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LSE shortlisted for Architects' Journal Client of the Year
award
LSE has been shortlisted by the Architects' Journal (AJ) in its
AJ100 Client of the Year Awards. The School is among six organisations
identified by architects as having made the greatest contribution to UK
architecture over the year.
The Client of the Year shortlist is compiled by the top 100 architectural
practices in the UK, who are all asked as part of the Architects'
Journal’s annual AJ100 survey to nominate an organisation that has made
the greatest contribution to UK architecture during the past year.
LSE is shortlisted for the 2014 award alongside Argent, British Land,
Croydon Council, Derwent London, the Peabody Trust and University of
Edinburgh.
Julian Robinson, Director of Estates at LSE, said: “The AJ100 is a
prestigious list of the top architectural firms that practice in the UK so
it is a great honour to have been nominated as a potential Client of the
Year and to be in such impressive company as the other six organisations
shortlisted.”
The Client of the Year will be revealed at the annual AJ100 Awards on
Thursday 22 May.
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Gearty Grillings: LSE’s Institute of
Public Affairs (IPA) launches weekly series of short video debates
Conor Gearty, director of the IPA and professor of human rights law, will be
subjecting LSE academics to a five-minute grilling on their research and
ideas in a new weekly series of video debates, called The Gearty Grillings.
From the financial crisis and fracking, to housing policy and human rights,
the debates will put LSE’s leading authorities on some of humankind’s most
provocative issues under the spotlight. The series will showcase LSE’s world
class research and faculty and is being filmed at LSE’s new media studio.
Commenting on the launch, Conor Gearty said “The IPA is pioneering new forms
of engagement and the Gearty Grillings, with their focus on short and sharp
exchanges, are just one strand of this work. As an interviewer I am seeking
to use these cross-examinations to challenge academics on the tensions, and
possibly the contradictions, in their work.”
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The first debate, featuring Professor Tony Travers of LSE London, has been
published online here
and has featured on Guardian Professional
here.
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LSE Research Festival blog launched
Interested in learning more about the incredible variety of research going
on at LSE? The LSE
Research Festival blog has just launched and offers a celebration of
research in all its forms. The blog’s purpose is to host a number of
different projects designed to both give an overview of LSE research and to engage as wide an audience as possible. Over the coming months,
information on upcoming LSE Research Festival 2014 events will be posted
alongside a ‘best of LSE blogging’ series and one-off posts on other
research news. Subscribe to stay up to date with all the new posts
here.
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LSE launches Investment and Human Rights Learning Hub
On Thursday 10 April the Investment and Human Rights Project, the first
major initiative of the
Laboratory for Advanced Research on the Global Economy (LAB) in the
Centre for the Study of Human Rights, launched the
Investment and
Human Rights Learning Hub. The Hub is a dynamic, free, online learning
tool dedicated to building understanding of investment and human rights, on
their connections, and the implications these connections have for
governments, businesses and civil society in ensuring the protection of
human rights.
The Hub’s major areas of focus are presented on the
Investment and Human Rights Map, an innovative visualisation of
investment and human rights. Each point on the map provides an explanation
of the activities that underlie investment and invites reflection on how
these activities may impact people’s lives and wellbeing. The Hub also
contains
tools
that provide access to a broad range of resources that identify and explain
human rights, investment and their connections, including
toolboxes,
expert articles, and
learning videos on key themes.
Watch an introduction to the Investment and Human Rights Project
here. More
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Professor Cathy Campbell wins Distinguished Career Award from British Psychological Society
Spanning 20 years, Professor Campbell’s work is notable for advancing the social
psychology of health inequalities. Her contribution to social
psychology, which is recognised by this award, lies in her
development of an actionable model of the social psychology of
collective action into a tool for health-relevant research, policy and
practice in highly marginalised settings, particularly in the context of
the African HIV epidemic. This work has been framed by her ‘social
psychology of participation’ and her conceptualisation of the
‘health-enabling community’, and the ‘HIV competent community’.
Professor Campbell's
frameworks highlight the social psychological pathways between various
forms of collective action and health with
particular attention given to how critical thinking and dialogue provide
opportunities for reframing the social
identities and agency of marginalised groupings as well as
facilitating appropriate support which enable people to challenge
negative social circumstances that place their health at risk.
