LSE School of Public Policy
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Welcome to the official account of the School of Public Policy. The SPP equips you with the skills and ideas to transform people and societies. Follow for news, public events & more. lse.ac.uk/spp
Thanks to all who joined the SPP Womxn’s Network pub quiz last week 🎲
A brilliant atmosphere and a great way to bring the community together. Looking forward to future events ✨
#LSEPublicPolicy #WomxnsNetwork
A brilliant atmosphere and a great way to bring the community together. Looking forward to future events ✨
#LSEPublicPolicy #WomxnsNetwork
November 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Thanks to all who joined the SPP Womxn’s Network pub quiz last week 🎲
A brilliant atmosphere and a great way to bring the community together. Looking forward to future events ✨
#LSEPublicPolicy #WomxnsNetwork
A brilliant atmosphere and a great way to bring the community together. Looking forward to future events ✨
#LSEPublicPolicy #WomxnsNetwork
Our Autumn Term Student Faculty Lunch Programme is underway!
Last week, students joined Dean Andrés Velasco, Professor Tony Travers, and Professor Richard Davies for informal conversations on policy, research, and careers.
A great way to connect beyond the classroom and learn from our faculty!
Last week, students joined Dean Andrés Velasco, Professor Tony Travers, and Professor Richard Davies for informal conversations on policy, research, and careers.
A great way to connect beyond the classroom and learn from our faculty!
November 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Our Autumn Term Student Faculty Lunch Programme is underway!
Last week, students joined Dean Andrés Velasco, Professor Tony Travers, and Professor Richard Davies for informal conversations on policy, research, and careers.
A great way to connect beyond the classroom and learn from our faculty!
Last week, students joined Dean Andrés Velasco, Professor Tony Travers, and Professor Richard Davies for informal conversations on policy, research, and careers.
A great way to connect beyond the classroom and learn from our faculty!
This week, the SPP hosted its 2025 Annual Lecture with Sanna Marin, former Prime Minister of Finland, in conversation with Dean Andrés Velasco.
Sanna reflected on themes from her new book Hope in Action, exploring leadership, courage, and the challenges shaping global politics today!
Sanna reflected on themes from her new book Hope in Action, exploring leadership, courage, and the challenges shaping global politics today!
November 13, 2025 at 12:37 PM
This week, the SPP hosted its 2025 Annual Lecture with Sanna Marin, former Prime Minister of Finland, in conversation with Dean Andrés Velasco.
Sanna reflected on themes from her new book Hope in Action, exploring leadership, courage, and the challenges shaping global politics today!
Sanna reflected on themes from her new book Hope in Action, exploring leadership, courage, and the challenges shaping global politics today!
As part of our Professional Skills Accelerator, leadership expert Eve Poole led an insightful session on Ethics, helping students explore how to make ethical decisions and address real-world challenges such as corruption, nepotism and integrity in public service.
#LSEPublicPolicy
#LSEPublicPolicy
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
As part of our Professional Skills Accelerator, leadership expert Eve Poole led an insightful session on Ethics, helping students explore how to make ethical decisions and address real-world challenges such as corruption, nepotism and integrity in public service.
#LSEPublicPolicy
#LSEPublicPolicy
At our Policy in Practice event last Thursday, Ernesto Zedillo joined the LSE School of Public Policy to discuss “Building democracy, implementing policy”. 💬 Students then had the chance to meet him for a relaxed conversation about leadership and global governance.
#LSEPublicPolicy
#LSEPublicPolicy
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
At our Policy in Practice event last Thursday, Ernesto Zedillo joined the LSE School of Public Policy to discuss “Building democracy, implementing policy”. 💬 Students then had the chance to meet him for a relaxed conversation about leadership and global governance.
#LSEPublicPolicy
#LSEPublicPolicy
Yesterday we welcomed Diego Gambetta for our masterclass, Trust me, I am a criminal! Doing business in the underworld 🕵️♂️🌍
Students gained insights into how economic theory and rational choice thinking apply to organised crime, trust and criminal enterprise. Thank you to everyone who joined.
Students gained insights into how economic theory and rational choice thinking apply to organised crime, trust and criminal enterprise. Thank you to everyone who joined.
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Yesterday we welcomed Diego Gambetta for our masterclass, Trust me, I am a criminal! Doing business in the underworld 🕵️♂️🌍
Students gained insights into how economic theory and rational choice thinking apply to organised crime, trust and criminal enterprise. Thank you to everyone who joined.
Students gained insights into how economic theory and rational choice thinking apply to organised crime, trust and criminal enterprise. Thank you to everyone who joined.
