Catherine Pineo
Head of Regenerative Learning and Design
Please note: Although we have kept the 2024-25 industry briefs and recorded learning workshops available for educators to use, we have paused the programme over the academic year 2025-26 and will not be accepting student submissions. Read our blog to learn more.
Discover your purpose
RSA Spark workshop one
12 Mar 2025 | 01:00 pm – 02:00 pm | GMT Standard Time
Online
Playback the first in a series of free interactive online learning workshops for RSA Spark.
In this workshop, you’ll grow your capabilities in care, citizenship and composure as you reflect on the world as it is and the world as it needs to be and identify your strengths and energy for change.
Key takeaways from this workshop
- At the end of the workshop, you’ll understand what you care about and connect that to your chosen RSA Spark brief.
- The workshop will also prepare you for the next stage of the creative process: exploring different perspectives to understand your chosen brief better.
We encourage you to participate in or watch all five workshops (all of which are available for playback and range from 20 to 40 minutes) and/or explore the downloadable activities provided to help you develop your idea for RSA Spark (see the resources pack below).
Important links and resources
- RSA Spark webpage, where you can also find the briefs
- RSA Capabilities for Life framework
- Workshop one slide deck, activities and resources (template to download and use as you’d like)
Watch our RSA Spark learning workshop series
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Workshop one: discover your purpose
In this workshop, you’ll ignite your energy for change, understand what you care about and connect that to your chosen RSA Spark brief.
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Workshop two: explore diverse perspectives
In this workshop you’ll explore your chosen RSA Spark brief and the different points of possibility and discover for the most impact.
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Workshop three: envision futures
In this workshop, you’ll shape your vision for change and explore diverse ideas that respond to your chosen RSA Spark brief.
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Workshop four: test your impact
In this workshop, you’ll consider what and how you might test your most promising ideas.
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Workshop five: explore enterprise
In this workshop, you’ll explore the business viability of your idea alongside its ability to deliver positive impact.
Other upcoming events you can attend as an RSA Fellow
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