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People & place

Community café

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13 Nov 2018

Steve Morris FRSA

"Where is our community hurting? Is there anything we can do about it?" These are some of the questions that Steve Morris FRSA was asking in the process of creating a community café in North London, to tackle loneliness and improve memory in elderly people.
Inclusivity comes from respect not indignity

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03 Sep 2018

Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari

Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari argues Boris Johnson's demonisation and mocking of niqab wearers at best displayed a brazen example of ignorant Islamophobia and the bullying of a minority. At worst it signalled a condoning of right wing extremist views.
Adventure learning at Crystal Palace Park

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29 Aug 2018

Hugo Dames

Hugh Dames FRSA argues that the RSA’s historical link with one example – the Adventure Learning Crystal Palace Park – speaks to the Society’s current mission.
How do governments add value to society?

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08 Jul 2018

Bruce Lloyd

Recent elections (and referenda) in the US, UK, France and Italy, as well as many other parts of the world, underpin increasing concerns about the low levels of trust and confidence that individuals have with their politicians and political systems. Dr Bruce Lloyd FRSA argues that these concerns are essentially about power and how it is being used.
A Wider Landscape on Democracy

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03 Jul 2018

James Crabtree FRSA

In a response to Matthew Taylor’s annual lecture on the challenges facing democracy, author James Crabtree argues that we need to look further afield to developing nations in understanding democratic decline and in seeking renewal.
The New Localism: Think Like a System, Act Like an Entrepreneur

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29 Mar 2018

Bruce Katz

Bruce Katz discusses how Pittsburg demonstrates both systems thinking and entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in the 21st century economy.
Museum Conservation and 21st Century Education

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23 Jan 2018

Rose Hellyar

Rose Hellyar, FRSA asks whether museums can play a greater role in engaging young people with their cultural heritage and history.
Anchors Aweigh: Universities and local industrial strategies

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11 Jan 2018

David Marlow

FRSA David Marlow argues that the experience of Plymouth College of Art (PCA), a small university in Plymouth, is relevant to the impending task facing cities and regions.
The rights of people with a disability are being ignored – what can we do?

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23 Nov 2017

Benjamin Harvey

Ben Harvey FRSA wants to start Fellow-led activity supporting people with disabilities in, or working towards, leadership positions. Find out more and get involved.
Norwich’s coffee house challenge

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17 Nov 2017

Robert Ashton

Celebrated Norwich connector Robert Ashton reflects on his 10 years as a Fellow and what comes next.