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Hope, Pride and progress: why collective action still matters 

27 Jun 2025 Dom McGovern

From queer liberation to climate activism, Dom McGovern reflects on the enduring spirit of Pride, the lessons of LGBTQ+ history and how initiatives such as the RSA’s Playful Green Planet are building a better future for us all. 

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Pride, protest and the power of truth

2 Jun 2025 Saba Ali

Marking Pride Month 2025, activist and RSA LGBTQIA+ Network Lead Saba Ali reflects on the fight against conversion practices, the importance of UK Black Pride, and why true feminism must defend trans lives.

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Fellows Festival 2025: making the right connections

19 May 2025 Mike Thatcher

Fellows met across cities, countries and continents to discuss the power of connection in the RSA’s event highlight of the year.

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Inclusive growth starts with local places

14 May 2025 Mark Lloyd, Tom Stratton

The UK is at a pivotal economic moment. Devolution could be key to unlocking more inclusive, place-specific growth.

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UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 already a ‘beacon for visitors’

29 Apr 2025 Mike Thatcher

Fellows and friends gathered at RSA House to celebrate the opening of the UK Pavilion at Expo 2025 and hear from an expert panel on the importance of the creative industries to both the UK and Japan.

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Patron’s Lecture: the I/We/I century

25 Mar 2025 Mike Thatcher

Social capital was the theme of the 2025 RSA Patron’s Lecture where Robert Putnam discussed the impact of the decline in social connections.

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Counting the cost of bowling alone

3 Feb 2025 Andy Haldane

In his RSA CEO Lecture 2025, Andy Haldane highlights how weakened social bonds harm communities in our connected world. He calls for a rebuilding of trust and unity, addressing issues like economic growth, equity, and wellbeing. Andy’s vision offers hope to counter growing divides and create stronger, more resilient societies.

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Prosperous Places: creating thriving communities

29 Jul 2024 Tom Stratton

With regional growth at the top of the agenda, it is vital that we create thriving communities across economic, social and natural perspectives. Prosperous Places is a suite of interventions aimed at responding to the unique ambitions and challenges of places.

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Pride interview: Felipe Tozzato

27 Jun 2024 Deborah Ajia

The commercial photographer and RSA Fellow explains what Pride means to him, the importance of courage, making friends through rugby and why being gay is his superpower.

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Let’s smash the Rainbow Ceiling

26 Jun 2024 Ben Oliver

Reflecting on Layla McCay’s recent RSA talk, Ben Oliver offers five ways that employers can create a positive culture for their LGBTQ+ staff that benefits both the individual and the organisation.