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Established in 1991, the European Institute (EI) at LSE is a world-leading centre for the study of Europe in its global context. With eight master’s degrees and a doctoral programme, a vibrant research community, and a world-leading public events programme, our work spans Political Economy, Politics & Policy, Culture & Society, and Migration.
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Professor Simon Glendinning
Head of the European Institute and Professor in European Philosophy
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Professor Jonathan White
Deputy Head of the European Institute and Professor in Politics
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