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Chatbots can influence political views, new study finds

Information-packed arguments were found to be the most convincing but least accurate.
Tuesday 9 December 2025
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New report from UNDP: Will AI create a new Great Divergence?

A new report from UNDP whose principal author is LSE's Professor Michael Muthukrishna, warns that without deliberate action, AI could deepen global inequality instead of driving inclusion.
Monday 8 December 2025
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PBS colleagues receive Excellence in Education Awards

We are proud to celebrate colleagues from the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science who have been recognised in the annual LSE Excellence in Education Awards.
Monday 1 December 2025
 PBS staff at the 2025 LSE Excellence in Education Awards

First comprehensive investigation shows large support for core ideas of ‘degrowth,’ but not the label

A major study finds that UK and US publics express strong support for policy measures centred on reducing harmful production and prioritising wellbeing when presented with the full degrowth proposal.
Monday 1 December 2025
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Why do people turn down interventions designed to help them?

New research from Cambridge and LSE offers an answer.
Friday 28 November 2025
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Teaching happiness: LSE’s leading role in wellbeing education

Learn more about our unique offerings, from summer school courses to Master's specialisms
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Students in the Happiness course at Kew Gardens in 2025

Enjoyment is key to keeping resolutions, according to new research

Laura M Giurge and co-authors explored how intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation shapes our chances of success.
Monday 17 November 2025
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AI boosts productivity by the equivalent of one workday per week, new report finds

The report from The Inclusion Initiative revealed that professionals using AI save an average of 7.5 hours per week.
Tuesday 28 October 2025
Aerial view of a crowded pedestrian crossing in a city, with people walking in multiple directions.