Links | Support | Resources

Please find below; information, links, webinars and support that will enable us to better manage our way through challenges.

WIA Mentoring Programme

• You can access the 2023 WIA Mentoring handbook, preparation sheets and introduction video on this page. Plus a video of feedback from mentors and mentees who were on the 2022 programme.

UCAS Resources:

• The website has some useful info and videos, as well as info on course entry requirements: https://www.ucas.com/explore/subjects/architecture-building-and-planning

• More info on apprenticeship routes: https://www.ucas.com/understanding-apprenticeships

• Career Quiz: https://www.ucas.com/careers/careers-quiz and career list/profile info: Architecture and Planning ; Building and Construction

ARB Resources:

• http://arb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/ARB-Student-Handbook.pdf
  - This edition was published in 2016 but is still correct to current requirements. Contact them here: info@arb.org.uk

• https://arb.org.uk/student-information/schools-institutions-architecture/ - this lists out all the accredited UK universities.

RIBA Resources:

• Pathways to qualify as an architect: https://www.architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/how-to-become-an-architect

• Apprenticeship opportunities: https://www.architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/apprenticeships

• How to fund your studies: https://www.architecture.com/education-cpd-and-careers/studying-architecture/advice-on-funding-your-architectural-studies

• RIBA Architecture Ambassadors Programme – this a great programme! Contact learning@riba.org for information and resources.

London / UK Resources:

• Visit RIBA London HQ at 66 Portland Place.

• During the month of June, check out the London Festival of Architecture which has lots of free events and activities.

• Anyone wishing to study architecture should consider reading the 2022 Design Week Graduate Show Guide to see the full list of architecture and art degree shows taking place across London and beyond in June/July.

• Check out events and activities as part of the Open City Programme which is all year around: https://open-city.org.uk/. This includes events, building visits and more. The September Open House Festival is always a highlight, with free access to many public and private buildings. Open City are also a student mentoring programme for 16-18 year olds – applications are currently open for the next round in October: https://open-city.org.uk/accelerate

Built By Us mentoring: https://www.builtbyus.org.uk/

Networks:

• https://www.blackfemarc.com/

• https://architecturesocial.com/

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/fame-collective-64020b21b/

• https://www.nawic.co.uk/

• https://www.womeninproperty.org.uk/

Architects Benevolent Society (ABS):

ABS can offer mental health support for those experiencing anxiety and anxiety based depression. You can contact the welfare team directly (Tel: 020 3918 8588 / Email: Help@absnet.org.uk ) for support such as Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Therapies can take place over the phone, by email or Skype, as well as face to face. https://absnet.org.uk/need-help/how-we-help/mental-health-support

Anxiety UK:

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Anxiety UK provide additional advice and support online via their website blogs for anyone with concerns or anxiety related to coronavirus (#CoronaAnxiety) the first of which can be read here: 

https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/blog/health-and-other-forms-of-anxiety-and-coronavirus/
 https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/blog/covid-19-and-anxiety-part2/

Anxiety UK have a series of dedicated support webinars on their You Tube channel: (https://www.youtube.com/user/AnxietyUKOfficial) aimed at helping those affected by #CoronaAnxiety.

Employee Assistance Programme:

Another option for support is via the Employee Assistance Programme, please ask your employer for details (although many SME’s and micro businesses & sole practitioners may not have this in place).

MIND:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing

ACAS link for advice for employers and employees: https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus

Lighthouse Construction:

https://www.lighthouseclub.org

The Lighthouse Construction charity provide a confidential 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline which is available to the industry’s workforce and their families in the UK and Ireland. 

If you would like to contribute a link or resource then please email hello@wia-uk.org with details.