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A world without the RSA

The Society celebrates its 270th birthday on 22 March. But what if it had never been born?
14 Mar 2024 Anton Howes
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Blog

Capability building in the age of polycrisis

Our Regenerative capabilities coalition is a key intervention of our Design for Life mission. Andy Thornton, our Head of Regenerative Design, says we need to invest in capabilities to support the transition to a regenerative economy.
20 Oct 2023 Andy Thornton
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report

Digital innovations in lifelong learning: a global perspective

The RSA’s Digital innovations in lifelong learning: a global perspective report explores the drivers that support and the barriers that limit the international reach and impact of digital lifelong learning innovations.
27 Mar 2023 Veronica Mrvcic, James Richardson, Amy Gandon, Aoife O’Doherty
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Blog

Future of engineering: skills and safety for an evolving sector

Safety in engineering is vital and introducing new technologies to protect workers is important in supporting the future of the profession. This blog outlines milestones in a related project and discusses upcoming engagement opportunities.
1 Feb 2023 Fabian Wallace-Stephens, Emma Morgante
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Blog

Four-day week: the social benefits

Lianna Etkind, RSA Central Fellowship Areas and Engagement Manager, explores the social benefits of the four-day week and calls for more participation to create the future of work.
28 Sep 2022 Lianna Etkind
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Blog

Good Work Guild: inspiring the future of work

Learn about the twelve-month journey of The Good Work Guild and the recommendations its global network of Fellows and work practitioners have made.
21 Sep 2022 Adanna Shallowe
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report

The cash census

This new piece of RSA research explores the use of cash in an increasingly digital economy.
30 Mar 2022 Mark Hall, Asheem Singh, James Morrison, Aoife O’Doherty
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