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Press release

RSA announces David Joseph CBE as new Chief Executive Officer

1 Jul 2025

The RSA is delighted to announce the appointment of David Joseph CBE as its new CEO. David will formally take up the post in September, succeeding Andy Haldane.

Fellowship news

RSA announces David Joseph as new chief executive

1 Jul 2025 Vicky Kington

David Joseph CBE has been appointed as the new chief executive of the RSA and will take up the post in September succeeding Andy Haldane.

Blog

Hope, Pride and progress: why collective action still matters

27 Jun 2025 Dom McGovern

From queer liberation to climate activism, Dom McGovern reflects on the enduring spirit of Pride, the lessons of LGBTQ+ history and how initiatives such as the RSA’s Playful Green Planet are building a better future for us all.

Comment

Brighton on a mission

26 Jun 2025 Ann Longley

How can creativity, technology and teamwork fix a city? At the RSA Brighton Fellows Festival, changemakers tackled tough local challenges with bold, mission-led ideas. Fellowship Councillor Ann Longley reports.

Press release

Digital Badging Commission launches national toolkit to support skills recognition across multiple sectors

24 Jun 2025

The Digital Badging Commission has launched a suite of free, customisable exemplar badges to support consistent, credible recognition of skills and learning across the UK.

Comment

The arts aren’t optional extras; they are essential

19 Jun 2025 Dr Eugene Seow

Arts education should not be seen as a decorative add-on. It is foundational to civic life, cultural identity and human development.

Press release

RSA launches national network to transform green spaces into playful learning hubs for children up and down the UK

17 Jun 2025

Today we launched the Playful Green Planet Network. This bold new initiative will roll out nature-based play and outdoor learning across the UK.

Fellowship news

RSA Journal named best corporate storyteller

12 Jun 2025 Mike Thatcher

The RSA Journal continues its success at awards ceremonies, winning seven prizes at the Corporate Content Awards and Internal Communications and Engagement Awards.

Press release

RSA launches new global ‘Connected Places’ partnerships in Ealing, Essex and Baltimore

12 Jun 2025

We’ve announced new Connected Places partnerships in Ealing, Essex and Baltimore- designed to nurture social connections and drive inclusive growth in communities across the UK and US.

Blog

Pride, protest and the power of truth

2 Jun 2025 Saba Ali

Marking Pride Month 2025, activist and RSA LGBTQIA+ Network Lead Saba Ali reflects on the fight against conversion practices, the importance of UK Black Pride, and why true feminism must defend trans lives.