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Groundbreaking Economist, Raj Chetty, awarded RSA’s Prestigious Benjamin Franklin Medal

20 May 2024
On Thursday 16 May, the Royal Society of Arts presented Raj Chetty, groundbreaking economist and Director of Opportunity Insights, with its prestigious Benjamin Franklin Medal in recognition of his work as a leading force behind the science of leveraging social connections amongst people from different economic backgrounds to encourage opportunity.
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Why the UK needs a House of Campaigns

13 May 2024 Richard Ellis
Parliament is based on political parties, but most of us approach politics through the particular issues that we care about. We should open up Parliament by giving campaigning and representative groups a bespoke presence in the heart of our democracy.
Blog

Student Design Awards 2024: meet the shortlist

9 May 2024 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.
Blog

From the era of anxiety to an age of aspiration

8 May 2024 Andy Haldane
Shifting to an age of aspiration requires an environment where risk is seen as an opportunity, the culture is one of optimism, and investment is everywhere. Andy Haldane, RSA CEO, suggests our Design for Life mission can turn the tide of opinion to achieve those objectives.
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Making the most of your late career

10 Apr 2024 Ann Thorpe
How do you harness your potential in the last chapter of your career? Ann Thorpe explains how the Late Career Alliance could help to craft your career narrative, impact and legacy.
Feature

Soul conversations

26 Mar 2024 Judah Armani
A designer’s unorthodox approach is transforming the way education is delivered in prisons across the UK and in the US.
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Young at heart

25 Mar 2024
Becoming a nation with children at its centre in 10 courageous steps.