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New report shows how Scotland can put people at the heart of its just transition

Press release

27 Feb 2023

A new report by the RSA and the Scottish Government shines a light on how participatory future approaches can ensure that local citizens’ voices and lived experiences are embedded into just transition planning in Scotland.

The UK Urban Futures Commission announces its seven expert commissioners

Press release

02 Feb 2023

Today, the seven expert commissioners who will lead the UK Urban Futures Commission alongside co-chairs Andy Haldane, CEO of the RSA (royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce), and Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol and Chair of Core Cities UK, have been announced.

The RSA announces the eight latest Catalyst Award winners

Press release

31 Jan 2023

Today, the RSA has announced the eight projects that will receive its Catalyst Award, a grant given to enable social impact projects to flourish.

Two thirds of young people are unsure they can rely on the government for help with financial security

Press release

09 Dec 2022

Union recognition statement

Press release

28 Nov 2022

A statement from the RSA on the ongoing application for recognition of collective bargaining in the form a trade union.

Designing a resilient, rebalanced, and regenerative world

Press release

18 Nov 2022

Breaking down barriers to lifelong learning can help address UK skills emergency, says new report

Press release

09 Nov 2022

Today the RSA (royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) and Ufi VocTech Trust (Ufi) have published new research on the lifelong learning landscape. It explains how we can address the skills crisis in the UK and build a society that enables, recognises and values learning for everyone.

Annual RSA Bicentenary Medal awarded to eminent biologist and innovator Janine Benyus

Press release

02 Nov 2022

Janine Benyus has been announced as the winner of the 2022 RSA Bicentenary Medal for her remarkable contribution to regenerative design. A pioneer of biomimicry, Janine has dedicated her life to encouraging sustainable innovation inspired by nature.

Coventry University and the RSA are enhancing Creative Futures and Social Change

Press release

25 Oct 2022

The module, Creative Futures and Social Change, was co-designed with the RSA (royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce and uses RSA research to help students understand changes in work and business at a local, national, and global level in relation to their own professional journey.