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The elusive goal of inclusive growth

The Mayor of the East Midlands describes how the RSA-led Inclusive Growth Commission is helping to craft long-term solutions to address the challenges facing the region.
26 Mar 2025 Claire Ward
Aerial view of an East Midlands town with a prominent spire rising from a church surrounded by trees. Historic brick buildings and narrow streets weave through the landscape, while rolling green hills stretch into the distance under a partly cloudy sky, embodying inclusive growth.
Feature

Trust in science

To engage the public meaningfully, scientists need to get better at communicating. How? Get local, ditch the jargon and find the story in the data
26 Mar 2025 Caitlin Looby
Illustrated magazine cover titled "How to Get Trust in Science." Features scientists using lab equipment, a young girl operating a robotic arm, and a person using virtual reality. A central circle shows a spacecraft in space.
Arts In The Spotlight

Voices carry

Streetwise Opera harnesses the transformative power of music and theatre to help those experiencing homelessness rebuild confidence, restore purpose and reclaim identity
26 Mar 2025 Jennifer Johnston
A group of performers on stage in a theatrical production, wearing period costumes. They stand under dramatic lighting with smoke effects, their arms outstretched. The atmosphere appears intense and dynamic.
Last Word

Last Word: belong

Artwork by Ben Jones for the RSA. Ben uses a mixture of drawing, printmaking and collage to create his artworks, and is influenced by the work of the early 20th century avant garde and the legacy of Polish poster art.
26 Mar 2025
A vibrant, abstract illustration of overlapping, multicolored birds, primarily in orange and blue tones. Some birds have human figures and faces incorporated into their designs, creating a blend of organic and human forms on a light background.
journal

New Fellows

RSA Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and bring a variety of expertise. Meet the latest individuals helping us deliver impact.
26 Mar 2025
Five portraits of diverse individuals in colored boxes; from left to right: orange, dark orange, pink, light blue, and dark blue backgrounds.
Blog

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.