Professor Campbell's work informs the MSc in Health, Community
and Development and inspires students and colleagues in the Department
of Social Psychology at LSE.
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Decision Analysis Society prize
For the first time, the Decision Analysis Society of INFORMS (Institute for
Operations Research and the Management Sciences) has awarded its prize for
the best decision analysis paper to a whole book, rather than a single paper
as usual. The most recent winner was
Portfolio Decision Analysis: improved methods for resource
allocation, (eds.)
A. Salo, J. Keisler and A. Morton which included a paper from Dr
Lawrence D Phillips of LSE's Department of
Management. Dr Alec Morton, one
of the editors, was also in the Department of Management at LSE when the
book was published.
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LSE alum's app success
Congratulations to former PhD student and current LSE Visiting Fellow,
Alexsi Aaltonen, whose personal fitness tracking app, Moves, was
acquired by Facebook last week for an undisclosed price. Apple listed
Moves as one of the best apps of 2013. The app, which records users’
daily activity on their smartphone, has been downloaded four million
times since it was launched in 2013 and is Facebook’s first foray into
fitness apps. Alexsi is a Visiting Fellow in the Department of
Management. More
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The Women's Library Reading Room opening event film
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Academics Abroad
Professor Nicola Lacey and Professor David Soskice
Just before Easter Professor Nicola Lacey, Department of Law, visited
the New York University School of Law as Distinguished Global Fellow to
give several presentations of her work, as well as holding a joint
seminar with Professor David Soskice, Department of Government, on their
current work looking at American Exceptionalism in crime, punishment,
residential segregation and urban poverty.
Dr Elliott Green
Elliott Green, Associate Professor of Development Studies in the
Department of International Development, spoke on the
topic of 'Governing Sub-Saharan African Cities' at a one day workshop on
the 'Strategic Consequences of Urbanization in Africa to 2025' in
Arlington, Virginia on Thursday 3 April. The workshop was jointly
organised by the Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the U.S.
Department of State and the National Intelligence Council.
Professor Jude Howell
Professor Jude Howell presented a paper on 'NGOs and service
sub-contracting? New form of social welfare or political appeasement' at
a conference on 'Governance, Adaptability and System Stability under
Contemporary One-party Rule' held at Nanchang University and organised
by China Centre for Global Governance and Development, Beijing and
German Governance in China Network in March 2014.
Professor Nick Couldry
Professor Couldry, Department of Media and Communications, gave the
annual Ralph L Crosman lecture at the University of Colorado, Boulder on
Tuesday 15 April. In the lecture, entitled ‘Reconstructing Journalism’s
Public Rationale’, Professor Couldry spoke about the need to build
public understanding of journalism in the digital age, and why the
industry must justify its work as essential and find new financial
backers in an era where the public has unlimited sources of information
and revenues from traditional sources are plummeting. A podcast of his
lecture can be found here
here.
Professor Sonia Livingstone
On Monday 28 April, Sonia Livingstone gave the opening
keynote at the
‘Digitally Connected’ conference, hosted jointly with UNICEF at
Harvard Law School. Her lecture was entitled ‘Researching children’s
rights in the digital age: the challenges of a global approach.’
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 Notices
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LSE - Sciences Po Faculty Mobility Scheme 2014-15
LSE and Sciences Po have been institutional partners for the past
decade. The annual faculty mobility scheme is the newest initiative in
our academic collaboration. The scheme enables faculty to spend at least
a month in a host department at the other institution in order to engage
with other students; to foster networks between colleagues and help
wider departmental and institutional interests.
There are two options in the scheme to give maximum flexibility.
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Mode A: shorter visits of one month, whereby visiting faculty deliver at
least eight hours of teaching (or a short course) and spend at least
four hours with PhD students
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Mode B: longer visits of three months, whereby visiting faculty deliver
at least 20 hours of teaching, spend at least 10 hours with PhD students
and deliver a departmental or public lecture
Participants will continue to receive their normal salary and a travel grant
from their home institution. They will also receive a subsistence allowance
or salary from the host institution.
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 7 May.
