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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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Female Fellows: building bridges

What if everyone had access to the social connections they need to thrive? This International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, the RSA US team has invited female-identifying Fellows to explore how social capital, social connections, and building community, intersect with their work.
20 Mar 2025 Lesley-Anne Long FRSA
A group of four people sits around a table, enjoying a meal together. One person is smiling while passing a plate of food. The table is set with various dishes and glasses of drinks, creating a warm atmosphere where social connections thrive.
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Female Fellows: shaping stories and amplifying voices

What if everyone had access to the social connections they need to thrive? This International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, the RSA US team has invited female-identifying Fellows to explore how social capital, social connections, and building community, intersect with their work.
18 Mar 2025 Christabel Nsiah-Buadi FRSA
Two women sit and talk into microphones set on stands in front of them, building social connections. They are inside a room with a white brick wall. One woman gestures as she speaks, while the other listens with a smile. Both are casually dressed.
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Female Fellows: empowering individuals

What if everyone had access to the social connections they need to thrive? This International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, the RSA US team has invited female-identifying Fellows to explore how social capital, social connections, and building community, intersect with their work.
13 Mar 2025 Elana Campbell FRSA
A woman in a pink blazer is tutoring a young girl with long dark hair, fostering social connection. They are sitting at a table, focused on a book. The background features drawings of a planet and a leaf on paper, creating an inspiring setting.
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Design for (end of) life

How can better product design help reduce consumption and create a circular economy? Tim Walker, RSA Fellow and President of the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management, discusses.
12 Mar 2025 Tim Walker
A person wearing glasses, a red shirt, and coveralls is sorting plastic bottles on a conveyor belt in a recycling facility. They are wearing white gloves and working alongside others in the background.