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Behavioural Science and the Wider World seminar series

This weekly seminar series, hosted by the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE, invites researchers, industry and policy leaders and alumni to discuss emerging, global themes in behavioural science, both in the world today and emerging topics for the future, with our students.

How to join and upcoming speakers

You can view the full timetable of speakers via the Behavioural Science and the Wider World on our spreadsheet.

View upcoming speakers

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  • All confirmed speakers are detailed on the spreadsheet, but may be subject to change.
  • Events without a Zoom registration are specifically for PBS students. If you are a student in PBS, you will receive information about these sessions separately.
  • If you have any questions or suggestions, or would like to be considered to speak at one of our upcoming seminars, please email Liam Delaney: l.d.delaney@lse.ac.uk
  • If you are unable to access the Google spreadsheet, please email Dimitris Thomopoulos: d.thomopoulos@lse.ac.uk

Previous speakers

Special events

  • Cass Sunstein

    Professor Cass Sunstein on "The Barbie Problem: Goods That People Buy But Wish Did Not Exist"

    In March 2024 we had the privilege of welcoming Professor Cass Sunstein to the Behavioural Science and the Wider World seminar series. Professor Sunstein discussed his recent research into why people gain welfare from purchasing goods that they wish did not exist.

    Learn more about the research.

Panel Session on Behavioural Data Science, 30 November 2021

A panel session on behavioural data science was held on 30 November 2021. Guest speakers explored this emerging field and the opportunities and challenges of the industry. Read the original event listing here.

Selected recordings