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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, brings together a network of researchers, industry and policy leaders, students and alumni to discuss emerging, global themes in behavioural science both in the world today and emerging topics for the future.

The series will be of interest to anyone, including students, who would like to delve into specific topics from a behavioural science perspective, and to hear how these topics relate directly to policy and industry. The series also offers a unique chance for attendees to network and find opportunities for collaboration.

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.

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  • All confirmed speakers are detailed on the spreadsheet, but may be subject to change. If you register, you will receive a notification email about the event and of any changes.
  • You need to register for each session you wish to join via the relevant Zoom registration link on the spreadsheet.
  • 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