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What has led to the rise of the ‘intangible economy’? And what impact is it having on levels of inequality and productivity? Economic analysts Stian Westlake and Jonathan Haskel investigate.
BBC R4’s Front Row programme presents a special live broadcast event at the RSA examining the artistic impact of the decision to leave the EU, and featuring leading creative figures including actor Samuel West, National Theatr ...
Historian Frank Trentmann traces the evolution of our material culture, and reveals how what we consume has become the defining feature of our lives.
Historian Frank Trentmann traces the evolution of our material culture, and reveals how what we consume has become the defining feature of our lives.
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?
We look at the emergence and impact of online craft marketplaces and consider what their growth might signal about the way business will change in the future.
A reduction in the trade deficit by £20bn and an estimated 200,000 UK based jobs could be created over the next ten years.
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.
Is it economic heresy to suggest that sustainable businesses are as vital to a healthy economy as scalable businesses?
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 ...
The hub is is our first practical ‘maker space’, and is place where industry groups and pioneering professionals can meet, collaborate and create. Our CNC machinery, 3D printers and technicians help members prototype new ...
Creating 'mini-market' incubation spaces for young student makers to start developing their businesses within established street markets.
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 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 ...
What has led to the rise of the ‘intangible economy’? And what impact is it having on levels of inequality and productivity? Economic analysts Stian Westlake and Jonathan Haskel investigate.
Bill Lucas, Dan Charny, Liz Corbin and Zoe Laughlin discuss why we need to act now to ensure more people have a chance to learn through making.