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Partnership PhD Mobility Bursaries
2014-15 for LSE PhD students
Applications are invited from LSE PhD students for mobility bursaries to
visit one of the School's institutional partners to work informally with an
advisor on their PhD thesis, research, publications and presentations, and introduce them to the academic culture, professional
contacts and employment opportunities of another country.
The partner institutions are:
- Columbia University (New York)
- the National University of Singapore
(NUS)
- Peking University (Beijing)
- Sciences Po (Paris)
- the University of Cape Town (South
Africa)
For 2014-15, up to ten bursaries are on offer. For each partner
institution, up to two flat rate bursaries of £2,500 are available.
Students registered for PhD studies at any LSE department who have been
upgraded to full doctoral student status are eligible to apply. Each visit
should be between two to three months long.
Deadline for complete applications, including references, is midday on
Tuesday 13 May.
Contact Academic Partnerships with any queries on
academic_partnerships@lse.ac.uk
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LSE Votes 2014: European Parliament election
Ahead of this May's European Parliament elections, LSESU's European
Society has launched a handy website with everything anyone wanting to cast
their vote needs to know. The website is completely neutral. It simply and
concisely explains the voting process with links to the websites of the
Electoral Commission, the voting sections of London borough councils and EU
delegation embassies in London. So if you're planning to vote, take a look
here.
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Telephone Aide Memoires available
IMT has sent aide memoire cards to all departments who have been migrated
to the new telephone system. These useful cards can be kept for quick
reference to the most commonly used shortcuts on your telephone. For a
downloadable pdf version, and more detailed guidance to using your phone and
other additional features, see the
Telephone Guides page. All remaining buildings are scheduled to be
migrated onto the new telephony services by September 2014; see the
Migration Schedule for more information.
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Join Doctors of the World at the Royal Parks Half Marathon
London Marathon got you in the running mood? International health charity
Doctors of the World (part of the Médecins du Monde network) has places in
the Royal Parks Half Marathon event in October. Doctors of the World helps
vulnerable people access the health care they desperately need; with
a clinic in East London and many projects abroad, you will be running to
raise money for a brilliant course. Join the Doctors of the World Royal
Parks running team
here.
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Pancakes and Palomas
LSE Garrick is now serving breakfast, offering a range of early morning
delicacies, including bacon sandwiches and eggs Benedict. See the full menu
here.
And for the other end of the day, on Friday 16 May, come to a pop-up
cocktail bar on the eighth floor of the NAB to enjoy an evening of tiny
umbrellas and jazz. See the full menu
here.
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LSE Chill – calling performers!
The last LSE Chill session of the academic year will take place Friday
30 May in the Fourth Floor Café bar from 6-8pm. There's still
space for an act to perform for a half hour slot during the evening so if
you're interested in getting on stage either at this Chill or future Chills, contact arts@lse.ac.uk with your name and details of your act.
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Post-Easter exercise
No sparring, no contact, just 60 minutes of music-driven, hard core exercise
incorporating elements of karate, boxing and tai chi to strip fat and shape
your body.
The class is every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at 7-8pm on the 6th floor of the Saw Swee
Hock Student Centre. The cost per class is £5. If you would like to
attend or need further information, email Amy Mamawag at
A.Mamawag@lse.ac.uk.
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Yoga classes
Spend a lot of time sitting at your desk? Need a
good stretch towards the end of the week? Or has the brief spell of
spring weather inspired you to try something new? Then come along to the LSE staff yoga class. Led by
experienced Hatha yoga teacher Lee Carter, classes are on Thursdays
from 1-2pm in the upstairs room of the Parish Hall and cost £8 each.
Mats are provided so you don’t need to bring anything - just wear some
loose comfortable clothing. This small but enthusiastic group would
love some new members and beginners are very welcome. Email
Michelle Batten with any queries on
m.e.batten@lse.ac.uk.
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 LSE
in pictures
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This week's picture features the Women's Library Reading Room designed
by ArchitecturePLB on the fourth floor of the LSE Library. A short film about The Women’s Library Reading Room
official opening event on Wednesday 12 March can be seen
here.
For more images like this, visit the
Photography Unit.
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 Research
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New LSE research project: South Asia’s urbanisation-migration nexus
Dr Sunil Kumar, Department of Social Policy, Dr Melissa Fernández
Arrigoitia, LSE London, and Dr Zlatko Nikoloski, LSE Health and Social Care,
have been awarded £279,000 by DFID for research investigating the economic,
political and spatial relationships resulting from the
urbanisation-migration nexus in five South Asian countries – Afghanistan,
Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan.
