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Beyond Uni connects students to events, resources and opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to improve their employability and work readiness and to learn about and experience the profession in ways they may not have the opportunity to at university.
National online talks
Exploring what professionals in our community have specialised in.
Wondering what the future of architecture has in store for you? Are there areas you would like to specialise in?
In this panel conversation hear from a diverse panel of architects who have found their niche in architecture.
You see a completed project, but do you actually know the whole story behind how a concept can go from being a sketch to a constructed and living space?
Hear from Naomi McCabe who was part of the project team as she takes us behind the scenes of the Rockingham Youth Centre by Site Architecture. This project won the Emerging Project Award in the 2022 Australian Institute of Architects WA Chapter Awards.
Local events
With local and national events occurring and opportunities to connect virtually, there is something for everyone. Beyond uni events connect attendees to events, resources and opportunities to develop skills and knowledge to improve their employability and work readiness and to learn about and experience the profession in ways they may not have the opportunity to at university.
Speed dating for portfolios – students get to meet different architects and receive feedback on their portfolio and/or advice on starting out
Hear from recent graduates, architects and HR professionals – CVs & interview advice/examples with break out session for mock interviews.
Visit local practices near you – get a behind the scenes look at what its like to work in practice
Designed for individuals with built environment related qualifications or those holding a degree from a recognised architecture course, but not registered. Maintain and extend your connection with the profession with opportunities for networking and continuous learning.
A profile of Caleb Lee and Nithya Ranasinghe from Victoria and their winning proposal – Ceremonial Shards.
Virtual office crawls - QLD edition
Get behind the scenes, meet the team and learn more about working in practice. Video producer Alvin Zhu visits practices and asks some of the people within the office to share their experiences.
Working at Arkhefield | Brisbane
Working at Cox | Brisbane
Working at Fulton Trotter | Brisbane
Working at m3architecture | Brisbane
Working at Reddog Architects | Brisbane
Working at Tonic Design | Brisbane
Working at Wilson Architects | Brisbane
Working at Ellivo Architects | Brisbane
Portfolio review session
Speed dating for portfolios – students get to meet different architects and receive feedback on their portfolio and/or advice on starting out
CV & mock interview tips and tricks session
Panel discussion with recent grad, Architect, HR professional – CVs & interview advice/examples with break out session for mock interviews.
OFFICE CRAWL
Coordinate offices visit 1-3 local architecture firms – networking and learning more about local practices.
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS OFFICE CRAWL
Coordinate a meetup/tour of professional’s architects will collaborate with in practice – e.g. Urban Planners, Interior architects, joiners, lighting professionals.
The Nationally coordinated elements of the program will include:
Virtual portfolio review session
Speed dating for portfolios on zoom– students get to meet different architects and receive feedback on their portfolio and/or advice on starting out. Inclusive for our online or regionally based SONA members.
Virtual Talks
A monthly talk, guest speakers are invited to cover a relevant topic or issues related to job seeking/readiness and important practice-related conversations such as indigenous architecture. Online talks would be recorded and made available only to members through the SONA online community.
Talks: Mondays 5.30pm
25 July – Intro to portfolios – follow on with portfolio review
29 August – Understanding the industry (AACA, boards, CPD, PALS) & Working as an Architects
26 September – architect- procurement, tenders, all that jazz (+how to keep the design as a priority)
24 October – Collaboration in Architecture (Collaborative Practice)
28 November – Specialisations in architecture – Architectural narrative in Heritage projects, residential, education, public/landscape.
Ask Me Anything
Invite speakers from the online talk to the SONA online community to continue the conversations and engage in an Ask Me Anything discussion.
The Nationally coordinated elements of the program will include:
Virtual portfolio review session
Speed dating for portfolios on zoom– students get to meet different architects and receive feedback on their portfolio and/or advice on starting out. Inclusive for our online or regionally based SONA members.
Virtual Talks
A monthly talk, guest speakers are invited to cover a relevant topic or issues related to job seeking/readiness and important practice-related conversations such as indigenous architecture. Online talks would be recorded and made available only to members through the SONA online community.
Talks: Mondays 5.30pm
25 July – Intro to portfolios – follow on with portfolio review
29 August – Understanding the industry (AACA, boards, CPD, PALS) & Working as an Architects
26 September – architect- procurement, tenders, all that jazz (+how to keep the design as a priority)
24 October – Collaboration in Architecture (Collaborative Practice)
28 November – Specialisations in architecture – Architectural narrative in Heritage projects, residential, education, public/landscape.
Ask Me Anything
Invite speakers from the online talk to the SONA online community to continue the conversations and engage in an Ask Me Anything discussion.