Yesterday, Professor Alexander Evans joined policy and industry leaders in Paris to discuss improving international cooperation and public-private collaboration on cyber security. 🌍
A big thank you to @businessatoecd.org for organising this important event!
A big thank you to @businessatoecd.org for organising this important event!
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Yesterday, Professor Alexander Evans joined policy and industry leaders in Paris to discuss improving international cooperation and public-private collaboration on cyber security. 🌍
A big thank you to @businessatoecd.org for organising this important event!
A big thank you to @businessatoecd.org for organising this important event!
A big week at the School of Public Policy 🌍
We launched The London Consensus, featuring contributions from 50+ global experts, and held our first Dean’s Dialogue, where students explored its ideas with Dean Andrés Velasco.
Click here to find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
We launched The London Consensus, featuring contributions from 50+ global experts, and held our first Dean’s Dialogue, where students explored its ideas with Dean Andrés Velasco.
Click here to find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
November 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A big week at the School of Public Policy 🌍
We launched The London Consensus, featuring contributions from 50+ global experts, and held our first Dean’s Dialogue, where students explored its ideas with Dean Andrés Velasco.
Click here to find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
We launched The London Consensus, featuring contributions from 50+ global experts, and held our first Dean’s Dialogue, where students explored its ideas with Dean Andrés Velasco.
Click here to find out more: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
#FlashbackFriday to the APPS Boat Party last week 🎉
Students from the School of Public Policy took to the River Thames for an evening of fun, connection and celebration to mark the start of the new academic year.
#LSESPP #APPS #PublicPolicy
Students from the School of Public Policy took to the River Thames for an evening of fun, connection and celebration to mark the start of the new academic year.
#LSESPP #APPS #PublicPolicy
October 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
#FlashbackFriday to the APPS Boat Party last week 🎉
Students from the School of Public Policy took to the River Thames for an evening of fun, connection and celebration to mark the start of the new academic year.
#LSESPP #APPS #PublicPolicy
Students from the School of Public Policy took to the River Thames for an evening of fun, connection and celebration to mark the start of the new academic year.
#LSESPP #APPS #PublicPolicy
Another great Professional Skills Accelerator weekend at the School of Public Policy.
Students joined Delia Lloyd for two Effective Communication workshops on Saturday and Sunday, gaining practical tools to communicate with confidence and clarity!!
Students joined Delia Lloyd for two Effective Communication workshops on Saturday and Sunday, gaining practical tools to communicate with confidence and clarity!!
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Another great Professional Skills Accelerator weekend at the School of Public Policy.
Students joined Delia Lloyd for two Effective Communication workshops on Saturday and Sunday, gaining practical tools to communicate with confidence and clarity!!
Students joined Delia Lloyd for two Effective Communication workshops on Saturday and Sunday, gaining practical tools to communicate with confidence and clarity!!
Prof. Tony Travers joined a Central London Alliance panel on London’s economy and environment for growth, discussing how the capital can attract investment, rebuild confidence, and foster sustainable prosperity.
Read more about the discussion: www.cityam.com/business-and...
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Read more about the discussion: www.cityam.com/business-and...
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Business and Policy Leaders Call for Policies to Unlock London’s Full Economic Potential
London, 24 October 2025 – Business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts gathered in London for London – Opportunities and Obstacles for Growth, hosted by the Central London Alliance CIC, to dis...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Prof. Tony Travers joined a Central London Alliance panel on London’s economy and environment for growth, discussing how the capital can attract investment, rebuild confidence, and foster sustainable prosperity.
Read more about the discussion: www.cityam.com/business-and...
#LSEPublicPolicy
Read more about the discussion: www.cityam.com/business-and...
#LSEPublicPolicy
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Sandra Sequeira to the LSE School of Public Policy as Professor of Development Economics.
Her research in development economics and political economy is shaping policy and driving real-world change.
Learn more: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
Her research in development economics and political economy is shaping policy and driving real-world change.
Learn more: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
October 24, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Sandra Sequeira to the LSE School of Public Policy as Professor of Development Economics.
Her research in development economics and political economy is shaping policy and driving real-world change.
Learn more: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
Her research in development economics and political economy is shaping policy and driving real-world change.
Learn more: www.lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
The London Consensus: Economic Principles for the 21st Century, published yesterday by LSE Press, brings together insights from 50+ leading economists including our own Andrés Velasco and Nicholas Barr.
Read it and join the launch event on 28 Oct 6.30pm at LSE and online: shorturl.at/N4IyI
Read it and join the launch event on 28 Oct 6.30pm at LSE and online: shorturl.at/N4IyI
October 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
The London Consensus: Economic Principles for the 21st Century, published yesterday by LSE Press, brings together insights from 50+ leading economists including our own Andrés Velasco and Nicholas Barr.
