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Last Word

Last word: Ban

23 Sep 2025 Karen Dobres, FRSA

Author of Pitch Invasion Karen Dobres on the progress made in women’s football since the 50-year ban was lifted on women and girls playing the beautiful game

RSArchive

Minding the gaps

23 Sep 2025 Abby Matthews

The RSA’s newly appointed senior archivist, Abby Matthews, reflects on archives, missing identities and the artefacts that connect us.

In Conversation

In conversation with Afua Hirsch

23 Sep 2025 Leah Clarkson

Writer, broadcaster and best-selling author Afua Hirsch speaks with RSA Journal Editor Leah Clarkson about assimilation and experience, the enduring power of race in shaping British identity, and why confronting uncomfortable history is key to meaningful inclusion.

RSA NextGen

RSA NextGen: Anna Merchuk

23 Sep 2025

Anna Merchuk, the co-founder of refugee charity, Nadiya, and would-be actress tells us about her ambitions, passions and inspirations.

Arts In The Spotlight

Healing arts

23 Sep 2025 Lisa Todd

How the power of creativity can induce transformative changes in the brain, promoting neuroplasticity and helping overcome isolation through connection.

Feature

Fellowship news and events

23 Sep 2025

Stay in the know with Fellowship: discover the RSA Spark Showcase, learn about a new community leader role for Fellows, mark your calendars as the Princess Royal will attend the Angus Millar Lecture in Scotland, and more.

Comment

Rising to the challenge

23 Sep 2025 Vicky Kington

The RSA’s Director of Content and Communications introduces the Journal’s ‘Exclusion’ issue.

Lead Feature

A common wealth?

23 Sep 2025 Ken Costa

As younger generations start to inherit trillions from Baby Boomers, banker and author Ken Costa explores the risks and opportunities of this historic wealth handover.

Feature

Digital inclusion: baked in, not bolted on

23 Sep 2025 Helen Milner OBE, FRSA

The evidence is clear – closing the digital divide can boost Britain’s economy and improve lives, but it requires sustained investment and cross-government collaboration.

Feature

Living university

23 Sep 2025 Andrea Siodmok

Industrial designer and social innovator Andrea Siodmok explores how universities can channel knowledge, culture and innovation to support regenerative futures.