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Politics
[H2] How Brexit remade Britain’s political identities
LSE Professor Sara Hobolt introduces her new book, Tribal Politics, in the latest edition of our online social science magazineRead the article in Research for the World
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[H2] LSE Summer School applications are open
A three-week experience that will last your whole career, our Summer School is taking place from June to August 2026Apply to Summer School
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News
[H2] LSE announces Stone Centre for the Study of Wealth Inequality
Bringing together world-leading experts to provide new evidence on the relationship between entrepreneurship and wealth inequality and inform the development of policy designFind out more
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News
[H2] Kristalina Georgieva, Christine Lagarde and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speak at LSE panel in honour of Nicholas Stern
Hosted by LSE's Global School of Sustainability, the panel explored the need for societies and global institutions to evolve in order to address daunting challenges including climate change, inequality and risks arising from new technologiesRead a write-up of the event
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News
[H2] LSE among world's best in subject rankings
LSE has been ranked top three in the UK and fifth in the world for Social Science and Management subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026Explore the rankings
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[H2] Celebrating LSE's 130th anniversary
LSE was founded on a bold idea: that knowledge, shared widely, could help build a better society. Join in the celebrations during our anniversary yearDiscover our story
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[H3] Global and Online Degrees
[H3] Executive Education
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[H3] Future Proof | Sustainable responses to global challenges
Videos, articles, blogs and events exploring what a sustainable and resilient future looks like, and how the social sciences will help us build it.
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[H3] Urban flooding and emergency preparedness: is the UK ready? | LSE Future Proof
LSE Visiting Professor in Practice David Shukman12 May 2026 • 5 minutes 55 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] Who benefits from the privatisation of health and social care?
24 March 2026 · Dr Benjamin GoodairArticle
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[H3] How to make life on our planet more sustainable | LSE Future Proof
Professor Jonathan Pershing, Dr Ganga Shreedhar, Dr Shefali Khanna, Professor Sir Tim Besley, Professor David Luke, Professor Carmen Nuzzo14 April 2026 • 7 minutes 15 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] The power and constraints on international law in a political world
24 March 2026 · Dr Theresa SquatritoArticle
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[H3] Why wildfires are becoming impossible to control | LSE Future Proof
Dr Thomas Smith10 March 2026 • 4 minutes 45 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] China's one-child policy created a generation that prefers smaller families
24 March 2026 · Dr Shuang ChenArticle
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[H3] How Gulf cities could be rebuilt with people in mind | LSE Future Proof
Dr Alexandra Gomes10 February 2026 • 5 minutes 17 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] Tackling school bullying: insights from Mexico
24 March 2026 · Dr Kevin Zapata-CelestinoArticle
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[H3] Why are we having fewer children? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
50 years ago we feared overpopulation, now governments are worried about falling birth rates. Global fertility rates are at historic lows but should we be concerned?3 March 2026 • 28 minutes 48 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
[H3] Teaching about colonialism in the classroom
24 March 2026 · Professor Leigh Gardner, Professor Tirthankar Roy, Professor Mohamed SalehArticle
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[H3] How many steps can you do to save the NHS billions - it’s fewer than you think
30 January 2026 • 2 minutes 50 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] LSE Blogs
Featuring LSE researchers and academics, think-tank researchers, politicians and third sector experts across the world
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[H3] What's next for quantum computing?
9 December 2025 • 7 minutes 52 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] Living in London: How can we make our communities greener?
19 December 2025 • 11 minutes 10 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] Are jobs getting better? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast
Rapid technological progress is boosting productivity, automating routine tasks, and creating new opportunities for creativity and more flexible ways of working. But is this really making jobs better? 3 February 2026 • 30 minutes 14 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] Stem cells: the future of science explained
Professor Emily Jackson explores the ethical and legal questions that surround embryo models.9 September 2025 • 8 minutes 38 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] LSE iQ Podcast
The award-winning monthly social science podcast from LSE
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[H3] LSE Research for the World magazine
Explore the latest LSE research articles, videos and podcasts in our online social science magazine
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[H3] LSE Press
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[H3] Will AI free us from work?
