The Academy of Urbanism (AoU)
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A membership organisation bringing together the current and next generation of urban leaders, thinkers, and practitioners. Find out more at theaou.org
The Urbanism Hour returns from its summer hiatus next Friday 25 September! We'll be joined by the Bartlett's Lauren Andres and Mark Raco for a session demystifying the current and future of AI's use in planning.
Register your place at www.theaou.org/events/demys...
Register your place at www.theaou.org/events/demys...
September 18, 2026 at 7:45 AM
The Urbanism Hour returns from its summer hiatus next Friday 25 September! We'll be joined by the Bartlett's Lauren Andres and Mark Raco for a session demystifying the current and future of AI's use in planning.
Register your place at www.theaou.org/events/demys...
Register your place at www.theaou.org/events/demys...
Hello September 👋 The 'back to school' of this month every year represents a chance to refocus and reconnect, and at the AoU this month you're not short of opportunities to do so.
Find out about these and more upcoming activity at theaou.org/events
#AoUevents
Find out about these and more upcoming activity at theaou.org/events
#AoUevents
September 1, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Hello September 👋 The 'back to school' of this month every year represents a chance to refocus and reconnect, and at the AoU this month you're not short of opportunities to do so.
Find out about these and more upcoming activity at theaou.org/events
#AoUevents
Find out about these and more upcoming activity at theaou.org/events
#AoUevents
Hello May 👋
Lots to look forward to this month as we get the ball rolling on the #UrbanismAwards assessment visits, publish a new e-journal and hear from our 2025 YU Small Grants Scheme recipient, Hal Mellen - also, double bank holiday…
For more info and registration visit theaou.org/events
Lots to look forward to this month as we get the ball rolling on the #UrbanismAwards assessment visits, publish a new e-journal and hear from our 2025 YU Small Grants Scheme recipient, Hal Mellen - also, double bank holiday…
For more info and registration visit theaou.org/events
May 1, 2026 at 9:22 AM
Hello May 👋
Lots to look forward to this month as we get the ball rolling on the #UrbanismAwards assessment visits, publish a new e-journal and hear from our 2025 YU Small Grants Scheme recipient, Hal Mellen - also, double bank holiday…
For more info and registration visit theaou.org/events
Lots to look forward to this month as we get the ball rolling on the #UrbanismAwards assessment visits, publish a new e-journal and hear from our 2025 YU Small Grants Scheme recipient, Hal Mellen - also, double bank holiday…
For more info and registration visit theaou.org/events
Introducing the 2026 #UrbanismAwards finalists!
This year's candidates for Great Streets + Spaces, Great Neighbourhood, Great Town / Small City, and European City of the Year were announced in-person last night 🏆
Read the full announcement at theaou.org/finalists
This year's candidates for Great Streets + Spaces, Great Neighbourhood, Great Town / Small City, and European City of the Year were announced in-person last night 🏆
Read the full announcement at theaou.org/finalists
April 30, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Introducing the 2026 #UrbanismAwards finalists!
This year's candidates for Great Streets + Spaces, Great Neighbourhood, Great Town / Small City, and European City of the Year were announced in-person last night 🏆
Read the full announcement at theaou.org/finalists
This year's candidates for Great Streets + Spaces, Great Neighbourhood, Great Town / Small City, and European City of the Year were announced in-person last night 🏆
Read the full announcement at theaou.org/finalists
Welcome to March at the AoU! As well as excitement going on behind the scenes, we've got events coming up in Glasgow, London, and online - starting with this Wednesday's 'Urbanism Beyond the Nuclear Family'.
For full details and registration, visit theaou.org/events
For full details and registration, visit theaou.org/events
March 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Welcome to March at the AoU! As well as excitement going on behind the scenes, we've got events coming up in Glasgow, London, and online - starting with this Wednesday's 'Urbanism Beyond the Nuclear Family'.
For full details and registration, visit theaou.org/events
For full details and registration, visit theaou.org/events
Later this month we have a new online edition of the Urbanism Book Club, diving into Richard Florida's The Rise of the Creative Class, a provocative reimagination of the drivers of urban and economic transformation in the 21st century.
