Women in Architecture UK (WiA) is a volunteer-led organisation that offers a platform for debate, idea exchange and support for women in architecture, practice, education and the wider built environment. WiA strives to promote, advance and celebrate women’s ongoing contribution to architecture. We aim to raise the profile, represent the views and promote the progression of women in architecture and the built environment professions. WiA are driven by a desire to tackle the deep-rooted, well-documented gender disparities within the profession. We will address the structural, institutional and cultural issues facing women within the profession and within education. With the aim of stopping the talent drain of women from our profession and ensuring the voices of women in architecture are heard. We are pushing to disrupt the familiar narrative of architectural history, from which women are largely omitted and obscured, by supporting, inspiring and championing women in architecture and diversity in architecture as a whole. We believe this will have a positive impact on the built environment and secure a legacy of inspiration for future generations. WiA, through its initiatives, activities and events will: - research to inform, promote, debate and bring about change - lobby for a working culture that supports women in the professions - campaign to raise the profile of women in architecture and the built environment - develop national and international professional alliances - exhibit work that reflects, promotes and celebrates the roles of women - mentor women throughout their academic and professional carers - network to share experience, exchange ideas and develop links - promote the significant and diverse contribution of women to the professions