LSE in print
'Huge bias against black people' found with drugs
The Guardian, 22/08/2013, p.4, Peter Walker
However, the new study, by the drug law charity Release and the London School of Economics, argues that drug checks are not only the biggest single reason for search operations but a cause of wider racial inequality throughout the justice system. Michael Shiner, a social policy expert at the LSE, said drug searches were being used by police in some areas as "a form of social control" rather than crime reduction.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/aug/21/ethnic-minorities-likely-charged-
drug-possession|
Russell Group earnings boost 'statistically insignificant'
Times Higher Education, 22/08/2013, p.6, David Matthews
On its website, the Russell Group cites research carried out by the London School of Economics, one of its members, stating that its graduates earn a wage premium of “up to” 10 per cent over students from “modern” universities. The Impact of University ...
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/news/russell-group-earnings-boost-
statistically-insignificant/2006680.article|
The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills
Times Higher Education, 22/08/2013, p.47
Kitty Stewart on how belt-tightening means life-shortening for some. Kitty Stewart is lecturer in social policy, LSE.
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/books/the-body-economic-why-austerity-
kills-by-david-stuckler-and-sanjay-basu/2006570.article|
LSE online
Dr Rustom C. Cooper
The Times Online, 22/08/2013,
After the Second World War he was educated in England and trained as a chartered accountant; he also undertook a PhD in economics at the London School of Economics. He remained a lifelong member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales.
The end of Oxbridge dominance?
The Independent (Web), 21/08/2013, Unattributed
Oxford and Cambridge continue to dominate, however, this year's Complete University Guide placed the London School of Economics (LSE) in third – only 35 points behind Cambridge in first, and 15 behind Oxford’s second.
http://www.independent.co.uk/student/news/the-end-of-oxbridge-dominance-8778553.html|
Syrian Rebels: '1300 Killed In Gas Attack'
Sky News, 21/08/2013
Video: 'Chemical Weapons Attack' In Syria. Enlarge. Professor Fawaz Gerges, from the London School of Economics, says if evidence of chemical warfare was found in the Syrian conflict, it would attract western intervention.
http://news.sky.com/story/1131320/syrian-rebels-1300-killed-in-gas-attack|
End is nigh for Oxbridge hegemony, says leading head
The Australian
Imperial College, University College London and the London School of Economics were becoming more attractive to the highest-achieving students, along with universities such as Durham and Warwick, he said. Dr Hands is Master of Magdalen College ...
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/higher-education/end-is-nigh-for-oxbridge-
hegemony-says-leading-head/story-e6frgcjx-1226701128454|
Egypt’s Media Counter-Revolution
The New Yorker Blog - Joshua Hersh - Aug 21 at 19:05 BST
working on a report about the news media in Egypt for the London School of Economics, says one problem that can’t be overlooked is how little the media evolved during the Morsi era. Given the opportunity to remake the press from scratch...
http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2013/08/egypts-media-
counter-revolution.html|
Educator Jan Howlett was a ‘Picasso of curriculum’
Globe and Mail - NOREEN SHANAHAN - Aug 22 at 1:43 BST
met David Ben, a Canadian lawyer turned magician. He was at the London School of Economics at the time but doffed it all for the art of magic.After a brief courtship, the two were married in...
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/educator-jan-howlett-was-a-picasso-of-curriculum/article13909997/?cmpid=rss1|
EU Suspends Military Sales to Egypt
Voice of America- 22/08/2013
But Egypt expert John Chalcraft at the London School of Economics said there is a larger aspect to the U.S. military aid.“It is a strategic rent that comes to Egypt in return, above all, for the ongoing Camp David Peace Treaty with Israel.
http://www.voanews.com/content/eu-suspends-military-sales-to-egypt/173426
7.html|
Mission nutrition
The Hindu - Muskaan Kapoor - Aug 22 at 1:30 BST
Hult Prize this year. The other chosen teams are ESADE Barcelona; London School of Economics; University of Cape Town; Hult Business School, San Francisco; and McGill University, Canada. The...
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/diet-and-nutrition/mission-nutrition/article5042059.ece|
EU Suspends Military Sales to Egypt
GlobalSecurity.org - Aug 22 at 1:12 BST
its sophisticated, largely American-made weaponry. But Egypt expert John Chalcraft at the London School of Economics said there is a larger aspect to the U.S. military aid.“It is a strategic rent that comes to Egypt in return, above all, for the...
