RAA President’s Report | September 2025

SUPPORTING THE NEXT GENERATION IN REGIONAL PRACTICE

Tim Lee, RAA President

September 2025

In 2025, RAA is sponsoring the University of Newcastle Masters of Architecture exhibition for the third year running and, for the first time, will also support graduates of the University of Canberra’s School of Design and the Built Environment. Students completing their studies will receive a complimentary year of membership in RAA’s graduate category. 

RAA looks forward to strengthening our association with our regional University Architecture and Design Schools.

For graduates, RAA offers invaluable opportunities for networking and engagement with established professionals who understand the unique challenges and rewards of practicing in regional settings. We facilitate connections that can lead to employment and vital practical experience, bridging the gap between academic learning and professional application.

RAA provides a platform for continuous learning through online and in person events. Graduates who engage with our programs will connect with topics and projects that provide insight and continuing education into the rapidly changing urban environments of our cities and regions. We see supporting graduates as an investment in the future of architecture, promoting development of skills and supporting engaged and passionate individuals to provide our regional areas with considered high quality design outcomes that complement and enrich our regional urban landscapes. Our support helps graduates find their footing in practice, enabling connection to place and the community of talented professionals working to positively impact the lives of communities.