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What is the RSA and what do we do?
The RSA (royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) is a social change organisation with a unique global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish. We envisage a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
Our President is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal. Our CEO is the economist and government advisor Andy Haldane.
RSA House in London is the venue for a year-round programme of events and talks from world renowned thinkers and is home to thousands of artefacts and artworks of huge historical significance.
Our research informs the work of governments and policy-makers worldwide and our activities touch the lives of millions of people in the UK and worldwide. Design for Life is our renewed mission as we approach our 270th anniversary.
Since 1754 we have brought together a diverse mix of ideas and expertise to give people the confidence, skills, ideas and connections to make a positive contribution to the places we live and regenerate the planet we all share.
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Our media team
For media enquiries and to speak to one of our experts, please contact:
Ben Oliver
Head of News and Public Affairs
[email protected]
RSA news
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Levelling-up Liverpool- Andy Haldane's speech at Liverpool University's Vice-Chancellor's Conference
News
The RSA's Chief Executive, Andy Haldane argues that there is cause to be optimistic about levelling-up in general, and levelling-up Liverpool in particular.
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We’re calling on all Fellows to develop our RSA Manifesto for Change
Fellowship news
Some of the best examples of transformative thinking happen when insights from different fields are combined.
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Student Design Awards 2023: meet the shortlist
News
Aoife O'Doherty
The RSA Student Design Awards 2023 shortlist has been announced. Across nine briefs, 70 students are working to bring positive social change to people, place and planet.
Corporate communications
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Status of collective pay bargaining between RSA and IWGB
Corporate communications
An update from the RSA on the status of collective bargaining with the IWGB union.
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Statement on employment tribunal of October 2023
Corporate communications
A statement from the RSA regarding the employment tribunal judgement of October 2023.
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Update on union discussions
Corporate communications
A comment from the RSA ahead of the 2024 Fellows Festival.