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Last Word

Last Word: gift

6 Dec 2024 Vicki Thomas
We all love a present. But, this season, spare a moment to consider the many greater social goods that come from giving.
Feature

Loyd Grossman: secret sauce

6 Dec 2024 Nicholas Wroe
New RSA Chair Loyd Grossman talks music, art and societal change, and why he thinks the work and mission of the RSA is more important now than ever.
RSArchive

RSArchive: liquid legacy

6 Dec 2024 Jerry Lockspeiser, FRSA
RSA House first opened its doors in 1774. Since then the site has seen carousing, consciousness-raising and confidence deserting some of history’s most renowned orators. Today it remains a source of inspiration and refreshment.
Lead Feature

VNCCII: Cosmic communities

6 Dec 2024 Samantha Tauber
What can VNCCII, the fictional intergalactic superheroine alter ego of Samantha Tauber, teach us about the creative communities that need nourishing today?
Feature

Wikimedia: people-powered

6 Dec 2024 Lucy Crompton-Reid
In an age where knowledge is everything, Wikimedia’s behind-the-scenes communities are keeping the lights on and ensuring the truth is told.
Feature

BookTok: a novel approach

6 Dec 2024 Sophia Smith Galer
BookTok is TikTok’s largest space with over 243 billion views, At the heart of this global phenomenon sits a warren of interconnected micro-clubs helping a diverse group of users to find both connection and community.
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Ten ways to improve planning in the UK

29 Nov 2024 Steve Newman
Steve Newman offers provocative propositions to modernise the planning system, create affordable and sustainable homes, and offer financial benefits to the government and local communities.