In this Light Lunch Video Podcast Hayden Blucher, Engagement Lead at the Building Institute Aotearoa, chats with Yusef Patel and Keith Mann from Unitec’s School of Architecture.

Yusef, Programme Manager, and Keith, Lecturer, share their journeys into the architecture profession, their current mahi with students, and what it’s been like stepping from industry into the world of academia.

Key takeaways from the kōrero: Patience: Coming from industry into academia takes a lot of patience – things move slowly and methodically, and it takes time to adapt to how the institution works. Resilience: After coming out of COVID, we’ve seen the initial struggle for a lot of students. But it’s bounced back and is moving in the right direction. It’s a warm and honest conversation about shaping future architects, adapting to change, and working within a teaching environment.

Watch the full conversation.