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Data Science Institute

The Data Science Institute (DSI) is an interdisciplinary institute established to foster the study of data science and new forms of data with a focus on their social, economic and political aspects.

Using social network analysis to explore the role of religion DSI Affiliate Dr Eleanor Power's research was showcased in REF 2021

How does data transform politics? Professor Ken Benoit introduces the new BSc Politics and Data Science

LSE receives Turing Network Development Award These awards recognise research excellence in data science

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Do algorithms have too much power? Listen to Professor Ken Benoit on the LSEIQ podcast

Study Keep up to date with data science study opportunities

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Powerful new tools for text analysis REF 2021: Professor Ken Benoit's research featured as an Impact Case Study

Researchers share cutting-edge data science research at the Debugging (In)equality in Data Science w "Events like this are imperative to discuss the impact algorithms have in our society"

Earth Day 2022: Sustainability in academia The DSI connects Dr Erica Thompson and Alexandra Gomes for a discussion to mark Earth Day

Data Science Spotlight Shining a light on the leading data science activity at LSE

BSc Politics student Len Metson reflects on how political scientists should use data science

Dr Erica Thompson on Pondering AI Listen to Erica appear on the podcast

Discover LSE100 In 2021/22 undergraduates are exploring how to control AI

Data Support Services Access LSE resources for those working with data

Did you miss the CIVICA Research hackathon? Watch recordings from this event that used COVID-19 case dat

Vacancies, resources and updates Find details on the DSI Jobs page

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+44 (0)207 955 7759

Email

dsi.admin@lse.ac.uk

Address

Floor 9, Pethick-Lawrence House, Clement's Inn, London, WC2A 2AZ

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