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Inclusive Growth Commission calls for more devolved powers to unleash the potential of the East Midlands economy

The Inclusive Growth Commission today set out bold recommendations to transform the East Midlands economy.

17 Mar 2025

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Andy Haldane, CEO of the RSA, calls for ‘social connection revolution’ to reverse economic and social decline

RSA CEO Andy Haldane delivered his annual Chief Executive’s Lecture to a sold-out audience at RSA House.

21 Jan 2025

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New Designers join Quentin Blake, Zandra Rhodes, and Tim Berners-Lee as Royal Designers for Industry

Three groundbreaking designers became Royal Designers for Industry in 2024. Four honorary Royal Designers for Industry from across the world have also been inducted.

28 Nov 2024

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Groundbreaking commission to supercharge East Midlands launched

The RSA and the East Midlands Combined County Authority have launched the Inclusive Growth Commission, which will identify and action radical plans to unleash potential and supercharge prosperity in communities across the East Midlands.

12 Nov 2024

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Landmark new report to unleash potential of UK as a creative superpower

The RSA, Arts Council England and the Creative PEC have launched a new report setting out a bold vision for the UK’s creative industries unlocking tens of billions of pounds in economic potential and cementing the UK’s reputation as a creative superpower.

24 Oct 2024

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RSA kickstarts Playful Green Planet: connecting children to nature and community

The RSA announced that it will kickstart a pilot of its radical Playful Green Planet intervention, supported by The National Lottery’s Community Fund.

24 Sep 2024

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‘Muse’ at RSA House: the new cocktail oasis tucked away behind the bustling strand

The new luxury cocktail bar will open its doors this November, serving sustainable, British cocktails in collaboration with Idyll Drinks.

24 Sep 2024

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RSA announces Loyd Grossman CBE as Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Royal Society of Arts is delighted to announce that Loyd Grossman CBE has been appointed Chair of its Board of Trustees, effective from the date of the RSA’s AGM on 10 October 2024, where his appointment will be ratified.

22 Jul 2024

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AI soil sensors and cancer prevention for builders. Here are the winners of the RSA’s 100th Student Design Awards

The RSA has announced the winners of the 100th Student Design Awards. After receiving hundreds of entries from across the globe, the judges whittled down the exceptional list to 11 winners, across six categories, each with a different design brief for entrants.

3 Jul 2024

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Transforming how we recognise and reward learning and skills development in the UK

The RSA and the Ufi VocTech Trust launch the ‘Digital Badging Commission’ to transform how individuals, employers, and organisations recognise and reward learning and skills development.

21 May 2024