Media and public affairs
What is the RSA and what do we do?
The RSA (royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) is a social change organisation with a unique global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish. We envisage a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
Our Patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal. Our CEO is the economist and government advisor Andy Haldane.
RSA House in London is the venue for a year-round programme of events and talks from world-renowned thinkers and is home to thousands of artefacts and artworks of huge historical significance.
Our research informs the work of governments and policy-makers worldwide and our activities touch the lives of millions of people in the UK and worldwide. Design for Life is our renewed mission we launched in 2022.
Since 1754 we have brought together a diverse mix of ideas and expertise to give people the confidence, skills, ideas and connections to make a positive contribution to the places we live and regenerate the planet we all share.
For non-press enquiries, including about Fellowship, your own projects, speaking requests or using archive materials and copyright, please consult our contact us page.
Our media team
For media enquiries and to speak to one of our experts, please contact:
Ben Oliver
Head of News and Public Affairs
[email protected]
RSA news
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RSA kickstarts Playful Green Planet: connecting children to nature and community
The RSA announced that it will kickstart a pilot of its radical Playful Green Planet intervention, supported by The National Lottery’s Community Fund.
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Nature takes centre stage at RSA President’s Lecture
Vicky Kington
HRH The Princess Royal joined more than 80 guests to hear from an expert panel discussing rewilding and other nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises.
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Student Design Awards 2024: meet the shortlist
Aoife O'Doherty
The RSA Student Design Awards 2023 shortlist has been announced. Across nine briefs, 70 students are working to bring positive social change to people, place and planet.
Corporate communications
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Resolution of dispute with IWGB union
Members of the IWGB working for the RSA have voted to accept an improved offer.