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2013/08/mil-130821-voa11.htm|
Accenture Announces Appointment of Jaime Ardila to its Board of Directors
Reuters - Aug 21 at 21:08 BST
1998. Mr. Ardila holds a Master of Science in economics from the London School of Economics and earned his B.A. in economics from Jorge Tadeo Lozano University in Bogota, Colombia. About...
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/08/21/ny-accenture-idUSnBw215864a+100+BSW20130821|
Accenture Announces Appointment of Jaime Ardila to its Board of Directors
Yahoo! UK and Ireland - Aug 21 at 21:10 BST
http://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/accenture-announces-appointment-jaime-
ardila-200100242.html|
Accenture Announces Appointment of Jaime Ardila to its Board of Directors
CNBC - Aug 21 at 21:28 BST
http://www.cnbc.com/id/100979073|
US-Notenbank: Summers oder Yellen?
Deutsche Welle - Deutsche Welle - Aug 21 at 20:36 BST
gegenüber nicht sonderlich hart", meint auch Wouter Den Haan, Wirtschaftsprofessor an der London School of Economics. Weitsichtige Ökonomin Wenn man Larry Summers als personifizierte Kontroverse...
http://www.dw.de/us-notenbank-summers-oder-yellen/a-17036535?maca=de-
rss-de-all-1119-rdf|
International Oil and Gas Lawyer Jubilee Easo to Join Andrews Kurth in London
KSTC-TV - Aug 21 at 15:50 BST
National Law School of India University, and her LL.M. from the London School of Economics. "Andrews Kurth is a market leader in oil and gas law, and I see this as a fantastic opportunity to...
http://lifestyle.kstc45.com/story/23205690/international-oil-and-gas-lawyer-jubilee
-easo-to-join-andrews-kurth-in-london|
International Oil and Gas Lawyer Jubilee Easo to Join Andrews Kurth in London
Yahoo! Finance - Aug 21 at 15:24 BST
National Law School of India University, and her LL.M. from the London School of Economics."Andrews Kurth is a market leader in oil and gas law, and I see this as a fantastic opportunity to...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/international-oil-gas-lawyer-jubilee-140000462.html|
London School of Economics - Can solar energy help save Gree. . .
Equities.com - Aug 21 at 12:42 BST
London School of Economics - Can solar energy help save Greece? M2 Communications Release date- 19082013 - Renewable energy programs, particularly solar, may provide part of the answer to...
http://www.equities.com/news/latest-news/newsdetail/energy/2013-08-21/1742105|
Time to bust the busts (and booms)
Total Politics - Business minister Viscount Younger of Leckie - Aug 21 at 11:53 BST
see this coming?” asked the Queen on her post-crash visit to the London School of Economics. The LSE’s finest stared at their shoes. They thought their judicious mix of monetarism and Keynesianism...
http://www.totalpolitics.com/opinion/396097/time-to-bust-the-busts-and-booms.thtml|
LSE on TV/Radio
News
BBC London 94.9FM (21/08/2013)
Tim Newburn discusses the long term response to the riots in 2011.
Also on:
BBC Solent, BBC Somerset, BBC Stoke, BBC Suffolk, BBC Newcastle, BBC Norfolk, BBC Coventry and Warwickshire, BBC Manchester, BBC Nottingham, BBC Tees, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC WM, BBC Bristol, BBC Cornwall, BBC Bedfordshire, BBC Guernsey. All BBC local radio stations.
News
Sky News (21/08/2013)
Fawaz Gerges discusses the reports of chemical attacks in Syria.
Hardtalk
BBC World (22 August)
LSE governor Bronwyn Curtis discusses the American Federal Bank.
Media Show
BBC Radio 4 (21/08/2013)
Mention of LSE during discussions of Fabians founding the New Statesman.
News
BBC Leeds (21/08/2013)
Analysis of LSE report into in flooding insurance.
Also on
Breakfast
BBC One North East and Cumbria
News
BBC Radio Asia (21/08/2013)
Six O’Clock News
BBC Radio 4 (20/08/2013)
Charlie Beckett comments on the detention of David Miranda.