Award-winning comedian and broadcaster Robin Ince unites comedy and science in this hilarious, informative and touching exploration of the human condition.
RSA Salon: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
21st November 2018
Great Room, RSA House
As decisions are increasingly informed by artificial intelligence, machines are becoming more influential in our lives. How should individuals and institutions respond? Join us for this special RSA Salon event.
Public Events
The RSA’s education director Julian Astle talks to a group of educators about the importance of ‘mission’ to excellent schooling.
Britain’s New Giants: The Stories of Extraordinary Lives
Monday 3rd December 2018 at 18:00
Great Room Auditorium, RSA House
Journalist, writer and critic John Harris joins RSA Public Services & Communities Director Ed Cox to host an evening of story-telling by ordinary people living extraordinary lives.
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 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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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.
Friday Conversations: Social Justice in Education
Fellow Event
Friday 30th November 2018 at 15:00
Online and on The Steps at Rawthmells
Join Laura Partridge, Senior Researcher in the RSA’s Education Team, for a discussion on social justice in education, as part of the RSA’s new Friday Conversations programme. Hosted online and in person on The Steps at Rawthme ...
Fellow Events
The People are the Powerhouse Convention
Fellow Event
Tuesday 20th November 2018
Northern Commercials Stadium, Bradford City FC
Join the RSA, Fellows, and people from across the North at the People's Powerhouse event, an opportunity to share and connect with others, and explore how we can truly deliver a prosperous and inclusive North.
Join us at RSA Engage in Leeds 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.
