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Counting the cost of bowling alone

In his RSA CEO Lecture 2025, Andy Haldane highlights how weakened social bonds harm communities in our connected world. He calls for a rebuilding of trust and unity, addressing issues like economic growth, equity, and wellbeing. Andy’s vision offers hope to counter growing divides and create stronger, more resilient societies.
3 Feb 2025 Andy Haldane
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Fellowship events

Design for Life: Playful Green Planet

In this events series, we share insights from the RSA’s Design for Life mission, including six perspectives we consider core to change.
19 Feb 2025 Online via Zoom
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Fellowship events

Future cities of learning

Join leading architects whose buildings contributed to creating inspiring learning environments in Worcester, London, Paris, and Bangkok.
17 Feb 2025 Online via Zoom
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Fellowship news

Introducing the Fellowship Promotion Guide

Our brand-new Fellowship Promotion Guide is a powerful new resource designed to make it easier than ever for current Fellows and staff to share the value of the RSA Fellowship with others.
29 Jan 2025 Fionna Monk
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Fellowship news

Why 2025 is an exciting year to be an RSA Fellow

Happy New Year! 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the RSA Fellowship, brimming with new opportunities, initiatives, and global collaborations. There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of this dynamic and engaging community. Here’s more on why this year promises to be an inspiring and impactful year for RSA Fellows worldwide.
23 Jan 2025 Fionna Monk
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Feature

Wikimedia: people-powered

In an age where knowledge is everything, Wikimedia’s behind-the-scenes communities are keeping the lights on and ensuring the truth is told.
6 Dec 2024 Lucy Crompton-Reid
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Community banking: shared interest

Community banking is a microfinance model built on trust. In it, the community wins or loses together. It is gaining in popularity on the African continent as community banking goes digital.
6 Dec 2024 Priya Sippy
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Loyd Grossman: secret sauce

New RSA Chair Loyd Grossman talks music, art and societal change, and why he thinks the work and mission of the RSA is more important now than ever.
6 Dec 2024 Nicholas Wroe
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