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08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Canada

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) awards the RAIC Gold Medal, the institute’s highest honour, to individuals whose body of work has made a significant and lasting contribution to […]

08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Bangladesh

The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) highlights several outstanding projects by women architects whose work has recently received significant international recognition. Their achievements demonstrate the important role of Bangladeshi women […]

08/01/2026

IWD 2026: Azerbaijan

The Union of Azerbaijan Architects highlights the achievements of several distinguished women architects and researchers whose work contributes significantly to architectural science, heritage preservation, design practice, and architectural education. Through […]

30/12/2025

2025 Annual Report by the President and Secretary General

The year 2025 marked the successful achievement of several key milestones for the UIA. Numerous important projects are currently under development and are expected to be finalised in time for the 2026 UIA World Congress and General Assembly in Barcelona.

27/12/2025

Vassilis Sgoutas, UIA Honorary President

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Vassilis Sgoutas, architect and Honorary President of the UIA. Vassilis was not only a remarkable architect and leader, but also a generous, […]

19/12/2025

UIA World Congress of Architects: First Speakers Announced

The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona has announced the first group of confirmed speakers. This initial list brings together leading international figures whose work has significantly contributed to contemporary architectural thinking and practice, in alignment with the Congress theme “Becoming. Architectures for a planet in transition.”