Read it and join the launch event on 28 Oct 6.30pm at LSE and online: shorturl.at/N4IyI
Read it and join the launch event on 28 Oct 6.30pm at LSE and online: shorturl.at/N4IyI
Applications are now open for our 2026 intake! Apply now to be a part of a global community of changemakers passionate about shaping policy for a better world.
➡️Find out more about our masters programmes and how you can apply to be a part of our cohort in 2026 at www.lse.ac.uk/spp/study
➡️Find out more about our masters programmes and how you can apply to be a part of our cohort in 2026 at www.lse.ac.uk/spp/study
October 15, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Applications are now open for our 2026 intake! Apply now to be a part of a global community of changemakers passionate about shaping policy for a better world.
➡️Find out more about our masters programmes and how you can apply to be a part of our cohort in 2026 at www.lse.ac.uk/spp/study
➡️Find out more about our masters programmes and how you can apply to be a part of our cohort in 2026 at www.lse.ac.uk/spp/study
This Thursday, join @claireyorke.bsky.social at LSE as she explores how empathy can transform politics and leadership, with insights from Alexander Evans.
💡Find out more and register to attend online or in person: shorturl.at/fpjM7
💡Find out more and register to attend online or in person: shorturl.at/fpjM7
Can empathy really transform politics and leadership?
Thurs 16 Oct, 6.30pm | 'Can empathy really transform politics and leadership?' with Dr Claire Yorke
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October 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
This Thursday, join @claireyorke.bsky.social at LSE as she explores how empathy can transform politics and leadership, with insights from Alexander Evans.
💡Find out more and register to attend online or in person: shorturl.at/fpjM7
💡Find out more and register to attend online or in person: shorturl.at/fpjM7
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Finance Ministers in #Africa must navigate the needs of #climate resilience and development.
Toluwalola Kasali (@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social alum) on @africaatlse.bsky.social 👉 blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/...
Image: UN Climate Change on Flickr
Toluwalola Kasali (@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social alum) on @africaatlse.bsky.social 👉 blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/...
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July 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Finance Ministers in #Africa must navigate the needs of #climate resilience and development.
Toluwalola Kasali (@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social alum) on @africaatlse.bsky.social 👉 blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/...
Image: UN Climate Change on Flickr
Toluwalola Kasali (@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social alum) on @africaatlse.bsky.social 👉 blogs.lse.ac.uk/africaatlse/...
Image: UN Climate Change on Flickr
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#UK #Universities are in a financial pickle, with #fees struggling to cover the cost of #tuition.
Nicholas Barr @lse-ei.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social argues that one effective solution would be for the Government to recoup more money from #StudentLoans @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.
Nicholas Barr @lse-ei.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social argues that one effective solution would be for the Government to recoup more money from #StudentLoans @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.
Financing universities – is there a way out of the maze? - British Politics and Policy at LSE
Universities are in a financial pickle. The only way out is for the Government to recoup more money from student loans than it currently does.
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July 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#UK #Universities are in a financial pickle, with #fees struggling to cover the cost of #tuition.
Nicholas Barr @lse-ei.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social argues that one effective solution would be for the Government to recoup more money from #StudentLoans @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.
Nicholas Barr @lse-ei.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social argues that one effective solution would be for the Government to recoup more money from #StudentLoans @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social.
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With so many digital payment tools around, central banks hesitate to issue their own digital currencies.
But #CBDCs may be a tool to strengthen the payment system.
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But #CBDCs may be a tool to strengthen the payment system.
@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social
A central bank digital currency can shape the national payment system - LSE Business Review
With so many digital payment tools around, central banks hesitate to issue their own digital currencies. But CBDCs may be necessary.
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August 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
With so many digital payment tools around, central banks hesitate to issue their own digital currencies.
But #CBDCs may be a tool to strengthen the payment system.
@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social
But #CBDCs may be a tool to strengthen the payment system.
@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social
We asked four of the authors of our forthcoming book what the #LondonConsensus means to them and how it departs from the Washington Consensus 30 years ago.
📕 Coming soon with @lsepress.bsky.social #OpenAccess: press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
@theigc.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social
📕 Coming soon with @lsepress.bsky.social #OpenAccess: press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
@theigc.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social
What does the London Consensus mean to you?
YouTube video by LSE School of Public Policy
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August 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
We asked four of the authors of our forthcoming book what the #LondonConsensus means to them and how it departs from the Washington Consensus 30 years ago.
📕 Coming soon with @lsepress.bsky.social #OpenAccess: press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
@theigc.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social
📕 Coming soon with @lsepress.bsky.social #OpenAccess: press.lse.ac.uk/books/e/10.3...
