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The RSA has been turning possibility into progress since 1754. From pioneering invention and design to shaping social change, we are a place for ideas, action, and connection.

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Join a Fellowship that has shaped the world

Our Fellowship is a global network of creators, leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs: united by a common goal to progress society.

From Benjamin Franklin to Vivienne Westwood, RSA Fellows have sparked new ideas, forged powerful connections, and driven change for more than 270 years.

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What you get as a Fellow

RSA House your home in central London

Serious ideas in print, RSA Journal

200+ annual events, where ideas enter public life

FRSA, letters that mark your Fellowship

Mentoring, learn with inspiring peers

Circle, a digital space for Fellows to collaborate

RSA House is open to all

Born in the coffeehouses of the Enlightenment era, RSA House has always been a place for debate and exchange. Today, it’s an architectural landmark in the heart of London where history and ideas meet: with spaces to eat, drink and explore.

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What’s on?

We host more than 200 dynamic events every year- from global thought leaders to emerging and established artists, we welcome a diversity of global speakers.

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What’s on?

We host more than 200 dynamic events every year- from global thought leaders to emerging and established artists, we welcome a diversity of global speakers.

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26 Feb – 17 Jun 2026 RSA House and YouTube Author and journalist George Monbiot in conversation with author Jeremy Lent on what a life-enhancing future could look like. Read more

Fellowship events

RSA Architecture & Urban Planning

26 Feb 2026 The Steps, RSA House, WC2N 6EZ and Online via Zoom The RSA Architecture and Urban Planning interest group builds on the RSA’s rich heritage and vast network of architects, planners, and place-makers to inspire and enable the creation of environments where people, places, and the planet can flourish in harmony. Read more

Fellowship events

RSA x UWTSD Innovation Lecture

26 Feb 2026 IQ Building-UWTSD, Kings Road, Swansea SA1 8AL and Online via Zoom Hear from thought leaders, academics, and industry experts to explore the role of innovation across diverse sectors. Theme for this session: technology and science. Read more

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RSA EMEA community: Plans for 2026

26 Feb 2026 Online via Zoom Meet your new Fellowship Councillors in the EMEA community, fostering connections and collaborative discussions for 2026. Read more

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RSA Northern writers group

26 Feb 2026 James Reckitt Reading Room, Hull Central Library, Albion Street, Kingston upon Hull HU1 3TF This is the first meeting in Hull, for RSA Fellows, friends, and colleagues. Join us to meet writers and those who would like to explore the craft with others. Read more

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Dublin drinks chat: How AI has changed the world

26 Feb 2026 Barney’s Bar, 60 Harcourt Street, D02 P902 Dublin 2 Ireland Join RSA Fellows in Dublin for drinks and conversation about how artificial intelligence has impacted the workplace, economy, and culture. Read more

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We host events that shape the future, finding new ways to illuminate, inform and inspire

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RSA House offers a range of spaces, from historic rooms to contemporary studios, each with its own story to tell. Available for every occasion, from board meetings and conferences to weddings and large-scale celebrations, RSA House provides an unforgettable setting for any occasion.

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