Fellowship Networks

The RSA’s Fellow-led thematic and local networks 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 to you below, visit your local area page to find out about other opportunities where you are based. If you wish to start activity in a new location, see the RSA Networks Guidelines for clarity and support on this.

Alternatively, you can contact an RSA Area Manager or [email protected] to discuss this further.

UK area networks

Greater Brighton Network

Follow the link to join this Fellow-led network based in Greater Brighton.

Isle of Wight Network

A Fellow-led network based on the Isle of Wight.

Newcastle Network

RSA Fellows meet in Newcastle on the third Wednesday of every month. We mix social gatherings (a space for people to connect, share and discuss ideas in an informal setting), with themed events (opportunities to hear from Fellows leading local projects or initiatives, be inspired and get involved).

Oxford Network

The Oxford RSA Fellowship seeks to build a strong community of local Fellows through events, talks and a regular local networking. A very diverse, friendly group, we meet monthly to catch-up, learn about local organisations and activities in Oxfordshire & beyond.

Scotland Area Hub

Join this area hub to receive regular updates on RSA activity happening across Scotland. You can join us on Circle to chat, connect and collaborate with other Fellows based in Scotland.

Scottish Geographical Networks

A range of Fellow-led networks organise events across Scotland on a range of topics. Currently Fellows have been meeting in Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders and St Andrews, with new networks being explored for the Highlands, Orkney and Shetland.

Salisbury Network

The Salisbury Network acts as a catalyst for new partnerships and change in our local area and for interacting more broadly with RSA national themes.

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

Artists' Network

The Fellow Artists’ Network (FAN), was started to give working artists the opportunity to network, discuss issues important to them and to show their (and others) work.

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.

Building Inclusive Growth in Scotland Network

Growing out of the RSA’s Inclusive Growth Commission, the BIG Network looks to develop the findings of the Commission within a Scottish context.

Coaching Network

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

Creativity in Public Services Network

The Creativity in Public Services Network exists to enable Fellows to explore how to make the design and operation of public policy and services more open to creative approaches.

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.

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.

Health, Care and Wellbeing Network

This network will explore how the health service can move beyond a purely biomedical understanding of health, with prevention at its core.

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.

Inequality in Education Network

The Inequality in Education Network aims to provide high quality presenters from the education or political worlds and use them to lead discussion on an aspect of the drivers of unequal outcomes in education in England.

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 (Edinburgh)

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.