Find out more and register at theaou.org/book-club
Find out more and register at theaou.org/book-club
February 5, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Later this month we have a new online edition of the Urbanism Book Club, diving into Richard Florida's The Rise of the Creative Class, a provocative reimagination of the drivers of urban and economic transformation in the 21st century.
Find out more and register at theaou.org/book-club
Find out more and register at theaou.org/book-club
Hello February 👋 Lectures, nominations, shortlisting, book club - how will you get stuck in at the AoU this month?
More info at theaou.org/events
More info at theaou.org/events
February 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Hello February 👋 Lectures, nominations, shortlisting, book club - how will you get stuck in at the AoU this month?
More info at theaou.org/events
More info at theaou.org/events
The Academy of Urbanism is delighted to welcome two new Co-chairs in Matt Lally and Shane Quinn.
Matt and Shane @shanequinn.bsky.social step into the role this month, jointly taking over from Andreas Markides. Read the full announcement at theaou.org/new-chairs
Matt and Shane @shanequinn.bsky.social step into the role this month, jointly taking over from Andreas Markides. Read the full announcement at theaou.org/new-chairs
Introducing the AoU's new Co-chairs
Matt Lally and Shane Quinn step into the role for 2026-2028
www.theaou.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The Academy of Urbanism is delighted to welcome two new Co-chairs in Matt Lally and Shane Quinn.
Matt and Shane @shanequinn.bsky.social step into the role this month, jointly taking over from Andreas Markides. Read the full announcement at theaou.org/new-chairs
Matt and Shane @shanequinn.bsky.social step into the role this month, jointly taking over from Andreas Markides. Read the full announcement at theaou.org/new-chairs
This time next week we'll have the first Urbanism Hour of 2026, exploring what it means to design with and for young people and why child-friendly design remains relevant in an ageing London.
Book your place at theaou.org/events/designing-with-young-people
Book your place at theaou.org/events/designing-with-young-people
January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
This time next week we'll have the first Urbanism Hour of 2026, exploring what it means to design with and for young people and why child-friendly design remains relevant in an ageing London.
Book your place at theaou.org/events/designing-with-young-people
Book your place at theaou.org/events/designing-with-young-people
It's that time again... join us at next week's Winter Party to beat the January blues, connect with fellow urbanists, and to hear what 2026 has in store at the AoU!
Members can register at theaou.org/party
Or sign up as a member today to join us there at theaou.org/join
Members can register at theaou.org/party
Or sign up as a member today to join us there at theaou.org/join
January 21, 2026 at 11:10 AM
It's that time again... join us at next week's Winter Party to beat the January blues, connect with fellow urbanists, and to hear what 2026 has in store at the AoU!
Members can register at theaou.org/party
Or sign up as a member today to join us there at theaou.org/join
Members can register at theaou.org/party
Or sign up as a member today to join us there at theaou.org/join
With one month left to nominate for the #UrbanismAwards, where are the places you think the AoU should be learning from?
If you need some inspiration, head to theaou.org/2Qs and when you're ready to nominate, visit theaou.org/nominate
If you need some inspiration, head to theaou.org/2Qs and when you're ready to nominate, visit theaou.org/nominate
January 16, 2026 at 11:29 AM
With one month left to nominate for the #UrbanismAwards, where are the places you think the AoU should be learning from?
If you need some inspiration, head to theaou.org/2Qs and when you're ready to nominate, visit theaou.org/nominate
If you need some inspiration, head to theaou.org/2Qs and when you're ready to nominate, visit theaou.org/nominate
Final call for submissions for the 2026 Small Grants Scheme - deadline this Sunday 18 January!
Young Urbanists are invited to put forward exciting, innovative, and ambitious projects to be awarded funding of up to £500.
For full details and to apply, visit theaou.org/YU-small-grants
Young Urbanists are invited to put forward exciting, innovative, and ambitious projects to be awarded funding of up to £500.
For full details and to apply, visit theaou.org/YU-small-grants
January 12, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Final call for submissions for the 2026 Small Grants Scheme - deadline this Sunday 18 January!
Young Urbanists are invited to put forward exciting, innovative, and ambitious projects to be awarded funding of up to £500.
