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The King of Sustainability is now on display at the Royal Society of Arts.

Created by artist Michael Shellis in collaboration with social entrepreneur Taz Khan MBE, this striking portrait of His Majesty The King is made entirely from reclaimed and natural materials.

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"One of the biggest issues that degrowth has to face is its name."

George Monbiot and Jeremy Lent discuss overconsumption, economic inequality and alternative ways of thinking about prosperity, including Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics.

Ful replay ▶️ https://t.co/J1GnGJJAt5

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Is democracy in deep trouble?

George Monbiot and Jeremy Lent on political power, democracy and the idea of "electoral oligarchy".

Watch the full replay ▶️ https://t.co/2ZIbmZ84G7

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Did you know we helped invent modern exams?

In the 1850s, the Royal Society of Arts pioneered standardised public examinations, introducing a credible way to recognise knowledge and skills at a time when few such measures existed.

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Join us for an evening with two of the most exciting comedians heading to this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

On 25 June, Tom Towelling and Celya AB bring their latest material to RSA House as part of our Fringe Preview Season.

Get your tickets ▶️ https://t.co/gn21doftbk

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Two library books a week wasn't enough for Lee Child growing up... so he made everyone who came to his house get a library card. Even the dog. 🐶📚

Watch the full conversation 🔽 https://t.co/BMzpWQcLLU

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We're delighted to congratulate Kabir Kaul FRSA FLS on being awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to Nature in the King’s Birthday Honours.

A Fellow since 2023, Kabir is a conservationist, wildlife writer and campaigner.

Congratulations Kabir!

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As part of our Edinburgh Fringe Preview Season, some of the most exciting acts will be performing at the RSA. We'll be kicking off the season with award-winning comedians Jordan Brookes and Kemah Bob.

Catch them before they head to Edinburgh ▶️ https://t.co/gn21doftbk

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We're proud to welcome our newest Fellows to the Royal Society of Arts and look forward to seeing the impact they'll make.

Get to know the latest Fellows featured in RSA Journal 👇

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From Fleabag to Baby Reindeer, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has launched global hits making their creators household names.

Now, the iconic festival is coming to London for a special preview season being held at the RSA.

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A new annual exhibition for London's cultural calendar. Join us for the opening exhibition on 9 June at RSA House.

Limited free tickets ▶️ https://t.co/Ybt9BLJNBS

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The ability to read is a skill that most of us take for granted. Yet, more than two-thirds of prisoners in the UK have the reading skill of a primary school child.

Lee Child is joining us on June 8 to discuss the transformative power of reading.

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After last week's heatwave, summer has officially arrived. ☀️

Take a look at some of the conversations, performances and big ideas coming to the Royal Society of Arts this June.

Explore our full event programme 🔽 https://t.co/AShIlufiZF

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On 8 June, Lee Child joins award-winning writer Dreda Say Mitchell at the Royal Society of Arts for a live conversation exploring the power of reading, literacy and the future of books in a changing world.

Tickets are free but spaces filling fast! ▶️ https://t.co/h3OR6L5eSQ

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What are RSA Fellows writing about right now?

The latest edition of RSA Journal highlights recently published books by Fellows across politics, culture, design, technology and more.

Explore the full reading list ▶️ https://t.co/uYJYDSQAdS

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Want to catch some of the comedy circuit’s most exciting acts before they head to this year’s Edinburgh Festival? 🎤

Kicking off in June, every Thursday the RSA will feature some of the most exciting comedy acts heading to the Fringe.

Book your ticket 🔽 https://t.co/gn21doftbk

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The Covid-19 pandemic did more than disrupt schooling; it prompted a deeper reflection on how education might better enable young people to flourish, especially during uncertain times.

Continue reading the full article 🔽
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Lee Child, the bestselling author of the Jack Reacher novels, joins award-winning writer Dreda Say Mitchell for a live conversation at The Royal Society of Arts on Monday 8 June.

Tickets are free but spaces are filling fast! 🔽 https://t.co/h3OR6L5eSQ

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Benjamin Franklin. Charles Dickens. Judi Dench. The Royal Society of Arts has always gathered people determined to leave their mark. Now it’s your turn.

8 June 2026 | 9:15am – 1:00pm

Get your ticket now ▶️ https://t.co/ZCUufSo7GJ

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We hosted a sold out live recording of The Observer News Meeting podcast. From antisemitic violence and the May elections to Sabastian Sawe’s sub two hour marathon, the evening explored which stories deserved the headlines.

Find out which story won ▶️ https://t.co/tiqINMgFAN