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Democracy and governance

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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.
Comment

Ten ways to improve planning in the UK

29 Nov 2024 Steve Newman
Steve Newman offers provocative propositions to modernise the planning system, create affordable and sustainable homes, and offer financial benefits to the government and local communities.
Press release

Groundbreaking commission to supercharge East Midlands launched

12 Nov 2024
The RSA and the East Midlands Combined County Authority have launched the Inclusive Growth Commission, which will identify and action radical plans to unleash potential and supercharge prosperity in communities across the East Midlands.
Fellowship news

First Fellow-led RSA manifesto launched

28 Jun 2024 Beth D’Elia
The RSA has published ‘Day One’, its first Fellow-led manifesto, which includes proposals covering society, the environment, education and youth.
Feature

A federal future for the UK?

25 Jun 2024 David Kauders
The UK should adopt federal government, with the main legislature and ‘People’s Council’ comprised of members from across the four nations allocated using the Fibonacci sequence.