use the city as their classroom and bring their designs to life in our brand new studios. 📐✨

🔗 Link in bio for the full story!

StudentVoices

Read the latest student blog! 🏰 Sadie dives into first year highlights at YSA, including mapping the UK’s oldest streets and working on "The Nest" project. There is reflection on the supportive studio community and the unique opportunity to network with industry professionals.

Read the full post here:

What it's like studying BA Architecture at York - Student Voices Hi everyone, I'm Sadie, and I'm going to tell you about my first semester studying BA Architecture at York.

📢 We’re hiring: New roles at York School of Architecture! 📢

We are seeking two exceptional educators to join our growing School:
✅ Senior Lecturer in Architecture Design & Technology
✅ Lecturer in Architecture History & Theory

Based in one of the UK’s most historic architectural settings, these roles offer the opportunity to contribute to a developing curriculum and a vibrant research culture.

We will also be advertising part time Studio Tutor roles shortly to bring architects from practice to support our students design development in Studio. Stay tuned for further updates!

👉 Full details on the roles can be found here:

York School of Architecture Jobs Microsite The new School of Architecture is one of the University of York’s exciting transformational initiatives. Please find our latest jobs here.

The first student voices blog is live! Fatima reflects on being part of the first undergraduate cohort at YSA, exploring how York’s unique heritage acts as a "living museum" for architectural study and how our students are helping to shape the school's identity. 📐✨

Read the full post here:

Everything Beyond and Between the City Walls: My First Year at the York School of Architecture - Student Voices Hi, I’m Fatima. I’m a First-Year Architecture student. I chose to study at York as the modules in the course covered all areas that I’m interested in, as well as having strong connections to the heritage of the city and future development. I love how close-knit this cohort is, and it makes it ...

Join us later this year for our brand new Summer School!

✅ Exploring York’s unique urban landscape with expert tutors.
✅ Developing professional drawing and observation skills.
✅ Joining a global community of students in one of the UK’s most beautiful cities.

📅 Dates: 28 June - 4 July 2026
🎓 Who: Adults (18+), no prior experience required.

🔗 Full details & to apply: https://tinyurl.com/57vuptf2

The next evening lecture in the YSAxYAA series!

We are delighted to be hosted by the team at PJLivesey at The Retreat, in their beautiful recreational hall. Set within one of York’s most distinctive heritage sites, the setting provides a fitting backdrop for an evening of reflection and forward thinking.

Three engaging local practices will share their work, framed around lessons learned in practice and how these experiences can inform and inspire the next generation of architects. From navigating early career challenges to shaping resilient, thoughtful design approaches, the discussion promises insight, honesty and practical wisdom.

Open to students, practitioners and the public, this is an opportunity to connect across year groups and stages of practice, strengthening the dialogue between education and the profession.

Join us for a lively and welcoming evening of conversation, reflection and networking.

Date: 3 March 2026
Time: 5:00 PM Arrival | 5:30 PM Start
Location: The Retreat, YO10 5BN
Free and open to students, practitioners, and the public
Book your free place here: https://tinyurl.com/svyhnv7j

Sustainability Week 2026 is coming to the University of York! 🌿

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Wishing a blessed and generous Ramadan to all students, staff, and alumni!

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