For full details and to apply, visit theaou.org/YU-small-grants
Young Urbanists are invited to put forward exciting, innovative, and ambitious projects to be awarded funding of up to £500.
For full details and to apply, visit theaou.org/YU-small-grants
New Year's resolution to read more? Look no further.
Let the AoU inspire your winter reading list, and why not join us at one of our three upcoming book events?
Full details and booking at theaou.org/events
Let the AoU inspire your winter reading list, and why not join us at one of our three upcoming book events?
Full details and booking at theaou.org/events
January 11, 2026 at 11:10 AM
New Year's resolution to read more? Look no further.
Let the AoU inspire your winter reading list, and why not join us at one of our three upcoming book events?
Full details and booking at theaou.org/events
Let the AoU inspire your winter reading list, and why not join us at one of our three upcoming book events?
Full details and booking at theaou.org/events
In a month's time we'll be hosting the Founder's Lecture at Cambridge University with Tina Saaby, who will draw on her experience as City Architect of Copenhagen and Gladsaxe to dive into child-friendly urbanism.
More info, tickets, and member discounts can be found at theaou.org/lecture
More info, tickets, and member discounts can be found at theaou.org/lecture
January 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM
In a month's time we'll be hosting the Founder's Lecture at Cambridge University with Tina Saaby, who will draw on her experience as City Architect of Copenhagen and Gladsaxe to dive into child-friendly urbanism.
More info, tickets, and member discounts can be found at theaou.org/lecture
More info, tickets, and member discounts can be found at theaou.org/lecture
Kicking your feet up this Christmas? Why not do so while having a read of the latest AoU e-journal, themed on digital cities.
Have a read at www.theaou.org/resources/he...
Have a read at www.theaou.org/resources/he...
December 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Kicking your feet up this Christmas? Why not do so while having a read of the latest AoU e-journal, themed on digital cities.
Have a read at www.theaou.org/resources/he...
Have a read at www.theaou.org/resources/he...
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Still buzzing from the recent #Womenchangingcities event.
Inclusive design isn’t optional. It’s how we unlock real urban change. When we listen to those most overlooked, solutions get smarter, streets get fairer, and cities work better for everyone.
@academyofurbanism.bsky.social @dutchcycling.nl
Inclusive design isn’t optional. It’s how we unlock real urban change. When we listen to those most overlooked, solutions get smarter, streets get fairer, and cities work better for everyone.
@academyofurbanism.bsky.social @dutchcycling.nl
December 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Still buzzing from the recent #Womenchangingcities event.
Inclusive design isn’t optional. It’s how we unlock real urban change. When we listen to those most overlooked, solutions get smarter, streets get fairer, and cities work better for everyone.
@academyofurbanism.bsky.social @dutchcycling.nl
Inclusive design isn’t optional. It’s how we unlock real urban change. When we listen to those most overlooked, solutions get smarter, streets get fairer, and cities work better for everyone.
@academyofurbanism.bsky.social @dutchcycling.nl
In a week's time we've got our final activity of 2025: The (online) Urbanism Quiz! Friday 12 December at 13:00 BST 🎄
Join us for some fun testing your urbanist trivia mettle - play along solo or round up a team! Register at www.theaou.org/events/urban...
Join us for some fun testing your urbanist trivia mettle - play along solo or round up a team! Register at www.theaou.org/events/urban...
December 5, 2025 at 9:27 AM
In a week's time we've got our final activity of 2025: The (online) Urbanism Quiz! Friday 12 December at 13:00 BST 🎄
Join us for some fun testing your urbanist trivia mettle - play along solo or round up a team! Register at www.theaou.org/events/urban...
Join us for some fun testing your urbanist trivia mettle - play along solo or round up a team! Register at www.theaou.org/events/urban...
For the next Authors of Urbanism event we'll hear from Johnny Rodger whose recent book examines representations of Housing in the medium of Film.
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
October 15, 2025 at 8:39 AM
For the next Authors of Urbanism event we'll hear from Johnny Rodger whose recent book examines representations of Housing in the medium of Film.
