Ms Cindy Sei Yin Lau

I’m a Senior Teaching Associate at University of Cambridge Professional and Continuing Education (PACE), where I serve as an academic advisor to architecture apprenticeship students as they develop their professional and academic skills. One of the things I enjoy most is helping students connect what they learn through the programme with the real challenges and opportunities they encounter in practice.

Alongside my teaching, I am a practicing architect in the UK, currently serving as a Director at PLP Architecture; my main role involves design delivery of complex projects across the UK, Asia, and the Middle East. My sector experience ranges from healthcare, residential, to commercial schemes. Working across different countries, cultures, and project types has given me a unique experience; I believe that architecture is as much about collaboration, communication, and leadership as it is about design. It is incredibly rewarding to help students develop not only their technical knowledge, but also the confidence and professional skills that will support them throughout their careers.