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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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Brighton on a mission

How can creativity, technology and teamwork fix a city? At the RSA Brighton Fellows Festival, changemakers tackled tough local challenges with bold, mission-led ideas. Fellowship Councillor Ann Longley reports.
26 Jun 2025 Ann Longley
Six adults stand in a row outside Brighton School, smiling in front of a colorful mural featuring a painted face. Dressed in semi-formal attire, they represent the school’s commitment to challenging gender stereotypes.
Fellowship events

Generative AI and image creators: the future of artists’ rights

How is generative AI reshaping creativity and what does it mean for artists’ rights? Join the conversation on June 11th with the Graphic Artists Guild, Society of Illustrators, and the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (RAIN), led by Fellows of the RSA in NYC.
05 Jun 2025 Society of Illustrators, 128 East 63rd Street New York, NY 10065
Blue hands connect to form a circle around the text: "Generative AI & Image Creators: The Future of Artists' Rights," highlighting community on a black background.
Fellowship events

AI in Law: Innovation vs. Ethics – an evening on the future of legal tech

Join Her Legal Network for a discussion featuring lawyers and legal technologists. Our panellists will debate the opportunities and risks of AI in law, exploring whether ethical principles and existing regulations provide sufficient safeguards, or if new frameworks are needed. 
29 Apr 2025 Online via Zoom
A woman in a striped sweater sits at a table using a laptop. She appears focused and is surrounded by a bright, homey environment. A white cup is on the table beside her.
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Trust fall

Technology has enabled our retreat into homebound lives of frictionless convenience – but at what cost? Trust expert Rachel Botsman says it’s time to get up and get out
26 Mar 2025 Rachel Botsman
Silhouetted figures are falling toward a glowing smartphone lying flat on a surface. The phone emits colorful beams of light, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The background is a dark gradient, adding a sense of depth and mystery.
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Trust in science

To engage the public meaningfully, scientists need to get better at communicating. How? Get local, ditch the jargon and find the story in the data
26 Mar 2025 Caitlin Looby
Illustrated magazine cover titled "How to Get Trust in Science." Features scientists using lab equipment, a young girl operating a robotic arm, and a person using virtual reality. A central circle shows a spacecraft in space.
Fellowship events

Exploring women’s health and AI

Join RSA US for a thought-provoking virtual event exploring the intersection of women’s health and artificial intelligence. This conversation will bring together Fellows working in this unique field to discuss how AI is dramatically transforming our approach to understanding and caring for women’s health.
15 May 2025 Online via Zoom
A healthcare professional in blue scrubs showcases innovative solutions on a tablet to a patient sitting on an examination table in a medical office. The patient, wearing a pink shirt and jeans, listens attentively amidst the backdrop of medical equipment.
Fellowship events

The ValleRy: extend your reality

Join the Augmented Society Network in The ValleRy, for an exploration of creativity.
17 Apr 2025 Online via Zoom
Three people sit on stools wearing virtual reality headsets, each connected to a small stand, exploring an innovative digital landscape. In the dimly lit room with a painting above them, the central person sports a denim jacket and patterned pants.