Asia’s urban population is predicted to double between 2000 and 2030
presenting policymakers, international development organisations and civil
society with diverse and complex development challenges. The
‘Urbanisation-Migration Nexus Project’ seeks to address policy trends that
treat urbanisation and migration in isolation by exploring new economic,
political, spatial and social relationships and outcomes generated as a
result of the urbanisation-migration nexus in South Asia. The project will
also investigate how the working poor are negotiating these relationships in
uncertain and potentially adverse urban environments.
The research project will use various methods to analyse the
urbanisation-migration nexus, including literature reviews, quantitative
analysis of datasets, and qualitative empirical case studies and will be
completed in March 2015. Dr Sunil Kumar is leading the project.
MoreFor more information please contact Dr Kumar
s.kumar@lse.ac.uk and Dr Fernández
Arrigoitia m.fenandez1@lse.ac.uk.
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Harms of e-cigarettes nearer to nicotine patches than smoked tobacco
A new paper from Drug Science comparing the harms of nicotine containing
products, including work from Dr Lawrence D
Phillips of LSE's Department of Management,
has found that e-cigarettes have the potential for huge public health
gains.
Around the world, politicians are working to ban e-cigarette marketing,
limit their nicotine content, prohibit their use in public buildings,
and even to ban them entirely. Consumer research shows 44 per cent of
people are unsure about their safety and policymakers are justifiably
wary. But could that be a huge mistake? Could this wariness hold us back
from winning the fight against tobacco-related disease and saving lives?
The study showed that despite fears expressed by politicians and
journalists, electronic cigarettes pose only a shadow of the dangers of
traditional cigarettes. Nicotine-containing products should not be
lumped together as comparably harmful, as the products varied to a
staggering extent, along a steep gradient. See the full report
here.
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UK ninth most entrepreneurial economy globally
The UK has slipped from sixth to ninth place in the 2014 Global
Entrepreneurship and Development Index (GEDI). The researchers behind the
GEDI study suggest that attitudes and entrepreneurial aspirations in the UK
are holding back UK entrepreneurial performance. They found that while UK
entrepreneurial activity is innovative and enjoys strong cultural support,
its full potential may be held back by negative attitudes and a lack of
ambition, relative to leading entrepreneurial economies.
Professor Zoltan Acs, LSE Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurial
Development and co-author of the study said: “The UK ranks a solid ninth in
the world and sixth in Europe on the 2014 GEDI. This strong performance is
supported by a competitive environment, a high level of human capital and a
strong tech sector. The UK ranks higher on entrepreneurship then on global
competitiveness or economic freedom globally. While it does better on gender
equality then the European average it could do much better in this area.
Most of this could be improved by increasing spending on entrepreneurship
education.”
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One hundred thousand social housing tenants trapped in
larger homes and wanting to downsize
The ‘spare room subsidy’ or ‘bedroom tax’ has left tenants struggling to
cope and has failed to free up homes in many areas, according to new
research from LSE and University of York for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
(JRF). It also found that savings to the Department for Work and Pensions
will fall short in the policy’s first year.
The findings come in two separate studies published by JRF. The first is on
the Housing Benefit size criteria (often referred to as the ‘spare room
subsidy’ or ‘bedroom tax’). The second looks at the impact wider welfare
changes have had on social landlords and tenants. The findings use the
latest available data to provide an early snapshot of how the policies have
affected tenants, landlords and the government, one year on from a raft of
changes to the benefits system.
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How parenting style influences children's wellbeing
Shouting at children when they misbehave, rather than reasoning with
them, is more harmful to their overall behaviour, according to new
research from LSE. Dr Laure de Preux, a research officer from LSE’s
Centre for Economic Performance, presented her findings at the Royal
Economic Society’s annual conference last month.
Her study applies quantitative analysis to a question that has largely
been the preserve of qualitative studies: the impact of parenting styles
and practices on children’s wellbeing.
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NHS will pay a high price for short-term mental health cuts, report
warns
An economic report published by the charity Rethink Mental Illness and
LSE has found that investing in quality care and support for people with
schizophrenia and psychosis, results in huge savings in the long-term.
