One-to-one meetings with the RCA in Istanbul

Join us in Istanbul for a personal, one-to-one conversation about studying at the RCA. Whether your passion lies in art, design, architecture, communication, humanities, or interdisciplinary practice, this dedicated session is your chance to get tailored guidance on your postgraduate journey. You'll learn how the RCA supports artists, designers, and researchers, while gaining insight into living and studying in London. You’re invited to book a chat with Sandra Denicke-Polcher in Istanbul to get your specific questions answered and share your creative ambitions. What to expect These 20-minute sessions are designed to give you personalised support. Here is how you can use your time with us: Share your work: Bring along your portfolio (printed or on a digital device) to show us your current projects, recent work, or ideas in progress. Tailored programme guidance: Discover which RCA programmes best align with your goals and learn more about our unique learning environment. Application insights: Get practical tips on how to approach your application and portfolio submission with confidence. This is a completely informal conversation designed to support you, it is not an interview and is entirely separate from our formal admissions process. Once registered, we will email you to confirm your exact time slot and the specific venue details. Who is this event for Creatives exploring postgraduate routes in any discipline, we welcome applicants across all subject areas. Current RCA applicants and offer-holders looking for personal guidance before making the move to London. As the RCA is a dedicated postgraduate institution, all attendees must be aged 18 or over. How to join This event is completely free to attend, but spaces are limited. Pre-booking is essential to secure your individual time slot. Please only book one session per person . Duplicate bookings may be cancelled to free up slots for others. If you do not confirm your place with us over email, we will release your time slot and ticket. About the host Sandra Denicke-Polcher is the Interim Dean of the School of Architecture. Sandra is an architect and National Teaching Fellow. Her research addresses the complex relationship between architectural practice and education. Currently the Interim Dean of the School of Architecture, Sandra joined the RCA championing inclusivity in architectural education and advocating the development of alternative pathways to engage with spatial practice and the architectural profession. Her leadership has driven curriculum innovations which foster intercultural learner relationships across diverse disciplines, generating fresh insights to tackle global challenges. Sandra has over twenty years of experience working in Higher Education. Before joining the RCA, she worked as Deputy Head of Architecture (Acting Head in 2018-19) at London Metropolitan University and has taught design with a Live Project Studio since 2000. Stay connected From visa and funding advice to