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New research finds ecological factors, not social behaviour, explain brain size in cephalopods

Researchers found no evidence that social living is associated with larger brain size in cephalopods.
Thursday 2 July 2026
Octopus

Changes in US tariff policy reduced US imports, new CEP research finds

Tariff increases and confusion over what tariff was currently applicable had negative effects on US imports.
Monday 29 June 2026
Tariffs

COP30 President launches global climate economics initiative at LSE

The new organisation brings together leading economists and policymakers to bridge frontier research and climate action.
Wednesday 24 June 2026
Andre Correa do Lago launches the Economics of Climate Organisation

Two LSE academics awarded European Research Council Advanced Grants

ERC grants give senior researchers the opportunity to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects.
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Professors Francesco Caselli (L) and Rocco Macchiavello (R

LSE alumni recognised in King's Birthday Honours 2026

Our congratulations to the five alumni receiving honours for services to society across the fields of justice, social science, military operations, business and philanthropy.
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Lance Uggla speaks at an event celebrating his scholars from 2025

LSE discusses the future of education in Europe with CIVICA Alliance

LSE hosted the annual CIVICA Presidents’ Committee Meeting, bringing together leaders from Europe’s most prestigious social sciences universities
Monday 15 June 2026
Larry Kramer speaks at the 2026 CIVICA Presidents' Committee Meeting.

‘Buy less’ campaigns don’t work

Research shows sustainability campaigns urging people to consume less may have little impact on how people actually act.
Thursday 11 June 2026
Eco-friendly, reuseable products.

Social media bans risk excluding children from important opportunities rather than tackling harms, new report finds

Nearly half of the children surveyed said age-based restrictions would not make them feel any safer online.
Thursday 11 June 2026
Child with laptop

Global migration per year has nearly tripled since 2000, new study finds

This rise in migration outpaces global population growth, showing a true per-capita increase in human mobility
Wednesday 10 June 2026
Graphic showing movement across the globe

LSE ranked top university in London in Complete University Guide 2027

School retains position for the fifteenth consecutive year.
Monday 1 June 2026
LSE Students

New research finds university students experiencing increasing levels of perfectionism

Perfectionism may be contributing to wider concerns about youth mental health.
Monday 1 June 2026
A stressed student studying