'Investing in Recovery' makes the business case for investment in 16
different types of care for people with schizophrenia and psychosis
including peer support, family therapy and Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy. It shows how investing in proven services such as Early
Intervention, can make significant savings for the NHS because it
reduces the need for hospital beds. The analysis found that £15 is saved
for every £1 spent on early intervention.
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'Economics, But Not as You Know It' - on Thursday 1 May at 6.30-8pm
in the
Old Theatre, Old Building with Dr Ha-Joon Chang and Professor James Putzel
In Economics: the user's guide, which he will talk about in this
public lecture, bestselling author Ha-Joon Chang explains how the global
economy works, and why anyone can understand the dismal science. Unlike
many economists who claim there is only one way of 'doing economics', he
introduces readers to a wide range of economic theories, from classical
to Keynesian to institutionalist to Austrian, revealing how they all
have their strengths, weaknesses and blind spots. By challenging the
received wisdom, and exposing the myriad forces that shape our economic
life, Chang provides the tools that every responsible citizen needs to
understand - and address - our current economic woes.
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This lecture will also be broadcast live on LSE Live
here.
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'Scaling Up Excellence' - on Tuesday 6 May at 6.30pm in the New Theatre, East Building
with Professor Robert Sutton
Stanford professor Robert Sutton will discuss the lessons that he and
colleague Huggy Rao took from their seven year study of ‘the problem
of more’ and the challenge of spreading constructive beliefs and actions. In other words, what it
takes to scale up without screwing up.
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The Expert Group on the Economics of Drug Policy - on Wednesday 7 May
at 6.30-8pm with
Professor Mark Kleiman, Dr Kasia Malinowska-Sempruch, Otto
Pérez Molina (pictured)
This event will present the report of the Expert Group on the Economics
of Drug Policy, the most thorough independent economic analysis of the
current international drug control strategy ever conducted. The event
is free and open to all however a ticket is required, only one ticket
per person can be requested. Ticket information can be found
here. The location will be confirmed to ticket holders.
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The lecture will also be broadcast live on LSE Live
here.
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'Borders and Interests: should the workers of the world unite?' -
on Thursday 8 May at 6.30pm in the Old Theatre, Old Building with Professor Yuli Tamir
Borders exclude non-members but force all classes to share risks and
benefits. Is it the upper classes who have most to gain from abolishing
borders?
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'Expulsions: brutality and complexity in the global economy' - on
Tuesday 13 May at 6.30pm in the Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic Building
with Professor Saskia Sassen
In her new book, Expulsions: brutality and complexity in the global
economy, Saskia Sassen explores how today’s socioeconomic and
environmental dislocations can be understood as a type of expulsion –
from professional livelihood, from living space, even from the very
biosphere that makes life possible.
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'Researching Religion' - on
Tuesday 6 May at 6.30-8pm in the Faith Centre, Saw Swee Hock Student
Centre
Part of this year's LSE Research Festival, this panel discussion will focus on fieldwork challenges faced by those conducting research on
religion and faith, such as the extent to which personal or religious
beliefs or background matter in relation to research, whether a
background of religion or faith compromises the researcher's
intellectual or academic abilities, and how far research on religion
should be allowed to shape or be shaped by the researcher's beliefs.
Confirmed speakers include Madeline Bunting, Guardian columnist
and associate editor, Dr Matthew Engelke, LSE's Associate Professor of
Anthropology, Magdalena Delgado, LSE PhD candidate in the
Department of International Relations, and Teresa Whitney, LSE PhD
candidate in the Institute of Social Psychology.
The event is free and open to all but a ticket is required - tickets are
available
here. The event will be over ticketed so arrive early to
avoid disappointment.
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Bernard Levin Award reception - on Thursday 8 May at 6.30pm on
the 6th Floor of the Saw Swee Hock
The Bernard Levin Award is a journalistic competition which celebrates a
distinguished graduate, Bernard Levin, one
of the most respected journalists the School has produced.
Come along to celebrate the range of talent and achievements of LSE
students at the award's reception
where the
winner and highly commended entries will be announced. Prizes include a
two week internship with the Huffington Post, dinner and tickets to
the theatre for two, £500 and copy of Bernard Levin’s Work.
