Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks to C4 broadcaster Jon Snow about the qualities that make truly great leaders - those who summon their talents to enlarge the opportunities and lives of others.
Social Democracy Now
15th November 2018
Durham Street Auditorium, RSA House
A panel gathers in honour of David Marquand to reflect on the state of social democracy today, and examine how progressive politics can invigorate our society.
Public Events
Why a 21st Century Enlightenment Needs Walls
Tuesday 20th November 2018 at 13:00
Great Room, RSA House
Acclaimed social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores how we can create institutions and public spaces that foster viewpoint diversity and mutual understanding, and where people can civilly and constructively disagree.
Award-winning comedian and broadcaster Robin Ince unites comedy and science in this hilarious, informative and touching exploration of the human condition.
EVENT VIDEOS
We often think that algorithms are objective and fair, but they’re built to serve the people who create them – how can we make sure that the process of building algorithms is ethical?
Creativity guru and founder of Free Range Studios, Jonah Sachs argues that ‘safe thinking’ ultimately causes failure, and shows how we can unleash our boldness and creativity to tackle systemic challenges.
Introducing RSA Minimates – little sister of the RSA Animates you know and love! In our first ever RSA Minimate bestselling author and sleep scientist Matthew Walker argues that we are sleepwalking into the greatest public ...
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RSA Animate presents world-changing ideas from our free RSA public events programme in a unique and accessible way. With millions of views and thousands of comments, fans and subscribers, it has revolutionised the field of knowledge visualisation in spreading the most important ideas of our time.
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RSA Shorts provide snapshots of big ideas, blending voices from our RSA public events programme with the talents of illustrators and animators from around the world. In our busy lives, Shorts provide a ‘mental espresso’ of new ideas and inspiration to awaken the curiosity in us all.
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Action & Research Events
Friday Conversations: Power in the New Economy
Fellow Event
Friday 23rd November 2018 at 12:00
The Steps at Rawthmells and Online, via Zoom
Join Brhmie Balaram, Senior Researcher in the RSA’s Economy Team, for a discussion on the challenges of big tech's power over data, information and markets, as part of the RSA’s new Friday Conversations programme. There will ...
RSA Communities of Making
Fellow Event
Wednesday 28th November 2018 at 18:00
People's History Museum, Manchester
The RSA is hosting a one-day symposium on the role of making and manufacturing in supporting thriving communities in the North West.
Fellow Events
RSA Engage: Birmingham
Fellow Event
Tuesday 4th December 2018 at 18:00
Central RSA Academies Trust, Birmingham
RSA Engage events are a mix of short project pitches and facilitated networking.
Join us at RSA Engage in Manchester to discover and support projects that are tackling 21st century challenges, make new connections within the local Fellowship network, and contribute to the mission of the RSA.
