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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.  

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RSA launches updated digital badge standard to transform and clarify online credentials

19 May 2025

The RSA has unveiled the updated RSA Badge Standard designed to improve the recognition and trustworthiness of digital badges across learning environments.

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Come build the future with the RSA and Expo 2025

18 Mar 2025

The RSA is excited to unveil a bold new global events partnership with the UK Government for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.

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Inclusive Growth Commission calls for more devolved powers to unleash the potential of the East Midlands economy

17 Mar 2025

The Inclusive Growth Commission today set out bold recommendations to transform the East Midlands economy.

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Andy Haldane, CEO of the RSA, calls for ‘social connection revolution’ to reverse economic and social decline

21 Jan 2025

RSA CEO Andy Haldane delivered his annual Chief Executive’s Lecture to a sold-out audience at RSA House.

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New Designers join Quentin Blake, Zandra Rhodes, and Tim Berners-Lee as Royal Designers for Industry

28 Nov 2024

Three groundbreaking designers became Royal Designers for Industry in 2024. Four honorary Royal Designers for Industry from across the world have also been inducted.

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Groundbreaking commission to supercharge East Midlands launched

12 Nov 2024

The RSA and the East Midlands Combined County Authority have launched the Inclusive Growth Commission, which will identify and action radical plans to unleash potential and supercharge prosperity in communities across the East Midlands.