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We're 2nd in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2025.

Michael Storper awarded ERSA Prize 2025

Professor Michael Storper has been awarded the ERSA Prize in Regional Science 2025, one of the most prestigious accolades in the field.

The prize will be formally presented on Friday 29 August, during the Closing Session of the 64th ERSA Congress.

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Hyun Bang Shin elected as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Many congratulations to Professor Hyun Bang Shin on becoming a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Hyun was elected in recognition of his pioneering contributions to critical urban studies and urban geography.

#2 in the world for Geography

We're thrilled to retain our position as 2nd in the world for Geography in the QS World University Rankings by Subject! This is a true reflection of the dedication, innovation and excellence of our staff, students and research.

We're 130 years old!

2025 marks the 130th anniversary of LSE and of Geography being taught at LSE.

Artery: Racial Ecologies on Colombia's Magdalena River

Austin Zeiderman's new book, Artery: Racial Ecologies on Colombia’s Magdalena River, relates the fraught past and contested future of Colombia’s Magdalena River to global entanglements of race, nature and capital.

Read it now via open access. Watch the book trailer here.

Join us on Wednesday 14 May to hear Austin discuss the book.

Silvretta PhD Scholarship Programme

We're delighted to announce the Silvretta PhD Scholarship Programme. This scholarship has been made available through a generous donation which will support one new PhD student every four years. Eligible students will include those who have an interest in pursuing a PhD on environmental economics, related disciplines or current environmental issues of concern.

Success in Stanford/Elsevier Rankings

The Department of Geography and Environment has once again proven its academic prowess with ten of its researchers ranked among the world’s most cited scientists in the 2023 Stanford/Elsevier list.

Henry Overman made OBE in King's birthday honours

Congratulations to Henry Overman, Professor of Economic Geography, who has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List 2024.

The best new books on economics

Neil Lee's new book 'Innovation for the Masses: How to Share the Benefits of the High-Tech Economy' (University of California Press) is one of "The best new books on economics" according to the Financial Times.