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Guerrilla democracy

23 Sep 2025 Joshua Oliver

From intervention to policy, activism collective Hive Mind Speaks strives to bridge the gap for excluded voices, transforming art into influence, conversation into consensus, and consensus into change.

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Far from home

23 Sep 2025 Nicholas Wroe

Today’s housing systems exclude the young and vulnerable, says former UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha – and it will take a radical shift to treat housing as a human right, not a privilege.

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Living university

23 Sep 2025 Andrea Siodmok

Industrial designer and social innovator Andrea Siodmok explores how universities can channel knowledge, culture and innovation to support regenerative futures.

Last Word

Last word: Ban

23 Sep 2025 Karen Dobres, FRSA

Author of Pitch Invasion Karen Dobres on the progress made in women’s football since the 50-year ban was lifted on women and girls playing the beautiful game

RSArchive

Minding the gaps

23 Sep 2025 Abby Matthews

The RSA’s newly appointed senior archivist, Abby Matthews, reflects on archives, missing identities and the artefacts that connect us.

In Conversation

In conversation with Afua Hirsch

23 Sep 2025 Leah Clarkson

Writer, broadcaster and best-selling author Afua Hirsch speaks with RSA Journal Editor Leah Clarkson about assimilation and experience, the enduring power of race in shaping British identity, and why confronting uncomfortable history is key to meaningful inclusion.

RSA NextGen

RSA NextGen: Anna Merchuk

23 Sep 2025

Anna Merchuk, the co-founder of refugee charity, Nadiya, and would-be actress tells us about her ambitions, passions and inspirations.

Arts In The Spotlight

Healing arts

23 Sep 2025 Lisa Todd

How the power of creativity can induce transformative changes in the brain, promoting neuroplasticity and helping overcome isolation through connection.

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Good council: Ealing’s story

23 Sep 2025 Tony Clements

Ealing Council’s chief executive explains how the borough is putting social connection at its core

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Rising to the challenge

23 Sep 2025 Vicky Kington

The RSA’s Director of Content and Communications introduces the Journal’s ‘Exclusion’ issue.