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Congratulations to Professor Adnan Khan on his appointment as a Fellow of the Royal Economic Society, one of the world’s oldest and most respected economic associations, committed to advancing economics for the public good.

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of 250 graduates from over 50 nationalities as they join LSE SPP's global alumni community.

The School of Public Policy welcomed former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt for the final public event of the academic year, bringing our 2025/26 programme to a close with a timely discussion on the future of the UK economy.

Professor Andrés Velasco, Dean of the School of Public Policy, has published a new Project Syndicate commentary, In Praise of the World Cup’s Little Guys, exploring what the success of underdogs at the 2026 FIFA World Cup can teach us about business, economics and politics.

Congratulations to our Master of Public Policy (MPP) students, who recently concluded their nine-month programme by presenting their Public Policy Applications projects at the annual MPP Symposium.

We are delighted that LSE has once again been ranked the top university in London in the Complete University Guide 2027, retaining this position for the fifteenth consecutive year. The School was also ranked third overall among UK universities.

Professor Andrés Velasco, Dean of the School of Public Policy, has published a new commentary exploring one of economics’ most enduring questions: why some countries achieve sustained prosperity while others struggle to grow, and what this means for policymakers today.

We were delighted to welcome our LSE School of Public Policy (SPP) alumni community back to campus for the 2026 Alumni Symposium, which this year explored the theme ‘Public Leadership in the Age of AI’.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Hix as Professor of Political Science, joining in January 2027. A Fellow of the British Academy, award‑winning scholar, and expert on democratic institutions, he brings deep research and policy experience to SPP.

Last week, the School of Public Policy partnered with the Marshall Institute to host a timely public event exploring the future of global aid and development finance in an increasingly uncertain political landscape.

The School of Public Policy is proud to celebrate the success of a team of MPA and MPP students who reached the global finals of the Turner MIINT competition and were awarded the prestigious Bridges Impact Award.

The School of Public Policy recently celebrated the end of the academic term in style at the SPP Annual Gala 2026. Hosted by the Association of Public Policy Students, the event took place on 2 April at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, bringing together students, faculty and guests for an evening of celebration.