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Mixing matters: why diverse social networks fuel mobility

New research by Neighbourly Lab provides deeper insight into the importance of diverse networks in fuelling upward mobility
9 Jul 2025 Marnie Freeman
Infographic showing that low-income children in the top 10% economically connected areas in England earn 38% (£5,100) more as adults than those in the bottom 10%, with icons of families, coins, and a UK map.
Fellowship events

Human Currency: Solving Global Economic Crises Without Money

Join us to discuss economic policy, international trade, blockchain tech, documentary film and education.
30 Jun 2025 Online via Zoom
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Economy and Business Network

We are seeking to re-engage the Network after the loss of Jan Floyd-Douglass, earlier this year – an immense loss to the RSA community, and everyone that knew her. 
25 Jun 2025 Online via Zoom
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Keynote address: Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride

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.
05 Jun 2025 Great Room, RSA House
Fellowship events

The Appreciation Economy screening & co-work with TOAP

Our focus is on communities, future of better work, appreciation economy, ownership, and organisations that compound their contributors, turning appreciation into an asset. We will watch and disco(urse) videos curated by TOAP and friends in the cowork cinema.
12 Jun 2025 Laundry Studios with Oneder 2 Warburton Road London E8 3RT
Blog

Fellows Festival 2025: making the right connections

Fellows met across cities, countries and continents to discuss the power of connection in the RSA’s event highlight of the year.
19 May 2025 Mike Thatcher
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Aid, power, and politics: the consequences of Western development cuts

As Western governments scale back their development commitments in favour of military spending and deterrence, the global aid landscape is undergoing a profound shift.
30 Apr 2025 Online via Zoom
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Capital gains

For Raj Chetty – Harvard Professor and recipient of the RSA’s Benjamin Franklin Medal in 2024 – social capital is the bedrock of economic mobility. So how can we revive it?
26 Mar 2025 Helen Lock
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Inclusive Growth Commission calls for more devolved powers to unleash the potential of the East Midlands economy

The Inclusive Growth Commission today set out bold recommendations to transform the East Midlands economy.
17 Mar 2025
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Let’s not lose our pubs

Pubs are in decline in the UK. Eric Sandelands calls for more to be done to ensure that last orders aren’t called on these essential social hubs.
26 Feb 2025 Eric Sandelands
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