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Join the Fellowship Council: apply by 5 April

Fellowship Councillors are at the heart of the RSA and play a key role in ensuring the Fellowship’s voice is heard, by providing a vital link between staff and our unique global network of changemakers. Could you be the next Fellowship Councillor for Ireland or the South East?
19 Feb 2024
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Why social connectivity matters

Social connectivity was a theme of the 695th Lord Mayor’s Lecture Series. In it, our CEO, Andy Haldane, explored the role of social capital and connectivity in nurturing health, wealth and happiness, among other things.
16 Feb 2024 Andy Haldane
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Statement on the RSA Union

A statement from the RSA with regards to IWGB union activity and ongoing negotiations.
14 Feb 2024
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State of paralysis

State of paralysis focuses on young people’s (16-24-year-olds) economic security and what it means for their health and wellbeing.
12 Feb 2024 Toby Murray, Josh Priest, Amy Gandon, Natalie Lai, Jolyon Miles-Wilson, Eirini Zormpa, Kim Bohling
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The slow death of classical music education

Classical music is becoming a niche activity not helped by the fact that fewer and fewer state school pupils are learning to play orchestral instruments. It’s time to reassess our priorities, argues Ray Coyte.
29 Jan 2024 Ray Coyte
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Fellowship invited to shape the future of the RSA

In 2023, we introduced more ways for Fellows to get involved in our work than ever before. Your views are vital in shaping our shared future. Here we outline some of the ways we have engaged Fellows in 2023.
18 Jan 2024
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Is art the highest form of hope?

Art can have a transformative effect on mental health and wellbeing by providing hope both for the creator of the art and the person experiencing it. Linda Bryant discusses this healing effect and calls for an evolution of art in hospitals.
9 Jan 2024 Linda Bryant
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Anoushka Sinha: Featured Fellow Q&A

Anoushka Sinha is the visionary founder of the Anupam Foundation, a youth-led organisation addressing gender equity, accessible education, and climate change. Read our Featured Fellow Q&A with Anoushka here.
13 Dec 2023 Gamini Sethi
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