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Journalist and author Ian Kearns warns of the dangers faced by a European Union on the brink of collapse – and issues a call to action to defend peace and progress in Europe.
UK industry is at a defining moment as technological and political advancements influence the sector. We gather an expert panel to discuss how businesses can capitalise on the value of design in navigating change.
Entrepreneur Laurence Kemball-Cook visits the RSA to discuss the role that design can play in building an economy and industry fit for the future.
Policy adviser and engineer Guru Madhavan reveals how good engineering design can help solve problems in many areas of society, from healthcare to governance.
Benedict Dellot and Fabian Wallace-Stephens introduce the Future Work Centre with a glimpse into what the world of work might look like in the future
The purpose of this report is to initiate and inform debate about the future of manufacturing in European cities. It does this by providing insight into the past, present and potential future roles of manufacturing in the ...
Our new report explores the emergence of makerspaces. What can they offer us and are they here to stay?
Taking our unique design-focused approach to the circular economy, The RSA Great Recovery partnered with recycling and waste company SUEZ to ask the question: ‘How can we design better systems that will increase rates of ...
Industrial designer Adrian Stokes argues for a future in which products are designed to be maintained and repaired - taking into account the consumer, local manufacturing and the environment.
Manufacturers, academics and policy makers recently joined us and FRSAs Patrick Grant and Francesca Froy to discuss the role of making in communities. Here are five takeaways from the discussion in Manchester.
Lynne Davis and Elliot Kett travelled to the West Midlands to explore automation and migrant work in large-scale food production, unions and food distribution systems.
After attending a recent RSA US Future of Work conference, Head of RSA Scotland, Jamie Cooke, reflects on Pittsburgh's come-back story: a post-industrial city that has managed to create a vision for a bright new future based ...
Davy J is a new swimwear brand that supports the development of a more circular economy and provides a market solution for an environmentally damaging form of waste (ghost fishing nets).
The Mission-Orientated Innovation Policy project will work directly with leaders of public organisations from around the world interested in applying mission-oriented innovation policies to the challenges they face. The projec ...
This project explores opportunities for strengthening urban-based manufacturing in European cities.
Thursday 31st October 2019
Durham Street Auditorium, RSA House
We are amidst another technological revolution and Carl Benedict Frey explores what lessons from the past, can help us to better face the present and the future of work.
Wednesday 23rd October 2019
DLA Piper at Princes Exchange, Leeds
The first industrial revolution has shaped the way we live, work, and relate to one another. As the fourth industrial revolution starts to take shape, what is the future of manufacturing and how can it benefit society and ...
Wednesday 24th April 2019
Rawthmells Coffeehouse (RSA House), London
How might we achieve a more sustainable fashion industry? Join RSA Rawthmells and Design for Social Innovation to use your skills for good at our second interactive evening event, using the DSI game to tackle challenges facing ...
Wednesday 28th November 2018
Dr Cross Room, Rawthmells
Join the network at a workshop to explore case studies of Circular Economy initiatives in emerging economies and in more developed countries.