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How precarity drives people into activism

New study introduces the concept to ‘necessity activism’ to describe how survival rather than ideology drives people to political engagement.
Thursday 26 February 2026
Photo of an activist collective featured in the study

Dr Jet G Sanders to lead new WHO Collaborating Centre

Based within the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment of the Netherlands (RIVM), the Centre will support the WHO in integrating behavioural insights into global health responses.
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Two women wearing facemasks.

How climate movements can use social media to increase public engagement

A recent study by LSE researchers in partnership with Extinction Rebellion UK offers valuable insights into the effectiveness of social media strategies for climate organisations.
Monday 23 February 2026
Climate protest image by Markus Spiske on Pexels

The PBS PhD journey: insights and advice from Dr Alyssa Pandolfo

Dr Alyssa Pandolfo reflects on her PhD journey in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, sharing insights on the challenges, opportunities and her top tips for future candidates.
Monday 12 January 2026
Dr Tom Reader, Dr Alyssa Pandolfo and Professor Alex Gillespie

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
Chatbot

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
AI generated image of a map of South East Asia

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
Worker in industry

Why do people turn down interventions designed to help them?

New research from Cambridge and LSE offers an answer.
Friday 28 November 2025
Woman using mobile phone

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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