PLACED Academy is dedicated to breaking down barriers that young people face when pursuing careers in architecture, planning, urban design, and landscape architecture. By fostering greater diversity and accessibility, the programme equips participants with essential skills, builds their confidence, and empowers them to shape the places of the future. The 2025/26 PLACED Academy programme runs from July 2025 to March 2026, featuring monthly sessions led by industry professionals and funded by sponsors across the sector including Ellis Williams Architects.
Applications are now open!
Students in Years 9 – 12 across Northwest England can apply to join the award-winning, flagship programme, a free opportunity designed to inspire and develop the next generation of built environment professionals.
Watch the promotion video here
Learn more and apply here
During the past year as a PLACED Academy Sponsor, our team proudly delivered the Academy’s third design session, working alongside Gold Sponsor Avison Young and BCA Landscape. The session focused on our masterplanning project for the Royal Liverpool University Foundation Hospital, providing young participants with hands-on experience in shaping real-world urban environments.
We look forward to continuing this impactful partnership, further strengthening our dedication to mentorship, innovation, and inclusivity within the built environment sector.
