LSE Data Science Institute
@LSEDataScience
The DSI was established to foster the study of data science and AI with a focus on their impact on social, economic and political ramifications.
This academic year was marked by a range of events, achievements & developments: 🎙️ 9 events this term ft. Reid Hoffman & Lila Ibrahim 🎓 338 students took our courses 🏆 Jon Cardoso-Silva awarded AI & Education Fellowship 🌍 @martinanthony gave a keynote at the NOVA IMS Summit
We're thrilled that Jon Cardoso-Silva, Associate Professor (Education) at the DSI, has been awarded one of LSE's 10 inaugural AI & Education Fellowships. Six of the other 10 places were awarded to DSI Affiliates, with fellows piloting AI in teaching across LSE. Congrats to all!
As part of #LondonClimatActionWeek the @tp_initiative is hosting a panel to discuss their pilot: automating data collection to evaluate the net-zero progress of companies, banks & countries. 🗓️ Tuesday 24 June🕔 6.30pm – 8.00pm📍 In person and online 🔽 lse.ac.uk/Events/2025/06…
Join us at the #LSEFestival this weekend for Big Data for Public Good – a panel on transforming government services with better data and analysis. 🗓️ Saturday 21 June 🕔5.00pm – 6.00pm 📍 In person and online 🔽 lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…
We’re halfway through the #LSEFestival: Visions for the Future! 🌟 Join @GoogleDeepMind COO Lila Ibrahim and DSI Senior Advisor Cosmina Dorobantu this Friday to explore the transformative potential of #AI. 🗓️Friday 20 June 🕡12:00pm - 1:00pm💻lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…
DSI Affiliate Dr Seeta Peña Gangadharan (@MediaLSE) explores hidden surveillance in Amazon warehouses and its impact on worker autonomy and dignity. Her research offers a powerful look at tech, accountability, and the future of work. Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=x-7E8K…
As #AI drives a fourth industrial revolution, how do we ensure progress is equitable, inclusive and sustainable? Join us and @The_IGC at #LSEFestival for Data for Development. 🗓️Thurs 17 June | 🕐 1–2pm | 📍In-person & online 🔗 Register: lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…
Behind the shiny surface of #AI lie vast data centres, human labour, and cheap energy. @MediaLSE's Bingchun Meng explores the hidden infrastructure powering AI – from China’s data centre workers to global tech supply chains. #ResearchForTheWorld Read: lse.ac.uk/research/resea…
The path of #AI is a societal question. How can we guide it to do the most good? Join Lila Ibrahim, COO of Google DeepMind, and Cosmina Dorobantu, Senior Advisor to the DSI, to discuss AI's transformative potential. 🗓️Friday 20 June 🕡12:00pm - 1:00pm💻lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…
An #AI tool might lack bedside manner, but it can help NHS staff spend more time with patients. Laura Gilbert of @LSEPublicPolicy explores how #ArtificialIntelligence could reduce A&E wait times across the UK. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=UO5eea…
DSI #PhDAffiliate Chuyao Wang’s new co-authored paper examines how conspiracy theories are governed on Chinese social media, showing how governments spread, allow, or argue against conspiracy theories. Read the paper: nature.com/articles/s4159…
Join us for AI Adventures with ChatGPT at the LSE Festival Family Day 🎉 Saturday 21 June | 10 am–2 pm Designed for young people aged 8–16, activities will allow them to experiment with AI tools and discover their power and possibilities! lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…
Does AI = job losses? Not necessarily. #DSIAffiliate Tomislav Karačić (@LSEManagement) studied a seed-sorting business where humans and machines teamed up – with powerful results. Read his article in the latest #LSEResearchForTheWorld: lse.ac.uk/research/resea…
Join us for our LSE Festival panel: Big data for public good 🗓️ Saturday 21 June | 5–6 pm Experts discuss how to unlock the potential of UK government data for effective, fair policies. lse.ac.uk/Events/LSE-Fes…
How far should we trust the voice of AI? As Siri, Alexa and others become part of everyday life, how do their voices shape our trust? #DSIAffiliate @anuschkaschmitt (@LSEManagement) explores this in the latest #LSEResearchForTheWorld. Read more: lse.ac.uk/research/resea…
How could #AI work for public good? In Taming Silicon Valley: How We Can Ensure That AI Works for Us (@mitpress) recent DSI speaker @GaryMarcus lays out the risks & calls for democratic oversight. Read the M. Kerem Coban review for @LSEReviewBooks: blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2025…
Still time to apply!
💼 LAST WEEK TO APPLY! Join us to deliver world-class teaching by facilitating seminars on empirical #datascience and its application to #policymaking. 🗓️Closing: Sunday 8 June (23.59 BST) bit.ly/45ggooh @LSEDataScience
.@The_IGC is hiring two Data Analysts to support the Zambia Evidence Lab – a new initiative led by the Ministry of Finance and National Planning to drive data-informed policymaking. Apply by 16 June 2025 👉theigc.org/about/careers#…
