How is AI changing architecture, and what does it mean for Scotland’s design sector? Join Architecture and Design Scotland (A&DS) for a thought-provoking discussion on the opportunities and challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI). Hear from leading academics at UCL Bartlett and practitioners at Arup on how AI is reshaping design, workflows and professional practice. Their insights will shape a wider conversation about how AI can help to innovate and enhance productivity for smaller and medium practices in Scotland. A panel featuring Graham Ross of Austin-Smith:Lord and others will bring the conversation into a Scottish context.

November’s webinar showcases the restoration of the one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, a 2026 Europa Nostra Award Winner for Conservation and Adaptive Reuse. The Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, is the centrepiece of the UNESCO World Heritage site in Westminster. The Tower, designed by Sir Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, has been restored to its original glory while inside, the building has been completely reserviced with access improvements, plaster repairs and redecoration in breathable paint systems. Join Andrew Dobson, Partner and Project Architect from Purcell, for an in depth, behind the scenes exploration of this remarkable restoration. You’ll hear how the most famous clock tower in the world has been preserved for future generations, and how cutting-edge digital recording of the work has created a blueprint for future maintenance.

RSA Fellows and those working in culture, heritage, diplomacy and international relations are invited to this full-day event exploring the future of soft power. As global power dynamics shift, the nature and exercise of soft power is evolving. This event will explore how governments, cultural institutions, educational organisations, heritage bodies and civil society can continue to shape international relationships and contribute to global dialogue. Particular attention will be given to the role of culture and heritage in shaping international perceptions, responding to global challenges, and strengthening connections between countries and communities. The RSA gratefully acknowledge the speakers, sponsors and individual donors whose support has made this event possible.