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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
