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The award-winning RSA Journal is a quarterly publication for our Fellows, featuring the latest cutting-edge ideas from international writers, interviews with influential figures, high-quality imagery, plus RSA news and views.
First published in 1783, the Journal brings together the best global thinking and initiatives involving education, the economy, the environment and the arts. Many of the articles also include additional content such as video interviews and animations.
You can read the latest RSA Journal, and past issues, by exploring the digital library below or access all our individual articles here.
Journal features
Enjoy the best writing around from the most trailblazing changemakers.
Feature
Judah Armani
A designer’s unorthodox approach is transforming the way education is delivered in prisons across the UK and in the US.
Feature
Jonathan Prosser
Becoming a nation with children at its centre in 10 courageous steps.
Feature
Mike Thatcher
Sir Henry Cole’s list of achievements is long and varied — from the first director of the V&A to helping to establish the Great Exhibition. So it is only right that ‘King Cole’ is commemorated by a blue plaque where he lived and worked in London’s South Kensington.
Comment
Layla McCay
There is a diversity gap in the workplace, with LGBTQ+ people still less likely to reach the top jobs. Layla McCay’s new book discusses what is going wrong, and offers insights and advice from inspiring LGBTQ+ leaders in senior roles.
Comment
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 groups a bespoke presence in the heart of our democracy.
Comment
Phillip Ward
This year’s Earth Day focuses on plastic pollution. It’s a massive problem that must be addressed, but we need to go beyond one-day initiatives to instil a sense of urgency in responding to all the issues we face.
Blog
Deborah Ajia
For Pride Month 2024, we're celebrating our Fellows' and collaborators' impactful work supporting LGBTQ+ communities, from providing vital resources to fighting for human rights and preserving queer history through art and education.
Blog
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.
Blog
Dean Samways
International Women’s Day 2024 invites us to imagine a world where all genders enjoy equality. Where prejudice and discrimination no longer exist. This is the world our work is helping deliver to this and future generations.