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Screening of 'Matewan' - on Wednesday 14 May at 5.30pm in OLD
3.21
On May 19, 1920 ten people were massacred at Matewan. The battle of
Matewan was an integral part of the fight for industrial democracy and
workers' rights in the United States. Come along to a University and
College Union (UCU) screening and discussion of this important trade
union film and enjoy a free glass of wine or juice. The showing is open
to members and non-members of the union. Email Mike Cushman if you'd
like to attend at m.cushman@lse.ac.uk.
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Reflections from Sylvia Chant and Inderpal Grewal - on
Friday 9 May at 6.30pm in the Sheikh Zayed Theatre, New Academic
Building.
In this Gender Institute 20th Anniversary Conference keynote, two
distinguished scholars – Sylvia Chant and Inderpal Grewal – will reflect on
the presence of gender from the unique intersection of social science and
humanities perspectives.
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'Fixing Europe Dialogues' series double book launch - on
Monday 12 May at 6.30-8pm with authors Roger Bootle and Philippe
Legrain in the Old Theatre, Old Building
Roger Bootle and Philippe Legrain will present and discuss the themes of
their two new books, respectively titled The Trouble with Europe: why the
EU isn't working - how it can be reformed - what could take its place
and European Spring: why our economies and politics are in a mess - and
how to put them right.
The event is free and open to all with no ticket required and entry on
a first come, first served basis.
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'Neuro-Enhancement: responsible research and innovation' - on
Tuesday 13 May at 7pm at The Book Club, 100 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH
Can and should we use drugs or neuro-technologies to boost our brain
function and become smarter, wiser or kinder? Join a cozy evening discussion
at The Book Club on the potential perks and perils of neuro-enhancement with
expert guests Dr. Molly Crockett, Professor David Nutt, Dr Aldo Faisal and
Professor Ilina Singh.
Tickets are £5 and guests will receive a voucher for the same amount
which can be used at The Book Club's bar.
Book
here.
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Benchmarking and Metrics for Bank Ethics and Behaviour workshop -
on Wednesday 14 May at 12.45-3pm in the Wolfson Theatre, NAB with
Tom Sleigh, Banking Standards Review, James Palmer, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
This workshop is the first of a series of
Conduct Cost Project workshops to be held this year aiming to facilitate discussions on topics relevant to Conduct
Risk. Other workshop topics will include 'Defining Conduct Costs and
Conduct Risk' and 'Practical Application of the Restore Trust Agenda
and "Professionalisation“'.
The workshop is free to attend, but places must be booked by emailing
Tania at T.M.Maia-Campos-Duarte@lse.ac.uk
before Friday 2 May.
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'Growth and Social Cohesion: challenges for Greece and
beyond' - on Thursday 15 May at 6.30-8pm in the Old Theatre, Old
Building
with Philippe Costeletos, Managing Partner and co-Founder DMC Partners,
Wolfgang Munchau, Associate Editor Financial Times, Vicky Pryce,
Chief Economic Adviser CEBR, Horst Reichenbach, Head of Task Force for
Greece in European Commission
After emergency action taken at the height of the euro-crisis,
attention has focussed on how the ‘bail-out’ states can return
to growth on a sustainable and socially-inclusive basis. In part, this
return
will depend on whether Europe has the right policies in place. But how
can Europe best support reform in the
bail-out states: are they receiving the right mix of support? How should
external leverage be applied? And what is the best domestic strategy for
the bail-out states themselves? Are they doing enough? The panel will
address both the European and the national agendas, focussing on the
Greek case in particular.
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The event is free and open to all but a ticket is required - tickets are
available here.
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LSE Arts New Exhibition: LSESU Visual Arts Society - until
Friday 6 June at 10am-8pm in the Atrium Gallery, Old Building
In association with LSE Arts, the Visual Arts Society is exhibiting a
collection of student art to demonstrate the diversity of creative flair
within the LSE community.
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Podcasts of public lectures and events
Justice Rising: moving intersectionally in the age of post-everything
Speaker: Professor Kimberlé W. Crenshaw
Recorded: Wednesday 26 March 2014, approx. 84 minutes
LSE Asia Forum 2014
Key Note Speaker: His Excellency Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul
Razak delivered by Senator Dato' Sri Abdul Wahid Omar
Recorded: Thursday 3 April 2014, approx. 400 minutes
War: what is it good for?
