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Fellowship Councillors return to RSA House

1 Jul 2024 Ben Fleming

On Thursday 20 June, 17 Fellowship councillors gathered for their first hybrid meeting of the year in the historic Tavern Room at RSA House to establish priorities for the next 12 months.

Fellowship news

First Fellow-led RSA manifesto launched

28 Jun 2024 Beth D’Elia

The RSA has published ‘Day One’, its first Fellow-led manifesto, which includes proposals covering society, the environment, education and youth.

Blog

Pride interview: Felipe Tozzato

27 Jun 2024 Deborah Ajia

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.

Blog

Let’s smash the Rainbow Ceiling

26 Jun 2024 Ben Oliver

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.

RSArchive

RSArchive: a school of one’s own

25 Jun 2024 Journal contributor

Maria Grey, one of the founders of the Girls’ Day School Trust, first called for men and women to be given the same educational opportunities in a speech to the Society of Arts in 1871.

In Conversation

In conversation with Eoin O’Malley

25 Jun 2024 Andy Haldane

Over a decade on from their genesis, one of the architects of Ireland’s original citizens’ assemblies speaks with Andy Haldane about the lessons learnt.

Feature

The Welsh way

25 Jun 2024 Jane Davidson

Almost a decade on from its passage, the Well-being of Future Generations Act is a testament to the power of courage in good governance.

Last Word

Last Word: resistance

25 Jun 2024 Vibha Venkatesha

One young activist’s growing understanding of the shifting landscapes of opposition and power – and how best to effect meaningful change.

Feature

Metrics reimagined

25 Jun 2024 Vlad Afanasiev

A new approach to metrics is bridging the gap between scientific measurement and human experience, strengthening civic participation, and laying out a path to thrive through adversity.

Feature

Ghada Amer: the art of protest

25 Jun 2024 Nadia Khomami

Provocative, empowering and unapologetically feminist — the Cairo-born artist’s body of work defies conventions and challenges perspectives.