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Counting the cost of bowling alone

3 Feb 2025 Andy Haldane
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.
Online

How to fix parliament

25 Oct 2023
Drawing on his recent experience as Chair of the Parliamentary Standards Committee, Sir Chris Bryant MP explores what has gone wrong in parliamentary politics in the UK and how we can fix it.
Public talks

The future of the House of Lords

20 Sep 2023
The Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House, to enhance the effectiveness of its work of scrutiny and revision of legislation.
Online

A wellbeing approach to policymaking

01 Jun 2023
Richard Layard and Jan Emmanuel De Neve present a case for making wellbeing the central goal – for government, for business and for educators.
Online

What would a fair society look like?

27 Apr 2023
Economist and philosopher Daniel Chandler offers a programme for how we might reshape our political and social institutions, reinvigorate democracy and transform capitalism.
Online

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: keynote address

20 Mar 2023
Nicola Sturgeon reflects on lessons learned as leader of an ambitious small nation taking a progressive agenda to the world stage, during a period of complex national and global challenges.
Feature

Loyd Grossman: secret sauce

6 Dec 2024 Nicholas Wroe
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.
Feature

Wikimedia: people-powered

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