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Press release

Global Climate Leader, Christiana Figueres, awarded RSA’s prestigious Albert Medal

15 Mar 2024

Yesterday the RSA presented Christiana Figueres, renowned global climate diplomat and former UN Climate Chief, with its prestigious Albert Medal in recognition of the leadership and creativity she has shown on climate action.

Lead Feature

A world without the RSA

14 Mar 2024 Anton Howes

The Society celebrates its 270th birthday on 22 March. But what if it had never been born?

Comment

Why cultural infrastructure deserves public funding

14 Mar 2024 Patrycja Kaszynska

If culture is viewed as infrastructure that benefits society at large, it provides a strong argument for why cultural engagement requires public support.

In Conversation

In conversation with Anab Jain

11 Mar 2024 Andy Haldane

Futurist Anab Jain speaks to Andy Haldane about using art and storytelling to build better tomorrows — and how the RSA might play a pivotal role.

Comment

Living in the light of female ambition

8 Mar 2024 Lauryn Mwale

How can we accelerate progress on gender equality if society continues to villainise women and girls for seeking recognition or aspiring to leadership positions?

Blog

Nine famous female Fellows inspiring inclusion

8 Mar 2024 Dean Samways

International Women’s Day 2024 invites us to imagine a world where all genders enjoy equality. Where prejudice and discrimination no longer exist. This is the world our work is helping deliver to this and future generations.

Feature

Take courage

8 Mar 2024 Lucy Kerbel

The arts sector is in crisis. Can a renewed commitment to creativity deliver a bolder future?

Corporate communications

Status of collective pay bargaining between RSA and IWGB

7 Mar 2024

An update from the RSA on the status of collective bargaining with the IWGB union.

Corporate communications

Statement on employment tribunal of October 2023

5 Mar 2024

A statement from the RSA regarding the employment tribunal judgement of October 2023.

Blog

Fellows Festival 2024: changemaking for the future

4 Mar 2024 Mike Thatcher

The 2024 Fellows Festival was the biggest and boldest so far, with a diverse range of high-profile speakers offering remarkable stories of courageous acts to make the world a better place.