Tuesday 14 April 2015

LSE in print

Economics lesson
The Times, 14/04/2015, p.26, Unattributed
Sir, I was interested to read the extraordinary assertions made by Professor Layard of the London School of Economics (Thunderer, Apr 13) exonerating the then Labour government from any economic mismanagement or culpability for the recession. Few, however, will be fooled by his use of

Birthdays
The Guardian, 14/04/2015, p.35, Unattributed
95; Eiddwen Harrhy, soprano, 66; Sue Hill, chief scientific officer, Department of Health, 60; Paddy Hopkirk, racing driver, 82; DeAnne Julius, economist, 66; Prof Jane Lewis, professor of social policy, London School of Economics, 65; Julian Lloyd Webber, cellist, 64; Loretta Lynn, country singer, 83; Caroline Marland, former managing director, Guardian Newspapers Ltd, 69; Lady Masham of Ilton, campaigner for

LSE on TV/Radio

News
BBC Radio Cymru, Wales, 14/04/2015
Reference to LSE report on palliative care

News
Sky News, 13/04/2015
Tony Travers discusses Labour’s manifesto

News
BBC Lancashire, 13/04/2015
Discussion of Mick Jagger studying at LSE

European Closing Bell
CNBC Europe, 13/04/2015
Guy Michaels discusses contribution of robots to labour productivity growth

LSE online

Building energy efficiency brick by brick
Telegraph (Web), 13/04/2015, Rebecca Burncallander
Climate Change was a 700-page report compiled for the Government in 2006 by economist Nicholas Stern, chairman of the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics. It stated that we must invest 2pc of GDP in tackling the issue of climate change in urban areas or risk losing 20pc of GDP globally.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/business/business-energy/11532327/construction-industry-carbon-targets.html|

Manifesto Check: 'Labour's skills policy is a disappointing muddle'
The Conversation (Web), 13/04/2015)
Article by Hilary Steedman analysing Labour’s manifesto
https://theconversation.com/manifesto-check-labours-skills-policy-is-a-disappointing-muddle-40106|

Polish Prince challenges Farage to duel or debate
FT.com (Web), 13/04/2015, Unattributed
member of the sprawling community of wealthy Polish aristocrats who have lived abroad since their parents and grandparents fled the Soviet occupation of 1939. A privately-educated history graduate from the London School of Economics, the prince spoke passionately in defence of more recent immigrants suffering at the hands of "a new kind of imperialism". "It is something I have felt all
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/015029a6-e1ee-11e4-8d5b-00144feab7de.html?siteedition=uk#axzz3XAnJkY3M|

The judges 2015
FT.com (Web), 13/04/2015, Unattributed
he was chairman and CEO. He remained chairman from 2006 until May 2012. Mr Ollila has a master of political science (University of Helsinki), a master of science (Econ.) (London School of Economics), and a master of science (Eng.) (Helsinki University of Technology). FT.comsite [sourcelink]
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/095dce2a-dd2d-11e4-a772-00144feab7de.html#axzz3XAnJkY3M|

B. R. Ambedkar: Google Doodle celebrates birthday of Indian economist and social reformer
Mirror.co.uk (Web), 14/04/2015, Sam Adams
'untouchables' - but his father encouraged him to read Hindu classics and he became a keen student, later earning a law degree and various doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics. He gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political science. In his early career he was an economist, professor
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/technology/b-r-ambedkar-google-doodle-5515333|

The Indian social reformer who made the 'untouchables' touchable
The Independent (Web), 14/04/2015, Jonathan Gibbs
Mumbai, where other staff members and students objected to him using the same water jug as them. He also studied in England, where he was awarded a DSc at the London School of Economics. It was on his return from this trip that he decided to campaign properly against caste discrimination, organising marches and fighting for the untouchables' right to
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/b-r-ambedkar-indian-social-reformer-and-politician-honoured-with-a-google-doodle-10174529.html|

BR Ambedkar's birthday celebrated in Google doodle
The Guardian.com (Web), 14/04/2015, Unattributed
He became a keen student with encouragement from his father and later became known for his academic achievements. Through his life, Ambedkar received doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics. Popularly known as Babasaheb, he is described as being one of India’s first great economic thinkers. When he returned from England, he started to campaign against
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/apr/14/br-ambedkars-birthday-celebrated-in-google-doodle|

124th birthday of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
India Today - IndiaToday.in - 14 Apr 2015 06:43
a student earned his law degree and earned various doctorate degrees from London School of Economics, Columbia University Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is one of the reasons for the abolition of untouchability...

Arts students taken to court
ITV.com - 14 Apr 2015 05:44
in many cases. There have been other recent student occupations at the London School of Economics, King's College London and Goldsmiths, University of London.

Spain's surprise election challengers 'citizens' fire up voters Ciudadanos
Expatica Belgium - 13 Apr 2015 22:29
El Mundo newspaper. Rivera and his economic guru Luis Garicano from the London School of Economics this week promised a new model based on innovation and the knowledge economy. "Let's talk...

