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What Democracy Needs Now

RSA Event

02 Jul 2018

Great Room, RSA House

In his annual RSA Chief Executive’s Lecture Matthew Taylor makes a case for radical reform of our political and policymaking systems in the face of a growing crisis of liberal democracy.
How to Seize the Political Day

RSA Event

27 Apr 2017

Durham Street Auditorium, RSA House

Leading social philosopher Roman Krznaric argues that we need a new politics of mass action to catapult us out of apathy and into a reinvigorated democratic era.
Economics for Everyone: What Needs to Change?

RSA Event

10 Nov 2016

Durham Street Auditorium, RSA House

Chief Executive of the Electoral Reform Society Katie Ghose joins an expert panel to discuss how we can improve the quality of public discussion about the economy.
How Social Media Shape Collective Action

RSA Event

27 Oct 2016

Durham Street Auditorium, RSA House

Academics Helen Margetts and Peter John explain how social media are now inextricably intertwined with the political behaviour of ordinary citizens.
Why Policy Fails - and How it Might Succeed

RSA Event

12 Sep 2016

Great Room Auditorium, RSA House

In his annual RSA Chief Executive’s Lecture Matthew Taylor examines the relationship between policy and social change.
Smart Citizens for a Smarter State

RSA Event

18 Feb 2016

Great Room Auditorium, RSA House

After huge successes at the helm of Obama’s Open Government Initiative, Professor Beth Simone Noveck visits the RSA to outline a profound new vision of democracy – one that is rooted in the knowledge and know-how of everyday people.
Transforming Politics in the UK

RSA Event

02 Apr 2015

RSA House, Great Room Auditorium

Voter frustration with politics has been growing for years. Maverick MP Zac Goldsmith visits the RSA to ask - is it time for a shift towards a more direct democracy?
Defra and Civil Society

RSA Event

29 Oct 2013

RSA House, London

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson MP visits the RSA to make an important speech on the role of civil society in achieving the Government's objectives for Defra. He is joined by Dame Helen Ghosh, Director General, National Trust and Steve Wyler OBE, Chief Executive, Locality
No Power Without Accountability

RSA Event

24 Oct 2013

RSA House, London

Acclaimed songwriter, activist and campaigner Billy Bragg will discuss the nature of democracy, citizenship, power and responsibility in this exclusive RSA event.
RSA Chairman’s Annual Lecture

RSA Event

09 Oct 2013

RSA House, London

In her first public lecture as RSA Chairman Vikki Heywood draws on her professional experience and observations to make a case for how the UK could begin to truly value arts and culture.