Will AI lead to mass unemployment—or free us from work altogether? In this special LSE iQ episode, Sophie Mallett speaks with Professor Judy Wajcman about what artificial intelligence really means for the future of work.4 November 2025 • 21 minutes 43 secondsPodcast/videoPlay
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[H3] Five global challenges at LSE
LSE, a world-leading social sciences university, is uniquely placed to help society navigate five major challenges the world is facing
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[H3] LSE alumna honoured as TIME Woman of the Year
LSE alumna Safeena Husain has been recognised for her work as founder of Mumbai non-profit Educate Girls. News
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[H3] LSE student named a TIME woman of the year
Mahnoor Omer achieved recognition for her activism around period products in Pakistan.News
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[H3] LSE Generate secures leading spot as the UK’s top university start-up hub in 2026 rankings
This year’s ranking covers 180 centres across 25 countries. News
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[H3] Language Centre
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[H3] LSE top ten in social mobility list
The School has been ranked 10th in the 2025 English Social Mobility Index News
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[H3] Recent LSE graduate selected for prestigious fellowship
Sung Jae Harry Park was selected from a pool of over 5,800 candidates. News
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[H3] LSE’s widening participation Pathways programmes are “genuinely life-changing” say participants
Participants who took part in LSE’s Pathways to Law programme have described it as “an incredible experience” .News
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[H3] LSE named as top university in the UK
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 has ranked LSE as the number one university in the countryNews
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[H3] Guardian University Guide 2026 ranks LSE top in London
LSE has been ranked as fourth overall in the UK. News
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[H2] Join the LSE Events mailing list
Sign up to receive newsletters about upcoming public events and exhibitions at LSE.Subscribe
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[H3] LSE at a glance
Find facts and figures about LSE, from student intake and global rankings to academic facilities and employability
[H3] Virtual Graduate Open Events at LSE
Access on-demand content
[H3] Social networks and ideological polarisation: a Q&A with Nilmini Herath
A Q&A with PhD student Nilmini Herath on the impact of social networks on beliefs, behaviours and wellbeing.
[H3] Sustainability at LSE
LSE is home to world-leading sustainability research and a passionate community acting to make change
[H3] Meet, visit and discover LSE
Attend our in-person events or explore LSE from home
[H3] Welcome to LSE: Our official campus tour video

[H1] Summer School 2026 - Applications open
Apply now for a three-week course at LSE and experience London in the summerFind out moreJoin our mailing list
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[H2] Identify the course that suits you
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[H3] Your Summer | Your Future
Discover what your future holds at LSE Summer School
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[H3] The learning experience
Find out more about how and what you’ll learnOur faculty are experts in their fields and teach with enthusiasm and contemporary relevance
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[H3] Spark: Professional skills
Extracurricular activities to enhance your career'Spark' is our professional skills programme designed to boost your career prospects
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[H3] Social programme
Discover London and beyond with life-long friends
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[H3] How to apply
Applications for Summer School 2026 are open
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[H3] FAQs
Get answers to any questions you may have about LSE Summer School
[H3] Accommodation
Stay in the heart of London with a variety of accommodation options, perfect for connecting with fellow Summer School students and exploring the city
[H3] Upcoming events
Find out more about upcoming public events by LSE Summer School
[H3] Further information
Fees and paymentInformation on payments and withdrawal policiesCredit and certificationEarn credit towards your degree with LSE Summer SchoolAssessmentCourse structure, exams and credits work at Summer School
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Before going to summer school, I hadn’t decided on my major for my degree and master's course, but I have now found my real study interests here.Rinko Matsunobu, JapanMusashi University, Japan
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[H3] Download the 2026 brochure
Discover why 99% of students would recommend LSE Summer School Get the brochure