Latest thinking

How churches are contributing billions to the social good of our nation

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07 Jun 2022

Nigel Walter

Can you measure the value of mental health, wellbeing and food for the family on a spreadsheet? The National Churches Trust has done just that, and the figures are staggering

Critical thinking for a global society

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25 May 2022

Natasha Robson

In a complex world of free-flowing information and misinformation, where we are often being sold to without realising it, clear thought is more vital than ever. Natasha Robson explains how she is educating people to think about their thinking

We need children to discover real food at school

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18 May 2022

Anthony Davison

The Big Barn project helps schools and their pupils become the centre of a sustainable, healthy, inclusive, food community, with the children learning about how much fun – and how delicious – home grown produce is. Anthony Davison invites you to get involved.

Building a healthy economy

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20 Apr 2022

Andy Haldane

Complex interactions between health, economic and social outcomes are at the centre of health outcome inequalities. RSA Chief Executive Andy Haldane examines the interventions that could break this adverse health/economic cycle.

Investing in the brain...to strengthen democracy

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07 Apr 2022

In a world economy dominated by intangible assets, intellectual capital and innovative practices, our economic prosperity and security need the best knowledge workers. A new paper argues building brain infrastructure at the national level is crucial.

Work shift

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05 Apr 2022

Alan Lockey

As the Covid-19 pandemic enters its third year, it is time to take stock of the wild and wonderful predictions about work that greeted its arrival.

Healing education

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04 Apr 2022

Bas van den Berg

Several of earth's fundamental systems are at tipping points threatening the future of life. Read how Bas van den Berg sees regenerative higher education as a tool to rebalancing our ecosystem.

Everything is connected: Addressing inequalities now to create better futures

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21 Mar 2022

Ruth Hannan

Explore the themes of our People and Place research and how we hope to work with people and places to increase participation, reduce inequalities and develop systems that centre wellbeing.

All for one

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16 Mar 2022

Aisha Abdool Karim

Nearly two years into the pandemic we have failed to address vaccine inequality.