The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has launched RIBApedia, a new resource for studying and research.

Aimed at the architectural research community, RIBApedia will form a collaborative and free source of information that anyone can contribute to. The web pages can be easily edited by anyone who has completed a free registration process.

Utilising the same 'mediawiki' software popularly used by Wikipedia, the tool enables users to generate and update information on a number of topics, including:

• Study guidance and reading lists

• Research papers and study venues

• Research and study awards

• Profiles of research institutions, funding bodies, and practices engaged in research

• Profiles of schools of architecture - courses, specialisms, bursaries, and awards

• Profiles of professional societies including student societies and discounted student membership

• Links to research and study blogs, journals, and online databases

• Invaluable guidance on obtaining research funding (including worldwide travel scholarships).

RIBApedia can be accessed at: www.ribapedia.com

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