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Digital Badging Commission

In partnership with Ufi VocTech Trust, the RSA convened the Digital Badging Commission in 2024 to examine how digital credentials can transform skills recognition in the UK. Read the Commission’s final report.

13 Oct 2025

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Guerrilla democracy

From intervention to policy, activism collective Hive Mind Speaks strives to bridge the gap for excluded voices, transforming art into influence, conversation into consensus, and consensus into change.

23 Sep 2025 Joshua Oliver

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Far from home

Today’s housing systems exclude the young and vulnerable, says former UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha – and it will take a radical shift to treat housing as a human right, not a privilege.

23 Sep 2025 Nicholas Wroe

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Digital inclusion: baked in, not bolted on

The evidence is clear – closing the digital divide can boost Britain’s economy and improve lives, but it requires sustained investment and cross-government collaboration.

23 Sep 2025 Helen Milner OBE, FRSA

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RSA NextGen

RSA NextGen: Anna Merchuk

Anna Merchuk, the co-founder of refugee charity, Nadiya, and would-be actress tells us about her ambitions, passions and inspirations.

23 Sep 2025

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Fellowship news and events

Stay in the know with Fellowship: discover the RSA Spark Showcase, learn about a new community leader role for Fellows, mark your calendars as the Princess Royal will attend the Angus Millar Lecture in Scotland, and more.

23 Sep 2025

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Rising to the challenge

The RSA’s Director of Content and Communications introduces the Journal’s ‘Exclusion’ issue.

23 Sep 2025 Vicky Kington

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A common wealth?

As younger generations start to inherit trillions from Baby Boomers, banker and author Ken Costa explores the risks and opportunities of this historic wealth handover.

23 Sep 2025 Ken Costa

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Last Word

Last word: Ban

Author of Pitch Invasion Karen Dobres on the progress made in women’s football since the 50-year ban was lifted on women and girls playing the beautiful game

23 Sep 2025 Karen Dobres, FRSA

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Living university

Industrial designer and social innovator Andrea Siodmok explores how universities can channel knowledge, culture and innovation to support regenerative futures.

23 Sep 2025 Andrea Siodmok