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Success for RSA pension costs campaign

Press release

30 Aug 2012

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has pledged to introduce a new set of rules that will tell savers exactly how much of their pensions are being swallowed up by charges on an annual basis.

The winner takes it all

Blog

29 Aug 2012

Matthew Taylor

Patricia Kaszynska FRSA has been in contact to suggest a dialogue about social mobility. As I like Patricia's work and get quite animated about the uses and abuses of the idea of social mobility, it was an offer I couldn't refuse. So this is the first of what we hope will be a series of posts on this site (from me and from Patricia), enhanced, we hope, with the usual thoughtful contributions from readers. We have an ambition to publish something more substantial but that depends on how this thread goes.

How to hold a livestreaming event

Fellowship news

28 Aug 2012

The RSA holds one of the most extensive public events programme, held at the RSA House in London - all of which are available on the website as either audio or video files. In order to make our lectures even more accessible, we are increasing the number of events which are filmed live and streamed on the web. Participate by watching online or organising a livestreaming event near you.

Showcasing the RSA

Fellowship news

28 Aug 2012

For one week during September, we will be showcasing the work of the RSA and the best in thought-leadership and innovation. This will coincide for the re-opening of the RSA House following the refurbishment. Join us for a host of activities.

Catalyst news

Fellowship news

28 Aug 2012

The latest ideas awarded support from Catalyst will help: social entrepreneurs access regular advice to help them grow\\; doctors bypass out-of-date technology to access patient data immediately and collaborate better\\; people see maths as a more accessible and creative subject\\; and teenagers with limited extracurricular activity gain skills and CV material.

Food and Fellowship in the Vaults Restaurant

Fellowship news

28 Aug 2012

Following on from the very successful Jubilee lunch, the Vaults Restaurant team are delighted to announce a new series of themed days which will be taking place over the coming year. The series starts off with an Indian Summer event on Sunday 30 September, with other themes including Halloween\\; a Fellows’ Carvery\\; and a special RDI event.

A revolution in family policy

Comment

28 Aug 2012

The UK needs a new approach to family policy. Clem Henricson FRSA argues that in developing this, we need to look at the successes and failures of the past.

More civic pride please, we’re British!

Comment

28 Aug 2012

During Lord Digby Jones’s recent talk on Civic Pride at the RSA, he made the point that although we are still world leaders in many fields of industry, we don’t crow about it enough. This prompted Dr Cailean MacKirdy FRSA to recall an event, the likes of which seldom, if ever, takes place today.

Welcoming a new ABI habit

Blog

24 Aug 2012

Matthew Taylor

Encouraging people to save more for their retirement is an example of the kind of ‘wicked problem’ that I argue requires a clumsy solution incorporating elements of hierarchical authority, social solidarity and individualism.  Today comes news that the RSA has made its own contribution to such a solution.