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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · 22d

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

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · 28d

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...

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Sep 9

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...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Sep 5

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...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Aug 22

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...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Aug 20

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...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Aug 11

Missing the Urbanism Hour? While our monthly webinar series takes its summer hiatus, AoU Members can catch up on the recorded spring programme in the Members' Corner via www.theaou.org/resources/ca...

Or watch live when it returns on Friday 26 September! Register at www.theaou.org/events/socia...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Aug 10

Next weekend the AoU's Summer of Walking continues up in Stirling, Scotland, where we're revisiting the city 15 years after its shortlisting in the Urbanism Awards. Join for a look at how we can achieve successful urbanism in small, historic cities.

Register at www.theaou.org/events/SoW-s...

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Aug 1

Hello August! Here's a glimpse of what's coming up at the Academy of Urbanism this month, including events in Bath, Glasgow, Lincoln, London, and Stirling.

Find out more at theaou.org/events

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Jul 25

We enjoyed bringing together some of the AoU network at this week's Members' Summer Party this week in Farringdon. Great chats, great views, great folks!

Find out more about AoU membership at www.theaou.org/pages/join-now

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Jul 21

Another fab YU Cycle Trip in the books! This time to Brussels and Ghent earlier this month.

Huge thanks to organisers Ben and Julie, and everyone who met with the group and showed us round 🚲🇧🇪☀️

To find out more about the Academy's Young Urbanist network, visit theaou.org/yu

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Jul 9

In 2 weeks we'll be gathering up on the roof terrace for our Members' Summer Party! Join us there to connect with fellow urbanists while taking in some fab views of the city and cooling down with a drink.

Register at www.theaou.org/events/summe...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Jun 13

A glimpse of Congress: Healthy Urban Living in Utrecht this week! Day 3 is underway, with delegates out at workshops and tours before our final plenary this afternoon and the closing party this evening 🪩

What an event it's been so far - we can't wait to share more of the lessons.

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Jun 2

Hello June 👋 This month we've got 3 in-person events, in 3 cities, in 3 time zones - join us in Utrecht, Dubai, or Glasgow! Or take part locally / online through the Summer of Walking and with our library of recordings.

Full details can be found in the AoU events directory at theaou.org/events

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 29

With a growing network of members in the UAE, we're delighted to partner with the RIBA Gulf chapter on An Evening of Urbanism in Dubai, Thursday 19 June 🇦🇪

Manupriam Seth will join to discuss his new book, Discovering Dubai: An Urban Sketcher's Journey.

Register at www.theaou.org/events/disco...

An Evening of Urbanism: Discovering Dubai – an urban sketcher's journey

The RIBA GULF Chapter, in partnership with the AoU, invites you to join An Evening of Urbanism in Dubai

www.theaou.org

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 29

What does Healthy Urban Living mean to you? Ahead of Congress we asked some of our speakers and here's what they had to say.

There's no one single answer, and we're looking forward to exploring the theme holistically in Utrecht next month, 11-13 June.

Programme and tickets at theaou.org/utrecht

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 23

We're so looking forward to hearing from these speakers at Congress in Utrecht next month - bringing perspectives from medicine, planning, economics, and food to the central theme of Healthy Urban Living.

Find out more about all the speakers at www.theaou.org/pages/congre...

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 19

Call for submissions closes next Friday 30 May. Get your ideas in - we'd love to hear from you!

Full details at theaou.org/summer-of-walking

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · Apr 23

Introducing the AoU Summer of Walking, now open for submissions!

From the magical to the mundane, we want to hear tour proposals that explore alternative, interesting, or just plain great urbanism by foot.

Deadline 30 May. Full details at www.theaou.org/articles/cal...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 16

In 4 weeks' time we'll be wrapping up Congress: Healthy Urban Living in Utrecht.

As well as the event programme, we're really looking forward to spending the week in a brilliant city - think canal side drinks, sunny bike rides, and museums galore.

See you there? Full details at theaou.org/utrecht

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 13

Join us tomorrow to hear more about the the scope for re-use of retail parks and to contribute your perspectives!

14 May, 8:30 - 10:30, London. Register at www.theaou.org/events/rethi...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 11

A new event for your spring calendar, with the Young Urbanists present: Urbanism at Night.

This webinar will explore how urbanism can better respond to the city at night, with speakers Simone D’Antonio, Lutz Leichsenring, and Andreina Seijas J.

Register at www.theaou.org/events/yu-ur...

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 9

Last chance to make the most of Congress hotel rates! Book your hotel rooms by Sunday 11 May to take advantage of discounted rates for your stay in Utrecht this June.

Details can be found along with other frequently asked questions over at theaou.org/congress-FAQs

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The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 7

In a week's time we'll be at @lichfieldsuk.bsky.social for a breakfast event launching their recent research with the AoU into the unrealised potential of retail parks, and how they might help solve London's housing crisis.

Weds 14 May, 8:30 - 10:30. Register free at www.theaou.org/events/rethi...

The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) @academyofurbanism.bsky.social · May 6

We're excited to be bringing together so many great cities at Congress this June. Hosted in Utrecht, speakers from cities including Bologna, Malmö, and San Sebastián will contribute their perspectives to this year's theme of Healthy Urban Living.

Full programme and tickets at theaou.org/utrecht