Autumn 2012

Portrait of a generation
In today's tough economic backdrop, how do the views of young people compare with those of their predecessors?

Beyond the obvious
Eric Knight discusses why politicians have so rarely lived up to their promises to tackle climate change.

Family values
As the RSA's family of academies grows, so does its potential to combat social disadvantage and inspire greater ambition among students.

A braver politics
Can the new generation of politicians learn to take a longer-term perspective on their decisions?

Having an idea is only one side of the story
Two young inventors, Laurence Kemball-Cook and Eben Upton, share their experiences of entrepreneurial success.

Reconstructing Europe
Zygmunt Bauman explores how we must establish a collective identity to build a better future for Europe.

Restored to glory
With the first phase of refurbishment of the RSA House completed, visitors now enter an environment that makes the most of it's 250-year history.

Power failure
Matthew Taylor explores how politicians will need to draw on all of humanity's competing instincts to tackle entrenched social problems.

A time for heroes?
Adam Lent discusses how young people need to use their collaborative and technological skills to help shape a more prosperous future.

Prescription for wellbeing
Find out how people at risk of isolation and vulnerability will soon get help to use local resources to improve their mental wellbeing.

RSA Action and Research Centre
RSA Projects has been renamed the RSA Action and Research Centre to better reflect the team's 'thinking' and 'doing' aspects of its work.

From vision to reality
Find out how in 2013, the RSA is taking its ambitious prisons project, Transitions to the next stage.

Cultivating curiosity
Schools and parents are encouraged to foster a more curious attitude among young people if we are to address complex social challenges.
Annual General Meeting
The RSA's Annual General Meeting will take place at 5pm on Wednesday 3 October 2012 at 8 John Adam Street.
Trusted adviser
The Fellowship Council has evolved into a valued advisory body since its creation in 2009.
Going cooperative
The 2020 Public Services Hub is working to assess Oldham town's progress in implementing a cooperative model of local government.
Designing the olympic games
Twelve Royal Designers for Industry (RDI) were commissioned to design some of the most iconic features of the London Olympic and Paralympic Games.

