🌍 Learning, Connecting, and Taking Action in Urbanism
Programmes, events, fellowships, and job opportunities connected to urban practice.
This edition brings together a range of opportunities that reflect the different ways urbanists continue to learn, connect, and grow throughout their careers.
Alongside new study pathways and learning opportunities are international events, community initiatives, and conversations focused on some of the key challenges shaping cities today. The edition also includes fellowships, research opportunities, and roles connected to mobility, climate, housing, design, communications, and urban innovation.
A common thread running through many of these opportunities is the connection between knowledge and practice. Whether through learning, collaboration, research, or professional experience, they offer different ways of engaging with the ideas, people, and institutions shaping urban futures.
The opportunities featured here span multiple stages of an urban career. Some are aimed at those taking their first steps in the field, while others are designed for experienced professionals looking to take on new challenges or explore new directions.
Urbanism has always been shaped through exchange: between disciplines, between sectors, and between people working in different places and contexts. Many of the opportunities featured in this edition create exactly those kinds of connections, opening new spaces for collaboration, learning, and professional growth.
As always, we hope this newsletter helps you discover your next opportunity, meet new collaborators, and stay connected to the people and ideas shaping urban futures.
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🌍 OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS FOR URBANISTS
🏙️ PROGRAM RECOMMENDATION: MSc Urban Planning at the University of the Built Environment
If you’ve been thinking about moving into urban planning, or going further in it, without pausing your career, this one is worth a look.
The fully online, part-time MSc Urban Planning at University of the Built Environment is a UK-accredited master’s designed for working professionals, whether you’re entering the field or building deeper expertise within it. The curriculum spans planning theory, legislation, sustainability, and the social, economic, and environmental forces shaping cities, with a clear focus on the skills the profession actually needs now.
They are also hosting an upcoming interactive webinar for anyone interested in learning more about the programme, online study experience, and the support available for students.
✨ Why we’re sharing it:
UK-accredited postgraduate degree, RICS-accredited
Covers current and emerging topics including AI, data, and digital planning
Flexible, part-time format that fits around full-time work
Opens career paths in both public and private sectors
🎓 10 modules + independent research project
💻 Fully online, 2 years part-time
📅 Applications open for September 2026 intake (deadline 10 August 2026)
Considering applying? Join the programme team for a free interactive webinar and learn more about the course, online study experience, student support, and admissions process. There will also be a live Q&A at the end of the webinar.
🎙️Webinar: 6 July 2026, 12:00 PM (UK time)
🏙️ FREE WEBINAR: Study Urban Planning in Abu Dhabi
Looking for something with a stronger focus on climate action and urban sustainability? This next programme explores how cities can become more resilient, innovative, and prepared for the challenges of the future.
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is hosting a free webinar on June 8 for its Master in Urban Planning and Development – Urban Innovation and Sustainability (URBIS), and it is a genuine chance to look inside the program before you apply.
In one hour you will get a clear picture of the courses, structure, admission requirements, merit-based scholarships, preferential rates, and the application deadline. There is also a live Q&A, so you can put your questions straight to the head of program and the admission team. The session is led by Dr. Simone Safe, architect, urban planner and geographer.
It is one we genuinely recommend: taught fully in English with an international cohort, awarding a Sorbonne diploma, with a straightforward UAE visa process, and built around sustainability and climate resilience studied on the ground in a region facing extreme heat.
📅 June 8, 2026 🕓 4:00–5:00 PM UAE Time · 💻 Online
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🎨EVENT RECOMMENDATION: The Festival of the New European Bauhaus 2026
A five-day celebration of architecture, design, sustainability, and community-building in the heart of Brussels.
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Date: 9–13 June 2026
The Festival of the New European Bauhaus returns to Brussels for five days of talks, exhibitions, workshops, performances, and hands-on activities exploring the future of our built environment. This year’s edition focuses on democratic engagement and affordable housing, bringing together communities, designers, architects, urbanists, policymakers, artists, and changemakers from across Europe and beyond. Participation is free of charge, although some sessions require registration.
🌿Attending the festival in person?
Several members of the All Things Urban community will be attending the festival this year. If you're attending too, join our NEB26 WhatsApp group to meet fellow urbanists, share recommendations, organise informal meetups, and stay connected throughout the festival.
👉 When you join, please introduce yourself (who you are + what you’re looking for at NEB)
Please only join if you’re attending in person!
🏙️Want to stay connected with urbanists in Brussels beyond the festival? Join our Brussels Chapter for local events, opportunities, discussions, and community activities here
🌍 Interested in being part of one of our other city chapters? Join the waitlist here
🌊 GET INVOLVED: Marmara Sea Day 2026
Protecting the Marmara Sea through collective action, awareness, and community engagement.
Location: Across the Marmara Region, Türkiye
Date: 8 June 2026
Celebrated annually on 8 June, Marmara Sea Day returns for its fifth year with events taking place across the seven provinces surrounding the Marmara Sea. The 2026 theme, Marine Water Temperature, highlights one of the clearest indicators of climate change and its impact on marine ecosystems.
