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2022 RSA Albert Medal awarded to healthcare pioneers Andrew Mawson and Sam Everington

14 May 2022

Andrew Mawson and Sam Everington have been announced as the winners of the 2022 RSA Albert Medal. They have been awarded the medal in recognition of their innovative work to improve the way local healthcare services support patients.

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Government economic advisor Tom Stratton becomes new Chief of Staff at the RSA

14 May 2022

The RSA has appointed Tom Stratton, to be its new Chief of Staff.

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Dr Andrea Siodmok OBE appointed as new Chief Impact Officer at the RSA

3 May 2022

The RSA has appointed Dr Andrea Siodmok OBE as its new Chief Impact Officer.

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‘Pervasive sexism’ means gender inequality will continue for at least another 130 years, says Gillard

29 Apr 2022

Former Australian PM Julia Gillard challenged political parties, businesses and civil society not to regard gender inequality as “yesterday’s issue” in the 2022 RSA President’s Lecture.

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Ten million UK adults say they would struggle in a cashless society

30 Mar 2022

A cashless society would leave millions without the capabilities to engage in a digital economy and the control many have over managing their finances.

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New RSA and Ufi partnership to put adult learners at the heart of the levelling-up agenda

15 Nov 2021

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Areas hardest hit by job losses from decarbonising revealed in new report

11 Nov 2021

Up to half of the places that will be hit hardest by job losses from decarbonisation are not in the UK government’s top priority areas for levelling-up funding, our new report warns.

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Half of ‘fast fashion’ entirely made of new plastics — study

11 Jun 2021

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Andy Haldane appointed as RSA Chief Executive

13 Apr 2021

The RSA is delighted to announce that Andy Haldane, Chief Economist at the Bank of England, has been appointed as its new Chief Executive.