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RSA US partners with Chamber of Connection

30 Jul 2025 Aaron Hurst FRSA

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.

Fellowship events

No filter: what young people really think about democracy

02 Oct 2025 Tavern Room, RSA House, WC2N 6EZ

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.

Public talks

Keynote address: Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride

05 Jun 2025 Great Room, RSA House

Join us in the Great Room at the RSA for a keynote address by Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride, chaired by RSA Chief Executive Andy Haldane.

Fellowship events

The Art of Social Change: a collaborative seminar with Urban Leaders Fellowship

26 Jun 2025 Online via Zoom

On June 26th, we’ll be joining advocates, systems thinkers, and civic innovators, across the US and Canada, for a hands-on seminar focused on real-time problem solving.

Blog

Fellows Festival 2025: making the right connections

19 May 2025 Mike Thatcher

Fellows met across cities, countries and continents to discuss the power of connection in the RSA’s event highlight of the year.

Blog

Inclusive growth starts with local places

14 May 2025 Mark Lloyd, Tom Stratton

The UK is at a pivotal economic moment. Devolution could be key to unlocking more inclusive, place-specific growth.

Replay

Justice under siege: Ukraine, war crimes, and the fight for dignity

12 Jun 2025

Join the RSA, Insulate Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Institute London for a powerful fireside chat with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk, in conversation with journalist Gillian Tett.

Fellowship events

Aid, power, and politics: the consequences of Western development cuts

30 Apr 2025 Online via Zoom

As Western governments scale back their development commitments in favour of military spending and deterrence, the global aid landscape is undergoing a profound shift.

Fellowship events

Reforming global governance

29 Apr 2025 Online via Zoom

How can we rethink our global governance systems in light of the crises of the past years, to better reflect a multi-polar world?

Fellowship events

Facing the future: justice

10 Jul 2025 National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EW

A range of issues will be explored at this event, such as the statutory duty of candour, human rights, IT within legal processes, AI and disclosures and non-disclosures in legal actions.