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Techno-optimistic scientists take fewer climate actions

Scientists who believe technology will largely solve the problems caused by climate change are less likely to engage in civic climate action and make high impact lifestyle changes
Wednesday 7 October 2026
impacts of climate change

Dr Yana Litovsky recognised in LSE Impact Prize 2026

Dr Yana Litovsky was runner-up in LSE's 2026 Spark Award for Innovation for research tackling information avoidance
Tuesday 6 October 2026
Dr Yana Litovsky holding her LSE Impact Prize certificate.

GSoS welcomes new Assistant Professors and LSE Fellows

The Global School of Sustainability (GSoS) is delighted to welcome to LSE nine new academics and researchers whose expertise spans behavioural science, philosophy, law, biodiversity economics, climate economics, political economy and sustainable finance.
Thursday 24 September 2026
Welcome of Assistant Professors and LSE Fellows to GSoS

LSE announces Aristotelis Mistakidis Chair in Behavioural Science

Professor Paul Dolan appointed as new Chair thanks to a generous philanthropic gift from LSE alumnus, Aristotelis Mistakidis.
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Aristotelis Mistakidis Chair

Exercise and volunteering programme linked to better mental health

New LSE and KCL study finds that combining exercise with volunteering through GoodGym is associated with better mental health, life satisfaction and belonging
Monday 21 September 2026
A volunteer holding hands with an elderly person.

We're number 1 in the UK for psychology

The Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science is proud to have been ranked number one in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027.
Friday 18 September 2026
Four PBS students by LSE letters on campus

Why some societies show off wealth while others hide it

LSE research explores how property rights and status competition shape wealth display, evil eye beliefs and egalitarian norms.
Monday 14 September 2026
Building with Chanel shop signs

Professor Alex Gillespie appointed Head of PBS

Professor Gillespie takes on the role from 1 September 2026, succeeding Professor Liam Delaney
Friday 28 August 2026
Alex Gillespie profile photo

Working more hours than desired linked to poorer mental health, according to new research

Using data from more than 43,000 workers, Dr Krekel and colleagues found little evidence that people adapt to working more hours than they would like.
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Businesswoman in wheelchair, tired at laptop, symbolizes office stress.

The limits of inequality: why feeling poor matters in an age of abundance

Drawing on multiple disciplines, Dr Séamus Power examines why many people feel left behind despite rising living standards.
Tuesday 28 July 2026
A collage of four images including a megaphone, a phone, a woman and a cityscape.

Spotlight interview with Dr Yana Litovsky

Dr Yana Litovsky discusses her research on curiosity, information-seeking, misinformation and how we value knowledge.
Monday 6 July 2026
Dr Yana Litovsky

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
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