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Past RSA Journals

The RSA Journal: Issue 1 2023

7 Mar 2023

In the first issue of 2023, the RSA Journal explores the role of place and placemaking in the transition towards a resilient, rebalanced and regenerative future.

Blog

Meet five female Fellows making change happen

6 Mar 2023 Kirby Fullerton, Maeve Devers

We value deeply the innovative contributions our Fellows make to social change, we want to take a moment to highlight and celebrate five female Fellows making change in their communities, sectors, and respective fields globally.

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Rural and post-industrial perspectives on the just transition

27 Feb 2023 Fabian Wallace-Stephens, Emma Morgante, Veronica Mrvcic

This RSA report explores how changes to the energy system could impact specific Scottish regions and bring together citizens to collectively imagine better futures.

Press release

New report shows how Scotland can put people at the heart of its just transition

27 Feb 2023

A new report by the RSA and the Scottish Government shines a light on how participatory future approaches can ensure that local citizens’ voices and lived experiences are embedded into just transition planning in Scotland.

Blog

Young people and the cost of living crisis

7 Feb 2023 Toby Murray, Nik Gunn

Young people are on the frontline of the cost-of-living crisis. Toby Murray explores what the cost of living crisis means for the economic security of young people.

Comment

Care… the work that makes all other work possible

2 Feb 2023 Richard Humphries FRSA

Most of us will need care at some point in our ever-longer lives. Richard Humphries argues that it’s time we recognised its importance and legislated and funded it properly

Press release

The UK Urban Futures Commission announces its seven expert commissioners

2 Feb 2023

Today, the seven expert commissioners who will lead the UK Urban Futures Commission alongside co-chairs Andy Haldane, CEO of the RSA (royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce), and Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol and Chair of Core Cities UK, have been announced.

Blog

Future of engineering: skills and safety for an evolving sector

1 Feb 2023 Fabian Wallace-Stephens, Emma Morgante

Safety in engineering is vital and introducing new technologies to protect workers is important in supporting the future of the profession. This blog outlines milestones in a related project and discusses upcoming engagement opportunities.

Press release

The RSA announces the eight latest Catalyst Award winners

31 Jan 2023

Today, the RSA has announced the eight projects that will receive its Catalyst Award, a grant given to enable social impact projects to flourish.

Blog

Recognising reciprocity

30 Jan 2023 Al Mathers

Al Mathers, former RSA Director of Research and Learning, explores the importance of introducing reciprocity into the work of social change organisations like the RSA.