@theigc.bsky.social @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social
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"Realigning for a Post-2025 Transatlantic European Order"
Prof. Alexander Evans introduces this year’s LSE Ratiu Dialogues taking place in Romania from the 6-7 September 2025
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#RatiuDialogues25 #geopolitics #Europe #security
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Prof. Alexander Evans introduces this year’s LSE Ratiu Dialogues taking place in Romania from the 6-7 September 2025
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#RatiuDialogues25 #geopolitics #Europe #security
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Ratiu Dialogues 2025 - Ratiu Forum
The Ratiu Forum is a joint initiative by the Ratiu Family Charitable Foundation,the Ratiu Democracy Centre and the London School of Economics IDEAS Think Tank, currently ranked Europe's top university...
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July 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
"Realigning for a Post-2025 Transatlantic European Order"
Prof. Alexander Evans introduces this year’s LSE Ratiu Dialogues taking place in Romania from the 6-7 September 2025
⬇️Learn More
ratiuforum.com/ratiu-dialog...
#RatiuDialogues25 #geopolitics #Europe #security
@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social
Prof. Alexander Evans introduces this year’s LSE Ratiu Dialogues taking place in Romania from the 6-7 September 2025
⬇️Learn More
ratiuforum.com/ratiu-dialog...
#RatiuDialogues25 #geopolitics #Europe #security
@lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social
🇨🇱 As Chile's presidential campaign shows, countries can grow prosperous while growing increasingly grumpy, argues SPP Dean Andrés Velasco. That is why the choice for voters could be between a Communist and a Trump wannabe. @projectsyndicate.bsky.social 👇
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Chile’s Unhappy Success
Andrés Velasco asks why voters are flocking to right- and left-wing populists ahead of this year’s presidential election.
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July 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🇨🇱 As Chile's presidential campaign shows, countries can grow prosperous while growing increasingly grumpy, argues SPP Dean Andrés Velasco. That is why the choice for voters could be between a Communist and a Trump wannabe. @projectsyndicate.bsky.social 👇
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/c...
www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/c...
Congratulations to our LSE Growth Lab team led by @richarddavies.bsky.social, as well as @alicirone.bsky.social, who were recognised at LSE’s Impact Prize 2025 celebrating outstanding engagement, impact, and the development of a strong impact culture across LSE. 🎉👏
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June 27, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Congratulations to our LSE Growth Lab team led by @richarddavies.bsky.social, as well as @alicirone.bsky.social, who were recognised at LSE’s Impact Prize 2025 celebrating outstanding engagement, impact, and the development of a strong impact culture across LSE. 🎉👏
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👉 info.lse.ac.uk/staff/servic...
The LSE School of Public Policy celebrates Dame Sharon White’s appointment to the House of Lords. Dame Sharon White DBE joined the LSE School of Public Policy as a Visiting Professor in January 2025.
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Crossbench Peerages June 2025
The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life.
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June 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The LSE School of Public Policy celebrates Dame Sharon White’s appointment to the House of Lords. Dame Sharon White DBE joined the LSE School of Public Policy as a Visiting Professor in January 2025.
Find out more 👇
Find out more 👇
On 18 June 2025, the LSE Growth Lab and @econ-observatory.bsky.social hosted the FCA for its economic research competition at LSE.
Led by @richarddavies.bsky.social, the LSE Growth Lab received £30K for their research project and presented their final report.
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Led by @richarddavies.bsky.social, the LSE Growth Lab received £30K for their research project and presented their final report.
👉 lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
June 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
On 18 June 2025, the LSE Growth Lab and @econ-observatory.bsky.social hosted the FCA for its economic research competition at LSE.
Led by @richarddavies.bsky.social, the LSE Growth Lab received £30K for their research project and presented their final report.
👉 lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
Led by @richarddavies.bsky.social, the LSE Growth Lab received £30K for their research project and presented their final report.
👉 lse.ac.uk/school-of-pu...
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The UK government should prioritise creating good-quality jobs, a strong industrial policy and reforming the welfare system to tackle in-work poverty.
Thomas Stephens @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social
Thomas Stephens @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social
The role of “good jobs” in tackling in-work poverty - British Politics and Policy at LSE
Labour is right to focus on "good jobs" but, Thomas Stephens warns, this Government ambition needs to be coupled with its Industrial Strategy and deeper reforms to the welfare system.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The UK government should prioritise creating good-quality jobs, a strong industrial policy and reforming the welfare system to tackle in-work poverty.
Thomas Stephens @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social
Thomas Stephens @lse-sticerd-case.bsky.social @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social for @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social