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In Conversation

In conversation with Afua Hirsch

23 Sep 2025 Leah Clarkson
Writer, broadcaster and best-selling author Afua Hirsch speaks with RSA Journal Editor Leah Clarkson about assimilation and experience, the enduring power of race in shaping British identity, and why confronting uncomfortable history is key to meaningful inclusion.
RSArchive

Minding the gaps

23 Sep 2025 Abby Matthews
The RSA’s newly appointed senior archivist, Abby Matthews, reflects on archives, missing identities and the artefacts that connect us.
Last Word

Last word: Ban

23 Sep 2025 Karen Dobres, FRSA
Author of Pitch Invasion Karen Dobres on the progress made in women’s football since the 50-year ban was lifted on women and girls playing the beautiful game
Lead Feature

A common wealth?

23 Sep 2025 Ken Costa
As younger generations start to inherit trillions from Baby Boomers, banker and author Ken Costa explores the risks and opportunities of this historic wealth handover.
Feature

Digital inclusion: baked in, not bolted on

23 Sep 2025 Helen Milner OBE, FRSA
The evidence is clear – closing the digital divide can boost Britain’s economy and improve lives, but it requires sustained investment and cross-government collaboration.
Feature

Living university

23 Sep 2025 Andrea Siodmok
Industrial designer and social innovator Andrea Siodmok explores how universities can channel knowledge, culture and innovation to support regenerative futures.
Feature

Good council: Ealing’s story

23 Sep 2025 Tony Clements
Ealing Council’s chief executive explains how the borough is putting social connection at its core
report

East Midlands Inclusive Growth Commission final report

15 Sep 2025 Liv Chai, Nick Heslop, Mark Lloyd, William Miles, Rosario Montiel, Tom Stratton, Oliver Burrows, Lesley Giles, Alejandro Mina-Calvo, Adele Marshall
These recommendations are grounded in the practical and tangible, shaping them around the East Midlands’ unique strengths, challenges, and opportunities today and in the future.