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Bish Bash Bosh

The UK’s creative sector is booming with ideas and opportunity – so why aren’t more of us paying attention?
29 Jun 2023 Sir Peter Bazalgette
A group of five people engaged in conversation in a room with posters on the wall. One woman holding a glass appears to be speaking to the others, who are standing in a semi-circle. The atmosphere is business-casual.
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Assembly required

Read about the potential impact of citizens’ assemblies on the future of political decision-making.
29 Jun 2023 Claudia Chwalisz
Illustration of a diverse group of abstract figures gathered around a table with a microphone. The figures have varied expressions and clothing, set against a white background, emphasizing animated engagement and conversation.
Last Word

F.P.W.P. – First past what post?

A little bit of ignominious history was made at Towcester Racecourse in March 2011, when no horses finished the 4.25 steeplechase.
29 Jun 2023 Naomi Smith
Black silhouette of a horse's head with flowing mane on the left. A large blue "X" is inside a rectangular box on the right. The design is simple with a white background.
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Shoot for the moon

The RSA’s Head of Enterprise Design discusses the potential of the creative industries to transform the future of the UK.
29 Jun 2023 Tom Kenyon
Illustration of a rocket with the Union Jack flag on its side, launching into a starry sky. The rocket emits bright orange flames from its engines, propelling it upward.
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Through the Grapevine

How one organisation is ‘going deep’ on a journey to empower communities in Coventry and Warwickshire.
28 Jun 2023 Mel Smith
A person with glasses and a floral shirt speaks into a megaphone while holding notes. They stand outdoors against a blurred background with a staircase and a sculpture.
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Our Malawi

Read about Malawi’s tipping point in the journey towards a free and fair democracy.
28 Jun 2023 Singalilwe Chilemba
A vibrant, abstract painting features a group of colorful, stylized people holding banners with various slogans. The background is a mix of bright colors like red, yellow, blue, and green, creating a lively and dynamic scene.
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Learning to lead

Read about The Politics Project’s blueprint for engaging young people in the political process.
28 Jun 2023 Harriet Andrews
A black backpack on a teal background, covered with various colorful pins featuring symbols, slogans, and shapes like circles and hearts. The backpack has brown leather straps and a single carrying handle at the top.
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Adaptation nation

The director of RSA USA discusses how a new breed of changemaker is finding ways to strengthen civic fabric and solidarity.
28 Jun 2023 Alexa Clay
A group of white spherical lottery balls with black numbers are arranged in rows on a reflective teal surface. One ball with the number 20 in teal is positioned prominently, standing out from the others.
Past RSA Journals

The RSA Journal: Issue 2 2023

In the second issue of 2023, the RSA Journal explores the increasing interest in democratic renewal that presents an opportunity to reimagine and strengthen democracy.
26 Jun 2023
Illustration of a megaphone with a pattern resembling a checklist, featuring various shapes and a checked box. The megaphone has a light blue handle and red accents, set against a dark blue background.