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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

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15 May 1991, Washington DC.

More than 100 Fellows gathered at the Library of Congress for the presentation of the Benjamin Franklin Medal to David Attenborough for his outstanding contributions to natural history, broadcasting and public education. 🌍

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The Royal Society of Arts is now live on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app featuring museums, galleries and cultural institutions from around the world.

Download the app 🔽 https://t.co/p9xBuz3AyO

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"Any kind of prediction is never a fact. At best it is an educated guess, but, more often than not, it's a power play in disguise. It's wishful thinking."

Read the full interview ▶️ https://t.co/bn22nOdbuk

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Wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy 100th birthday today.

Sir David has been a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts since 1987, and we are proud to celebrate his remarkable contribution to broadcasting, education and the natural world. 🌏

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Prophecy by Carissa Véliz was recently featured in the Financial Times’ best books of the week. Carissa joins us at the RSA on 18 May alongside tech investor and author Roger McNamee.

Read the FT review - https://t.co/YyN8bYU49i

Get your free ticket - https://t.co/BGU7wTOBAP

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Join us at the Royal Society of Arts for a conversation with John Harris on Maybe I’m Amazed, a powerful story of music, autism and connection.

Read the extract: https://t.co/Micr751qqc

Book your free ticket: https://t.co/XsGIMPNd47

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Buckingham Palace, 1947. A letter marking the moment Princess Elizabeth became President of The Royal Society of Arts.

Join us on 6 May as Robert Hardman explores the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Limited free tickets 🔽 https://t.co/esxYZOO9OO

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The Observer Book Club - 21 May

Join us for a discussion of Braver New World, the new book by award-winning journalist John Kampfner.

He will be joined by former UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband and The Observer Editor-in-Chief James Harding. 🔽

https://t.co/aG0JEoQsKF

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The Queen is a 1997 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Justin Mortimer.

Commissioned by the Royal Society of Arts, to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 50-year association with the Society.

To learn more about the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II 🔽
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