Government funding cuts will make it much harder for architecture firms in England to take on apprentices, having a major negative impact on the profession, writes RIBA president Muyiwa Oki. More about "There is a dark cloud over architecture apprenticeships"
Promotion: Budapest's Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) offers a variety of initiatives students can take part in, including its Future Materials Conference examining cutting-edge materials. More about Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design is a "global hub" of creativity
Promotion: Hong Kong-based school My ArchiSchool has announced a competition calling for children to use artificial intelligence tools to design a school village. More about My ArchiSchool launches AI design competition for kids
New York-based architect and educator Deborah Berke has won the 2025 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal for her architecture and educational work that "exemplifies innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability". More about "Transformative figure" Deborah Berke wins AIA Gold Medal
Mexican designer Norberto Miranda has created an inflatable "museographic device" made from PVC with a built-in shelf supported by air pressure. More about Norberto Miranda creates inflatable classroom with world's "thinnest shelf"
Promotion: the School of Architecture and Design at IE University in Spain has introduced new tracks within its Bachelor in Design programme, focusing on interiors and video game design and virtual environments. More about IE University launches new design disciplines for video games and interiors
Promotion: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar has announced an undergraduate course in game design, combining technological and media teaching with creative practices. More about VCUarts Qatar launches new degree around emerging technology: Kinetic Imaging
Sunshades and screens line the exterior of a concrete-framed university building in Santiago, Chile, by architects Alberto Moletto and Sebastián Paredes that was envisioned as an "articulator of the campus". More about Red curtains line facade of FADEU Building at Santiago architecture school
Tutors and researchers from Northumbria University have filled a derelict manor house, nestled in a curve of the River Coquet in Northumberland, with objects informed by the site's rich history and materiality. More about Material & Memory exhibition responds to "raw materiality" of Brinkburn Priory and Manor
British politician Jo Johnson, brother to the former prime minister Boris Johnson, has criticised the current state of Britain's design and technology education. More about UK design education has "fundamental problem" says Jo Johnson
An online programme launched by designer and activist Touraj Saberivand has taught design skills to over 1,000 young Afghan women. In this interview, he describes the challenges facing the course and its students. More about "It gave them hope that they could continue their lives" says founder of design academy for Afghan girls
Promotion: design school Istituto Europeo di Design is running a master's course in retail design at its Florence campus, aiming to equip students with the skills to create brand-recognisable shop interiors. More about IED launches master's degree in future store design at its Florence campus
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing the news that Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign is developing a master's degree at Loughborough University. More about "Heatherwick naysayers are missing the point" says commenter
British designer Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign is developing a master's degree at Loughborough University, which aims to challenge conventional architecture education. More about Thomas Heatherwick's Humanise campaign launches "joyful architecture" degree
Architecture group Architects for Gaza has launched the Gaza Global University to offer free education to architecture students impacted by the Israel-Hamas conflict. More about Architects for Gaza plans to deliver free education to architecture students in Gaza
Promotion: the Florence Institute of Design International has launched two new bachelor's degree programmes for 2024 in interior design and graphic design at its campus in Florence, Italy. More about Florence Institute of Design International unveils new degree programmes with Goldsmiths
In this week's comments update, readers are discussing Wallmakers founder Vinu Daniel's "elitist" defence of unpaid internships. More about "The Indian architecture education system seems to be fundamentally broken" says commenter
Apprenticeships should be more widely available in architecture to provide a route into the profession for people from more diverse backgrounds, writes Ayo Ambali. More about "We must dispel the idea that there is only one way of becoming a qualified architect"
Nigerian architect Demas Nwoko calls for the creation of an African school of architecture and criticises Europe's influence on the continent's built environment in this exclusive interview. More about "Nothing has been built yet in Africa" says Venice Golden Lion-winner Demas Nwoko
British architect Norman Foster has launched the Norman Foster Institute, which will offer educational courses focused on the sustainable development of cities. More about Norman Foster launches academic institute to "improve the quality of life in cities"