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Patron’s Lecture: the I/We/I century

Social capital was the theme of the 2025 RSA Patron’s Lecture where Robert Putnam discussed the impact of the decline in social connections.
25 Mar 2025 Mike Thatcher
A panel of four people sits on a stage in front of an audience. Behind them, a large screen shows a video of an elderly man, reminiscent of Robert Putnam. The event unfolds in a hall adorned with elaborate wall paintings and an "RSA" sign, exploring themes of social capital.
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Counting the cost of bowling alone

In his RSA CEO Lecture 2025, Andy Haldane highlights how weakened social bonds harm communities in our connected world. He calls for a rebuilding of trust and unity, addressing issues like economic growth, equity, and wellbeing. Andy’s vision offers hope to counter growing divides and create stronger, more resilient societies.
3 Feb 2025 Andy Haldane
People walking through London.
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Prosperous Places: creating thriving communities

With regional growth at the top of the agenda, it is vital that we create thriving communities across economic, social and natural perspectives. Prosperous Places is a suite of interventions aimed at responding to the unique ambitions and challenges of places.
29 Jul 2024 Tom Stratton
Aerial view of a city with a river running through its center. Buildings with orange and white facades line the riverbanks. Boats are moored along the water. Green parks are visible among the urban landscape, and a crane shows ongoing construction.
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Pride interview: Felipe Tozzato

The commercial photographer and RSA Fellow explains what Pride means to him, the importance of courage, making friends through rugby and why being gay is his superpower.
27 Jun 2024 Deborah Ajia
A group of 23 people, wearing colorful sports jerseys with "WOLOP" on them, pose for a photo on a grassy sports field. Some kneel in the front row while others stand behind them. Rugby balls are visible on the ground. Trees are in the background.
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Let’s smash the Rainbow Ceiling

Reflecting on Layla McCay’s recent RSA talk, Ben Oliver offers five ways that employers can create a positive culture for their LGBTQ+ staff that benefits both the individual and the organisation.
26 Jun 2024 Ben Oliver
Two individuals sit on stage in armchairs engaged in discussion. Between them is a book titled "Breaking The Bamboo Ceiling." A screen behind them displays the names Layla McCay and Hayley Sims, along with event hashtags and a Wi-Fi password.
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Pride Month 2024: Celebrating Fellows in the LGBTQ+ community

For Pride Month 2024, we’re celebrating our Fellows’ and collaborators’ impactful work supporting LGBTQ+ communities, from providing vital resources to fighting for human rights and preserving queer history through art and education.
3 Jun 2024 Deborah Ajia
A rainbow flag pin attached to blue denim fabric. The flag features horizontal stripes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The pin is small and reflective, standing out against the textured background.
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Student Design Awards 2024: meet the shortlist

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.
9 May 2024 Aoife O’Doherty
A collage of images partially obscured by horizontal turquoise stripes. The visible sections show phone screens, a map, a person with a bike, a close-up of a vinyl record, and various colorful abstract patterns.