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Upcoming events at the Academy


London YU Book Club

Join the first meeting of the London Young Urbanist book club this autumn, discussing Italo Calvino's 1972 book Invisible Cities
11 Nov 2025 6:30pm

The AoU 20th Anniversary Party (FULLY BOOKED)

Don your glad rags and join us to celebrate two decades of the Academy of Urbanism!
13 Nov 2025 6:00pm

Authors of Urbanism: Johnny Rodger

Join Johnny Rodger for a discussion of his recent book, The Housing Film, which examines representations of housing in the medium of film
18 Nov 2025 6:00pm

Edinburgh Winter Social

Join the AoU's Scottish network for an informal pub night this November and to hear what we’re all about and have planned
27 Nov 2025 6:30pm

Delivering Inclusive Urbanism: Women Changing Cities panel

Join the AoU and Dutch Embassy for a cross-sectoral panel discussion inspired by Chris & Melissa Bruntlett’s new book, Women Changing Cities
3 Dec 2025 6:00pm
Members only

The Urbanism Hour: Quiz

Close out 2025 at the AoU with a lunchtime urbanism quiz!
12 Dec 2025 1:00pm
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