About the International Research Hub on Intercultural Communication, Business and AI
The International Research Hub brings together scholars, practitioners, and industry partners from LSE, Tsinghua University, and beyond to explore how culture, commerce, and technology intersect in an increasingly digital world. Positioned at the crossroads of East–West collaboration, the Hub advances applied research and knowledge exchange across three core pillars — Intercultural Communication, Business, and Artificial Intelligence — fostering mutual understanding and practical innovation across borders.
Our Mission
- To generate cutting-edge, bilingual research that deepens global understanding of intercultural communication in business and AI-mediated contexts.
- To connect academia, industry, and policymakers through high-impact collaborations, dialogues, and applied projects.
- To equip organisations and leaders with the cultural competence and insights needed to thrive in a complex, interconnected world.
- To bridge East and West by creating platforms for joint inquiry, co-authorship, and professional exchange.
Our Core Values
- Cultural Intelligence (CQ): We champion nuanced, evidence-based understanding of cultural difference.
- Collaboration: We work across borders, sectors, and disciplines.
- Integrity: We produce rigorous, impactful research with academic and ethical excellence.
- Accessibility: We communicate insights clearly through bilingual formats and practitioner-friendly outputs.
- Innovation: We embrace new methodologies, technologies, and AI tools to advance research and practice.
Our Impact
Through research, teaching, events, and partnerships, the Hub seeks to shape public understanding, influence organisational practice, and support culturally informed AI development. We serve as a bridge between theory and practice, between East and West, and between human communication and emerging technologies.