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Young people and the cost of living crisis

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.
7 Feb 2023 Toby Murray, Nik Gunn
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The UK Urban Futures Commission announces its seven expert commissioners

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.
2 Feb 2023
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Care… the work that makes all other work possible

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
2 Feb 2023 Richard Humphries FRSA
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Future of engineering: skills and safety for an evolving sector

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.
1 Feb 2023 Fabian Wallace-Stephens, Emma Morgante
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Recognising reciprocity

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.
30 Jan 2023 Al Mathers
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Super-nature: shaping how cities feel

Super-nature was one of 10 commissions to feature in the 2022 global exploration research project, Collective Futures. Learn about the work and its outputs in this field note.
25 Jan 2023 Tamsin Hanke, Sash Scott
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