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Improving health through economic development

We have created an Economies for Healthier Lives programme coaching resource that pulls together our experience, insight and case studies from the five ‘hubs’.
13 Dec 2024 Anna Markland, Liv Chai, Nicholas Heslop
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Replay

Women in industry and innovation

Join us to celebrate the extraordinary life of Dame Caroline Haslett and her inspirational legacy to women in industry today. With Dawn Bonfield, Henrietta Heald and Yasmin Ali.
04 Nov 2024
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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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Feature

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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In Conversation

In conversation with Lord John Bird

Lord John Bird, founder of The Big Issue, artist, novelist, raconteur and social entrepreneur, talks with RSA Chief Executive Andy Haldane about his journey from privation to peerage – and what it will take to end poverty once and for all.
6 Dec 2024 Andy Haldane
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Comment

Black History Month: Q&A with I. Stephanie Boyce

The first Black president of the Law Society discusses how she overcame the odds to rise to the top of her profession, and is now helping to drive social change as an RSA Fellow.
4 Oct 2024 Deborah Ajia
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Feature

Preserve and protect

The Earth Defenders Toolkit empowers Indigenous communities at the frontlines of the climate crisis with digital tools to help preserve territory, culture and language.
18 Sep 2024 Liz Hansen
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Keep dancing!

Age should be no barrier when it comes to dance. Barbara Berkeley-Hill discusses how dancing can help older generations feel younger, happier and more connected.
6 Sep 2024 Barbara Berkeley-Hill
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Blog

Pride interview: Felipe Tozzato

The commercial photographer and RSA Fellow explains what Pride means to him, the importance of courage, making friends through rugby and why being gay is his superpower.
27 Jun 2024 Deborah Ajia
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Blog

Let’s smash the Rainbow Ceiling

Reflecting on Layla McCay’s recent RSA talk, Ben Oliver offers five ways that employers can create a positive culture for their LGBTQ+ staff that benefits both the individual and the organisation.
26 Jun 2024 Ben Oliver
Two individuals sit on stage in armchairs engaged in discussion. Between them is a book titled "Breaking The Bamboo Ceiling." A screen behind them displays the names Layla McCay and Hayley Sims, along with event hashtags and a Wi-Fi password.