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RSA celebrates UK-Japan ties at Expo 2025

From regional development to sustainable futures, the RSA’s final week at Expo 2025 Osaka brought together UK and Japanese leaders to tackle shared global challenges and strengthen bilateral partnerships.
5 Dec 2025 Devlyn Lalonde
Off Expo

RSA Pavilion: living harmoniously in a fractured world

How can we live harmoniously in a fractured world? Join us in Osaka this October for a three-day event exploring how we can live better together.
03 – 05 Oct 2025 Flying Carpet Factory, 2 Chome-17-8 Tamatsu, Higashinari Ward, Osaka, 537-0023, Japan
A central circular mandala with intricate blue, orange, and red patterns sits on a white background, flanked by two geometric panels. This striking piece was recently showcased at an art exhibition in Osaka. Several red and black stamps appear on the white.
In Conversation

In conversation with Afua Hirsch

Writer, broadcaster and best-selling author Afua Hirsch speaks with RSA Journal Editor Leah Clarkson about assimilation and experience, the enduring power of race in shaping British identity, and why confronting uncomfortable history is key to meaningful inclusion.
23 Sep 2025 Leah Clarkson
A woman with curly dark hair wearing a yellow patterned top, gold sunburst earrings, and a necklace looks to the side. She has a henna design on her hand and stands in front of a blurred wooden door and light background.
Feature

Good council: Ealing’s story

Ealing Council’s chief executive explains how the borough is putting social connection at its core
23 Sep 2025 Tony Clements
A group of people, including women and a boy, stand and sit outdoors in sunlight, some clapping and one holding a phone to take a photo. Houses and a table with water bottles are visible in the background.
Comment

RSA US partners with Chamber of Connection

RSA US Director Alexa Clay sits down with Chamber of Connection Founder and serial social entrepreneur Aaron Hurst FRSA to discuss his latest venture and the challenge of connection facing Americans today.
30 Jul 2025 Aaron Hurst FRSA
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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.