Joe Tripodi Joins Voya Financial Board of Directors
ABC News 4 Charleston - 13 Apr 2015 21:37
received a master's degree in management and industrial relations from The London School of Economics About Voya Financial® Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), is composed of premier retirement...

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Prof. Hughes: "China dismisses most interventions as ways in which the US pursues its own interests, therefore, it ...
EIN News - 13 Apr 2015 20:45
of the Department of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science What...

Jon Matonis joins bitcoin visionary financial services firm First Global Credit
Stamford Advocate - 13 Apr 2015 19:07
systems and financial cryptography has been published by Dow Jones and the London School of Economics. Jon has also presented at conferences across the world on bitcoin and its disruptive...

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Citadel School of Business honors top leaders at Hall of Fame event
Berkeley Independent - 13 Apr 2015 19:06
on 276 combat missions. While on active duty he also attended the London School of Economics and Political Science as a Fulbright Scholar, earned a master’s in Business Administration from Stanford...

ISIS Just Completely Destroyed an Ancient City Referenced in the Bible
Epoch Times - Jack Phillips - 13 Apr 2015 18:32
in Iraq and Syria,” Middle East expert Professor Fawaz Gerges, from the London School of Economics, told Sky News. “The United Nations has called what IS are trying to do ‘war crimes’. (Screensh...

Dr BR Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution
Jagran Post - 13 Apr 2015 17:26
earned a law degree and various doctorates from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, and gained a reputation as a scholar for his research in law, economics and political science...

First and second session of Financial Literacy Initiative under Campus Outreach Program held for students of Government College University, Faisalabad
Business News Pakistan - Web Desk - 13 Apr 2015 16:48
Lahore, April 13, 2015 (PPI-OT): The first and second session of Financial Literacy Initiative under Campus Outreach Program is held for the students of Government College University, Faisalabad, in collaboration with South Asian Federation of Exchanges...

Europe must stop exporting its migration fears – or face the consequences
IRIN - 13 Apr 2015 15:03
column, anthropologist and author of "Illegality, Inc." Ruben Andersson of the London School of Economics warns that European Union initiatives to collaborate with African states may fuel irregular...

Happiness And Wellbeing Can Win Elections - And Here's The Evidence To Prove It
UK Politics - The Huffington Post - Jack Sommers - 13 Apr 2015 14:24
talk more about wellbeing. The research, to be published today by the London School of Economics, uses data from different EU countries in elections from the 1970s and 2012 to suggest that "voters judge elected officials at the ballot box in terms...

Nimrud: Islamic State video shows total destruction of ancient biblical city
Christian Today - 13 Apr 2015 13:44
8,000 early manuscripts. Middle East expert Professor Fawaz Gerges, from the London School of Economics, told Sky News that Islamic State was a "social epidemic" that is "culturally cleansing"...

Prof. Hughes: "China dismisses most interventions as ways in which the US pursues its own interests, therefore, it opposes most actions"
Turkish Weekly - 13 Apr 2015 08:51
R. Hughes is Head of the Department of International Relations at the London School of E
conomics and Political Science What are the current assessments of humanitarian intervention and R2P...

Magyarország a nyugat része, maga a nyugat (translate)
Kitekintő - 13 Apr 2015 08:44
Nagykövet úr nemrégiben az Alma Materében, a London School of Economics and Political Science-on tartott előadást az ottani Magyar Diákközösség szervezésében "Magyarország helye a világban" címmel. Ön hol látja Magyarország helyét a világban? Magyarorsz...
Political Science. Chanel fell in love with London and planned to stay there forever, until fate intervened on a Caribbean cruise and a fighter...

Zone euro : la reprise en trompe-l'oeil (translate)
Les Echos - Philippe Legrain - 13 Apr 2015 09:44
problèmes de sitôt. Philippe Legrain , « senior fellow » invité à la London School of Economics Institut européen Cet article est publié en collaboration avec Project Syndicate : Zone euro...

La Caixa beca a dos canarias para estudiar el posgrado en el extranjero (translate)
La Provincia - Diario de Las Palmas - La Provincia - 14 Apr 2015 03:32
beca a la realización de un máster en Teoría Política en la London School of Economics (Reino Unido). Entre 1982 y 2014, la Obra Social la Caixa ha destinado una inversión de 130,4 millones...

BBC, criticada por enviar a periodistas a Corea del Norte junto a estudiantes (translate)
Formula TV - 14 Apr 2015 00:06
La universidad británica London School of Economics ha criticado este domingo, 14 de abril, a BBC por haberse infiltrado en un viaje académico a Corea del Norte organizado por esta institución...

Becas de La Caixa para estudios de siete estudiantes vascos (translate)
El País - El País - 13 Apr 2015 15:12
García Pastor con la que cursa un máster en Finanzas en la London School of Economics (Reino Unido). Guillermo es graduado en Money Banking and Finance por la University of Birmingham con una...

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