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Can art save us? 

John Studzinski CBE, Rebecca Salter, Will Todd and Bobby Palmer discuss art, resilience, and mental health, exploring creativity in times of crisis.
16 Mar 2026
Public talks

Disinformation and democracy

Join Eliot Higgins, Carole Cadwalladr and Media Revolution at RSA House for a timely discussion on disinformation, deepfakes, AI propaganda, and the future of democracy.
26 Feb 2026 RSA House and online via YouTube
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The future of the BBC

Explore the future of the BBC in a defining public debate at RSA House. Join leading voices to discuss trust, impartiality and public service media in the digital age.
03 Feb 2026
Public talks

The shape of 2026

Discover how education, culture and public attitudes are shaping Britain in 2026. Join experts at RSA House for insights on identity, AI learning and civic debate.
29 Jan 2026 Great Room, RSA House
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The Observer on AI

Join The Observer’s data scientists and editor-in-chief James Harding for insights from the Global AI Index, exploring rankings, trends, and the global AI race.
05 Feb 2026
Feature

Digital inclusion: baked in, not bolted on

The evidence is clear – closing the digital divide can boost Britain’s economy and improve lives, but it requires sustained investment and cross-government collaboration.
23 Sep 2025 Helen Milner OBE, FRSA
An illustrated image of four people riding in a horse-drawn cart face a giant smartphone with a radar screen, which blocks their path. A red and white barrier arm is attached to the phone, creating a roadblock in a barren landscape.
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Lockdown laws and the threats to our freedoms

Human rights barrister Adam Wagner reflects on lockdown laws, hastily made under a state of emergency, and the recent Public Order Bill, to explore how these laws threaten our freedoms.
01 Dec 2022
People standing on a tiled floor, maintaining distance as indicated by black and yellow striped markers. They're wearing boots and jeans. The focus is on their legs and feet.
Online

100 years of British broadcasting

Broadcast historian David Hendy looks back on 100 years of the BBC and reflects on how BBC broadcasting came to be such a central part of the British Christmas experience.
15 Dec 2022
A group of children, sitting and lying on a carpeted floor, watch an old-fashioned TV with a sense of excitement. The black-and-white image showcases their captivated expressions and relaxed posture in a cozy living room setting.
Online

From consumer to citizen – changing the narrative

Jon Alexander, author of Citizens, considers how to shape a citizen-led society and outlines how this shift could transform our communities, organisations, and nations for the better.
17 Mar 2022
A diverse group of people seated in a circle in a well-lit room with brick walls. Some participants wear masks. The atmosphere appears casual and focused, suggesting a meeting or support group setting.
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The power of piggybacking

To enrich our world we need big government spending, but we also need to use what we already have. Zografia Bika and Adrian Gaskell explain how an army of Italian grandmothers showed the way.
27 Apr 2023 Zografia Bika, Adrian Gaskell
A cobblestone path leads to a mix of old and modern buildings. On the left, there are red brick buildings with chimneys and adjacent trees. To the right, contemporary multi-story structures rise against a blue sky with clouds.