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Dove from the book cover of Facts are Subversive

Facts Are Subversive: Political writing from a decade without a name
2nd Jul 2009

Timothy Garton Ash, John Burns and Adam Roberts discuss pivotal moments from the first turbulent decade of the new millennium. Thursday 2 July, 6pm

The Parthenon via Flickr by Tsak_d

RSA Thursday - In Search of Civilisation
2nd Jul 2009

Join leading philosopher John Armstrong, as he asks what exactly is meant by the term 'civilisation' and why do we need it? Thursday 2 July, 1pm

Susan Neiman copyright Liane Marz

Making Progress: Rethinking Enlightenment
1st Jul 2009

Moral philosopher Susan Neiman argues that a progressive political outlook depends on a return to a robust Enlightenment. Wednesday 1 July, 6pm

Free Beer Tomorrow Neon Sign via Flickr by Lori Spindler

Free: The Future of a Radical Price
30th Jun 2009

Chris Anderson, the groundbreaking author of the Long Tail visits the RSA to outline a dramatic new change in the way our economy functions. Tuesday 30 June, 6pm. Fellows will be able to watch this event live online

Image via Flickr by bootload

What is Education For?
30th Jun 2009

Join Michael Gove MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families as he outlines the principles that should inform education reform in the 21st Century. Tuesday 30 June, 10.30am

No sweets allowed

Healthy Choices?
29th Jun 2009

Shadow Health Secretary Andrew Lansley MP joins a panel of experts to discuss the relations between behaviour, choice and health outcomes. Monday 29 June, 6pm

all they need is a little education via Flickr by Dunk the Funk

RSA/English Project Debate - English: On the skids. Innit?
29th Jun 2009

An RSA/English Project debate on the future of the English language, with Jeremy Paxman, Anne Atkins and Susie Dent. Monday 29 June, 1pm.

Baby

RSA Thursday - Have the baby boomers made us go bust?
25th Jun 2009

Join novelist and critic Bonnie Greer, authors Jenny Diski and Tim Lott , and journalist Brendan O’Neill, as they assess the intergenerational ‘boom and bust’. Thursday 25 June, 1pm

Vivid Eye

Seeing Myself See: The Ecology of Mind
24th Jun 2009

Experimental neuroscientist Beau Lotto shows how our perception and conception of the world reflects our past physical, social and cultural interactions. Wednesday 24 June, 6pm

Inside Brown's John D Rockerfeller Jnr library via Flickr by David Hilowitz

The Value of Higher Education
24th Jun 2009

Join David Lammy MP, minister for higher education and intellectual property, as he examines the value of higher education. Wednesday 24 June, 9.30am

kid and flag via Flickr by DaveWatts

When China Rules the World
22nd Jun 2009

Martin Jacques argues that we are moving into an era of contested modernity, where the central player in this new world will be China. Chair: James Harding, the Times. Monday 22 June, 6.30pm.

Aung San Suu Kyi

RSA Thursday - Aung San Suu Kyi and the struggle for Burma’s Freedom
18th Jun 2009

As Aung San Suu Kyi approaches her 64th birthday, we bring together a distinguished panel to pay tribute to her life-time of patriotism, sacrifice and commitment to the cause of freedom and democracy. Thursday 18 June, 1pm.