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Last Word

Last word: digital natives

Artist Petra Štefanková, FRSA imagines the interior landscape of ‘digital natives’.
15 Apr 2026 Petra Štefanková
Abstract illustration of two human faces looking in different directions, intertwined with a laptop, mouse, and geometric shapes in orange, yellow, and black lines, symbolising technology and connectivity.
Feature

Age against the machine

Tania Duarte, FRSA argues that debates around artificial intelligence often frame generational differences in misleading ways. Drawing on research from her organisation, We and AI, she suggests these narratives obscure the real issue.
15 Apr 2026 Tania Duarte, FRSA
Cartoon-style image of large yellow creatures with long, bendy legs and black spots, moving through a crowd of quirky, humanoid figures near the edge of a cliff. The scene is chaotic and surreal.
Feature

Dying by design

A series of deaths linked to an online suicide forum exposed one of the darker corners of the internet – activists say it’s long past time to shine a light on the largely unregulated platforms putting young people’s mental health and, increasingly, lives at risk. Is anybody listening?
15 Apr 2026 Adele Zeynep Walton
A silhouette of a person standing outdoors at sunset, holding a glowing pink light, with colourful pixelated blocks and digital badges overlaying the image, all set against a solid light blue background.
In Conversation

In Conversation with Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow FRSA coined the term ‘enshittification’, the 2024 word of the year, to describe the universal experience of how technology platforms went from ‘it’ to, well… In conversation with broadcaster Stephanie Hare, he discusses how we move forward.
15 Apr 2026 Stephanie Hare
Cory Doctorow with short hair and glasses sits on light-coloured tiered steps, dressed in a dark jacket, black shirt, green corduroy trousers, and black boots, resting their head on one hand and smiling thoughtfully with a quiet energy.
Comment

Greener intelligence: AI powered by the Sun

As the use of AI grows, so does its environmental footprint. But, argues Darren Evans, solar-powered AI stations in sun-rich regions, using advanced cooling technology, could support a future that is both digitally advanced and environmentally accountable.
18 Dec 2025 Darren Evans FRSA
Feature

Badging for change

Too many skills go unseen, argues Patrina Law. A new RSA-backed blueprint shows how digital credentials can make invisible talents visible – and valuable
10 Dec 2025 Patrina Law
report

Digital Badging Commission

In partnership with Ufi VocTech Trust, the RSA convened the Digital Badging Commission in 2024 to examine how digital credentials can transform skills recognition in the UK. Read the Commission’s final report.
13 Oct 2025

Digital Badging

Our work is ensuring all capabilities can be recognised, shared and connected with high-quality digital certification.
Two people work in an office setting. One is showing a device to the other, who listens intently. A computer monitor is on the desk, surrounded by various electronic components and tools. The atmosphere is focused and collaborative.
Feature

Digital inclusion: baked in, not bolted on

The evidence is clear – closing the digital divide can boost Britain’s economy and improve lives, but it requires sustained investment and cross-government collaboration.
23 Sep 2025 Helen Milner OBE, FRSA
An illustrated image of four people riding in a horse-drawn cart face a giant smartphone with a radar screen, which blocks their path. A red and white barrier arm is attached to the phone, creating a roadblock in a barren landscape.
Blog

No magic required: digital badges for today’s world

Digital badges empower individuals to more effectively articulate their skills and experiences, bridging the gap between learning and opportunity through a robust credentialing ecosystem that better serves learners, educators, employers and wider society.
18 Aug 2025 Patrina Law
Four octagonal badges labeled Explorer (orange, rocket icon), Practitioner (yellow, hand icon), Collaborator (green, network icon), Innovator (pink, lightbulb icon), and Leader (blue, group icon), all with RSA logos.