📣 Join the ARB Board! ARB is working with MHCLG to recruit 4 Architect Members and 1 Lay Member. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Find out more: shorturl.at/WCW9U

Join the Department for Business and Trade's upcoming online event on Wednesday 8th July, 16:00 (BST), to learn more about working across the UK and Canada as an architect. ARB's Director of Governance & International, Emma Matthews, will be among the speakers. Register here: shorturl.at/stKme

Necessary cultural change within the construction industry is still yet to happen nine years on from the devastating Grenfell Tower fire, the man in charge of the UK architects' regulator tells Dezeen in this interview. https://www.dezeen.com/2026/06/23/hugh-simpson-arb-interview/

This evidence, from personal experience, does not come as a surprise.

🟢 🚲 Lime will offer free rides across London tomorrow (Thursday) to help people get to and from polling stations during the local elections. The offer can be accessed by entering the code ‘VOTEUK2026’ in the Lime app on the day only and applies to riders in London.

New: With the DA electing a new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, our latest article outlines the changes he plans to bring and the party’s ambitions for the future. https://africaelects.com/2026/04/23/geordin-hill-lewis-the-strategies-priorities-and-ambitions-of-the-da-under-new-leadership/

🗓️ Only one day left until our consultation on proposed changes to improve professional practical experience closes. Share your views: arb.org.uk/consultation...

🗓️ Only 1 week left until our consultation on proposed changes to improve professional practical experience closes. The proposed changes aim to improve fair and consistent access to quality practical experience. Share your views: arb.org.uk/consultation...

South Africa, local elections, Social Research Foundation poll: ANC (Centre-left): 39% (-7) DA (Liberal|Centre-right): 28% (+6) MK (Left-wing|Conservative): 8% (new) ... +/- vs. 2021 election result Fieldwork: March 2026 Sample size: 2,222 ➤http://africaelects.com/south-africa

The @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy consultation on proposals to establish a single construction regulator, following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 recommendation. The consultation closes on 20 March 2026. Read and share your views here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

Lord Wallace of Tankerness obituary

ARB in talks with government about regulating function of architectural work

New: Africa Elects' latest article breaks down the data behind the DA's unexpected rise and what this could mean for the upcoming local elections. https://africaelects.com/2026/01/05/winning-by-default-how-the-da-is-benefiting-from-the-gnu-and-a-fractured-opposition/

South Africa, Social Research Foundation poll: ANC (Centre-left): 37% (-3) DA (Liberal|Centre-right): 32% (+10) MK (Left-wing|Conservative): 8% (-7) ... +/- vs. Last election result Fieldwork: 17 October - 14 November 2025 Sample size: 1,002 ➤ africaelects.com/south-africa

Our team had a roundtable in Glasgow discussing the Scottish context for architecture with learning providers and employers also joined by Sandy Robinson, Scottish Government Chief Architect, Tamsie Thomson, and Gordon Murray. Thanks to all who attended and contributed to the insightful discussion.

Really loved this excellent understated but warm and funny film. The www.regentstreetcinema.com Was a perfect venue.

Applications are now open for a new mutual recognition agreement between the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Regulatory Organizations of Architecture in Canada (ROAC). Learn more here➡️https://arb.org.uk/international-routes/arb-and-roac-mra/

Yesterday, the UK’s Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Canada’s ROAC signed a new UK–Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA). This opens up streamlined opportunities for architects in both countries. Join this evening’s webinar at 8pm BST to learn more: Register here➡️https://bit.ly/3GmFFTs

🌍✍️ A new UK-Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) is to be signed today, making it easier for eligible architects to register and work between the two countries. Read more ➡️ arb.org.uk/uk-and-canad...

South Africa, SRF poll: ANC (centre-left): 36% (-4) DA (liberal|centre-right): 28% (+6) MK (left-wing|conservative): 14% (-1) EFF (left-wing): 7% (-3) … +/- vs. 2024 election Fieldwork: 3-19 February 2025 Sample size: 1,008 ➤ africaelects.com/south-africa #RSA

Interesting ideas and reflections from history on the Grenfell Memorial from the ever thoughtful Neal Shasore www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Giving blood or platelets is an easy thing to do. They also give away #seabrooks crisps. Sign up @ www.blood.co.uk #platelets #blood

On Thursday, the govt will publish its Plan for Change. This will include key 'milestones' for each of the govt's five missions. Targets such as these have been used extensively by previous govts trying to improve public service performance. But how effective are targets? A short🧵on the evidence:

Great article about emotion and authenticity in politics by @njclelland.bsky.social A South African example, a Trump analysis and a lesson for all politicians. Oh and includes references to gorillas and craft beer. www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/...

South Africa, Institute of Race Relations poll: Q: ‘Which of the following government coalitions would you prefer?’ Fieldwork: October 2024 Sample size: 604 respondents ➤ africaelects.com/south-africa #RSA

Few people even know about this; when people are asked in surveys how child mortality has changed the majority says it has stagnated or increased. If you consider that many don't know about humanity's biggest achievement, then it's not surprising that many are so pessimistic about our future.

Important research on the workplace culture in architecture www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/archite...

Beautifully written. And very apt advice for our hectic times.

The horrors of the "Reply All" email. Excellent and v funny from The Economist's Bartleby... www.economist.com/business/202...