LSE Cities
LSE Cities is an international centre carrying out research, education, advisory and engagement activities investigating the social, spatial and environmental complexities of the 21st century city.
Latest News and Activities
Bloomberg Philanthropies and LSE launch Europe's first-ever mayoral leadership programme
Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative to equip local governments with the capabilities to drive progress and deliver results
Executive MSc in Cities
For urban professionals who want to understand and deliver change in cities
Upcoming event: A city for all: leading climate transformation in an era of disinformation
Honouring the legacy of Nicky Gavron, Anne Hidalgo gives a keynote on how cities can lead on climate action in an age of disinformation.
24Jun
Upcoming event: The City as a Democratic Frontier in an 'Authoritarian Age'
Cities are often described as inherently more progressive and cosmopolitan than nation states. But is this true, and if yes, why?
25Jun
Rethinking cities with people in mind
In this video, Dr Alexandra Gomes takes a look at how the Gulf Cities of Abu Dhabi and Kuwait were designed to fail climate change.
Research
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Urban Democracy, Governance and Leadership
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Urban Sustainability, Technology and Justice
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Urban Society, Health, and Wellbeing
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Education
Find out more about education and training at LSE Cities
Executive MSc in Cities
For urban professionals who want to understand and deliver change in cities
Executive short course
in Cities, Governance Planning and Design
Urban95 Academy
A fully funded leadership programme to help city leaders design better cities for young children
