The Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia is inviting submissions for its Education Prize for 2024 – open to architectural academics at all levels who have made positive contributions to education and wellbeing.
The prize, which launched in 2019, was formerly concentrated on rewarding early career architects. In 2024, to coincide with the release of key discoveries from a major research project, the Wellbeing of Architects: Culture, Identity and Practice, the prize will be awarded to architectural academics who have “demonstrated leadership in fostering a positive culture in architectural education and support for student wellbeing.”
The Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia (AASA) has contributed $5,000 toward the prize pool. The jury will comprise one member of the Wellbeing of Architects research project team and two members of AASA.
Academic staff who are full-time, fractional or sessional are all eligible to apply, however submissions must be endorsed and supported by the head of school.
Those planning to enter will be required to include a written statement detailing the context in which the staff member is operating, including a description of the specific challenges that have been identified, and a step-by-step account of the measures that the academic has taken in response to the situation. They will also need to provide a reflection on the outcome of this approach, including measures, evaluation and evidence of the benefits to students and staff.
The submissions portal will close on the evening of 15 July, with winners expected to be notified on 5 August. To find out more about the prize and the specific submission requirements, visit the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia website.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
