Fellowship

Obituary: Derek Birdsall: guru of graphic design and typography

The larger-than-life graphic designer, typographer and Royal Designer for Industry (RDI), who has died aged 89, was one of the pioneers of British graphic design.

Catalyst Award winner’s quest to end period poverty

Over 500 million women cannot afford or do not have access to period products. Even fewer live where waste management systems can process the traditional plastic-based period products that dominate the sanitary product space, resulting in plastic waste entering and irreparably damaging local ecology.

Unlocking potential through Prosperous Places

The RSA has launched Prosperous Places, a Design for Life initiative that addresses the different ambitions and challenges of places across the UK and beyond.

"Debt of gratitude” owed to RSA Chair

Tim Eyles OBE has been thanked for his “outstanding leadership” as he prepares to step down after completing his second term as Chair of the RSA’s Board of Trustees.

President's Lecture panellists push for nature restoration and rewilding

RSA House welcomed HRH The Princess Royal on 13 June for the annual President’s Lecture and Dinner, which this year involved an expert panel discussing ‘nature stewardship’.

Circle celebrates one year of uniting Fellows globally

Journal

25 Jun 2024

On 15 April 2024, Circle, the RSA’s innovative global online platform, celebrated its first anniversary, with more than 4,000 Fellows having joined the community from around the world.

Connecting with the Fellowship

Journal

25 Jun 2024

RSA Connect was established to enable members of the executive team to travel beyond London and meet with Fellows to find out about the work they do, hear feedback first-hand and strengthen connections.

Young Fellows to benefit from ‘substantial’ bequest

Journal

25 Jun 2024

Derek Winterbottom, a Fellow since 1976, has indicated that he will leave a substantial bequest to the RSA and, from this year, will grant a sum of money annually to defray the subscription costs of young people who wish to become Fellows.

Courage takes centre stage at Fellows Festival events

Journal

25 Jun 2024

This year’s Fellows Festival was more ambitious than ever before — with UK gatherings taking place in Cardiff, Southampton, Newcastle and Birmingham, as well as the London event, and online sessions for those in Italy, Oceania and the US.