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
The Academy of Urbanism turns 20! Join us this autumn (13 November) to celebrate two decades of learning from place 🎉
Full details and tickets at theaou.org/anniversary
Full details and tickets at theaou.org/anniversary
September 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Academy of Urbanism turns 20! Join us this autumn (13 November) to celebrate two decades of learning from place 🎉
Full details and tickets at theaou.org/anniversary
Full details and tickets at theaou.org/anniversary
In the Summer 2025 issue of the Here & Now e-journal, Congress Curator Shane Quinn and fellow Board Directors reflect on lessons learnt from this year's Congress in Utrecht, concluding on 6 pointers for other urban centres.
Read the detailed piece at www.theaou.org/resources/he...
Read the detailed piece at www.theaou.org/resources/he...
September 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In the Summer 2025 issue of the Here & Now e-journal, Congress Curator Shane Quinn and fellow Board Directors reflect on lessons learnt from this year's Congress in Utrecht, concluding on 6 pointers for other urban centres.
Read the detailed piece at www.theaou.org/resources/he...
Read the detailed piece at www.theaou.org/resources/he...
In 2 weeks we'll be at the @fosterandpartners.bsky.social London campus for our Making Connections lecture, given by Senior Partner Spencer de Grey followed by a led panel discussion led by Young Urbanists Sebastian Bielski and Marta Saniewska.
Book your place at www.theaou.org/events/makin...
Book your place at www.theaou.org/events/makin...
September 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In 2 weeks we'll be at the @fosterandpartners.bsky.social London campus for our Making Connections lecture, given by Senior Partner Spencer de Grey followed by a led panel discussion led by Young Urbanists Sebastian Bielski and Marta Saniewska.
Book your place at www.theaou.org/events/makin...
Book your place at www.theaou.org/events/makin...
Having heard from the author herself at our Authors of Urbanism event last week, the next instalment of the AoU's Book Club in Glasgow will take place on Wednesday 24 September, reading May East's What If Women Designed the City?
Open to everyone, register at www.theaou.org/events/glasg...
Open to everyone, register at www.theaou.org/events/glasg...
September 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Having heard from the author herself at our Authors of Urbanism event last week, the next instalment of the AoU's Book Club in Glasgow will take place on Wednesday 24 September, reading May East's What If Women Designed the City?
Open to everyone, register at www.theaou.org/events/glasg...
Open to everyone, register at www.theaou.org/events/glasg...
Welcome September 👋 as the new month ushers in a fresh start and a return to focus post-holidays, there's plenty to get stuck in with at the Academy, whether in person or at a distance.
For further details and registration, head to theaou.org/events
For further details and registration, head to theaou.org/events
September 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Welcome September 👋 as the new month ushers in a fresh start and a return to focus post-holidays, there's plenty to get stuck in with at the Academy, whether in person or at a distance.
For further details and registration, head to theaou.org/events
For further details and registration, head to theaou.org/events
This Bank Holiday we reached out to some of the AoU community across the country for their suggestions of where to enjoy the long weekend.
An Urbanist Guide to the August Bank Holiday: www.theaou.org/articles/ban...
An Urbanist Guide to the August Bank Holiday: www.theaou.org/articles/ban...
August 22, 2025 at 7:08 AM
This Bank Holiday we reached out to some of the AoU community across the country for their suggestions of where to enjoy the long weekend.
An Urbanist Guide to the August Bank Holiday: www.theaou.org/articles/ban...
An Urbanist Guide to the August Bank Holiday: www.theaou.org/articles/ban...
1 week to go until the last Summer of Walking tour for August, taking place down in Bath, Somerset.
On Wednesday 27 August, join us in Bath to follow the 10k River Line from west to east, taking in the green space and wildlife.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/SoW-b...
On Wednesday 27 August, join us in Bath to follow the 10k River Line from west to east, taking in the green space and wildlife.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/SoW-b...
August 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
1 week to go until the last Summer of Walking tour for August, taking place down in Bath, Somerset.
On Wednesday 27 August, join us in Bath to follow the 10k River Line from west to east, taking in the green space and wildlife.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/SoW-b...
On Wednesday 27 August, join us in Bath to follow the 10k River Line from west to east, taking in the green space and wildlife.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/SoW-b...