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UCL response to independent investigation into the Bartlett School of Architecture
In October 2021, we commissioned Howlett Brown to carry out an independent investigation into the Bartlett School of Architecture (BSA), following reports and concerns raised by current and former students and staff relating to the culture, educational practices and environment at BSA.
The final report, published in full in June 2022, cites numerous reports of unacceptable behaviour at the BSA and details a number of recommendations to create a safer, supportive and more positive culture for students and staff, which we accept in full.
We are committed to making this a moment of radical change and our priority is to create an environment where all students and staff feel safe, valued and respected. The full report and our statement can be read below. We have a journey of change ahead and will be updating this webpage with actions and progress on the report’s recommendations.
UCL’s apology and statement can be read in full here
Updates and news
The Bartlett School of Architecture action plan
A three-year action plan is currently being implemented to address findings from an independent investigation into behaviour and culture at The Bartlett School of Architecture.
Roundtable: "Creating many paths to architecture"
The agenda of our final roundtable event (April 2023) focused on widening participation in architecture education and practice and creating more diverse pathways to the architecture profession.
This event was the third in our series on ways forward for the architecture sector, bringing together stakeholders from industry and academia.
Summary of roundtable event: "Creating many paths to architecture"
Progress update: Designing the future of The Bartlett School of Architecture
An update on the steps taken following the publication of the report, as of November 2022.
This update looks at changes implemented and planned in the 2022-23 academic year. Actions are divided into four categories: care and wellbeing; design review experience; unit selection; and communications.
Roundtable: "Inclusion and diversity: An open future for architecture"
In October 2022, we held the second in our series of Architecture Roundtables, “Inclusion and diversity: An open future for architecture”.
Once again, this event brought together academics, practitioners and industry bodies to discuss the challenges facing architecture, and potential ways forward. The conversation focused on questions around empowerment and the relationship between education and practice.
Summary of roundtable event: "Inclusion and diversity: An open future for architecture"
The Bartlett Faculty shares progress update following external investigation
A summary of the steps we have taken since the publication of the report in June 2022, as of mid-July 2022.
These include setting up Action Groups coordinated by a Steering Group; ongoing dialogue with staff and students; and engagement with the architecture sector through roundtable discussions.
Roundtable: "How can we radically remake architecture?"
We have now entered a period of listening and engagement.
In June 2022 we began a series of roundtable discussions with industry and academic stakeholders. The first of these sessions asked: “How can we radically remake architecture?"
This event aimed to start a conversation about how the structures of privilege reflected in the report can be disrupted. This document provides a summary of the key talking points raised in this initial discussion.
Summary of roundtable event: "How can we radically remake architecture?"