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LSE ranked in the global top ten for sustainability

LSE is one of the top universities in the world for sustainability, according to the latest report from QS World University Rankings.
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LSE academic Philippe Aghion awarded Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences

Professor Aghion was awarded the prize jointly with Joel Mokyr from Northwestern University and Peter Howitt from Brown University “for having explained innovation-driven economic growth”.
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Celebrating LSE's 130th anniversary

LSE was founded on a bold idea: that knowledge, shared widely, could help build a better society. Join in the celebrations during our anniversary year
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LSE named top university in the UK

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 ranks LSE as the number one university in the UK
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LSE continues to advance in 2025 National Student Survey

This independent survey gathers final year undergraduate students' opinions on the quality of their course and their experience during their studies
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Putting young people at the heart of local climate policy

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Imogen Hamilton Jones
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Stem cells: the future of science explained

Professor Emily Jackson explores the ethical and legal questions that surround embryo models.
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Shark fin in late imperial China: making and remaking tradition

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Dr Ronald C. Po
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How the model of apprenticeship helped to reshape the English economy

Tuesday 25 November 2025 · Professor Patrick Wallis
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Five global challenges at LSE

LSE, a world-leading social sciences university, is uniquely placed to help society navigate five major challenges the world is facing
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LSE Research for the World magazine

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Things I wish I knew at the beginning of my year abroad

Make the most of your year with advice from study abroad student Salima
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LSE Generate celebrate international recognition

LSE Generate has been recognised at two sector-leading events, highlighting the team’s contribution to entrepreneurial education and supporting founders.
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LSE ranked "University of the year for student success"

LSE ranks top for student success in the Daily Mail University Guide
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