The RSA Student Design Awards is a global curriculum and competition for emerging designers that’s been running since 1924.

We challenge students and recent graduates to tackle pressing social, environmental and economic issues through design thinking.

This audio was recorded in 2019 and is part of the annual SDA competition

The RSA Student Design Awards is a global curriculum and competition for emerging designers that’s been running since 1924.

We challenge students and recent graduates to tackle pressing social, environmental and economic issues through design thinking.

This audio was recorded in 2019 and is part of the annual SDA competition.

As we near the end of 2019, a panel of commentators gathers to reflect on the forgotten moments that have shaped a year consumed by politics.

This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 12th December 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/092/2019-review-of-the-year

Social innovation pioneer Geoff Mulgan argues that we need new solutions designed to meet social needs if we’re to solve our most urgent global challenges.

This event was recorded live at the RSA on Tuesday 10th December 2019. Discover more about this event here:

Behavioural geneticist Robert Plomin argues that the DNA revolution has profound implications for parenting and education. If so, how should we respond?

This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 5th December 2019. Discover more about this event here:

Changemaker Paul Sinton-Hewitt tells the story of parkrun, the uniquely accessible and social initiative which has opened the possibility of wellbeing and social cohesion to all.

This event was recorded live at the RSA on Tuesday 3rd December 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/092/a-social-movement-for-the-common-good

Mark Major RDI, incoming Master of the RDI Faculty, will give the 2019 Address on the way in which his experience of illuminating public space has helped him develop some key principles for successful design leadership and excellence.

This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 28th November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/dont-forget-the-magic

A fresh look at how we humans have evolved and remade the world around us. What’s our next chapter? With science writer Gaia Vince.

This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 28th November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/the-story-of-us

How did internet companies take over the world? Economic analyst Rana Foroohar explores how we can challenge the power of the tech giants.

This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 21st November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/how-big-tech-betrayed-us

In his annual Chief Executive’s Lecture, Matthew Taylor will discuss the scale and nature of economic insecurity today and collective solutions to confront it.

This event was recorded live at the RSA on Friday 22nd November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/an-age-of-insecurity