Our third of the PLACED Academy Insights will focus on the importance of diversity in the built environment, in particular, the need for increased representation of racial and ethnic groups under-represented professionals in the industry.

We'll be hearing from inspirational speakers talk about their careers, how their ethnic background has influenced their work and some of the challenges and barriers they have overcome.

This event is open to all young people.

What are PLACED Academy Insights?

PLACED are launching a new series of FREE events for people aged 13-19 interested in careers in design and the built environment.

At each event you’ll hear from inspirational speakers at all stages in their careers, from recent planning graduates to architects heading up national design practices. They’ll be representing exciting firms across the UK, working to design and create the towns and cities in which we live.

Our speakers will be sharing some of their work, telling you about their career journeys, talking about their successes and challenges and giving you some invaluable tips. There will also be opportunity to ask the questions you really want to find out the answers to.

We’ll debunk myths, challenge misconceptions and tell you about careers, pathways and opportunities that you may never have heard of!

The Academy Insights is brought to you by PLACED.