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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 ...
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 ...
We’ve lost sight of the role of making stuff in communities, but it is part of creating vibrant economies where money, knowledge and resources flow.
After years of decline, manufacturing could be making a return to the cities of Europe. Senior Researcher at the RSA Josie Warden compares Brussels, London and Rotterdam identifies the common experiences and challenges faced ...
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 ...
Manufacturing is core to the history of the RSA, but what is the role of manufacturing within our urban centres today?
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.
Wednesday 21st November 2018
Soroptimist House, 383 Toorak Road South Yarra, VIC
Join the RSA Melbourne Network as we learn how slavery persists in the modern world. Explore what Australian people, businesses, governments and civil society can do to take up this issue.
Wednesday 14th November 2018
Online / Zoom
The circular economy is seen as one route to sustainable development and the improvement of livelihoods in the Global South. In this interactive online event, we'll explore what lessons we can learn from circular activities ...
Urban designer Don Carter explores routes to recovery and revitalisation for post-industrial cities and communities.