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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 8

Are today’s #AI systems truly aware — or are we just projecting human qualities onto machines? We speak to Professor Jonathan Birch (@birchlse) from @LSEPhilosophy to explore the science and ethics of AI sentience. 🔎 Discover more AI research: lse.ac.uk/AI

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City of London@cityoflondon · Jul 23

Congratulations to Tony Travers, who has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today. A professor at @LSEPublicPolicy and Director of @lse_london, Tony has been recognised for his expertise in public finance, elections, and local/regional government.

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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 23

AI = job losses? Or AI = new opportunities? 🤔🤖 In this #LSEResearchForTheWorld piece, Tomislav Karačić from @LSEManagement explores how thoughtful planning of #AI can help upskill workers and create collaborative human-machine workflows. Read more: ow.ly/711E50WsLmy

LSEnews's tweet card. Tomislav Karačić’s study into one seed sorting business finds that with thought and planning, AI can positively reshape how humans and machines work together.

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LSE Media & Communications@MediaLSE · Jul 22

🎉 We're delighted to announce Professor Nick Couldry has been elected as a @BritishAcademy_ Fellow in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the humanities and social sciences. Read more about the British Academy Fellowship : thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/agm-welco… @LSEnews

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LSE@LSEnews · Jan 7

“Water companies are the classic example of where markets won't work because you've got a natural monopoly.” In our brand new #LSEiQ podcast, Prof Gwyn Bevan @LSEPublicPolicy and @LSEManagement explains why privatised water companies have failed. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/1AnPnE…

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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 17

"The debate should not be about banning smartphones, but about how to weave them into lessons to maximise learning." New research by Dr Aaron Cheng @LSEManagement challenges the belief that banning smartphones in classrooms improves academic attainment. lse.ac.uk/News/Latest-ne…

LSEnews's tweet card. When teachers actively integrate smartphones into lessons, they can enhance learning and narrow academic gaps.

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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 17

Can we utilise AI to improve public safety? 🤔 In this #LSEResearchForTheWorld article, Tom Kirchmaier of @CEP_LSE leverages AI to predict risks and manage crowds at large gatherings like football matches and music shows. Read more about the measures: ow.ly/WIGG50WpRW3

LSEnews's tweet card. Crowds can be unpredictable and the task of ensuring people’s safety at large events fraught with difficulty. Tom Kirchmaier explores AI and crowd management.

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World Economic Forum@wef · Jul 15

In the face of fast-evolving tech and shifting #social norms and #culture, how can we bridge the #generation gap? Michael Bruter, Professor of Political Science at @LSEnews discussed the divide and ways to connect at the @wef's #AMNC25 weforum.org/stories/2025/0…

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LSE Events@LSEpublicevents · Jul 14

🏆 We had the honour of hearing three Nobel Laureates speak at LSE recently. @NobelPrize winners Amartya Sen, Daron Acemoglu & Christopher Pissarides all shared their unique expertise with us. Here's what they discussed 🧵👇 #LSEEvents

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LSE Library@LSELibrary · Jul 11

IMPORTANT📅Sat 12 July, 8am - 4pm: the Library will be closed to all users. Alternative @LSEnews student study facilities are available in CKK, MAR, SAL and CBG buildings. More information on planned summer work on campus: info.lse.ac.uk/staff/division… @LSEalumni

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Study at LSE@StudyLSE · Jul 10

Welcome to #LSEOpenDay! 🎓 Today's your chance to explore campus, connect with students & staff, and experience life at LSE ✨ Don't forget to check the programme for all the events taking place & grab your wristband! 📱🎟️👇 ow.ly/RUNH50WnsF3

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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 8

We are delighted to announce a new joint research fund with @Tsinghua_Uni to strengthen and develop academic collaborations between the institutions in the field of sustainability. Read more about the new collaborative opportunities for researchers 🤝 ow.ly/Nwjn50Wm5CP

LSEnews's tweet card. LSE and Tsinghua University have announced a new joint research fund, to strengthen and develop academic collaborations around sustainability.

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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 7

Feminist takes on AI? Generative AI in education? Algorithms behind automation? Or the ultimate—can AI go rogue? Explore these questions by reading these recommended books on AI and tech: ow.ly/y2kO50WktIm #LSEResearchForTheWorld

LSEnews's tweet card. This reading list, compiled in collaboration with the LSE Review of Books blog, offers recommendations from LSE researchers of key books covering AI and tech.

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LSE Phelan US Centre@LSE_US · Jul 3

💡 New publication alert! Phelan US Centre Director Professor @ptrubowitz (@LSEIRDept) and Professor @wjhurst (@Cambridge_Uni) have co-authored a piece titled "The Fantasy of a Grand Bargain Between America and China" for @ForeignAffairs. foreignaffairs.com/united-states/…

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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 2

📢 @LSEGeography has joined with 4 other globally respected academic institutions (@sgSMU, @UniMelb, @BUonCities, @uoft) to launch the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies that places people at the heart of urban research and policymaking. 🏙️ lse.ac.uk/News/Latest-ne…

LSEnews's tweet card. The Department of Geography and Environment has joined four other academic institutions to launch the Global Alliance on Sustainable Urban Societies.

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Martin Lewis@MartinSLewis · Jul 2

It's rare write something personal, but its 30yrs since I was General Secretary of @LSEnews Students Union. So I wanted to put some pics & memories together. Here it is Bullshit, balcony boys & meeting Mick Jagger! What my student union year taught me blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2025/06/bullsh…

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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 2

Data centres = cold wires and blinking lights? 🤔 Think again. In Guizhou, China, Prof Bingchun Meng @MediaLSE found Nordic-style digital towns powering AI. Read more: ow.ly/QoM350WisoY #LSEResearchForTheWorld

LSEnews's tweet image. Data centres = cold wires and blinking lights? 🤔

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In Guizhou, China, Prof Bingchun Meng @MediaLSE found Nordic-style digital towns powering AI.

Read more: ow.ly/QoM350WisoY

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LSE@LSEnews · Jul 1

🌡The UK is underprepared for #heatwaves and the effects they have on climate change. @GRI_LSE and @DrCHowarth continue to lead work on the #UK’s response and strategies to enhance the country’s resilience to extreme heat 👇 lse.ac.uk/granthaminstit…

LSEnews's tweet card. Candice Howarth details some of the complexities involved in increasing the country’s preparation and resilience to the growing threat of heatwaves, including the need to ensure that solutions do not...

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LSE Impact Blog@LSEImpactBlog · Jun 27

💥New: Students are turning in flawless AI-written theses, but losing the ability to think. Prof Thorsten Fröhlich warns that unless educators rethink rigid assessment norms, we risk raising a generation who can write a thesis, but not think one 🤔 ow.ly/AuU650WhshG

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LSE@LSEnews · Jun 27

How can we inspire stronger action on nature? @LSE_PBS Michael Muthukrishna (@mmuthukrishna) is part of an international team calling for a “Nature Relationship Index", to sit alongside the Human Development Index. Out this week in @Nature (£): nature.com/articles/s4158…

LSEnews's tweet image. How can we inspire stronger action on nature?

@LSE_PBS Michael Muthukrishna (@mmuthukrishna) is part of an international team calling for a “Nature Relationship Index", to sit alongside the Human Development Index.

Out this week in @Nature (£):
nature.com/articles/s4158…

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