Fellowship Micro Communities - RSA

Fellowship Micro Communities

The RSA’s Fellow-led thematic networks and area based hubs  enable Fellows to explore, devise, test or spearhead ideas which have the potential to become a powerful source of social change.

If you can't see a network near you below, visit your local area page to find out about other opportunities where you are based. Alternatively, you can contact your RSA Area Manager at fellowship@rsa.org.uk to discuss this further.

Great Britain areas

Central

We are a network of Fellows active across the Central RSA region. We utilise Circle to share our work and events, and pose issues we should be discussing across the region.

North

This network is for all Fellows across the North of England. That means wherever you are in the North, you'll be able to keep up to date with not just local but region-wide activity.

Scotland

Join this area hub to receive regular updates on RSA activity happening across Scotland, which take place in a variety of locations, in different formats and explore a range of topics.

South East

This area hub encompasses the 5500+ Fellows and their activity all across the South East of England. You'll be able to keep up to date with not just local but region-wide activity.

South West

This area hub encompasses 2,000+ Fellows living and working across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. There are local meetups in Bath, Bristol and Salisbury, plus new ones developing in Bournemouth, Cheltenham and Exeter.

Wales

The Wales network meets quarterly online. We focus our work around the Wellbeing for Future Generations goals, young people through the lens of our “collective futures,” and a series of themed events across Wales.

Global networks

U.S. Networks

The RSA US is an active community of changemakers. Our Fellows are leaders in their fields united by a commitment to social change and human progress.

Oceania

RSA Oceania is a growing community of Fellows actively working to drive social change in Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Enabling people, places and the planet to flourish.

Japan

The aim of RSA Japan Fellows Network is to fuel the creativity of people and organisations in Japan and beyond. Officially launched in 2011 we have been organising 5-6 events each year on topics ranging from volunteering to social entrepreneurship.

Thematic networks

Augmented Society Network

This US-based network digs deeper into ideas, activity and research being undertaken to understand and influence the impact of augmentative technology.

Coaching Network

The RSA's Coaching Network mission is to turn coaching into a social contribution.

Deliberation Gateway Network

This US-based network aims to introduce people to the idea of deliberation and to encourage people to try out this blossoming form of democracy in their own communities.

Economy and Business Network

Our new Fellow-led Economy and Business Network is designed to bring together those business change-makers, entrepreneurs and innovators within the RSA community who work to further societal change.

Responsible Finance for Good Network

Our Responsible Finance for Good Network is a Fellows-led initiative designed to bring together those within the global RSA community that want to engage with the active process of making change happen.

Gender Equity Network

The Gender Equity Network hosts discussion-led events designed to further the dialogue on equal rights, status, and opportunities, regardless of gender.

Inclusive Work, Disability and Ageing Network

The Inclusive Work, Disability and Ageing Network aims to advance an inclusive future of work for disabled and older people.

Innovative Education Network

How can we improve everyone’s experience of learning and education? How can we create successful futures for people, communities and society?

International Development Network

With the launch of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) it is now more than ever that a more connected and coordinated approach to solving the world's biggest challenges is needed.

LGBT Creative Cultures Network

Leading cultural change and enriching society around diverse and inclusive LGBT+ issues via lecture series, creative interventions and networking events while reducing stigma and stereotyping of LGBT+ people.

Media, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage Network

The MCICH runs a busy calendar of events each year, primarily in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders, exploring ideas across a wide range of topics.

Mindful Living Network

The aim of the RSA’s Fellow-led Mindful Living Network is to engage, educate and inspire Fellows to live more purposeful, creative, inspired and mindful lives by sharing practical tools grounded on the latest scientific evidence and wisdom traditions.

Performing Arts Network

The RSA Performing Arts Network enables connection between the widest range of performing arts professionals & enthusiasts, and people who are passionate about social change.

Responsible AI Network

The Responsible AI Network (RAIN) informs the responsible development, deployment, adoption and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and research.

Sustainability Network

This network provides an opportunity for Fellows and others who work within, or have an interest in, the sustainability sphere to get together, share ideas and help the RSA take forward its sustainability agenda.

Systems Thinking Network

The aim of this new network is to create more opportunities for systems thinking to drive positive social change. Together, we'll share ideas and experiences, collaborate on projects and support other networks.

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The RSA Fellowship is a global network of changemakers enabling people, places and the planet to flourish in harmony. RSA Fellows have been at the forefront of significant social impact since 1754. We invite you to be part of this change.