Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia’s <s-architecture> e-platform LAUNCHES TODAY >>>

s-architecture
Jun 13
4 min read

Today, we are excited to share details of s-architecture’s next iteration, hosted by the Association of Architecture Schools of Australasia (AASA).

s-architecture mission statement:

s-architecture is intended for scholars of Architecture (academe, practice, students, and the public). The list posts scholarship and grant opportunities, academic jobs, calls for papers, notices of conferences which will be of interest to academic staff, postgraduate students, and those in the profession with a scholarly turn of mind.

s-architecture is a community-driven advocacy platform that fosters equitable access to academic opportunities within architecture and related disciplines. We aim to deliver relevant, well-structured content, prioritising academic job postings, funding opportunities, and event notices, while minimising commercial content.

s-architecture strives to balance simplicity with professional enhancements, ensuring a streamlined, accessible experience. We are committed to preventing spam, maintaining cultural competency in moderation, and preserving the peer-to-peer, collaborative nature of our platform. By doing so, we aim to empower architectural scholars and foster a vibrant, inclusive academic community.

Brief s-architecture history:

In 1993, Professor John Macarthur set up the s-architecture e-digest forum at the University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia) to host the dissemination of scholarship and grant opportunities, academic employment opportunities, calls for papers, and notices of conferences and events which may be of interest to academic staff, postgraduate students, and those in the profession with a scholarly turn of mind.

2025 AASA s-architecture posting guidelines:

Content relevance
Submission format
Posting frequency
Respectful and inclusive communication
Academic/research employment postings
Moderation and approval
To Join s-architecture
To Post to s-architecture
To Leave s-architecture
Accessing the s-architecture BLOG archive
Contacting AASA s-architecture

To maintain the integrity and applicability of this platform, all posts must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Content Relevance

Posts should focus on academic opportunities related to Architecture, including, but not limited to:
- Job postings (academic positions only)
- Calls for papers and conference announcements
- Grants, fellowships, and funding opportunities
- Book launches and major publication announcements
- Academic events and symposiums
Commercial promotions, for example copyediting, rendering, and various consulting services are not permitted.
Posts must be relevant to the Australasian and architectural scholarship community.
s-architecture is not intended to promote local city-level events. Only post local city-level architecture-related events if relevant to a national/international audience.

2. Submission Format

Ensure clarity and professionalism in your post, while maintaining the community noticeboard style preferred by users.
Use concise subject lines that accurately describe the post content: For example: Call for Papers /// Event name, dates, location
Avoid attachments or embedded images. All post information must be in-text.
When applicable, provide a clear deadline for time-sensitive opportunities.

3. Posting Frequency

Do not repost the same content excessively. If a repost is necessary (e.g., deadline extensions or updates), indicate this clearly in the subject heading and text body.
Please check the s-architecture blog to ensure that the content has not already been posted by others.

4. Respectful and Inclusive Communication

Ensure that all posts are respectful and professional.
Use inclusive language that supports diversity within the academic community.
Posts should be culturally competent and avoid discriminatory or exclusionary language.

5. Academic/Research Employment Postings

All academic/research employment postings must be free to access and should not require a paid subscription to view or apply.
Include job title, institution, location (if applicable), application deadline, and a brief description in the post text-body – no attachments.
If linking to an external application portal, ensure the link is accessible and clearly labelled.

6. Moderation and Approval

Moderators reserve the right to decline posts that do not align with the s-architecture platform’s purpose or AASA’s values.
If a post is rejected, feedback may be provided on request to help users refine their submissions.
Users are encouraged to report any inappropriate or irrelevant posts.

7. To JOIN s-architecture

To join s-architecture, visit the s-architecture blog, add your email address, and select the “Subscribe to s-architecture” checkbox, then select the “Subscribe” button: https://www.aasa-arch.org/s-architecture

8. To POST to s-architecture

To post to s-architecture, email s-architecture@aasa.org.au

9. To LEAVE s-architecture

To leave/unsubscribe from s-architecture, email s-architecture@aasa.org.au with the subject heading “UNSUBSCRIBE”

10. Accessing the s-architecture BLOG archive

View the s-architecture blog here: www.aasa-arch.org/s-architecture

11. Contacting AASA s-architecture

If you have questions and/or concerns about your subscription or the content of a post, please contact s-architecture via s-architecture@aasa.org.au with the subject heading “HELP”

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