As the Government develops a statement of British values Liz Forgan will explore if a diverse society can agree on a shared set of values that has any meaning. Michael Wills MP will respond. Tuesday 9 September, 6.30pm
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RSA Thursdays continue with philosophers Mark Vernon, Professor Raymond Tallis and Dr Havi Carel asking "can suffering be part of wellbeing?" Thursday 11 September, 1pm
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This event examines the way history has treated the female mind, and looks at why women are more likely than men to be thought mentally unstable
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Join us for a special preview screening of the second episode of The Family, followed by a Q&A with director Jonathan Smith. Thursday 18 September, 6.30pm
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RSA Screens in association with More 4 returns with this powerful film. Chosen is testament to the power of a compelling story, simply told. It deals with a subject often whispered but rarely spoken about – the sexual abuse of schoolboys by teachers in Britain’s private schools. Monday 22 September, 6.30pm
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Futurist Richard Watson examines emerging trends in society, technology, business and the economy. Tuesday 23 September, 6.30pm
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In line with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s social evils consultation the panel will look at whether there has been a decline in values. Wednesday 24 September, 6pm
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Lord Donoughue visits the RSA, in the midst of Party Conference season, to share key moments from his second volume of diaries, which record the Callaghan years, the Winter of Discontent, the collapse of ‘old’ Labour and the rise of Margaret Thatcher.
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Examining factors from the importance of political stability, leadership and good governance, to trade, investment and aid policies at regional, national and global levels, our panel will consider: what will it take to set Africa on the path to stable and sustainable economic growth?
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Writer and broadcaster Sarfraz Manzoor launches our special series of RSA Events at this year's Birmingham Book Festival. Thursday 2 October, 8pm
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Any Questions is Radio 4's forum for lively debate between leading public figures. Chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby, the programme comes to Birmingham as a guest of the Birmingham Book Festival and the RSA.
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The Chairman's Inaugural Lecture follows the RSA AGM, which commences at 5pm. RSA Fellows only may attend the AGM.
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