Municipalities, NGOs, universities, student groups, businesses, and citizens are invited to organise activities throughout Türkiye Environment Week.
Event applications are now open, and registered activities will be featured on the official digital event map. Whether you’re planning a clean-up, workshop, exhibition, panel, or awareness campaign, this is an opportunity to support the protection of the Marmara Sea and join a region-wide movement.
More career opportunities handpicked by All Things Urban:
🗺️ Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Social Data Science and Cartography
Organisation: UCL Department of Geography
Location: London, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Contract: Fixed-term (0.5 FTE, 1 year)
📅 Deadline: 4 June 2026
This teaching position focuses on social data science, cartography, GIS, and spatial data analysis within one of the world’s leading geography departments. The role involves teaching and supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students, with a particular emphasis on spatial statistics, geospatial analysis, data visualisation, and quantitative geography. Candidates should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and demonstrate experience in GIS, social data science, and teaching at university level.
Organisation: GIZ International Services
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Contract: Full-time
📅 Deadline: 16 June 2026
GIZ International Services is looking for a Project Manager to support the acquisition and implementation of EU-funded international cooperation projects. The role involves business development, partnership building, proposal preparation, and project management, with a particular focus on programmes related to sustainable development, climate, energy, and finance. Candidates should have experience in EU project management and business development, as well as strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
🚇 Consultant – Mobility, Urban Planning & International Projects
Organisation: LOGIT
Location: Portugal (Remote, with travel)
Contract: Full-time
📅 Deadline: 18 June 2026
LOGIT is looking for a consultant to support international projects in urban mobility, transport, and urban planning. The role involves data analysis, technical project support, and the development of project deliverables within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Strong experience in urban mobility, transport, or planning is required, along with proficiency in QGIS or ArcGIS and fluent English. Experience with sustainable mobility, public transport, or international projects is considered an asset.
Organisation: The LEGO Foundation & Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Location: Global
Contract: USD 300,000 over 3 years
📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026 (11:59 EST)
The LEGO Foundation Fellowship supports early- and mid-career researchers whose work advances understanding of how children thrive. The programme focuses on children in crisis and conflict settings, neurodiversity and inclusion, and children’s learning and development in an AI-enabled world. Open to researchers worldwide with a PhD and a university or research institute affiliation, the fellowship provides funding and international collaboration opportunities for research with real-world impact.
Organisation: Arup
Location: Delhi, India
Contract: Full-time
Arup is looking for an experienced Senior Urban Designer to work on complex urban projects across India and internationally. The role involves strategic planning, infrastructure-led masterplanning, and the regeneration of urban sites as part of a multidisciplinary global team. Candidates should have 15+ years of experience in urban design, architecture, or masterplanning, with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with GIS and integrated urban design approaches is highly valued.
🏫 Director, Communications, Knowledge & Impact
Organisation: Mayors Migration Council
Location: New York City, USA (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time
The Mayors Migration Council is hiring a Director of Communications, Knowledge & Impact to lead communications, storytelling, and advocacy efforts on migration and displacement. The role involves working with mayors and city leaders, translating research into compelling narratives, and supporting policy influence on the global stage. Strong experience in communications, public affairs, journalism, or policy is essential, along with an interest in cities, migration, and global affairs.
Organisation: Boogertman + Partners
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Contract: Permanent
Boogertman + Partners is looking for an Architect / Urban Designer to work on large-scale mixed-use and commercial developments. The role involves developing urban design concepts, preparing planning and submission documentation, coordinating project delivery, and supporting projects from design through construction. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Architecture or Urban Design and have at least five years of professional experience, with strong skills in Revit, project coordination, and design development.
Organisation: Zodiac Recruitment
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Contract: Full-time
Zodiac Recruitment is looking for a Graduate Planner to join a planning consultancy in Manchester and support a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across the UK. The role involves assisting with planning applications, policy research, project delivery, and stakeholder engagement while gaining experience across the planning process. A degree in Town Planning or a related discipline is required, while RTPI chartership support, structured career development, and a starting salary of £25,000+ are provided.
🎨 Account Director, Culture & Built Environment
Organisation: Camron
Location: New York City, USA
Contract: Full-time
Camron is looking for an Account Director to lead communications and media relations across culture, architecture, design, and built environment accounts. The role involves developing PR strategies, managing client relationships, securing media coverage, and overseeing campaigns and events across a range of creative sectors. Strong experience in communications, media relations, and client management is essential, along with an interest in architecture, design, culture, and the built environment.
🧠 Senior Social Researcher & Service Designer
Organisation: We Right Click
Location: France or Spain (Remote)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
We Right Click is looking for a Senior Social Researcher & Service Designer to lead user research, co-design processes, and stakeholder engagement across European projects focused on mobility, urban life, climate, and wellbeing. The role involves designing and facilitating participatory processes, translating research into actionable solutions, and contributing to collaborative innovation projects. Experience in service design, user research, and European collaborative projects is essential, particularly within the fields of mobility, climate, and urban transitions.
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