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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.

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Pride Month 2024: Celebrating Fellows in the LGBTQ+ community

3 Jun 2024 Deborah Ajia

For Pride Month 2024, we’re celebrating our Fellows’ and collaborators’ impactful work supporting LGBTQ+ communities, from providing vital resources to fighting for human rights and preserving queer history through art and education.

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Student Design Awards 2024: meet the shortlist

9 May 2024 Aoife O’Doherty

The RSA Student Design Awards 2023 shortlist has been announced. Across nine briefs, 70 students are working to bring positive social change to people, place and planet.

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From the era of anxiety to an age of aspiration

8 May 2024 Andy Haldane

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.