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Hope, Pride and progress: why collective action still matters 

From queer liberation to climate activism, Dom McGovern reflects on the enduring spirit of Pride, the lessons of LGBTQ+ history and how initiatives such as the RSA’s Playful Green Planet are building a better future for us all. 
27 Jun 2025 Dom McGovern
A group of people at a protest hold a large cardboard sign painted with the words "THERE'S NO PLANET B!" in colorful letters, emphasizing the urgency of environmental action.
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Brighton on a mission

How can creativity, technology and teamwork fix a city? At the RSA Brighton Fellows Festival, changemakers tackled tough local challenges with bold, mission-led ideas. Fellowship Councillor Ann Longley reports.
26 Jun 2025 Ann Longley
Six adults stand in a row outside Brighton School, smiling in front of a colorful mural featuring a painted face. Dressed in semi-formal attire, they represent the school’s commitment to challenging gender stereotypes.
Fellowship events

RSA Birmingham Hub Pub Club

Join us over drinks at the Old Joint Stock in Birmingham for an informal evening of connection, conversation and community.
28 Jul 2025 The Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre, 4 Temple Row West, Birmingham B2 5NY
Fellowship events

RSA Nottingham Hub Pub Club

Join us over drinks at the Canalhouse in Nottingham for an informal evening of connection, conversation and community.
21 Jul 2025 Canalhouse, 48-52 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EH
Fellowship events

No filter: what young people really think about democracy

At a time of political volatility, rising misinformation, and widespread disillusionment with the political establishment, this RSA / wonderfuture event provides a rare and vital platform for young people to speak with each other and with decision-makers about the democratic futures they want to build.
02 Oct 2025 Tavern Room, RSA House, WC2N 6EZ
Text "lunch for democracy." in bold, colorful letters is centered on a dark transparent rectangle, set against a vibrant, swirling background of pink, purple, blue, and black abstract clouds.
Fellowship events

The Coffee House Drop-In

Monthly online gatherings for RSA Fellows, hosted by Jess Robson.
25 Jul 2025 Online
A woman with curly hair and glasses is working on a laptop at a desk with a coffee mug, papers, and a smartphone in a bright modern office—perfect for connecting with a Belfast social group or planning Belfast social events.
Fellowship events

The Coffee House Drop-In

Monthly online gatherings for RSA Fellows, hosted by Jess Robson.
27 Jun 2025 Online
A woman with curly hair and glasses is working on a laptop at a desk with a coffee mug, papers, and a smartphone in a bright modern office—perfect for connecting with a Belfast social group or planning Belfast social events.
Fellowship events

Belfast Fellows Encounter

This is a networking event for all Fellows and friends of Fellows.
17 Sep 2025 BT Building Belfast, 5 Lanyon Place, Belfast BT1 3BT
A bright, clear day in Belfast with modern and historic buildings reflected in the calm river, featuring a tall glass skyscraper, red boats, and a pedestrian bridge under a blue sky.