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Female Fellows: empowering individuals

What if everyone had access to the social connections they need to thrive? This International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, the RSA US team has invited female-identifying Fellows to explore how social capital, social connections, and building community, intersect with their work.
13 Mar 2025 Elana Campbell FRSA
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Female Fellows: building inclusive communities

What if everyone had access to the social connections they need to thrive? This International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, the RSA US team has invited female-identifying Fellows to explore how social capital, social connections, and building community, intersect with their work.
6 Mar 2025 Dr. Rassheedah Watts FRSA
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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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Fellows Festival 2025 Toronto

Join us for the Toronto Fellows Festival event to explore the powerful collaboration between the RSA and the Rethink Sustainability Institute.
17 May 2025 Online via Zoom
Toronto city skyline at dusk, featuring the illuminated CN Tower and Rogers Centre. The sky transitions from blue to orange, reflecting on the calm waters of Lake Ontario in the foreground.
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Fellows Festival 2025 Osaka

The Osaka event of Fellows Festival 2025 will explore the theme of connection through art.
17 May 2025 Flying Carpet Factory, 2 Chome-17-8 Tamatsu, Higashinari Ward, Osaka, 537-0023, Japan
Night view of Osaka's Dotonbori district with brightly lit billboards and neon signs. A large illuminated sign of a running athlete is prominently displayed along the river, surrounded by various advertisements and a bustling urban scene.
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Fellows Festival 2025 Manchester

Fellows Festival 2025 in Manchester will celebrate the power of connection through compelling storytelling.
16 May 2025 HOME Manchester, 2 Tony Wilson Pl, Manchester, M15 4FN
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Fellows Festival 2025 London

Fellows Festival 2025 in London will be a day of inspiring talks, building connections, and thought-provoking conversations with the most influential voices of our time.
17 May 2025 RSA House, 8 John Adam St, London, WC2N 6EZ
Big Ben clock tower against a clear blue sky at dusk with a crescent moon visible to the left. The clock faces are illuminated, displaying the time. The tower features intricate gothic architectural details.
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Fellows Festival 2025 Edinburgh

Join us at the Fellows Festival 2025 Edinburgh event for an inspiring afternoon of discussion, creativity, and connection.
17 May 2025 George Heriot’s School, Lauriston Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 9EQ
A scenic view of Edinburgh at dusk, featuring historic buildings with warm lights. The prominent Edinburgh Castle is illuminated atop a hill, while church spires punctuate the skyline under a pink and purple sky.
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Fellows Festival 2025 Birmingham

Discover Fellow-led initiatives from Birmingham, Lincolnshire, and the West Midlands, and explore how we can build more connected, creative, and peaceful communities at Fellows Festival 2025 in Birmingham.
17 May 2025
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Fellows Festival 2025 Bath

Join Fellows Festival 2025 in Bath and take part in a creative intergenerational exchange that explores the theme of ‘connections’.
17 May 2025 The Street, Bath Spa University, Locksbrook Rd, Bath, BA1 3EL
Stone bridge spanning a river, featuring arches reflected in the water. Historic buildings with a spire are visible in the background. Lush green trees frame the scene, with soft clouds in the sky.