Public Talks

Online

From consumer to citizen – changing the narrative

17 Mar 2022

Jon Alexander, author of Citizens, considers how to shape a citizen-led society and outlines how this shift could transform our communities, organisations, and nations for the better.

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Ambition, success and deceit in the influencer economy

10 Mar 2022

In this innovative examination of the influencer economy and digital capitalism, journalist Symeon Brown explores the tantalising appeal and harsh realities of finding your fortune online.

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A people’s history of clothing

24 Mar 2022

How have clothes changed the world? Writer and artist Sofi Thanhauser tells the stories behind what we wear, and what it means about who we are.

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What is economics – and what should it be?

03 Feb 2022

How must economics adapt to meet the challenges of today – and tomorrow? Professor Diane Coyle lays out a vision for economics fit for the twenty-first century and digital economy.

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The cost of living precariously

24 Feb 2022

What could help those worst hit in economically difficult times? As the cost of living crisis tightens its grip on the nation, a panel discusses the mounting pressures on financially insecure young people.

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Navigating the nowhere office

10 Feb 2022

Entrepreneur Julia Hobsbawm describes the biggest shift in working life for 100 years and argues that even as people drift back to offices, the old 9-5 is never going to be the same again.

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How to write your own success story

20 Jan 2022

How can the working world become a better place for underrepresented women? Award-winning coach Octavia Goredema shares strategies for overcoming career obstacles, claiming power, and achieving personal and professional success.

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Design paradigms for a regenerative future

27 Jan 2022

Architect Michael Pawlyn and urbanist Sarah Ichioka join forces to present a set of visionary design principles for a built environment that is more than just sustainable.

Public talks

Good nature

29 Oct 2024

Join us at RSA House or online to explore how nature’s sights, scents, and touches can boost physical health with groundbreaking insights from Professor Kathy Willis CBE.

Public talks

Black History Month: celebrating innovators

14 Oct 2024

Join the RSA and The Africa Centre to celebrate African changemakers reshaping global culture and explore how institutions can amplify their social impact.