Speaker: Professor Ian Morris
Recorded: Thursday 10 April 2014, approx. 88 minutes
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with.....Dr Shakuntala Banaji
I grew up in Bombay, India and
love the sound of the sea, but
London is one of the most vibrant
places to live if you have the
resources to move around and I feel
most at home here. I've been
teaching and researching for twenty
years in areas including youth and
media literacy, education and
creativity, the internet and
international media. I teach courses
in international cinema, critical
approaches to communication,
development, media and the global
south. I have a feisty, empathetic
ten year old son, from whom I learn
something new every single day.
If you could teach a new
subject at LSE what would it be and
why?
Children, Youth and Media - in most
countries and situations children
are overlooked and treated with
patronising contempt, but my
research shows what diverse and
incredible contributions they make
to philosophy, caring, politics and
the economy, particularly across the
global south. We need new scholars
who can work with and think about
children, childhood and youth
without resorting to media clichés.
What would you do if you were
LSE Director for a day?
I'd skip up and down in my office
thinking I was in a science fiction
film, then I'd put a motion to
Council and Academic Board to lower
international and national student
fees. I would also tell other
employers in the employers
federation that I firmly believe we
need to give the lowest paid
university staff a sensible pay
increase to make up for years of
inflation. Then I would start
thinking of creative ways to fund my
policies.
What is the last film you saw
at the cinema?
'Blue is the Warmest Colour':
lyrical, inspiring, not everyone's
cup of tea, but definitely mine.
What is your opinion of social
networking sites?
They're as fun, political and
interesting or stifling and
retrograde as the values of the
people who communicate on them.
What was your best subject at
school?
Mathematics and English Literature
equally; they are both deeply
philosophical subjects. The teachers
were magnificent and they inspired
me to teach.
What is your favourite TV
programme?
Al-Jazeera's 'People and Power':
it's challenging, informative,
different every week - and the
stories told are completely
astounding. But I also watch 'Modern
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 Training
and jobs
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Voice and Lecturing Coaching
Do you have trouble speaking to large groups? Get nervous before
giving lectures? If so, the Teaching and Learning Centre may be able to
help with a number of hour-long sessions with a professional
speaking coach now available. Sessions are aimed at academic staff,
particularly those new to lecturing and teaching and will be on
Friday 9 May. Email tlc@lse.ac.uk for
more details.
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Apple Time
Do you have a particular technical issue with your Apple device? Not sure
how to connect to LSE resources? Experiencing hardware or software problems?
Come along to Apple Time in the Walk-In Centre on the first floor of St Clements
where an Apple specialist will be available to assist. The sessions are on Tuesdays,
2-3pm, and Thursdays, 11am-12pm.
Apple Time is intended for those who need more in-depth help with Apple
devices.
The Walk-In Centre is available as usual on weekdays,
9.30am-5.30pm for all IT queries, Apple or Windows based.
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LSE Teaching Symposium 2014
This year’s Teaching Symposium takes place on Tuesday 27 May.
Book now for places at ‘The buzz of teaching’ breakfast café, a plenary
session on assessment and learning, and a networking lunch. More
information and online booking at
LSE Teaching Symposium 2014.
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Jobs at LSE Below are some of the vacancies currently being
advertised to internal candidates only, as well as those being advertised
externally.
- Head of Communications and Public Affairs, External Relations
- Fellow in Anthropology, Anthropology
- Fellow in Mathematics, Mathematics
- Fellow in Finance, Finance
- Registry Manager, ARD: Student Administration
- Research Impact Manager, Research Division
For more information, visit
Jobs at LSE and login via the instructions under the 'Internal
vacancies' heading. |
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in touch!
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If you have some news, an achievement, or an aspect of LSE life that you
would like to share, I would love to hear from you. Do get in touch
at m.wall@lse.ac.uk
or on ext 7582. The next edition of Staff News is on Thursday 8
May. Articles for this should be emailed to me by
Tuesday 6 May. Staff
News is emailed every Thursday during term time and fortnightly during
the holidays.
Thanks, Maddy
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