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Stephen Drew speaks with Muyiwa Oki about the 2022 RIBA Presidency election, why members should vote, professional change, engagement, representation and why the election felt different for many people in architecture.

Show Notes

This archive episode captures a 2022 RIBA election conversation with Muyiwa Oki, before he went on to become RIBA President.

Stephen Drew speaks with Muyiwa Oki about the 2022 RIBA Presidency election, why members should vote, professional change, engagement, representation and why the election felt different for many people in architecture.

The conversation covers:

  • Why RIBA elections matter even when turnout is low
  • What made the 2022 campaign feel different
  • How representation and engagement connect to professional change
  • Why younger professionals wanted institutions to listen
  • What the conversation showed about the mood of the profession

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Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Muyiwa Oki and the 2022 RIBA election
  • 04:10 Why RIBA elections can feel distant to members
  • 09:10 Turnout, engagement and why voting matters
  • 14:10 Muyiwa Oki's background and campaign priorities
  • 19:10 Why this election felt different
  • 24:10 Professional change and representation
  • 29:10 Questions from members and the community
  • 34:10 How the RIBA can rebuild trust
  • 39:10 What younger professionals want from institutions
  • 44:10 Final campaign questions
  • 49:10 Closing thoughts on voting and change

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Stephen Drew
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