The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning

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Affiliates

Become an important contributor to our School and University community.

What is an affiliate?

An affiliate is an individual who is not a paid staff member (including casuals) of the University but who is:

  • appointed or engaged by the University to perform duties or functions and/or; 
  • recognised for their contribution to the University

Affiliates play a crucial role in supporting the university's core functions. They contribute to various aspects, such as research, education, and community engagement. By providing resources, expertise, and collaborative opportunities, affiliates help enhance the university's capabilities and ensure the successful achievement of its mission and goals.

Why become an affiliate?

Our dynamic community of scholars are dedicated to addressing contemporary challenges in the built environment. Leveraging their expertise in architecture, design thinking, user experience design, architectural science, and urbanism, they strive to develop innovative solutions. This commitment is driven by an abiding curiosity and a strong emphasis on collaboration, ensuring that our efforts are both impactful and forward-thinking.

As an affiliate, you will become an integral part of the University of Sydney's academic community, holding a valued affiliation title for an agreed period. This partnership involves close collaboration with our school to advance our student education and research priorities. Your contributions will help shape the future of our academic programs and research initiatives, ensuring they remain at the forefront of innovation and excellence.

What does being an affiliate involve?

Affiliates contribute to the School in a variety of ways. Examples include:

  • Publishing articles, papers and books and assisting with generating awarded or significant practice projects for non-traditional research outputs (NTRO); 
  • Proposing speculative or live practice projects to explore via innovative educational settings in the School; 
  • Offering students in-practice placements to work on specific projects; 
  • Participating in design studio reviews for key capstone design units (undergraduate and postgraduate); 
  • Guest lectures and contributing to practice-based projects;  
  • Providing student mentoring and referrals; 
  • Contributing to course reviews, required for TEQSA accreditation, every seven years (the composition of review panels includes representatives from industry); 
  • Introducing national and international notable practitioners to the School, staff and students; 
  • Engaging with Alumni and contributing to Alumni events; 
  • Attending student recruitment events such as Open Days, booths, annual Graduate Exhibition, industry events or specialist conferences and exhibitions; 
  • Presenting a public lecture or graduation ceremony address.

Resources

Review the relevant University policies:

How to apply

Becoming an affiliate involves the following steps:

To become an affiliate, you must be nominated by a current member of academic staff

Find a staff member.

Once your nomination is approved by the Head of Discipline, you will be contacted regarding the next steps in your application.

You will be asked to complete your application. Your application will need to include:

  • An updated CV with a publication list
  • Contact information for 2-3 Referees

Your completed application will be reviewed. If successful, you will be contacted with confirmation of your affiliation.

Questions?

Have a question about our affiliate program or application process?

Contact us at adp.office@sydney.edu.au.