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Public talks

The changing face of 21st century education and learning

Political economist Rachel Sylvester is joined by Lord David Blunkett and Lord Kenneth Baker to explore possibilities for radical renewal in education to support equitable economic and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and wider society.
24 Apr 2023
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Public talks

Sir Peter Bazalgette is joined by pioneering creative entrepreneurs to discuss the importance of maximising the value of the sector to wider society and the economy.
19 Apr 2023
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Replay

Women in industry and innovation

Join us to celebrate the extraordinary life of Dame Caroline Haslett and her inspirational legacy to women in industry today. With Dawn Bonfield, Henrietta Heald and Yasmin Ali.
04 Nov 2024
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In Conversation

In conversation with Lord John Bird

Lord John Bird, founder of The Big Issue, artist, novelist, raconteur and social entrepreneur, talks with RSA Chief Executive Andy Haldane about his journey from privation to peerage – and what it will take to end poverty once and for all.
6 Dec 2024 Andy Haldane
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Press release

Groundbreaking commission to supercharge East Midlands launched

The RSA and the East Midlands Combined County Authority have launched the Inclusive Growth Commission, which will identify and action radical plans to unleash potential and supercharge prosperity in communities across the East Midlands.
12 Nov 2024
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Press release

Landmark new report to unleash potential of UK as a creative superpower

The RSA, Arts Council England and the Creative PEC have launched a new report setting out a bold vision for the UK’s creative industries unlocking tens of billions of pounds in economic potential and cementing the UK’s reputation as a creative superpower.
24 Oct 2024
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report

Creative Corridors: connecting clusters to unleash potential

This RSA report offers creative corridors as a mechanism for harnessing this growth. Our ambition is that creative corridors will stimulate economic growth by increasing linkages.
24 Oct 2024 Jolyon Miles-Wilson, Hayley Sims, Tom Stratton, Bernard Hay, Emily Hopkins
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Blog

From the era of anxiety to an age of aspiration

Shifting to an age of aspiration requires an environment where risk is seen as an opportunity, the culture is one of optimism, and investment is everywhere. Andy Haldane, RSA CEO, suggests our Design for Life mission can turn the tide of opinion to achieve those objectives.
8 May 2024 Andy Haldane
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Feature

Soul conversations

A designer’s unorthodox approach is transforming the way education is delivered in prisons across the UK and in the US.
26 Mar 2024 Judah Armani
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