Media and public affairs
What is the RSA and what do we do?
The RSA (royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce) is a social change organisation with a unique global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish. We envisage a world that is resilient, rebalanced and regenerative, where everyone can fulfil their potential.
Our Patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal. Our CEO is the economist and government advisor Andy Haldane.
RSA House in London is the venue for a year-round programme of events and talks from world-renowned thinkers and is home to thousands of artefacts and artworks of huge historical significance.
Our research informs the work of governments and policy-makers worldwide and our activities touch the lives of millions of people in the UK and worldwide. Design for Life is our renewed mission we launched in 2022.
Since 1754 we have brought together a diverse mix of ideas and expertise to give people the confidence, skills, ideas and connections to make a positive contribution to the places we live and regenerate the planet we all share.
Our media team
For media enquiries and to speak to one of our experts, please contact:
Ben Oliver
Head of News and Public Affairs
ben.oliver@rsa.org.uk
Dom McGovern
Media and Public Affairs Officer
dom.mcgovern@rsa.org.uk
For non-press enquiries, including about Fellowship, your own projects, speaking requests or using archive materials and copyright, please consult our contact us page.
Press releases
Inclusive Growth Commission calls for more devolved powers to unleash the potential of the East Midlands economy
Andy Haldane, CEO of the RSA, calls for ‘social connection revolution’ to reverse economic and social decline
RSA news
RSA kickstarts Playful Green Planet: connecting children to nature and community
Nature takes centre stage at RSA President’s Lecture
Student Design Awards 2024: meet the shortlist
Corporate communications
Announcement from the Chief Executive of the RSA
Independent Review of the events of 14 December 2023
Statement regarding event of 14 December 2023
Meet our experts
Interested in having an RSA voice in your story? Our staff regularly speak about our work in the media, in front of select committees and elsewhere.
About the RSA
Enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony.