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Nine famous female Fellows inspiring inclusion

International Women’s Day 2024 invites us to imagine a world where all genders enjoy equality. Where prejudice and discrimination no longer exist. This is the world our work is helping deliver to this and future generations.
8 Mar 2024 Dean Samways
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Why social connectivity matters

Social connectivity was a theme of the 695th Lord Mayor’s Lecture Series. In it, our CEO, Andy Haldane, explored the role of social capital and connectivity in nurturing health, wealth and happiness, among other things.
16 Feb 2024 Andy Haldane
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Is art the highest form of hope?

Art can have a transformative effect on mental health and wellbeing by providing hope both for the creator of the art and the person experiencing it. Linda Bryant discusses this healing effect and calls for an evolution of art in hospitals.
9 Jan 2024 Linda Bryant
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Our brains on art

The growing field of neuroarts explores the profound ways in which aesthetic experiences affect our bodies and behaviours
8 Dec 2023 Susan Magsamen
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Our brains on art

The growing field of neuroarts explores the profound ways in which aesthetic experiences affect our bodies and behaviours
8 Dec 2023 Susan Magsamen
A futuristic room with a central glowing pillar emitting blue light, surrounded by smooth white seating. The walls are illuminated with a soft green hue. Two people are relaxing on the seats, partially visible.
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Wild ideas

When studies showed even images of nature could have a positive effect on wellbeing, Graphic Rewilding, a public art venture on a grand scale, was born.
5 Dec 2023 Lee Baker
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Easy as Fy

One company’s quest is to create a system to feed the world in a way that is nourishing for human health and nurturing for the planet’s health.
18 Sep 2023 Dr Debbie Yaver
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Do the right thing

Optimism and hope were the watchwords as the RSA hosted our annual Fellows Festival.
13 Sep 2023 Mike Thatcher
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Seaweed revolution

Marine flora can help to reduce world hunger, pollution, the impact of climate change, disease, biodiversity loss and social inequality. What would the world look like if we fully exploited its potential?
6 Sep 2023 Vincent Doumeizel
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