An inaugural lecture is a special moment in an academic’s career as it marks that they have now been promoted to a professor or have recently joined the School.
These lectures are a chance to celebrate the successes of our community and allow our professors to present their research and achievements.
Inaugural lectures are open to everyone and are free to attend.
They are also an opportunity for family, friends and colleagues to celebrate this key milestone together.
If you are interested in delivering an inaugural lecture or have any questions about these lectures please email comms.events@lse.ac.uk.
Upcoming inaugural lectures
Wednesday 26 March 2025, 6.30pm to 8.00pm
In her inaugural lecture, Denisa Kostovicova discusses how former opponents engage with the legacy of mass atrocity.
War crimes need to be addressed, if peace is to be built. But, in divided societies polarised by violence, war crimes talk can deepen the divisions. Kostovicova draws on her study of post-conflict Balkans and presents lessons for contemporary conflicts. She locates the possibilities for peace in political communication across conflict lines, assesses the risks and considers alternatives, such as arts-based approaches.
Thursday 27 March 2025, 6.30pm to 8.00pm
This inaugural lecture will look at key issues in the study of women’s health through the lens of reproductive histories, looking at both contingent and cumulated events to include physical and mental shocks such as conflict and disasters which would eventually have an impact later in life.
Past inaugural lectures